Key Features of the 2026 Hyundai Santa Fe

2.5L Turbocharged GDI/MPI 4-cylinder

The heart of the lineup is a refined 2.5L Turbocharged GDI/MPI 4-cylinder that delivers responsive acceleration and smooth power for merging, passing, and confidently towing when properly equipped. It is tuned for real-world flexibility, so you feel that surge when you need to get up to speed, and calm composure when you settle into a long cruise. The turbocharged design helps ensure power is readily available across a wide range of driving scenarios, while the multi-port and direct injection blend efficiency-focused engineering with robust performance. Pair it with available HTRAC All Wheel Drive for added traction on wet pavement or unpaved roads, and the Santa Fe’s driving character comes together as capable, quiet, and reassuring. Whether your routine involves quick trips around town or multi-state family adventures, the powertrain’s balance of strength and refinement elevates every mile.

HTRAC All Wheel Drive

Available HTRAC All Wheel Drive adds confidence when the weather turns and stability when surfaces vary. It continuously optimizes traction by distributing torque front-to-rear as conditions change, helping you feel planted through corners and secure on slick roads. For families who take the road less traveled, the XRT trim equips HTRAC All Wheel Drive as standard, adds all-terrain tires, and increases ground clearance by an additional 1.3 inches to help with ruts, gravel, and trailhead parking. Properly equipped models can support a 4,500-lb. towing capacity with HTRAC All Wheel Drive, letting you bring along small campers or weekend toys with calm control. The result is an SUV that feels just as comfortable navigating rural routes and seasonal challenges as it does cruising comfortably across town.

12.3-inch touchscreen display

The available 12.3-inch touchscreen display brings maps, media, and vehicle settings into clear view, with crisp graphics and intuitive organization. Pair it with the available 12.3-inch fully digital instrument cluster for a panoramic command center that keeps key information precisely where you expect it. The Santa Fe complements these displays with helpful visibility technology, including the available full-display digital rearview mirror that uses a rear-spoiler camera to present a real-time, unobstructed view behind you. Add Surround View Monitor (SVM) for a 360-degree bird’s-eye view that simplifies tight parking, and Blind-Spot View Monitor (BVM) that shows a live camera feed in the gauge display when you signal a lane change. Together, these systems deepen your situational awareness and help you maneuver confidently in spaces that would challenge most large SUVs. This is the user-friendly tech interface that makes the 2026 Hyundai Santa Fe a joy to drive every day.

Remote Smart Parking Assist (RSPA)

Available Remote Smart Parking Assist (RSPA) is one of those features you use once and immediately appreciate. When a space is tight or getting in or out would be uncomfortable, step out, press and hold the Smart Key button, and your Santa Fe can pull forward into or back out of the spot while you supervise from outside. It is ideal for narrow garages, busy shopping centers, and situations that would otherwise require multiple attempts. RSPA pairs perfectly with Parking Distance Warning and Parking Collision-Avoidance Assist features that use ultrasonic sensors to help you avoid obstacles at low speeds. Whether you prefer to park yourself or let the system help when needed, this technology is designed to reduce stress and enhance confidence in crowded places.

Hyundai Digital Key 2 Premium

With Hyundai Digital Key 2 Premium, compatible smartphones become secure keys that can lock, unlock, and even start your Santa Fe. It is a life-simplifying technology that means you can keep your phone in your pocket or bag and leave the traditional fob at home. Share secure, time-limited access with family members when needed, and pair it with Bluelink+ services for a full suite of remote controls like starting the vehicle and setting climate pre-conditioning on equipped trims. Inside, available dual wireless device charging and thoughtfully placed USB ports keep everyone’s devices powered without cable clutter. The Santa Fe’s connectivity story extends to convenient, big-screen navigation as well as over-the-air update capability for select software, so your experience can improve over time. This is everyday convenience designed around how you actually live and drive the 2026 Hyundai Santa Fe.