Trims and Powertrain

The 2026 Santa Fe Hybrid is offered in four trims: SE, SEL, Limited, and Calligraphy. The powerplant pairs a 178-horsepower 1.6-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine with a 44.2-kW electric motor to make a combined 231 horsepower and 271 lb.-ft. of torque. A six-speed automatic transmission with SHIFTRONIC paddles completes the powertrain. MacPherson front struts and a multi-link rear suspension, both with gas-filled dampers and a stabilizer bar, are found on every trim.

A front-wheel drivetrain (FWD) is standard, although Hyundai’s HTRAC all-wheel drive (AWD) is available. The entire lineup returns an estimated 37 mpg city and 36 mpg highway with FWD, dropping to 35 mpg city and 34 mpg highway with AWD. The Santa Fe Hybrid comes with a drive mode selector and can tow up to 2,000 pounds when it’s properly equipped.

Standard Furnishings

The SE has room for seven with a 60/40-split power-release second-row bench seat, and a 50/50-split sinking/folding third-row bench, paired with manually adjustable front seats with two-way power driver’s lumbar support. All seats are upholstered with YES Essentials stain-resistant cloth. Other amenities for this base trim include a leather-wrapped steering wheel, a 4.2-inch digital information display, dual-zone automatic climate control with second-row air vents, proximity key entry, push button start, a hands-free smart liftgate with auto-open and programmable height, LED interior lighting, a two-level center console with bi-directional opening, four USB ports, two 12-volt power outlets (one front, one cargo area), LED headlights with accents and automatic on/off, LED daytime running lights, LED taillights, heated side-view mirrors, power windows with driver auto-up/down, an under-floor storage tray, a cloth headliner, front solar and acoustic-laminated glass, rear privacy glass, and 18-inch alloy wheels. The SEL upgrades to H-Tex leatherette upholstery, heated front seats, an 8-way power-adjustable driver’s seat, wireless smartphone charging, Hyundai Digital Key 2 Premium, a third-row USB port (five in total), third-row air vents, side-view mirrors with integrated LED turn indicators, power windows with front auto-up/down, and roof rails.

The Limited seats six by replacing the second-row bench with dual heated captain’s chairs (but is eligible for an optional bench seat), and adds heated and ventilated front seats (a driver’s seat with memory and 4-way lumbar support, and a 6-way power-adjustable passenger’s seat), a heated steering wheel, a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster, a dual-pane sunroof, dual wireless smartphone charging pads, an auto-dimming rearview mirror with HomeLink integration, power-folding side-view mirrors, an additional third-row USB port (six in total), ambient interior lighting, manual rear sunshades, a mélange headliner, and 20-inch alloy wheels. The six-passenger layout is the only seating option on the Calligraphy, which boasts Nappa leather upholstery, a relaxation driver’s seat, a 12-inch head-up display, a digital rearview mirror, an exterior C-pillar assist handle, enhanced interior ambient lighting, power windows with front and rear auto-up/down, an eco-suede headliner, and 20-inch dark-finished alloy wheels.

SmartSense Driver Assistance Technology

Hyundai’s SmartSense driver-assist suite equips all Santa Fe Hybrids with Smart Cruise Control with stop-and-go, forward collision-avoidance assist (pedestrian, cyclist, and junction turning detection), driver attention warning, rear occupant alert, forward and reverse parking distance warning, lane following assist, lane keeping assist, blind-spot collision warning, rear cross-traffic collision-avoidance assist, and safe exit assist. The SEL adds forward attention warning and upgrades to advanced rear occupant alert. The Limited receives navigation-based smart cruise control with curve control, highway driving assist, Remote Smart Parking Assist, a blind spot view monitor, a 360-degree surround view monitor, and side parking distance warning. The Calligraphy alone gets an enhanced forward collision-avoidance assist (car, pedestrian, cyclist, and junction turning/crossing detection, plus lane change oncoming/side detection and evasive steering assist), Highway Driving Assist 2, and blind spot collision-avoidance assist. The entire lineup comes with high beam assist and a rearview monitor with parking guidance.

Infotainment and Connectivity

The SE and SEL sport a 12.3-inch infotainment touchscreen with wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay smartphone connectivity, rear-seat quiet mode, HD Radio, SiriusXM satellite radio, and Bluetooth hands-free capability. The Limited and Calligraphy add onboard navigation, dynamic voice recognition, and a 12-speaker Bose audio system. Over-the-air updates and Hyundai’s Bluelink+ Connected Car System are standard on all trims, while the Limited and Calligraphy include Hyundai Pay capability.