Hyundai Santa Fe Ground Clearance

Ground clearance (also acknowledged as Ride height) denotes the space from the lowest gap of the vehicle’s undercarriage and the point of the tires’ touch with the even area. Still, the manufacturer of the model might use little cheats to the typical operations to declare winsome result meaning the legit stretch from the shock absorbers, the engine oil pan or the muffler to the ground is shorter than detailed in the official specs.

It is no wonder as long as reasonable car buyers seek a heightened ground clearance to bypass hassle when parking near the barriers or getting through the bumpy terrain. The exact ride height of the model ranges between 180 to 207 mm based on the year of creation and equipment. Take into consideration that a heavy- stuffed vehicle will inevitably drop by about 1 inch of ground clearance.

Luckily, the model ground clearance can be increased with spacers for shock absorbers to make the vehicle remain higher off the ground. While building a taller model, you abandon a portion of the former stability and maneuverability in angled turns. Instead model ground clearance can be cut down aiming to get enhanced handling and stability.

There a number of ways to increase ground clearance. When it comes to lifting or lowering your Hyundai Santa Fe you can choose between bigger tires, a leveling kit, coil spring assisters, coilovers, airlift suspension, suspension lifts, etc.

08.2009 – 08.2012

Trims	Ground Clearance, mm
2.4 MT 2WD GLS	201
2.4 MT 4WD GLS	201
2.4 AT 2WD GLS	201
2.4 AT 4WD GLS	201
3.5 AT 2WD SE	201
3.5 AT 2WD Limited	201
3.5 AT 4WD SE	201
3.5 AT 4WD Limited	201

How to raise Ground Clearance on your Hyundai Santa Fe. Tip 1 – Get Bigger Tires.

You can raise the ground clearance of your Hyundai Santa Fe by upgrading tires to the bigger size. This will earn you extra 0,5-1 inch of clearance.

01.2006 – 07.2009

Trims	Ground Clearance, mm
2.7 MT 2WD GLS	201
2.7 MT 4WD GLS	201
2.7 AT 2WD GLS	201
2.7 AT 4WD GLS	201
3.3 AT 2WD SE	201
3.3 AT 2WD Limited	201
3.3 AT 4WD SE	201
3.3 AT 4WD Limited	201

How to raise Ground Clearance on your Hyundai Santa Fe. Tip 2 – Install Leveling Kit.

Leveling kits are designed to level out the uneven stance and increase the ground clearance of your Hyundai Santa Fe. In most cases, the slight lift will allow for bigger tires. Please refer to Plus Sizing Guides.

08.2004 – 03.2006

Trims	Ground Clearance, mm
2.7 2WD AT GLS	180
2.7 4WD AT GLS	180
3.5 2WD AT GLS	180
3.5 2WD AT LX	180
3.5 4WD AT GLS	180
3.5 4WD AT LX	180

How to raise Ground Clearance on your Hyundai Santa Fe. Tip 3 – install Suspension Lift Kit.

Hyundai Santa Fe Suspension Lift Kits (only available for trucks and SUVs) provide the proper clearance between the tire and chassis when going off-road. Normally, it increases the ground clearance from 2 to 8 inches.

06.2000 – 07.2004

Trims	Ground Clearance, mm
2.4 2WD MT	180
2.4 2WD AT	180
2.7 2WD AT GLS	180
2.7 4WD AT GLS	180
3.5 2WD AT GLS	180
3.5 2WD AT LX	180
3.5 4WD AT GLS	180
3.5 4WD AT LX	180

03.2018 – 2019

Trims	Ground Clearance, mm
2.0D R VGT 2WD 7 Seater	195
2.0D R VGT 2WD 5 Seater	195
2.0D R VGT 4WD 7 Seater	195
2.0D R VGT 4WD 5 Seater	195
2.0T GDI 2WD 7 Seater	195
2.0T GDI 2WD 5 Seater	195
2.0T GDI 4WD 7 Seater	195
2.0T GDI 4WD 5 Seater	195
2.2D R VGT 2WD 5 Seater	195
2.2D R VGT 2WD 7 Seater	195
2.2D R VGT 4WD 5 Seater	195
2.2D R VGT 4WD 7 Seater	195

07.2015 – 02.2018

Trims	Ground Clearance, mm
2.0 CRDi AT 2WD Smart 5 seats	185
2.0 CRDi AT 2WD Modern 5 seats	185
2.0 CRDi AT 2WD Premium 5 seats	185
2.0 CRDi AT 2WD Premium 7 seats	185
2.0 CRDi AT 2WD Exclusive 5 seats	185
2.0 CRDi AT 2WD Exclusive 7 seats	185
2.0 CRDi AT 2WD Exclusive Special 5 seats	185
2.0 CRDi AT 2WD Exclusive Special 7 seats	185
2.0 CRDi AT 2WD 1 Million 7 seats	185
2.0 CRDi AT 2WD 1 Million 5 seats	185
2.0 CRDi AT 2WD Value Plus 7 seats	185
2.0 CRDi AT 2WD Value Plus 5 seats	185
2.0 CRDi AT 2WD 1 Million Style 5 seats	185
2.0 CRDi AT 2WD 1 Million Style 7 seats	185
2.0 CRDi AT 4WD Premium 5 seats	185
2.0 CRDi AT 4WD Premium 7 seats	185
2.0 CRDi AT 4WD Exclusive 5 seats	185
2.0 CRDi AT 4WD Exclusive 7 seats	185
2.0 CRDi AT 4WD Exclusive Special 5 seats	185
2.0 CRDi AT 4WD Exclusive Special 7 seats	185
2.0 CRDi AT 4WD 1 Million 7 seats	185
2.0 CRDi AT 4WD 1 Million 5 seats	185
2.0 CRDi AT 4WD Value Plus 7 seats	185
2.0 CRDi AT 4WD Value Plus 5 seats	185
2.0 CRDi AT 4WD 1 Million Style 7 seats	185
2.0 CRDi AT 4WD 1 Million Style 5 seats	185
2.0 AT 2WD Smart 5 seats	185
2.0 AT 2WD Premium 7 seats	185
2.0 AT 2WD Premium 5 seats	185
2.0 AT 2WD Value Plus 5 seats	185
2.0 AT 2WD Value Plus 7 seats	185
2.2 CRDi AT 2WD Exclusive 7 seats	185
2.2 CRDi AT 2WD Exclusive Special 5 seats	185
2.2 CRDi AT 2WD Exclusive Special 7 seats	185
2.2 CRDi AT 2WD Exclusive 5 seats	185
2.2 CRDi AT 2WD Premium 7 seats	185
2.2 CRDi AT 2WD Premium 5 seats	185
2.2 CRDi AT 2WD 1 Million Ultimate 7 seats	185
2.2 CRDi AT 2WD 1 Million Ultimate 5 seats	185
2.2 CRDi AT 4WD Exclusive 7 seats	185
2.2 CRDi AT 4WD Exclusive Special 5 seats	185
2.2 CRDi AT 4WD Exclusive Special 7 seats	185
2.2 CRDi AT 4WD Exclusive 5 seats	185
2.2 CRDi AT 4WD Premium 7 seats	185
2.2 CRDi AT 4WD Premium 5 seats	185
2.2 CRDi AT 4WD 1 Million Ultimate 7 seats	185
2.2 CRDi AT 4WD 1 Million Ultimate 5 seats	185

05.2012 – 06.2015

Trims	Ground Clearance, mm
2.0 CRDi AT 2WD Smart 5 seats	185
2.0 CRDi AT 2WD Smart 7 seats	185
2.0 CRDi AT 2WD Modern 5 seats	185
2.0 CRDi AT 2WD Modern 7 seats	185
2.0 CRDi AT 2WD Premium 7 seats	185
2.0 CRDi AT 2WD Premium 5 seats	185
2.0 CRDi AT 2WD Exclusive 7 seats	185
2.0 CRDi AT 2WD Exclusive 5 seats	185
2.0 CRDi AT 2WD Exclusive Special 5 seats	185
2.0 CRDi AT 2WD Exclusive Special 7 seats	185
2.0 CRDi AT 4WD Smart 7 seats	185
2.0 CRDi AT 4WD Premium 7 seats	185
2.0 CRDi AT 4WD Modern 7 seats	185
2.0 CRDi AT 4WD Exclusive 7 seats	185
2.0 CRDi AT 4WD Exclusive Special 7 seats	185
2.0 CRDi AT 4WD Exclusive Special 5 seats	185
2.0 CRDi AT 4WD Exclusive 5 seats	185
2.0 CRDi AT 4WD Premium 5 seats	185
2.2 CRDi MT 2WD Smart 7 seats	185
2.2 CRDi MT 2WD Premium 7 seats	185
2.2 CRDi MT 2WD Premium 5 seats	185
2.2 CRDi MT 4WD Smart 7 seats	185
2.2 CRDi MT 4WD Premium 7 seats	185
2.2 CRDi MT 4WD Premium 5 seats	185
2.2 CRDi AT 2WD Smart 7 seats	185
2.2 CRDi AT 2WD Modern 7 seats	185
2.2 CRDi AT 2WD Premium 7 seats	185
2.2 CRDi AT 2WD Exclusive 7 seats	185
2.2 CRDi AT 2WD Exclusive Special 7 seats	185
2.2 CRDi AT 2WD Premium 5 seats	185
2.2 CRDi AT 2WD Exclusive Special 5 seats	185
2.2 CRDi AT 2WD Exclusive 5 seats	185
2.2 CRDi AT 4WD Smart 7 seats	185
2.2 CRDi AT 4WD Modern 7 seats	185
2.2 CRDi AT 4WD Premium 7 seats	185
2.2 CRDi AT 4WD Exclusive 7 seats	185
2.2 CRDi AT 4WD Exclusive Special 7 seats	185
2.2 CRDi AT 4WD Premium 5 seats	185
2.2 CRDi AT 4WD Exclusive Special 5 seats	185
2.2 CRDi AT 4WD Exclusive 5 seats	185

08.2009 – 04.2012

Trims	Ground Clearance, mm
2.0D VGT AT Base	201
2.2D R VGT MT Base	201
2.2D R VGT 4WD MT Base	201
2.2D R VGT AT Base	201
2.2D R VGT 4WD AT Base	201
2.4 AT Base	201
2.7 LPI AT Base	201

12.2005 – 07.2009

Trims	Ground Clearance, mm
2.0D VGT AT Base	201
2.2D VGT MT Base	201
2.2D VGT 4WD MT Base	201
2.2D VGT AT Base	201
2.2D VGT 4WD AT Base	201

08.2004 – 11.2005

Trims	Ground Clearance, mm
2.0D HTI MT Base	207
2.0D CRDI MT Base	207
2.0D HTI 4WD MT Base	207
2.0D CRDI 4WD MT Base	207
2.0D HTI AT Base	207
2.0D CRDI AT Base	207
2.0D HTI 4WD AT Base	207
2.0D CRDI 4WD AT Base	207
2.0D VGT MT Base	207
2.0D VGT 4WD MT Base	207
2.0D VGT AT Base	207
2.0D VGT 4WD AT Base	207
2.0 MT Base	207
2.0 AT Base	207
2.7 MT Base LPG	207
2.7 AT Base LPG	207
2.7 4WD AT Base	207

06.2000 – 07.2004

Trims	Ground Clearance, mm
2.0D HTI MT Base	207
2.0D CRDI MT Base	207
2.0D HTI 4WD MT Base	207
2.0D CRDI 4WD MT Base	207
2.0D HTI AT Base	207
2.0D CRDI AT Base	207
2.0D HTI 4WD AT Base	207
2.0D CRDI 4WD AT Base	207
2.0D VGT MT Base	207
2.0D VGT 4WD MT Base	207
2.0D VGT AT Base	207
2.0D VGT 4WD AT Base	207
2.0 MT Base	207
2.0 AT Base	207
2.7 MT Base LPG	207
2.7 AT Base LPG	207
2.7 4WD AT Base	207

How to lower the Ground Clearance on your Hyundai Santa Fe.

Option 1 – Install Lowering Springs .

Option 2 – Install Coilovers

Option 3 – Install Air Suspension Kit

References

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