Key Features of the 2026 Hyundai Santa Fe

HTRAC All Wheel Drive

HTRAC All Wheel Drive is engineered to make every drive feel composed and predictable. By actively distributing power between the front and rear wheels, HTRAC helps optimize traction in changing road conditions—whether that’s a rain-slick commute, a gravel trailhead, or a snowy school run. Pair it with the XRT trim, which brings additional ground clearance and all-terrain tires, and SANTA FE becomes a confident partner for trailheads, lakeside launches, and unpaved campground access. On the highway, HTRAC’s calm, planted behavior is just as valuable, translating to reassuring stability as traffic ebbs and flows. It’s capability without drama, designed to work seamlessly in the background so you can focus on the road ahead.

12.3-inch touchscreen display

Central to SANTA FE’s cabin is the 12.3-inch touchscreen display—your command center for navigation, media, and vehicle settings. Crisp graphics and an intuitive menu structure make it easy to find what you need quickly. The screen sits alongside an available 12.3-inch fully digital instrument cluster, giving you a wide, immersive view of maps, driver-assistance status, and key driving data. Add Bluelink+ for remote functionality through the MyHyundai with Bluelink app, so you can lock or unlock, precondition the cabin on equipped models, and more. Dual wireless device charging is available to keep smartphones powered without cable clutter, while multiple USB ports ensure passengers in all three rows can stay connected.

Hyundai SmartSense

Hyundai SmartSense brings an advanced suite of driver-assistance technologies that help watch the road with you. Standard highlights include Lane Following Assist (LFA), Lane Keeping Assist (LKA), Smart Cruise Control (SCC) with Stop & Go, Driver Attention Warning (DAW), High Beam Assist (HBA), and Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist with Pedestrian, Cyclist, and Junction Turning Detection (FCA-JT). Available on upper trims are Blind-Spot View Monitor (BVM), Surround View Monitor (SVM), Parking Collision-Avoidance Assist - Reverse (PCA-R), and Remote Smart Parking Assist (RSPA). Highway Driving Assist (HDA) is standard on XRT and Limited, with Highway Driving Assist 2 (HDA 2) standard on Calligraphy. Together, these features help with lane centering, distance keeping, lane changes, parking, and front, side, and rear awareness—supporting calmer, more confident driving.

Hands-free smart liftgate with auto open

Grocery runs, sports gear, home improvement hauls—SANTA FE’s hands-free smart liftgate with auto open makes life easier when your hands are full. Stand behind the tailgate with the key fob, and after a brief wait the liftgate opens automatically, giving you access to a wide, tall cargo area that’s easy to load. Inside, a thoughtful layout with a front-and-back-opening center console and available power-reclining second-row captain’s chairs makes it simple to adapt the cabin on the fly. For rooftop loading, the available C-pillar assist handle is a clever touch that helps you step up securely and reach gear on the roof with confidence. It’s everyday convenience, elevated.

Remote Smart Parking Assist (RSPA)

Available Remote Smart Parking Assist helps SANTA FE slip into or out of tight spots while you stand outside and hold a button on the Smart Key. Whether it’s a tight garage bay, a busy downtown space, or a narrow carpool lane pickup, RSPA takes the stress out of parking maneuvers you’d rather not squeeze into. Combine it with Surround View Monitor (SVM) for a 360-degree bird’s-eye camera perspective when you’re behind the wheel, and with the available full-display digital rearview mirror to keep visibility crisp even with a loaded cargo area. It’s a modern, user-friendly approach to parking that quickly becomes indispensable.