The addition of a new V6 engine gives the Santa Fe some much needed punch. Hyundai Motor Co Australia launched the current mid-sized Santa Fe SUV back in May 2006 with only the 2.7-litre V6 engine, which is best described as "getting on a bit". That’s not a claim that could be leveled at the 2.2-litre common-rail turbo diesel that was added to the Santa Fe range last September. Now Hyundai has added the 3.3-litre Lambda petrol engine, which is by far the most powerful engine available with the Santa Fe and is also the smoothest by a fair margin. Hanging on to the old 2.7-litre V6 means Hyundai has a wide model range and is able to lock-in a starting price below its South Korean rival, the Holden Captiva.