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2001 – 2006 · 1 body style available

SM

The 2001-2006 Hyundai Santa Fe is the SM generation and Hyundai's first SUV, a unibody crossover that arrived early in the segment's formation. Engines were a…

Body styles
Midsize SUV

2007 – 2012 · 1 body style available

CM

The 2007-2012 Hyundai Santa Fe is the CM generation and grew substantially over its predecessor, offering an optional third row for the first time. Engines…

Body styles
Midsize SUV

2013 – 2018 · 1 body style available

DM

The 2013-2018 Hyundai Santa Fe is the DM generation and is unusual in that Hyundai sold two distinctly sized vehicles under the name. The five-seat Santa Fe…

Body styles
Midsize SUV

2019 – 2023 · 1 body style available

TM

The 2019-2023 Hyundai Santa Fe is the TM generation and returns the nameplate to a single five-seat vehicle, with the separate Palisade taking over three-row…

Body styles
Midsize SUV

2024 – present · 1 body style available

MX5

The 2024-present Hyundai Santa Fe is the MX5 generation and represents the most dramatic visual change in the model's history, replacing the rounded shape of…

Body styles
Midsize SUV
Model years
202420252026

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What generations of the Hyundai Santa Fe are there?

SM (2001 to 2006); CM (2007 to 2012); DM (2013 to 2018); TM (2019 to 2023); MX5 (2024 to present).

Should I get a pre-purchase inspection on a used Hyundai Santa Fe?

Yes. A Squeezed guide is the triage before the inspection: it shows what to check and what to ask the seller, so you know which listings are worth a mechanic's time.