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2026 Hyundai Santa Fe

2026 Hyundai Santa Fe

Estimated Price: $34,800* (FWD, excl. $1,600 dest.) / $35,050* (incl. dest.) approx.

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The 2026 Hyundai Santa Fe is a three-row midsize SUV that punches well above its price point, available in five trim levels — SE, SEL, XRT, Limited, and Calligraphy — with two clear powertrain choices: the turbocharged 2.5L four-cylinder (277 hp, 311 lb-ft) paired with a new and improved 8-speed automatic transmission, or the 1.6L turbocharged hybrid (231 hp combined) delivering up to 36 MPG combined for efficiency-focused buyers. Every Santa Fe comes standard with Hyundai SmartSense safety including forward collision avoidance, lane keeping assist, blind-spot collision warning, and driver attention warning, plus a 12.3-inch touchscreen and wireless Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™. The rugged XRT adds 1.3 inches of extra ground clearance, all-wheel drive, all-terrain tires, and an upgraded 4,500 lb towing capacity along with new Mud, Snow, and Sand driving modes, while the Limited steps up with a panoramic curved dual 12.3-inch display, surround-view camera, and genuine leather, and the flagship Calligraphy tops the range with quilted Nappa leather, power-folding second-row captain's chairs, a head-up display, and a 12-speaker Bose audio system — all backed by Hyundai's class-leading 10-year/100,000-mile powertrain warranty.

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2026 Hyundai Santa Fe Specifications

Engine & Transmission

Engine Type: 2.5L Turbocharged I4 (Theta3)*

Displacement: 2,497 cc*

Max Power: 277 hp @ 5,500 rpm*

Max Torque: 311 lb-ft @ 1,500 rpm*

No. of Cylinders: 4*

Valves Per Cylinder: 4*

Fuel Supply System: Gasoline Direct Injection (GDI) + Turbo*

Turbo Charger: ✅* (single-scroll, 2.5L)*

Transmission Type: 8-Speed Torque Converter Automatic (new for 2026)*

Gearbox: 8-Speed Torque Converter Automatic (replaces dual-clutch, new 2026)*

Drive Type: FWD std / HTRAC AWD opt. (+$1,800)*

Truck Capability

Not applicable — this is not a truck.

Fuel & Performance

Fuel Type: Regular Unleaded*

MPG: 20 City / 29 Hwy / 24 Combined (FWD) / 20/28/23 (AWD)*

Fuel Tank Capacity: 18.8 gal / 71.2 L*

Top Speed: N/A (not published)*

Battery & Charging

Will be updated soon.

Suspension & Brakes

Front Suspension: Independent MacPherson Strut, coil springs*

Rear Suspension: Independent Multi-Link, coil springs*

Shock Absorbers Type: Conventional*

Steering Type: Rack-and-Pinion, Motor-Driven Power Steering (MDPS)*

Steering Column: Tilt & Telescoping*

Front Brake Type: Ventilated Disc*

Rear Brake Type: Disc*

Braking (60-0 mph): N/A*

0-60 mph (Tested): ~7.8 sec (2.5L FWD)*

Wheel Size: 18-in*

Wheel Type: 18-in Aluminum Alloy*

Dimensions & Capacity

Length (ft/mm): 192.9 in / 4,899 mm*

Width (ft/mm): 74.4 in / 1,890 mm*

Height (ft/mm): 68.1 in / 1,730 mm (FWD)*

Boot Space (litres): 13.1 cu ft / 371 L (behind 3rd row) / 36.4 cu ft (2nd & 3rd folded) / 79.6 cu ft (all seats folded)*

Seating Capacity: 7 (bench 2nd row std)*

Wheel Base (ft/mm): 112.0 in / 2,845 mm*

No. of Doors: 4 + liftgate*

Comfort & Convenience

Power Steering: ✅*

Air Conditioner: ✅* (single-zone manual A/C)*

Heater: ✅*

Adjustable Steering: ✅* (tilt/telescoping)*

Height Adjustable Driver Seat: ✅* (manually adjustable, cloth)*

Automatic Climate Control: ❌ (manual)*

Adaptive Cruise Control: ✅* (standard all 2026 trims — Hyundai SmartSense)*

Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts: ✅*

Rear AC Vents: ✅* (2nd row std)*

Cruise Control: ✅* (adaptive cruise std all trims)*

Parking Sensors: ✅* (front & rear std — new 2026)*

Keyless Entry: ✅* (Smart Key + push-button start std)*

Central Console Armrest: ✅*

Gear Shift Indicator: ✅*

Lane Change Indicator: ✅* (Blind Spot Collision Warning std all 2026 trims)*

Follow Me Home Headlamps: ✅*

Additional Features - Comfort: Manual A/C, manual front seats (cloth), 18-in alloy wheels, hands-free power liftgate std, Smart Key + push-button start, wireless CarPlay/Android Auto, 12.3-in touchscreen, Hyundai SmartSense suite std, front & rear parking sensors std, 3-row 7-seat, LED headlights, heated side mirrors*

Interior

Tachometer: ✅* (partial digital cluster + 12.3-in touchscreen, curved panel)*

Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel: ✅* (leather-trimmed, heated opt.)*

Glove Box: ✅* (dual glove boxes — unique feature)*

Additional Features - Interior: Cloth seating, manual A/C, 12.3-in curved touchscreen (integrated cluster), wireless CarPlay/Android Auto, 6-speaker audio, 2x USB-C front + 2x rear, 3-row seating, hands-free liftgate, dual glove boxes, unique bi-directional center console, ambient lighting*

Upholstery: Cloth*

Exterior

Adjustable Headlamps: ❌ (auto-leveling std)*

Rear Window Wiper: ✅*

Rear Window Washer: ✅*

Rear Window Defogger: ✅*

Alloy Wheels: ✅* (18-in alloy)*

Rear Spoiler: ✅* (integrated roof spoiler)*

Side Stepper: ❌ (opt. Hyundai accessories)*

Outside Rear View Mirror Turn Indicators: ✅* (LED turn signals in mirrors)*

Integrated Antenna: ✅* (shark fin antenna)*

Chrome Grille: ❌ (gloss black grille — parametric design)*

Projector Headlamps: ✅* (full LED, parametric cube design)*

Fog Lights: ❌ (std)*

Sunroof: ❌ (opt.)*

Boot Opening: Hands-Free Power Liftgate std all trims*

Tyre Size: 235/65R18*

Tyre Type: All-Season*

LED DRLs: ✅* (parametric cube LED design — signature)*

LED Headlamps: ✅*

LED Taillights: ✅* (connected LED taillamp bar — signature)*

Additional Features - Exterior: Parametric cube LED headlamps, connected LED taillamp bar, LED DRLs, 18-in alloy wheels, gloss black grille, heated side mirrors, hands-free power liftgate std, roof spoiler, shark fin antenna*

Safety

ABS: ✅*

Central Locking: ✅*

Anti-Theft Alarm: ✅*

No. of Airbags: 8*

Driver Airbag: ✅*

Passenger Airbag: ✅*

Side Airbag: ✅*

Side Airbag-Rear: ✅* (side curtain)*

Safety Rating: IIHS Top Safety Pick+ (2025 — 2026 pending) / NHTSA testing underway*

Day & Night Rear View Mirror: ✅* (auto-dimming opt.)*

EBD: ✅*

Seat Belt Warning: ✅*

Door Ajar Warning: ✅*

Engine Immobilizer: ✅*

Speed Alert: ✅*

Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock: ✅*

Additional Features - Safety: Hyundai SmartSense std all 2026: Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (FCA w/ Pedestrian + Cyclist + Junction detection — new 2026 std), AEB, Lane Keeping Assist, Lane Centering Assist, Driver Attention Warning, Blind Spot Collision Warning, Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist, Adaptive Cruise Control w/ Stop & Go, Safe Exit Assist, front & rear parking sensors std (new 2026), rear view camera, ESC, Vehicle Stability Management*

Entertainment & Communication

Radio: AM/FM/HD/SiriusXM trial*

Infotainment Screen Size: 12.3-in (integrated w/ partial digital cluster)*

Touchscreen: ✅*

Touchscreen Size: 12.3-in*

USB Ports: 2x USB-C (front) + 2x USB-A (rear)*

Tweeters: ✅*

Speakers: 6*

Additional Features - Entertainment: 12.3-in touchscreen w/ integrated partial digital cluster, wireless Apple CarPlay, wireless Android Auto, Bluetooth, AM/FM/HD/SiriusXM trial, 6-speaker audio, 2x USB-C + 2x USB-A, 4G LTE Wi-Fi*

Towing Capability

Max Towing Capacity: Up to 3,500 lbs / 1,588 kg (FWD w/ trailer brakes) / 1,650 lbs (without)*

Ground Clearance: 8.3 in / 211 mm*