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Engine Capacity Rating
2.5 L
Fuel Type Category
Petrol
Engine Power Output
176 bhp
Transmission Type
Automatic
Number Of Seats
7 Seater
Fuel Type Category
Petrol
Engine Power Output
176 bhp
Transmission Type
Automatic
Number Of Seats
7 Seater
Engine Torque Output
232 Nm
Engine Capacity Rating
2.5 L
Acceleration Performance
10.1 sec
Engine Cylinder
4
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The Santa Fe is Hyundai's seven-seat family SUV in Saudi Arabia, redesigned into an upright, square-shouldered shape that pays off inside: 4,785 mm long with 1,036 litres of space behind the second row.
Is a used Santa Fe the better buy?
Often. A nearly new example generally runs around SAR 100,000 to SAR 140,000, roughly 22% below the new entry price — about SAR 30,000 saved, which frequently buys a higher grade used than the base car you were pricing new.
Work out which grade you actually want, then set it against the used Santa Fes listed now.
How much does the Hyundai Santa Fe cost in Saudi Arabia?
The cheapest car here has the biggest engine, which catches people out. SAR 128,340 buys the 2.5 GL, a 2.5-litre; every grade above it uses the smaller turbocharged 2.0, up to SAR 182,340 for the 2.0 Calligraphy. So the ladder climbs on equipment and refinement, not on engine size, and the entry car is not the weakest one mechanically.
Which Santa Fe trim is the one to buy?
The middle grades give the best return. They bring the 2.0 turbo, the safety equipment and the interior upgrades that make a seven-seater tolerable on a long drive, without reaching the flagship price. The entry 2.5 is the pragmatic choice if you want the space and nothing else; the top grade is a genuinely luxurious car priced against larger SUVs.
Hyundai Santa Fe or Kia Sorento?
The Santa Fe is the more practical of the two, and it is the boxy roofline that does it — third-row headroom and boot space that its more sloping rivals cannot match. The Kia Sorento is the same engineering with more conservative styling. The Toyota Highlander costs more and is the safer resale bet.
What does a Hyundai Santa Fe cost to run in Saudi Arabia?
Reasonably for the size, and the turbocharged engines are the frugal choice rather than the thirsty one. The practical point on a family SUV is the warranty: it is administered through the authorised network, and an unbroken service record inside that network is worth more at resale on this car than any single item of equipment you could add.
Does the Hyundai Santa Fe hold its value, and what should you watch for as it ages?
A little above the class — about 55% of its value after five years, against roughly 52% for the average used SUV in the Kingdom. The Santa Fes reaching CarSwitch for inspection show a median of around 160,000 km, high mileage that reflects long inter-city family driving rather than neglect. Suspension, brakes and tyres do the work at those distances, and that is exactly where the inspection report on the individual car earns its keep.
