The Hyundai Santa Fe III (DM) is a crossover SUV produced from 2012 to 2018. It is the 3rd of 5 generations of the Santa Fe in our catalog.
Engines: 2.4 (G4KE (Theta II 2.4)), 175 hp. Transmission: automatic; all-wheel drive. Length 4,690 mm, wheelbase 2,700 mm, ground clearance 185 mm, fuel tank 64 L.
Facelift: 2015. Sold in Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Russia, Kyrgyzstan.
| Production years | 2012–2018 |
|---|---|
| Body | crossover SUV |
| Engine | 2.4 |
| Engine code | G4KE (Theta II 2.4) |
| Displacement | 2.4 L |
| Fuel | petrol |
| Power | 175 hp |
| Torque | 227 Nm |
| Transmission | automatic, 6-speed |
| Gearbox model | 6AT Hyundai A6MF2 |
| Drive | all-wheel drive |
| Length | 4,690 mm |
| Width | 1,880 mm |
| Height | 1,690 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,700 mm |
| Ground clearance | 185 mm |
| Fuel tank | 64 L |
| Engine | Under 10 years | 10–20 years (×0.7) |
|---|---|---|
| 2.4 | ≈ 28,750 ₸ | ≈ 20,125 ₸ |
Approximate annual vehicle tax for 2026 (due by 1 April 2027), based on the 2026 MRP of 4,325 ₸. The exact amount depends on the engine displacement in the registration certificate and the year of manufacture. Exact calculator (in Russian) →
What to check when buying: knocking on a warm engine; oil consumption; cylinder borescope inspection is a must; VIN recall campaigns.
Tip: One of the riskiest engines on the used market; don't buy without a borescope inspection.
What to check when buying: shift shocks; whether the gearbox software was updated.
Tip: Change the oil every 60k km; adaptation often helps.
Based on owner and workshop reports. A specific car may differ — get a pre-purchase inspection.
Factory sizes: tyres 235/65R17, 235/60R18, 235/55R19; bolt pattern 5x114.3. All sizes, offsets and centre bore →
2.4, code G4KE (Theta II 2.4), 175 hp, 227 Nm.
automatic (6AT Hyundai A6MF2).
Ground clearance 185 mm, fuel tank 64 l.
For 2026, about 28,750 ₸ for a car under 10 years old (base engine). Cars aged 10–20 years get a 0.7 coefficient, cars over 20 years a 0.5 coefficient.