1. Safety

Hyundai Santa Fe offers a full range of safety features that make it one of the safest cars on the roads. Among the active safety features are the lane keeping Assist system that helps the driver maintain the position of the car in the lane, and the Forward Collision Avoidance Assist system using front sensors and cameras to avoid collisions. In addition to the Blind-Spot Collision Avoidance Assist system, which gives the driver constant warnings and reduces risks.

As for passive safety, the Santa Fe chassis is designed using high-strength steel for optimal shock absorption. The car is also equipped with a large number of airbags, including front and side cushions, as well as child seat stabilization systems (ISOFIX) to ensure the safety of young passengers.

2.  The cost of buying a car

The price of Hyundai Santa Fe in the UAE starts from about AED 105,000 for the basic version. If you are planning to purchase via bank financing, you can calculate the monthly cost based on a 20% down payment (AED 21,000) and a 60-month loan with an interest rate of 1.9%. Based on this, the monthly payments will be approximately AED 1,455.

Due to the high value that the car retains in the used car market, the Santa Fe has a good retention ratio at the average price of Hyundai cars. Based on the data, the car can achieve a resale value of up to 70% of its base price after three years of use, which makes it a smart financial choice in the long run.

3. The cost of using the car

Hyundai Santa Fe works with engines based on gasoline fuel. With an average consumption of about 8.5 liters per 100 kilometers, the cost of fuel will depend on the price of gasoline in the UAE (about 3.03 dirhams per liter). Based on driving 15,000 kilometers per year, the fuel cost will be approximately AED 3,877 per year.

To maintain the car, Hyundai recommends performing maintenance service every 10,000 kilometers or once every six months, and the cost of simple maintenance ranges from AED 800 to AED 1,200 per visit depending on the nature of the service. This makes Santa Fe an economical option in terms of Use and maintenance costs.