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2026 Hyundai Santa Fe SEL Hybrid

2026 Hyundai Santa Fe SEL Hybrid

Estimated Price: $39,040* (FWD, excl. dest.) / ~$40,040* (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 SEL Hybrid Specifications

Engine & Transmission

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

Displacement: 1,598 cc + electric*

Max Power: 231 hp combined*

Max Torque: 271 lb-ft*

No. of Cylinders: 4*

Valves Per Cylinder: 4*

Fuel Supply System: GDI + Turbo + Electric Motor*

Turbo Charger: ✅*

Transmission Type: 8-Speed Torque Converter Auto*

Gearbox: 8-Speed Torque Converter Auto*

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: 37/36/36 (FWD) / 35/34/34 (AWD)*

Fuel Tank Capacity: 17.7 gal (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 + regen*

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

Steering Column: Tilt & Telescoping*

Front Brake Type: Ventilated Disc*

Rear Brake Type: Disc (regen)*

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

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

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*

Boot Space (litres): 13.1 cu ft / 36.4 cu ft / 79.6 cu ft*

Seating Capacity: 7 (bench std) / 6 (captain's chairs opt.)*

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

No. of Doors: 4 + liftgate*

Comfort & Convenience

Power Steering: ✅*

Air Conditioner: ✅* (dual-zone auto climate control std)*

Heater: ✅*

Adjustable Steering: ✅* (tilt/telescoping)*

Height Adjustable Driver Seat: ✅* (8-way power driver seat, heated std)*

Automatic Climate Control: ✅* (dual-zone)*

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

Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts: ✅*

Rear AC Vents: ✅* (2nd + 3rd row)*

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: Dual-zone auto climate, 8-way power heated driver seat, H-Tex synthetic leather, passenger power seat, roof rails, wireless device charging std, Digital Key 2, 3rd row USB ports, 18-in alloy wheels, hands-free power liftgate, Smart Key, SmartSense std, hybrid 37-36 mpg, 3-row 7-seat*

Interior

Tachometer: ✅* (12.3-in digital cluster + 12.3-in touchscreen, panoramic curved display)*

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

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

Additional Features - Interior: H-Tex synthetic leather, dual-zone auto climate, 12.3-in panoramic curved display, wireless CarPlay/Android Auto, 8-speaker audio, USB-C ports front/rear/3rd row, wireless charging, Digital Key 2, hybrid display, dual glove boxes, center console pass-through*

Upholstery: H-Tex Synthetic Leather*

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: ❌ (opt.)*

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 LED headlamps, connected LED taillamps, LED DRLs, 18-in alloy wheels, gloss black grille, roof rails std, heated side mirrors, hands-free power liftgate std, 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: Same as SEL Gas: full SmartSense suite std, front & rear parking sensors std, rear view camera, ESC, VSM, Rear Passenger Alert*

Entertainment & Communication

Radio: AM/FM/HD/SiriusXM trial*

Infotainment Screen Size: 12.3-in (panoramic curved dual 12.3-in)*

Touchscreen: ✅*

Touchscreen Size: 12.3-in*

USB Ports: 2x USB-C + 2x USB-C + 2x USB-A (3rd row)*

Tweeters: ✅*

Speakers: 8*

Additional Features - Entertainment: 12.3-in panoramic curved dual display, wireless CarPlay/Android Auto, Bluetooth, AM/FM/HD/SiriusXM trial, 8-speaker audio, USB-C ports all rows, wireless charging std, 4G LTE Wi-Fi, Digital Key 2, hybrid energy flow display*

Towing Capability

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

Ground Clearance: 8.3 in*

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