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Hyundai’s multi award-winning large SUV has just been enhanced with an enticing new Active X model.
Santa Fe Active X features a leather-appointed interior, 18-inch alloy wheels and proximity smart key, along with a host of other state of the art safety and convenience technology all at an appealing price.
The Santa Fe Active X model is positioned in between the range-opening Active and the mid-grade Elite variants and is offered with a choice of Lambda-II 3.5 MPi V6 petrol power with front-wheel drive, or R series 2.2 CRDi diesel torque and economy with all-wheel drive.
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2020 Santa Fe Range
“Santa Fe Active X expands our award-winning family vehicle range, offering customers desirable features and technology at a price point that makes it unique in the large SUV market,” said Hyundai Motor Company Australia Chief Operating Officer, John Kett.
“The Santa Fe Active X model provides unprecedented value for money. It complements an already appealing Santa Fe package, which continues to deliver class-leading safety, as well as an array of connectivity, convenience and comfort features, all with the assurance of Hyundai’s five-year, unlimited kilometre warranty and Lifetime Service Plan,” he said.
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2020 Santa Fe Active X key specifications above current Active model:
- 18” alloy wheels
- Front park assist sensors
- Leather appointed interior
- Smart key with push button start
- Dual zone climate control with automatic defog
- Glovebox compartment cooling
- Rain sensing wipers
- Privacy glass
- Puddle lamps integrated into exterior mirrors
- Courtesy lights in front door handles
- Power folding exterior mirrors
- Satin chrome exterior door handles
- Fabric A-pillar covers and roof lining
Santa Fe ACTIVE X: IN DETAIL
In Santa Fe Active X trim a stylish and dynamic twin-spoke 18-inch alloy wheel design underlines Santa Fe’s rugged yet classy exterior, which is offered in a choice of seven colours.
The Santa Fe Active X interior is lavished with rich materials, such as luxurious leather seat trim, a premium finish dashboard, fabric A-pillar covers and melange knit headlining. A choice of black or dark beige interior trim combinations is also offered.
Must-have technology comes standard in 2020 Santa Fe Active X, including front park assist, rain-sensing wipers and a proximity Smart Key system.
The Smart Key allows users to lock/unlock the vehicle via the button on the front door handles, and start the vehicle simply with the push of the dash-mounted button, while the Smart Key stays in their pocket or bag.
There are also power folding exterior mirrors with integrated puddle lamps and classy satin chrome exterior door handles.
Occupant comfort is optimised in Santa Fe Active X courtesy of a dual-zone climate control air conditioning system that also features an automatic windscreen defogging function and glovebox compartment cooling.
Rear privacy glass enhances Santa Fe’s crisp exterior styling while keeping occupants cocooned and cool.
2020 Santa Fe continues to offer the class leader advanced SmartSense™ safety package across the range.
SmartSense™ safety package includes:
- Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (i.e. AEB) – City/Urban/Interurban/Pedestrian/Cyclist (camera & radar)
- Blind-Spot Collision Avoidance Assist
- Driver Attention Warning
- High Beam Assist
- Lane Keeping Assist
- Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist
- Rear Occupant Alert
- Smart Cruise Control with Stop & Go
Pricing
| Engine | Transmission | Active | Active X | Elite | Highlander |
| 3.5 MPi V6 FWD | 8 speed automatic | $43,990 | $47,020 | $52,070 | $58,630 |
| 2.2 CRDi AWD | 8 speed automatic | $47,020 | $50,050 | $55,100 | $61,660 |
| Option Pricing | Active | Active X | Elite | Highlander |
| Premium paint | $695 | $695 | $695 | $695 |
| Dark beige interior | – | $295 | $295 | $295 |
| Burgundy interior | – | – | – | $295 |
Note: All prices are Manufacturer’s List Price. Price excludes dealer delivery and on road costs.
Santa Fe Lifetime Service Plan pricing
| Engine | Service interval | 12 mths | 24 mths | 36 mths | 48 mths | 60 mths |
| 3.5 MPi V6 FWD | km | 15k | 30k | 45k | 60k | 75k |
| Cost (incl. GST) | $330 | $330 | $390 | $390 | $330 | |
| 2.2 CRDi AWD | km | 15k | 30k | 45k | 60k | 75k |
| Cost (incl. GST) | $435 | $435 | $435 | $499 | $435 |
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