2026 Hyundai Santa Fe SEL Hybrid
2026 Hyundai Santa Fe SEL Hybrid
Pricing
Base MSRP$38,690
Destination Fee$1,600
Powertrain & Performance
EngineInline 4-cylinder turbo (1.6T hybrid)
Displacement1.6
Cylinder ConfigurationInline 4-cylinder
Horsepower178 hp
Horsepower Peak RPM5500 RPM
Torque195 lb-ft
Torque Peak RPM1500-4500 RPM
ValvetrainDOHC 16-valve
Fuel InjectionGasoline Direct Injection (GDI)
Forced InductionTurbocharged
Recommended FuelRegular Unleaded
Fuel Tank Capacity17.7 gal
Transmission & Drivetrain
Transmission6-speed Automatic with SHIFTRONIC
Transmission Speeds6
Gear Ratios1st 4.639 / 2nd 2.826 / 3rd 1.841 / 4th 1.386 / 5th 1.000 / 6th 0.772; R 3.385 (6-speed automatic A6MF2H-2, 1.6T)
Final Drive Ratio3.510 (FWD/AWD)
Drive TypeFWD (HTRAC AWD optional)
Sequential / Paddle ShiftSHIFTRONIC; Shift-by-Wire (SBW)
Electrified Powertrain
Powertrain TypeHEV
Electric Motor44.2 kW (60 hp) @ 1600-2100 RPM, 195 lb-ft
Motor LayoutSingle (transmission-mounted)
Battery TypeLithium ion (270 Volt)
Battery Capacity1.49 kWh (total system capacity)
Total System Horsepower231 hp
Total System Torque271 (@ 1,000-4,100 RPM)
Regenerative BrakingYes (hybrid system)
Fuel Economy
City37 (FWD) / 35 (AWD)
Highway36 (FWD) / 34 (AWD)
Combined36 (FWD) / 34 (AWD)
Capability & Weights
Towing Capacity2,000 (with trailer brakes); 1,650 (without)
Curb Weight4,431 (FWD) / 4,575 (AWD)
GVWRFWD 5,655 / AWD 5,798
Dimensions
Exterior Length190.2 in
Exterior Width74.8 in
Exterior Height69.7 in
Wheelbase110.8 in
Front Track64.8 (18")
Rear Track65.1 (18")
Turning Diameter37.9 ft
Ground Clearance7.0 in
Drag Coefficient0.294
Interior Room
Passenger Volume151 cu ft
Cargo Volume (behind last row)14.6 cu ft
Maximum Cargo Volume79.6 (behind front seats)
Seating Capacity7
Front Headroom41.1 in
Rear Headroom40.6 in
Third Row Headroom37.7 in
Front Legroom44.4 in
Rear Legroom41.5 in
Third Row Legroom30.0 in
Front Shoulder Room59.5 in
Rear Shoulder Room58.1 in
Front Hip Room56.5 in
Rear Hip Room54.9 in
Chassis & Suspension
Front SuspensionMacPherson strut with coil springs; stabilizer bar; gas-pressurized shock absorbers with advanced valving
Rear SuspensionMulti-link Independent, separated spring & shocks; stabilizer bar; gas-pressurized shock absorbers with advanced valving
SteeringMotor-Driven Power Steering (MDPS)
BrakesFront: Ventilated Disc 12.8 in; Rear: Solid Disc 12.8 in
Wheels18-inch alloy
Tires235/60 R18
AWD / HTRAC SystemFWD standard; HTRAC AWD optional
Interior & Comfort
Seating MaterialH-Tex trimmed
Driver Seat8-way power with 2-way power lumbar
Front Passenger SeatManual
2nd Row SeatingBench (60/40 split fold-flat with recline); power release
3rd Row Seating50/50 sinking/folding
Heated SeatsHeated front seats standard
Steering WheelLeather-wrapped, tilt-and-telescopic
Climate ControlDual automatic temperature control
Power Liftgate/TailgateHands-free smart liftgate with auto open and adjustable height
12V / USB Outlets4 USB (2 front, 2 rear) + 3rd row USB; 2 12V (front/cargo)
Wireless Phone ChargingWireless device charging (single)
Air FilterStandard (cabin air filter)
Technology & Entertainment
Infotainment12.3-inch touchscreen with OTA updates
Screen Size12.3 in
Apple CarPlay / Android AutoWireless Android Auto & Apple CarPlay
Phone ConnectivityStandard (Bluetooth hands-free w/ wireless audio stream; Wireless Android Auto & Apple CarPlay)
Bluelink / Connected ServicesBluelink+
Audio SystemStandard audio with HD Radio, SiriusXM
Steering Wheel Audio ControlsStandard (Volume up/down, Seek up/down, Mode)
Driver Display4.2-inch color Multi-Information Display
Safety & Driver Assistance (Hyundai SmartSense)
AirbagsDual front, front-side, side-curtain (count VERIFY)
ABSStandard (4-wheel disc with ABS)
Stability ControlElectronic Stability Control (ESC) with VSM
Traction ControlTraction Control System (TCS)
Blind-Spot Collision-AvoidanceBlind-Spot Collision Warning (BCW)
Rear Cross-Traffic AvoidanceRear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist (RCCA)
Forward Collision-AvoidanceFCA with Pedestrian, Cyclist, and Junction Turning Detection
Automatic Emergency BrakingStandard (part of FCA)
Smart Cruise ControlSmart Cruise Control with Stop & Go
Lane Keeping / Following AssistLane Keeping Assist (LKA) + Lane Following Assist (LFA)
Parking Sensors / Remote Park AssistParking Distance Warning Forward/Reverse (PDW-F/R)
Backup Camera / Surround ViewRear View Monitor (RVM) with parking guidance
Tire Pressure MonitorTPMS with individual tire indicator
Brake AssistStandard
Rear Child Safety LocksStandard
Security SystemStandard (Immobilizer; Anti-theft system integrated with remote keyless entry and panic alarm)
Exterior & Lighting
HeadlightsLED with LED accents and Automatic headlights, High Beam Assist
Daytime Running LightsLED Daytime Running Lights
Brake LightsStandard (LED taillights; Roof-mounted center high-mount stop lamp)
MirrorsBodycolor side mirrors (black arm), heated, LED turn-signal indicators
GrilleHyper Silver (Radiator Grille)
Rear SpoilerStandard (Integrated with CHMSL, bodycolor)
AntennaStandard (Roof antenna, shark-fin)
Body MaterialUnibody (Monocoque body); High strength steel
Warranty
Basic5 years/60,000 miles
Powertrain10 years/100,000 miles
EV / Hybrid Battery10 years/100,000 miles
Corrosion7 years/unlimited miles (Anti-perforation)
Roadside Assistance5 years/unlimited miles
Available Colors
Exterior ColorsHampton Gray, Ecotronic Gray, Ultimate Red, Shimmering Silver, Phantom Black, Atlantis Blue, Serenity White, Rockwood Green
Interior ColorsBlack, Gray