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2023 · Hyundai · Diesel

Santa Fe

2.2D 4WD Elite

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Cost to own / mo

R11,693

R9/km

Market price

R869,800

Annual total

R140,316

Monthly cost breakdown

Based on 15,000 km/year · SA 2026 rates

FuelR2,758
InsuranceR1,522
MaintenanceR1,148
Licence discR60
Running costs / moR5,488
Depreciationvalue lost, not cash spentR6,205
Cost to own / moR11,693

Specifications

Body type
SUV
Transmission
Automatic
Engine
2.2L
Power
148 kW
Torque
440 Nm
Driven wheels
All Wheel Drive
Seats
7
Fuel consumption
7.9 L/100km
CO₂ emissions
162 g/km
Maintenance score71/100

Higher = cheaper to maintain

Detailed specifications

Performance

Cylinders
4
Aspiration
Turbocharger
Gears
8-speed
Power peak
3,800 rpm
Torque peak
1,750 rpm
0–100 km/h
9 s
Top speed
205 km/h

Dimensions & weight

Length
4,785 mm
Height
1,705 mm
Wheelbase
2,765 mm
Ground clearance
206 mm
Kerb weight
1,810 kg
Doors
5

Capacity & range

Boot space
332 L
Fuel tank
67 L
Range
848 km

Towing

Towing (braked)
2,500 kg
Towing (unbraked)
750 kg

Tyres

Front tyres
255/45 R20

Safety

Airbags
6
ABS
Standard
EBD
Standard
Stability control
Standard
Traction control
Standard

Comfort & convenience

Air conditioning
Standard
Climate control
Standard
Cruise control
Standard
Bluetooth
Standard
USB
Front + Rear
Keyless
Standard
Central locking
Keyless
Sunroof
Panoramic
Panoramic roof
Standard
Upholstery
Standard
Heated front seats
Standard
Parking camera
Rear
Front park sensors
Standard
Rear park sensors
Standard
Rain sensor
Standard
Multifunction wheel
Standard
Trip computer
Standard
Daytime running lights
LED
Headlights
LED
Alloy wheels
Standard
Electric windows
Front + Rear

Ownership

Warranty
150,000 km / 5 yr
Service plan
90,000 km / 6 yr
How this estimate works

Every figure assumes 15,000 km per year and uses current South African rates. The estimate is the sum of five parts:

  • Fuel— the vehicle’s claimed consumption × 15,000 km × the current price (95 ULP R26.63/L, diesel R27.93/L). Electric vehicles show R0 fuel.
  • Insurance— an actuarial baseline of about 2.1% of the vehicle’s value per year. Not a personal quote; your premium depends on your age, area, history and excess.
  • Maintenance— modelled from each vehicle’s maintenance score (higher score = cheaper to run).
  • Licence disc — estimated by body type as a proxy for weight, since SA licence fees are weight- and province-based.
  • Depreciation— declining-balance value loss on the car’s current age. Shown as a cost, but it’s value lost, not cash spent.

These are estimates to compare vehicles fairly, not quotes or financial advice. Full methodology →

Fuel rates last updated 27 June 2026.

Drive Score

54/ 100

How this SUV ranks against its segment on value, efficiency, reliability and practicality.

Value15
Efficiency20
Reliability82
Practicality99

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