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2026 Hyundai Santa Fe
2026 Hyundai Santa Fe
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*
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