TOW CAR TEST
Price £47,760 Kerbweight 1842kg Towing limit 1650kg
*Includes wing mirrors
What’s new?
Hyundai updated the Santa Fe SUV in 2021, offering new looks, and hybrid and plug-in hybrid powertrains alongside the familiar diesel. The plug-in is the more powerful of the two new engine options, but the regular hybrid is more affordable to buy and has a higher towing limit. It’s available in both two- and four-wheel-drive guises.
We’ve been testing the 4×4. In high-spec Ultimate trim, it costs £47,760.
What are we looking for?
The Santa Fe has been a popular choice for caravanners since 2001, but most examples sold over the past couple of decades have been diesel-powered. How does the hybrid perform, in everyday driving and as a tow car? Should it be caravanners’ first choice?
Towing ability
Not so long ago, choosing an engine for your Santa Fe was easy - there was just the one, a 2.2-litre diesel. You can still buy a diesel, but more buyers now choose one of the hybrids. The plug-in is the most powerful in the range, with 265hp, but it’s expensive and the towing limit is
