| Battery & Range | - Not an EV/plug-in; no electric-only range
- Hybrid/PHEV specifications like WLTP range not applicable to this Nepal petrol variant
| - Not an EV or hybrid; conventional petrol SUV
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| Motor Power & Drivetrain | - 2.5L Smartstream turbo petrol, 2497 cc
- 4-cylinder DOHC, GDI/MPFI fuel system
- Max power 277 bhp @ unspecified rpm
- Max torque 422 Nm @ unspecified rpm
- 8‑speed dual-clutch automatic transmission (DCT)
- AWD HTRAC drivetrain, likely with selectable drive modes
- International brochure lists 2.5 MPi and 2.5T engines; Nepal uses 2.5T tune
| - 3.0L V6 TSI petrol engine, 2995 cc
- Max power 340 PS @ 5300 rpm
- Max torque 450 Nm
- 4MOTION all‑wheel drive, 8‑speed automatic
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| Wheelbase & Ground Clearance | - Wheelbase 2,765 mm shared across Santa Fe powertrains
- Ground clearance not disclosed officially for Nepal trim (As of: 17/07/2026)
| - Wheelbase 2904 mm
- Ground clearance not disclosed officially (As of: 17/07/2026)
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| Dimensions | - Overall length 4,785 mm for this generation
- Overall width 1,900 mm
- Overall height 1,685 mm; 1,710 mm with roof rack
- Front head room 1st row 1,016 mm (974 mm with sunroof)
- Head room 2nd row 990 mm (958 mm with sunroof)
- Head room 3rd row 917 mm
- Leg room 1st row 1,052 mm
- Leg room 2nd row 1,040 mm (5‑seat reference; gas figure)
- Leg room 3rd row 746 mm
- Shoulder room 1st row 1,500 mm
- Shoulder room 2nd row 1,480 mm (1,450 mm with curtain)
- Shoulder room 3rd row 1,344 mm
- Wheel tread front 1,637 mm, rear 1,647 mm
| - Length 4878 mm
- Width 1984 mm
- Height 1717 mm
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| Cargo | - Cargo capacity 782 L (max) with 3rd row folded, 7‑seat reference
- Flexible seating: 7 seats, 3rd row folded, 40/60 2nd row fold, full flat
- Nepal petrol AWD import is 5‑seater; luggage volume not separately disclosed (As of: 17/07/2026)
| - Boot / trunk capacity not disclosed officially for Nepal (As of: 17/07/2026)
- Global-spec boot capacity 810 L
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| Comfort & Interior | - Likely leather upholstery in higher imported trim
- Spacious cabin with strong head and leg room across three rows
- Drive mode selector: Comfort, Eco, Sport, Smart
- Multi Terrain Control: Snow, Mud, Sand modes for AWD
- HEV/PHEV have hybrid‑specific content; not on this petrol Nepal trim
| - Five-seat luxury SUV configuration
- High-quality leather-appointed cabin, global-spec feature
- Advanced multi-zone climate control, global-spec feature
- Electric adjustment seats with memory in higher trims, global-spec
- Panoramic sunroof available on global higher trims
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| Infotainment & Convenience | - Modern touchscreen infotainment expected; exact size not disclosed for Nepal (As of: 17/07/2026)
- Likely Apple CarPlay/Android Auto as per global spec, not Nepal‑confirmed
- Shift‑by‑wire and digital cluster available in global trims; Nepal spec not precisely detailed
| - Large touchscreen infotainment system, global-spec
- Digital instrument cluster (Innovision Cockpit on global higher trims)
- Navigation and smartphone integration in global-spec models
- Keyless entry and push-button start, global-spec convenience
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| Safety | - Front and rear disc brakes; AWD petrol uses larger front discs globally
- Front brakes 17" (Φ325x30t) or 18" (Φ345x30t) optional on gas/diesel
- Rear brakes 17" (Φ325x20t) with ABS across all powertrains
- Expected multiple airbags including front, side, curtain in this premium imported trim
- Hyundai SmartSense ADAS present in global Santa Fe; Nepal fitment not explicitly listed
| - Multiple airbags (front, side, curtain) in global-spec
- Electronic stability control and traction control
- Advanced driver assistance features on global-spec: lane assist, ACC
- 4MOTION AWD for enhanced stability and grip
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| Design & Exterior | - SUV body with bold grille and modern LED lighting
- Wheel options 17, 18, 19, 20 inch alloys across powertrains
- Gasoline/diesel tires: 235/65 R17, 235/60 R18, 255/45 R20
- Distinctive premium 5‑seat AWD import, positioned above Tucson
| - Flagship Volkswagen SUV in Nepal line-up
- Premium SUV styling with bold grille and LED lights
- Large alloy wheels (18–20 inch options globally)
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| Sales & Imports | - Imported and sold by Laxmi Hyundai in major cities: KTM, Lalitpur, Bhaktapur, Pokhara, Chitwan
- On‑road price about NPR 1.66 crore as of 2026
- CBU import; limited units compared to mass‑market SUVs
| - Imported as high-end flagship model; only one Nepal variant
- Positioned as most expensive Volkswagen in Nepal
- Starting price reported at Rs. 3.25 crore
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| Value for Money Verdict | - Very expensive three‑row‑size SUV with only 5 seats in Nepal trim
- Strong performance and AWD justify price for niche buyers
- Lacks EV/hybrid efficiency but offers premium petrol power
| - Very expensive; niche luxury import for Nepal market
- Offers strong performance and luxury but limited accessibility
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| Pros | - Powerful 2.5L turbo petrol with 277 bhp
- AWD HTRAC for better traction and rough‑road capability
- Spacious cabin with strong leg and head room
- Premium Hyundai build and features vs smaller SUVs
| - Powerful 3.0L V6 TSI engine with 340 PS output
- Premium, luxurious flagship SUV positioning
- 4MOTION AWD and advanced global safety tech
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| Cons | - Very high price vs smaller crossovers and midsize SUVs
- Fuel economy lower than HEV/PHEV Santa Fe sold abroad
- Ground clearance and some specs not transparently published for Nepal (As of: 17/07/2026)
- Only one petrol AWD variant; no cheaper trims or diesel/hybrid options locally
| - Extremely high price at around Rs. 3.25 crore
- Only single variant choice officially in Nepal
- Ground clearance and some Nepal-specific specs not officially disclosed
- Likely limited availability and niche support due to import nature
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