The 2018 Hyundai Santa Fe DM Elite is a premium, exceptionally spacious, and highly capable full-sized SUV that stands as one of the ultimate family vehicles on New Zealand roads. As the highly refined final production year of the incredibly successful "DM" generation, this vehicle benefits from years of continuous engineering updates, offering an whisper-quiet highway ride, top-tier cabin luxury, and bulletproof mechanical reliability.
KEY FEATURES
2.2L CRDi Turbo Diesel Engine: A powerhouse, chain-driven engine delivering an impressive 147kW of power and a massive 440Nm of low-down torque for effortless open-road overtaking and hill climbing.
6-Speed Automatic Transmission: A smooth, fluid, and highly durable gearbox featuring electronic sequential shifting to give you total driver control under load.
Intelligent On-Demand AWD: Automatically monitors road surfaces and redirects power to the wheels with the most grip, providing exceptional safety in heavy rain, frost, or on loose gravel backroads.
Practical 7-Seater Layout: Features a highly versatile three-row seating configuration with split-folding capability, allowing you to easily adjust between maximum passenger capacity and massive cargo space.
Premium Elite Leather Interior: Factory upgraded plush leather upholstery throughout, featuring a power-adjustable driver's seat for an elite level of long-distance driving comfort.
Advanced Touchscreen Infotainment: A premium center dash display fully equipped with satellite navigation, Bluetooth connectivity, and smartphone integration for safe, hands-free operation.
Integrated Reversing Camera & Parking Sensors: Gives you excellent rear visibility and acoustic guidance on the main display, making tight parallel parking and lining up a trailer hitch completely stress-free.
Dual-Zone Climate Control with Rear Vents: Separate digital temperature settings for the front cabin, along with dedicated ventilation controls for the rear passengers to ensure maximum comfort.
Smart Proximity Key and Push-Button Start: Complete modern convenience; leave the remote safely in your pocket or bag to unlock, step in, and start the vehicle.
5-Star ANCAP Safety Rating: Packed with top-tier family protection including Electronic Stability Control (ESC), Trailer Stability Assist (TSA), Blind Spot Detection, and a comprehensive multi-airbag system.
WHY CHOOSE THIS VEHICLE?
The Hyundai Santa Fe Elite is a Kiwi favourite because it offers the perfect balance of luxury, heavy-duty capability, and multi-row practicality. By choosing the high-spec Elite diesel model, you get the class-leading torque and superior fuel savings required to effortlessly tow a large caravan or boat, wrapped in a sophisticated, easy-to-drive package that treats the whole family to first-class comfort.