Key Features of the 2026 Hyundai Santa Fe

2.5L Turbocharged GDI/MPI 4-cylinder with 277 Horsepower

SANTA FE’s standard 2.5L Turbocharged GDI/MPI 4-cylinder generates 277 horsepower for responsive acceleration and confident passing. The engine is tuned for everyday drivability, so it feels smooth around town yet strong at highway speeds, even with a full cabin. For drivers who split time between city commutes and longer family trips, this balance stands out. The powertrain pairs with an 8-speed transmission that shifts intuitively, and the driving character feels refined without sacrificing capability. If you value quiet cruising, predictable throttle response, and power that inspires confidence in traffic, this engine delivers exactly that—no drama, just strength when you need it.

Three-Row Seating, Versatility, and Tailgate-Friendly Utility

SANTA FE’s long, upright profile translates into real-world comfort for passengers and flexible cargo room for gear. Three spacious rows let you adapt the cabin to people, pets, and luggage. Available second-row captain’s chairs with power-reclining offer premium comfort on family trips, and thoughtful touches like a center console that opens from the front and the back make shared snacks, devices, and essentials easier to reach. With the auto-open hands-free liftgate, loading up is simple even when your hands are full. The cabin is tailored for togetherness—from tailgate parties and stargazing to quick school drop-offs—and it looks the part with available Nappa leather trimmed seating surfaces and upscale finishes on higher trims.

HTRAC All Wheel Drive and XRT’s Added Ground Clearance

Available HTRAC All Wheel Drive boosts traction on rain-slicked highways, snowy neighborhood streets, and gravel backroads. The SANTA FE XRT trim leans into weekend adventure with HTRAC AWD, rugged styling, all-terrain tires on 18-inch dark alloy wheels, and additional ground clearance. When you are loading roof cargo for a weekend up north, the available C-pillar assist handle helps you step up and secure your gear, and select models include an AC power outlet that’s great for tailgates or campsite accessories. Properly equipped SANTA FE models are rated for capability that supports real-life hauling, and the chassis calibration feels surefooted—exactly what you want when Michigan’s weather changes by the hour.

Dual 12.3-inch Displays, Bluelink+, and Digital Convenience

Inside, SANTA FE’s dual 12.3-inch screens elevate visibility and ease of use. The available 12.3-inch fully digital instrument cluster puts key drive info in your line of sight, while the high-resolution 12.3-inch touchscreen with available navigation keeps maps, media, and settings intuitive and crisp. Bluelink+ gives you remote access through the MyHyundai with Bluelink app for starting the vehicle, locking/unlocking, and more—without monthly fees included with purchase or lease. Hyundai Digital Key 2 Premium lets you use your compatible smartphone to lock, unlock, and start the vehicle, and Hyundai Pay brings select in-vehicle payment convenience. Tech-lovers will also appreciate available dual wireless device charging and an available full-display digital rearview mirror that streams a live view from a rear spoiler camera.

Hyundai SmartSense Safety and Available Parking Tech

Hyundai SmartSense surrounds you with driver assistance features standard on every trim, including Lane Following Assist (LFA), Lane Keeping Assist (LKA), Driver Attention Warning (DAW), Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist with Pedestrian, Cyclist, and Junction Turning Detection (FCA-JT), Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist (RCCA), Parking Distance Warning, and more. Step up for available enhancements such as Blind-Spot View Monitor (BVM), Surround View Monitor (SVM), Remote Smart Parking Assist (RSPA), and Highway Driving Assist/Hwy Driving Assist 2 (HDA/HDA 2), which can help ease long drives by assisting with lane centering, speed, and lane change support. Families also benefit from Safe Exit Assist (SEA) and Advanced Rear Occupant Alert (Advanced ROA), which adds overhead sensors and smartphone alerts through Bluelink® for added peace of mind.