Hyundai Santa Fe - Least Expensive Medium SUV To Own

SYDNEY – May 23, 2011: The NRMA’s operating cost calculations have found the Hyundai Santa Fe to be the least expensive medium SUV to own and operate. The annual report assesses Australia's most comprehensive list of over 1200 new vehicles to ascertain their ‘whole of life’ costs presenting the findings in an easy to use consumer calculator.

The Santa Fe SLX R-Series diesel is the least expensive vehicle to run in Australia in the medium SUV class, costing $32.03 dollars per week in fuel, with a whole-of-life cost of $179.28 per week according to the calculator. Three Santa Fe model variants featured in the top ten for the medium SUV class.

Calculations are for private ownership in New South Wales and based on an annual distance of 15,000 kilometres travelled over an ownership period of five years. The formula takes into account the negotiated vehicle price, depreciation, opportunity interest, registration, comprehensive insurance, NRMA membership, maintenance, repairs and fuel.

Other Hyundai models to feature in category top ten lists include; Getz S in the light car class, i30 in the small car class and ix35 in the compact SUV class.

The NRMA's car operating costs calculator is a valuable tool for any new car buyer. To view the calculator, visit www.mynrma.com.au.