2026 Hyundai Santa Fe
2026 Hyundai
SANTA FE
Since 2000, the Santa Fe has pleased buyers with its practicality, looks, and value. After Hyundai redesigned it for model year 2025, this three-row SUV is even more dynamic, with its rugged, squared-off appearance and additional standard amenities, including plenty of tech for keeping everyone aboard safe and connected. It has a reputation as an ideal family vehicle, alongside the slightly larger Palisade, but it appeals strongly to active singles and couples as well.
For 2026, Hyundai has replaced the previous dual-clutch transmission with a smoothly shifting eight-speed automatic, while also adding a terrain setting to the drive-mode selector on the XRT. Most trims see expansion of their standard features, with all but the SE now getting third-row USB ports. The XRT and Limited both have standard wireless charging for two devices, while the plush Calligraphy now gets Nappa leather upholstery in an attractive Pecan Brown hue. Middle-row captain’s chairs are now the rule in the Limited, but a bench seat can be opted in for buyers who prefer it.
How we describe this model: capable, spacious, well-equipped at all levels
Shop this vehicle against: Kia Sorento, Nissan Pathfinder, Honda Pilot, Toyota Highlander
Santa Fe Highlights
- seats six or seven (via middle-row captain’s chairs or bench seat)
- XRT trim with standard all-wheel drive and other rugged upgrades
- standard 12.3-inch touchscreen infotainment system with wireless smartphone connection
- available Nappa leather upholstery
Santa Fe Powertrain
- turbocharged 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine (output: 277 horsepower and 311 lb.-ft. of torque)
- eight-speed automatic transmission
- front-wheel drive standard on all but XRT, which gets HTRAC all-wheel drive (optional on remaining trims)
- EPA-estimated fuel economy for XRT: 19 mpg city/25 mpg highway
- EPA-estimated fuel economy for remaining trims: 20 city/29 hwy with FWD; 20 city/28 hwy with AWD
- Drive Mode Select with settings for Mud, Snow, and Sand (XRT adds Terrain mode)
- towing capacity: 4,500 pounds for XRT; 3,500 lb. for other trims
SE Interior
Stain-resistant fabric upholstery, leather-wrapped steering wheel, flat-folding middle-row bench (60/40-split), folding third-row seat (50/50-split), center armrest with dual-level storage, push-button ignition, rear-seat quiet mode, four fast-charging USB ports, two 12V outlets, underfloor storage compartment in cargo area
SE Exterior
LED lighting (headlights, daytime running lights, and taillights), proximity keyless entry, heated side-view mirrors, hands-free liftgate, 18-inch alloy wheels
SE Safety
Hyundai SmartSense (forward collision-avoidance assist [with pedestrian, cyclist, and junction turning detection], adaptive cruise control with stop-and-go, blind-spot collision warning, rear cross-traffic collision-avoidance assist, front and rear parking sensors, rear occupant alert, lane keeping assist, driver attention warning, safe exit assist, lane following assist)
SE Infotainment
12.3-inch touchscreen, Bluetooth hands-free phone and audio streaming, wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, sound system with six speakers, SiriusXM satellite radio, HD Radio
SE Major Options
AWD, Tow & Go Package
SEL
Contents of SE plus:
- Digital Key 2
- roof rails
- heated front seats
- H-Tex leatherette upholstery
- two zones of automatic climate control
- power-adjustable driver’s seat
- third-row AC vents and USB ports
- wireless phone charging
- LED turn indicators on the exterior mirrors
- advanced rear occupant alert
- forward attention warning
- eligible for AWD, Tow & Go Package
XRT
Contents of SEL plus:
- black exterior cladding
- all-terrain tires on 18-inch alloy wheels with a dark finish
- Terrain drive mode
- sunroof
- assist handle on the C-pillar
- Highway Driving Assist
- navigation-based adaptive cruise control with curve management
- 115V outlet
- dual wireless phone charging
- dynamic voice recognition for infotainment system
- Tow & Go Package
Limited
Contents of SEL plus:
- leather upholstery
- heated/ventilated front seats
- heated second-row captain’s chairs
- Bose audio with 12 speakers
- dual-pane sunroof
- power-folding exterior mirrors
- rain-sensing windshield wipers
- heated steering wheel
- power-adjustable passenger’s seat
- driver’s-side memory
- 12.3-inch digital gauge cluster
- rear sunshades (manually operated)
- mélange headliner
- ambient interior lighting
- 20-inch wheels
- surround-view monitor
- side parking sensors
- Remote Smart Parking Assist
- live-feed blind-spot view monitor
- eligible for middle-row bench seat (for seven-passenger capacity), AWD, Tow & Go Package
Calligraphy
Contents of Limited plus:
- Nappa leather seats
- frameless digital rearview mirror
- leg-cushion extension for the driver
- 12-inch head-up display
- eco-suede microfiber headliner
- express up/down rear windows
- 21-inch wheels with a trim-specific design
- black exterior accents
- C-pillar assist handle
- Highway Driving Assist 2
- blind-spot collision-avoidance assist
- advanced forward collision-avoidance assist with evasive steering and lane change assist
- eligible for AWD, Tow & Go Package
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