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2026 Hyundai Santa Fe
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2026 Hyundai Santa Fe

The midsized Hyundai Santa Fe SUV is redesigned for the 2024 model year, giving it a boxy look and a striking interior. Increased dimensions bring improved interior space for rear passengers, a standard small third-row seat, and a larger rear hatch opening. Two carryover powertrains are offered: a 2.5-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine with an eight-speed automatic transmission and a 1.6-liter turbocharged four-cylinder hybrid with a six-speed automatic. The plug-in hybrid option has been dropped. Front- and all-wheel drive will be available. The dash features a large, curved display screen that integrates the dual 12.3-inch displays for the digital driver's instrument screen and the infotainment system. One nice feature is that the cubby under the armrest is double hinged so it can be opened either from the front or the rear.

Market value
$37,000
Fuel
Conventional
Transmission
Automatic
Seats
7
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Model year 2026
Owner rating Not rated
Reliability 3/5
Data updated June 4, 2026

At a glance

Model data

Overview

Powertrain
Conventional
Body style
4-door SUV
Drive type
AWD
Transmission
Automatic, 8-speed
Category
Midsized SUVs 3-row
Generation began
2024

Pricing

Current retail median
$37,000
Retail value range
$30,675 - $43,400
Original MSRP range
$35,050 - $49,400
Trade-in range
$29,310 - $42,225

Ratings

Road test score
83/100
Reliability
3/5
Expert recommendation
Recommended

Fuel economy

EPA city
20 MPG
EPA highway
29 MPG
EPA combined
24 MPG
Tested city
15 MPG
Tested highway
36 MPG
Tested overall
24 MPG
Annual fuel cost
$1,655
Cruising range
415 miles

Road tests

0-30 mph
2.7 sec
0-60 mph
6.7 sec
60-0 mph braking
131 ft
Avoidance speed
50 mph
Test status
Test Completed

Dimensions

Length
190 in
Width
75 in
Height
68 in
Wheelbase
111 in
Weight
4,255 lb
Maximum load
1,060 lb
Towing capacity
3,500 lb

Interior

Seating
7 people
Front head room
6.5 in
Front leg room
44 in
Rear head room
5.5 in
Rear leg room
32 in
Cargo volume
45.5 cu ft
Luggage
1+2+0

Environmental impact

Air pollution score
6/10
Greenhouse gas score
5/10
SmartWay
No

Brand context

About Hyundai

<p>From low-cost sedans to three-row electric SUVs, Hyundai has a model for almost every kind of customer. Most new Hyundai vehicles are stylish, functional, and competitively priced, but the brand overall ranks around the middle in Consumer Reports’ reliability and owner satisfaction ratings. Performance for individual models and years varies widely, with some standouts and a few laggards. The core Hyundai lineup includes low-cost compact Elantra and midsized Sonata sedan. SUVs include the subcompact Kona and compact Tucson, plus the midsized Santa Fe and larger Palisade, both of which offer hybrid powertrains and three-row seating. In our testing, most Hyundai models are available with a hybrid drivetrain, which adds power and smoothness while improving fuel economy. The Ioniq electric models are high-tech, well-designed, and can charge quite rapidly at public DC fast charging stations.</p>

Vehicle ID: 37479 First published: December 4, 2025 Updated: June 4, 2026

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