Key Features of the 2026 Hyundai Santa Fe

2.5L Turbocharged GDI/MPI 4-cylinder

Santa Fe’s turbocharged 2.5L GDI/MPI 4-cylinder is engineered for confident merging, passing, and towing, delivering robust power without sacrificing refinement. It pairs direct and multi-port fuel injection for responsive performance across the rev range, giving you a steady pull at low speeds and strong acceleration onto the highway. This engine is tuned to support everyday drivability—smooth at city speeds, composed on long stretches, and ready for a full cabin and gear. When properly equipped, Santa Fe can tow up to 4,500 pounds, giving you the capability to bring campers, small boats, or weekend toys along.

HTRAC All Wheel Drive

Available HTRAC All Wheel Drive brings versatile traction and handling to changing conditions. It continuously monitors wheel speed, throttle input, and road conditions to help distribute torque where it’s needed most, enhancing control on wet, snowy, or unpaved roads. Pair HTRAC with the Santa Fe XRT’s additional ground clearance and all-terrain tires, and you get a rugged setup that inspires confidence beyond pavement. Whether you’re navigating icy mornings or gravel roads to the lake, HTRAC helps keep power planted and you on your intended path.

Three-row seating

Santa Fe’s cabin is designed for families and cargo alike. Three spacious rows accommodate people and gear, while available second-row captain’s chairs elevate comfort on long drives. Smart design touches make every seat feel considered—like the front-and-back-opening center console for easy shared access and available power-reclining second-row seats that help passengers relax. Fold-flat flexibility turns row two and row three into cargo-friendly space at a moment’s notice, and the auto-open liftgate simplifies loading when your hands are full. With the C-pillar assist handle, reaching rooftop accessories gets easier too.

12.3-inch touchscreen display

The available 12.3-inch touchscreen and 12.3-inch fully digital instrument cluster bring your maps, media, and key vehicle info into crisp focus. The interface is designed to be intuitive—easy to navigate at a glance—so you can stay engaged with the road. Available navigation, available full-display digital rearview mirror for enhanced rear visibility, and dual wireless device charging help keep the cabin organized and connected, while Hyundai Digital Key 2 Premium lets you lock, unlock, and start the Santa Fe with your compatible smartphone. With Bluelink+ included, you can also remotely start the vehicle, lock or unlock doors, activate climate control on equipped trims, and more via the MyHyundai app.

Hyundai SmartSense

From the daily commute to long highway stretches, Hyundai SmartSense technologies are your co-pilot. Standard features include Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist with Pedestrian, Cyclist, and Junction Turning Detection (FCA-JT), Lane Keeping Assist (LKA), Lane Following Assist (LFA), Driver Attention Warning (DAW), Blind-Spot Collision Warning (BCW), Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist (RCCA), Smart Cruise Control (SCC) with Stop & Go, and High Beam Assist (HBA). Step up the trims and you can get Surround View Monitor (SVM), Blind-Spot View Monitor (BVM), Remote Smart Parking Assist (RSPA), Highway Driving Assist (HDA), or Highway Driving Assist 2 (HDA 2), Parking Distance Warning enhancements, Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist enhancements, and more. It’s a comprehensive safety net designed to help you see more, react sooner, and reduce stress behind the wheel.