[di-image id='T3JpZ2luYWw6MjU5MzA=' size='blog-banner']   Featuring an updated 8-speed automatic transmission with a 277-hp engine, the 2026 Hyundai Santa Fe offers an ultra-smooth ride and responsive performance on %%target_city_1%% roads. Add 3-row seating and a suite of advanced features into the mix, and you get an SUV with everything your family needs for easygoing trips around town. Discover more details about the 2026 Santa Fe with %%di_name%% below. Then, schedule a test drive in %%di_city%%.  

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What’s New? 2026 Hyundai Santa Fe Updates

In terms of the exterior design and the majority of the specifications, the 2026 Santa Fe is essentially a carry-over SUV with similar highlights to the previous model year. The most significant 2026 Hyundai Santa Fe update is the newly standard 8-speed automatic transmission, which replaces the 8-speed dual-clutch transmission that last year’s version featured. Aside from the transmission, the 2026 Hyundai Santa Fe trim levels are available to %%target_city_2%% drivers with the following changes:

• The sporty XRT trim has a Gloss Black grille instead of a Dark Chrome grille.
• The luxurious Calligraphy trim now offers a Pecan Brown Nappa leather interior.
• 2nd-row captain’s chairs are a newly standard feature in the Limited trim, with bench seating available as an alternative option.
• Dual wireless chargers are now standard in the XRT and Limited trims, adding greater convenience for drivers and passengers.
• The SEL and XRT trims now have 3rd-row USB ports to better support rear passengers during %%target_city_3%% adventures.
• XRT models boast a new, exclusive Terrain Mode (Mud, Snow, and Sand) on the Drive Mode Select system, offering enhanced off-road capabilities.

2026 Hyundai Santa Fe: Specs & Features Highlight

What are the key specs and features you can look forward to when you upgrade to a 2026 Santa Fe with %%di_name%%? Check out some of the top performance and interior highlights below:

Key Specs

• Engine: 2.5L inline 4-cylinder turbo, capable of 277 hp & 311 lb-ft of torque
• Seating Capacity: 6–7 passengers, depending on trim
• Total Passenger Volume: 152 cubic feet
• Maximum Cargo Volume: 79.6 cubic feet

Key Features

• Nappa leather upholstery (Calligraphy trim only)
• Optional HTRAC all-wheel drive (standard on XRT trim)
• 12.3-inch infotainment touchscreen
• Available Bose® premium audio with 12 speakers
• Wireless Android Auto™ & Apple CarPlay®
• Rear-seat quiet mode
• Hyundai SmartSense advanced safety and convenience tech
• And more

Experience The 2026 Santa Fe With %%di_name%%

Do you want to get a configuration with the 2026 Hyundai Santa Fe updates we highlighted today? Visit our dealership to explore leasing and buying options with our finance team! We’ll also inform you of any new Hyundai incentives that can help you save on your upgrade.