Key Features of the 2026 Hyundai Santa Fe

2.5L Turbocharged GDI/MPI 4-cylinder

At the core of the SANTA FE is a 2.5L Turbocharged GDI/MPI 4-cylinder engine with up to 277 horsepower. It’s tuned for strong, usable power where you need it most, making highway merges, passing, and hill climbs feel relaxed instead of strained. Pair that power with confident chassis tuning, and you get an SUV that is composed and quiet on long trips yet ready to move when traffic opens up. When properly equipped, certain configurations are rated to tow up to 4,500 pounds, so a pair of ATVs, a small camper, or a lightweight boat can come along without drama. The powertrain’s balance of smoothness and strength is a major reason the SANTA FE feels a class above in daily driving.

HTRAC All Wheel Drive

Available HTRAC All Wheel Drive is engineered to add confident traction in changing conditions without asking you to think about it. Whether you’re pulling away from a slick intersection in January or transitioning from pavement to crushed gravel on the way to a campsite, the system can distribute torque intelligently to help maximize grip. The rugged XRT trim layers on a more adventurous stance with all-terrain tires and an additional 1.3 inches of ground clearance, underscoring how comfortable the SANTA FE is when the pavement ends. For Indiana’s four seasons, HTRAC All Wheel Drive offers exactly the kind of stability and ease you want in a family SUV.

Three rows with available captain’s chairs

The SANTA FE’s long, tall profile pays off inside with three accommodating rows and family-first flexibility. Available second-row captain’s chairs offer power-reclining comfort on longer journeys while preserving generous pass-through access to the third row. The cabin is designed to make life easier: there’s an available dual-opening center console accessible by front or rear passengers, an auto-open hands-free smart liftgate for effortless loading, and smart storage sprinkled throughout. Open the tailgate at the game and you’ve got a ready-made hangout spot. When you want to bring the outdoors up close, the available C-pillar assist handle even helps you step up to secure gear on the roof more easily.

12.3-inch digital displays and connected tech

Maps, media, and key vehicle data are easier to see and use when they’re big, crisp, and well-organized. The SANTA FE offers an available 12.3-inch fully digital instrument cluster and a high-resolution 12.3-inch touchscreen with available navigation, so essential information lives where your eyes naturally go. Bluelink+ adds incredible remote convenience from your phone, letting you start the engine, lock or unlock the doors, and more. Hyundai Digital Key 2 Premium lets compatible smartphones and devices act as your key, perfect for family sharing. Available dual wireless device charging helps two front passengers power up simultaneously, while an available full-display digital rearview mirror uses a dedicated camera to give you a clear, real-time view behind you. With Over-the-Air software update capability for select systems, your SANTA FE can stay up to date more easily.

Hyundai SmartSense

The SANTA FE’s Hyundai SmartSense suite delivers a reassuring layer of awareness that’s easy to appreciate on every drive. Standard driver aids include Lane Keeping Assist, Lane Following Assist, Driver Attention Warning, Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist, High Beam Assist, and Smart Cruise Control with Stop & Go. Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist with Pedestrian and Cyclist detection and Junction Turning detection adds confidence in busy urban and suburban traffic. On upper trims, advanced systems like Blind-Spot View Monitor, Surround View Monitor, Remote Smart Parking Assist, Highway Driving Assist or Highway Driving Assist 2, Navigation-based Smart Cruise Control with Curve Control, Parking Distance warnings, and more expand your support network. Families also benefit from Safe Exit Assist and Advanced Rear Occupant Alert, which can provide smartphone notifications through Bluelink® under certain conditions. Together, these technologies help the SANTA FE watch the road, your surroundings, and even your backseat.