2023 hyundai santa fe highlander diesel review

The 2023 Hyundai Santa Fe Highlander Diesel is the family bus that secretly wants to overtake caravans for sport. Its 2.2-litre turbo-diesel serves up 148 kW and 440 Nm via an 8-speed DCT and AWD, sipping around 6–7 L/100 km if you’re not lead-footed. Inside you get plush touches, heated and ventilated seats, and a hush that makes school runs feel suspiciously luxurious. The ride favours comfort over corner-carving, and the DCT can fidget at crawl speeds before relaxing on the highway. The third row is fine for kids, the cabin storage is excellent, and it’ll tow up to 2,500 kg braked without breaking a sweat. If you want a quiet, well-equipped seven-seater that feels premium without the premium price tantrum, this one’s hard to argue with.