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- From
- £43,725
- Boot, 7 up
- 179 L
- Length
- 4,815mm
- Isofix
- 4
Hyundai Santa Fe 7-seater
Seven seats on every version, Isofix in the third row and a back row reviewers rate for average-sized adults.
- Price from
- £49,185
- Seats
- 6 or 7
- Isofix points
- 4
- Length
- 4,830mm
Quick answer
Is the Hyundai Santa Fe a 7-seater?
Yes. Every UK Santa Fe, hybrid or plug-in hybrid, has seven seats as standard, and only the Calligraphy can be switched to six seats as a £1,000 option.
Best for Families who use the third row often
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The Hyundai Santa Fe 7-seater has one of the roomier SUV third rows: reviewers rate it for average-sized adults, particularly once the middle row slides forward a little, and two of its four Isofix points are on the third-row seats.
There are caveats. Euro NCAP gave the Santa Fe four stars in 2024, or five with an optional safety pack, and Hyundai publishes no boot figure with all seven seats in use. Its towing figures also differ sharply between sources.
Hyundai Santa Fe specifications
| Body | SUV |
|---|---|
| Seats | 6 or 7 |
| Seat layout | 2-3-2 |
| Boot, 5 seats up | 628 litres |
| Boot, maximum | 1,949 litres |
| Third row suits | Average-sized adults |
| Isofix points | 4 (two on the middle-row bench and two on the third-row seats) |
| Isofix in row 3 | Yes |
| Length | 4,830mm |
|---|---|
| Width without mirrors | 1,900mm |
| Width with mirrors | 2,206mm |
| Height | 1,780mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,815mm |
| Fuel, with seven seats | Hybrid, plug-in hybrid |
| Gearbox | Automatic only |
| Price from | £49,185 |
| Towing, braked | 2,000kg |
| Euro NCAP | 4 stars (2024) |
| Electric-only range (plug-in hybrid) | Up to 34 miles |
Hyundai Santa Fe boot space
- 5 seats up
- 628L
- Maximum
- 1,949L
We have no verified boot figure with all seven seats in use yet. With five seats in use the boot holds 628 litres, rising to a maximum of 1,949 litres.
Hyundai quotes its boot on the VDA method, so its figures compare directly with other VDA numbers: 628 litres with the third row folded and 1,949 with both rear rows down for the hybrid, and 621 and 1,942 for the plug-in hybrid. Set aside the 725-litre figure on Hyundai's model page, which comes with no stated basis.
Kia quotes 813 litres for the Sorento with its third row folded but does not state a method, so the real gap between the two may be smaller than the numbers suggest.
How it is measured Hyundai UK VDA figures for the hybrid: 628 litres with the third row folded and 1,949 with rows two and three folded (621 and 1,942 for the plug-in hybrid). Hyundai UK gives no figure with all seven seats up; carwow says three or four carry-on cases fit in that mode. Hyundai's model page also quotes a 725-litre boot without stating the basis.
Hyundai Santa Fe dimensions
- Length
- 4,830mm4.83m · 15ft 10in
- Width
- 1,900mm1.90m · 6ft 3in
- Height
- 1,780mm1.78m · 5ft 10in
Wheelbase 2,815mmLength 4,830mmHeight 1,780mmWidth 1,900mmMirrors 2,206mm
At 4,830mm (4.83m, 15ft 10in) long, the Santa Fe is 44mm shorter than the median SUV, and the 17th shortest of the 37 SUVs we track. It is 1,900mm wide without mirrors (2,206mm with them) and 1,780mm tall. The wheelbase, the distance between the front and rear axles, is 2,815mm.
Third row: who fits?
Third row suitsAverage-sized adults
carwow found an adult can sit fairly comfortably back there once the middle row slides forward a notch or two, although the low seat base leaves knees raised on longer journeys. Auto Express rates headroom as plentiful and says the seats work for more than occasional use if middle-row passengers give up a little legroom. A button on the middle-row seat shoulder powers it forward for access, and Auto Express notes grab handles recessed into the rear pillars.
This is where the Santa Fe earns its place. With the middle row nudged forward, the back seats work for adults on more than the occasional trip, and the Isofix points on both third-row seats mean child seats can go in the back too.
The top Calligraphy can be ordered as a six-seater if you prefer that layout. The Kia Sorento matches the Santa Fe's third-row Isofix, but reviewers rate its back row for adults on short trips only.
- Seat
- Isofix point
- Driver
Isofix and child seats
4Isofix points
The Santa Fe has four Isofix points: two on the middle-row bench and two on the third-row seats. That is enough for three Isofix child seats, though whether three fit side by side depends on the seats you choose.
Engines and fuel economy
The plug-in hybrid can cover up to 34 miles on electric power alone.
Gearbox: automatic only.
| Version | Fuel | Power | Gearbox | Seven seats | Electric range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.6T Hybrid 239PS 2WD | Hybrid | 239PS | Automatic | Yes | Not published |
| 1.6T Hybrid 239PS 4WD | Hybrid | 239PS | Automatic | Yes | Not published |
| 1.6T Plug-in Hybrid 288PS 4WD | Plug-in hybrid | 288PS | Automatic | Yes | 34 miles |
Official fuel economy and CO2
| Variant | Fuel | Gearbox | MPG | CO2 g/km | Electric range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SANTA FE HEV PRM 1.6T A/T 2WD MY23 | Hybrid | Automatic | 44.1 | 145 | Not published |
| SANTA FE HEV PREMIUM 2WD MY26 | Hybrid | Automatic | 42.2 | 152 | Not published |
| SANTA FE HEV ULT 1.6T A/T 2WD MY23 | Hybrid | Automatic | 42.2 | 152 | Not published |
| SANTA FE HEV CALLIGRAPHY 2WD 6STR MY26 | Hybrid | Automatic | 41.5 | 154 | Not published |
| SANTA FE HEV CALLIGRAPHY 2WD MY26 | Hybrid | Automatic | 41.5 | 155 | Not published |
| SANTA FE HEV ULTIMATE 2WD MY26 | Hybrid | Automatic | 41.5 | 155 | Not published |
| SANTA FE HEV PREMIUM 2WD MY25 | Hybrid | Automatic | 41.5 | 155 | Not published |
| SANTA FE HEV PRM 1.6T A/T 4WD MY23 | Hybrid | Automatic | 40.4 | 158 | Not published |
| SANTA FE HEV CALLIGR 2WD 6STR MY25 | Hybrid | Automatic | 40.4 | 158 | Not published |
| SANTA FE HEV CALLIGR 2WD MY25 | Hybrid | Automatic | 40.4 | 159 | Not published |
| SANTA FE HEV ULTIMATE 2WD MY25 | Hybrid | Automatic | 40.4 | 158 | Not published |
| SANTA FE HEV PREMIUM 4WD MY26 | Hybrid | Automatic | 39.8 | 161 | Not published |
| SANTA FE HEV CALLIGRAPHY 4WD 6STR MY26 | Hybrid | Automatic | 39.2 | 163 | Not published |
| SANTA FE HEV CALLIGRAPHY 4WD MY26 | Hybrid | Automatic | 39.2 | 164 | Not published |
| SANTA FE HEV ULTIMATE 4WD MY26 | Hybrid | Automatic | 39.2 | 164 | Not published |
| SANTA FE HEV CALLIGR 4WD 6STR MY25 | Hybrid | Automatic | 38.7 | 166 | Not published |
| SANTA FE HEV PREMIUM 4WD MY25 | Hybrid | Automatic | 38.7 | 165 | Not published |
| SANTA FE HEV ULT 1.6T A/T 4WD MY23 | Hybrid | Automatic | 38.2 | 168 | Not published |
| SANTA FE HEV CALLIGR 4WD MY25 | Hybrid | Automatic | 38.2 | 167 | Not published |
| SANTA FE HEV ULTIMATE 4WD MY25 | Hybrid | Automatic | 38.2 | 168 | Not published |
| SANTA FE PHEV PRM 1.6T A/T 4WD MY23 | Plug-in hybrid | Automatic | 176.6 | 37 | 36 miles |
| SANTA FE PHEV PRM AT6 4WD MY23.1 | Plug-in hybrid | Automatic | 176.6 | 37 | 36 miles |
| SANTA FE PHEV ULT 1.6T A/T 4WD MY23 | Plug-in hybrid | Automatic | 176.6 | 37 | 36 miles |
| SANTA FE PHEV ULT AT6 4WD MY23.1 | Plug-in hybrid | Automatic | 176.6 | 37 | 36 miles |
| SANTA FE PHEV ULT AT6 LUX MY23.1 | Plug-in hybrid | Automatic | 176.6 | 37 | 36 miles |
| 6s 252HK 4WD 6AT Calligraphy Line MY25 | Plug-in hybrid | Automatic | 166.2 | 38 | 34 miles |
| 7s 252HK 4WD 6AT Advanced MY25 | Plug-in hybrid | Automatic | 166.2 | 38 | 34 miles |
| 7s 252HK 4WD 6AT Calligraphy Line MY25 | Plug-in hybrid | Automatic | 166.2 | 38 | 34 miles |
| SANTA FE PHEV CALLIGR 4WD 6STR MY25 | Plug-in hybrid | Automatic | 166.2 | 38 | 34 miles |
| SANTA FE PHEV CALLIGR 4WD MY25 | Plug-in hybrid | Automatic | 166.2 | 38 | 34 miles |
| SANTA FE PHEV PREMIUM 4WD MY25 | Plug-in hybrid | Automatic | 166.2 | 38 | 34 miles |
| SANTA FE PHEV ULTIMATE 4WD MY25 | Plug-in hybrid | Automatic | 166.2 | 38 | 34 miles |
| *Great Britain - SANTA FE PHEV CALLIGRAPHY 4WD MY26 | Plug-in hybrid | Automatic | 74.3 | 36 | 34 miles |
| *Northern Ireland - SANTA FE PHEV CALLIGRAPHY 4WD MY26 | Plug-in hybrid | Automatic | 74.3 | 87 | 34 miles |
| *Great Britain - SANTA FE PHEV PREMIUM 4WD MY26 | Plug-in hybrid | Automatic | 74.3 | 36 | 34 miles |
| *Great Britain - SANTA FE PHEV ULTIMATE 4WD MY26 | Plug-in hybrid | Automatic | 74.3 | 36 | 34 miles |
| *Northern Ireland - SANTA FE PHEV PREMIUM 4WD MY26 | Plug-in hybrid | Automatic | 74.3 | 87 | 34 miles |
| *Northern Ireland - SANTA FE PHEV ULTIMATE 4WD MY26 | Plug-in hybrid | Automatic | 74.3 | 87 | 34 miles |
Source: Vehicle Certification Agency, data updated 4 October 2026.
Hyundai Santa Fe price
From£49,185
Hyundai UK recommended on-the-road price for the seven-seat Premium 1.6T 239PS Hybrid 2WD, from its pricing, tech and spec sheet (prices effective 1 October 2026, data correct October 2026); the April 2026 sheet had it at £49,140. Hyundai UK's model page headlines a slightly lower 'from £49,090'. The cheapest plug-in hybrid is the Premium at £53,245 on the same basis. Review sites quote lower starting figures (carwow £48,640, Auto Express £47,900) without naming the version.
Prices checked October 2026.
Safety and recalls
4 stars from Euro NCAP, tested in 2024.
DVSA recalls
The DVSA lists 3 recalls for the Santa Fe:
14 September 2026 · Ref R/2026/322 · 6,943 vehicles
The vehicle may have incorrectly secured front seat belt anchor points
Affected vehicles may have incorrectly secured front seat belt anchor points. This may result in a lack of protection in the event of a vehicle collision.
Remedy: A modification will be applied to the seat belt anchor area to rectify the concern
Built 13 March 2023 to 14 February 2026
2 April 2026 · Ref R/2026/146 · 1,143 vehicles
Some vehicles may have an instrument cluster operational concern whilst driving the vehicle
Some vehicles may face a concern where the instrument cluster panel may reboot during vehicle operation potentially resulting in a blank instrument cluster display screen.
Remedy: To correct this an ‘Over the Air ‘ software update to the vehicles will be deployed remotely.
Built 1 July 2025 to 24 October 2025
16 September 2024 · Ref R/2024/341 · 557 vehicles
The main floor wiring harness could become damaged due to contact with the second-row bench seat folding hinge assembly. This may result in a malfunction of the supplemental restraint system.
Some Santa Fe (MX5) vehicles may experience the main floor wiring harness becoming damaged due to contact with the second-row bench seat folding hinge assembly.
Remedy: The affected vehicles will be inspected and the main wiring harness will be secured and routed as specified within the Technical Service Bulletin. In the event the main wiring harness is damaged the main floor wire harness will be replaced
Built 15 March 2024 to 4 July 2024
Recall data updated 4 October 2026. Ask a dealer to check a specific car by its registration.
Hyundai Santa Fe verdict: pros and cons
Our verdict Reviewers rate the Santa Fe's third row for average-sized adults, and it has Isofix on both back seats and seven seats on every version. The catches are a four-star standard Euro NCAP rating and no published boot figure with all seven seats up.
Pros
- Third row rated for average-sized adults
- Four Isofix points, two of them in the third row
- Seven seats standard on hybrid and plug-in hybrid
Cons
- Four Euro NCAP stars unless the safety pack is fitted
- No official boot figure with all seven seats up
- Towing figures conflict between Hyundai and Auto Express
Good to know
- Euro NCAP gave the Santa Fe four stars in 2024 as standard and five stars with the optional safety pack, which Auto Express says is standard from Ultimate trim upwards (Euro NCAP, Auto Express)
- The plug-in hybrid has four-wheel drive and a 13.8kWh battery, and Hyundai UK quotes 33.6 miles of electric-only range (Hyundai UK, Auto Express)
- Hyundai UK lists braked towing of 2,000kg for the hybrid and 1,700kg for the plug-in hybrid, whereas Auto Express quotes 1,110kg for every version (Hyundai UK, Auto Express)
- When UK prices were announced in April 2024 the hybrid had 215PS and the plug-in hybrid 253PS; current Hyundai UK spec sheets list 239PS and 288PS (Hyundai UK)
- Third-row passengers get their own air-conditioning controls, extra cupholders and USB-C sockets (carwow)
Practicality
At 1,780mm tall and 2,206mm wide across its mirrors, the Santa Fe needs a generous parking space. The hybrid comes with two- or four-wheel drive, while the plug-in hybrid is four-wheel drive only and gives 33.6 miles of electric range, according to Hyundai UK.
Every version is automatic. If you can charge at home and mostly drive locally, the plug-in hybrid makes most sense; otherwise the cheaper hybrid avoids the charging routine. Compare the alternatives in our list of hybrid 7-seaters.
Alternatives to the Hyundai Santa Fe
Hyundai Santa Fe FAQs
How long is the Hyundai Santa Fe?
The Hyundai Santa Fe is 4,830mm long (4.83m, 15ft 10in), 1,900mm wide without its mirrors and 1,780mm tall.
How many Isofix points does the Hyundai Santa Fe have?
Four: two on the middle-row bench and two on the third-row seats.
Can adults sit in the third row of the Hyundai Santa Fe?
Yes, adults of average height fit in the third row.
Is there a hybrid Hyundai Santa Fe 7-seater?
Yes. With seven seats you can have hybrid and plug-in hybrid versions, and the plug-in hybrid's electric-only range is up to 34 miles.
How much boot space does the Hyundai Santa Fe have with all seven seats up?
Hyundai does not publish a figure for the boot with all seven seats in use, and none of the reviews checked gives one either. Carwow says three or four carry-on cases fit in that layout.
For rivals with a published seven-seat figure, see our guide to 7-seater boot space compared.
Does the Hyundai Santa Fe have a five-star Euro NCAP rating?
Only with an optional extra. Euro NCAP gave the Santa Fe four stars in 2024 as standard and five stars with the optional safety pack, which Auto Express says is standard from Ultimate trim upwards.
If a five-star car matters to you, choose Ultimate or above, or confirm that the pack is fitted to any car you are offered.
How much can a Hyundai Santa Fe tow?
Hyundai UK lists 2,000kg braked for the hybrid and 1,700kg for the plug-in hybrid. Auto Express quotes only 1,110kg for every version, a large gap that the sources do not explain.
Ask the dealer for the towing limit of the exact car, in writing, before you buy it for a caravan.
Sources Hyundai UK, Euro NCAP, Auto Express, carwow, DVSA, VCA
