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2026 Hyundai Santa Fe SE Hybrid

2026 Hyundai Santa Fe SE Hybrid

Estimated Price: $36,400* (FWD, excl. dest.) / ~$37,750* (incl. dest.)*

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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 SE Hybrid Specifications

Engine & Transmission

Engine Type: 1.6L Turbocharged I4 + Electric Motor (Hybrid)*

Displacement: 1,598 cc + electric*

Max Power: 231 hp combined (gas + electric)*

Max Torque: 271 lb-ft combined*

No. of Cylinders: 4*

Valves Per Cylinder: 4*

Fuel Supply System: Gasoline Direct Injection + Turbo + Electric Motor (self-charging hybrid)*

Turbo Charger: ✅* (single-scroll, 1.6L)*

Transmission Type: 8-Speed Torque Converter Automatic (new for 2026, replaces 6-speed)*

Gearbox: 8-Speed Torque Converter Automatic (replaces 6-speed, 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 (self-charging hybrid)*

MPG: 37 City / 36 Hwy / 36 Combined (FWD) / 35/34/34 (AWD)*

Fuel Tank Capacity: 17.7 gal / 67.0 L (hybrid)*

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 + regenerative braking integration*

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

Steering Column: Tilt & Telescoping*

Front Brake Type: Ventilated Disc*

Rear Brake Type: Disc (w/ regenerative braking)*

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

0-60 mph (Tested): ~8.5 sec (Hybrid 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*

Boot Space (litres): 13.1 cu ft / 371 L (behind 3rd row) / 36.4 cu ft / 79.6 cu ft max*

Seating Capacity: 7 (bench 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: ✅*

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

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

Keyless Entry: ✅*

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, wireless CarPlay/Android Auto, 12.3-in touchscreen, Hyundai SmartSense std, front & rear parking sensors std, hybrid powertrain, 3-row 7-seat, LED headlights, 37-36 mpg*

Interior

Tachometer: ✅* (partial digital cluster, curved panel + hybrid display)*

Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel: ✅* (leather-trimmed)*

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

Additional Features - Interior: Cloth seating, manual A/C, 12.3-in curved touchscreen, wireless CarPlay/Android Auto, 6-speaker audio, 2x USB-C + 2x rear, 3-row seating, hybrid energy display, hands-free liftgate, dual glove boxes, bi-directional center console*

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)*

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

Fog Lights: ❌*

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, Hybrid badging*

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: ✅*

EBD: ✅*

Seat Belt Warning: ✅*

Door Ajar Warning: ✅*

Engine Immobilizer: ✅*

Speed Alert: ✅*

Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock: ✅*

Additional Features - Safety: Hyundai SmartSense std: FCA (Pedestrian + Cyclist + Junction), AEB, LKA, Lane Centering Assist, DAW, BSCW, Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance, ACC w/ Stop & Go, Safe Exit Assist, front & rear parking sensors std, rear view camera, ESC, VSM*

Entertainment & Communication

Radio: AM/FM/HD/SiriusXM trial*

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

Touchscreen: ✅*

Touchscreen Size: 12.3-in*

USB Ports: 2x USB-C + 2x USB-A*

Tweeters: ✅*

Speakers: 6*

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

Towing Capability

Max Towing Capacity: Up to 2,000 lbs / 907 kg (Hybrid — reduced vs gas)*

Ground Clearance: 8.3 in*

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