2026 Hyundai Santa Fe Model Review - Phoenix, AZ

What's New for the 2026 Hyundai Santa Fe?

Hyundai showed a lot of love to its high-end Santa Fe trims in the 2026 model year. The Calligraphy gets a massive boost from its new Pecan Brown Nappa leather seating choice. Dual phone chargers are now standard in the XRT and Limited trims. If you're not interested in the high-end Santa Fe and want something more practical, an upgraded transmission still makes the first couple of trims even more reliable and fun to drive.

What Are the 2026 Santa Fe Trims & Features?

The new Santa Fe is available in SE, SEL, XRT, Limited, and Calligraphy trims, with the Calligraphy being the most advanced Santa Fe model ever produced. The base model SE starts with a 2.5L turbocharged engine and adds wonders like a 12.3-inch touchscreen display and a hands-free smart liftgate. Life in a Santa Fe SEL is even easier thanks to its cozy heated front seats and H-Tex upholstery. The Calligraphy offers the works this year, including delights like Nappa leather-trimmed seats and 21-inch alloy wheels. The Calligraphy trim is an excellent choice if you want to impress the neighbors.

How Much Horsepower Does the 2026 Santa Fe Have?

The 2026 Santa Fe comes with a turbocharged 2.5L engine rated at 277 horsepower. This engine is combined with an 8-speed automatic transmission. The XRT trim comes with a Terrain mode that allows for greater exploration of the outdoors. Driver-assist features help to smooth out the drive even more for 2026 Santa Fe owners.

What Safety Features Does the 2026 Santa Fe Include?

SmartSense continues to be the powerhouse behind the Santa Fe's impressive safety record. Late trims come with advanced features like Blind-Spot Collision Warning, Remote Smart Parking Assist, and advanced Rear Occupant Alert. Even the base model is equipped with advanced features like forward and reverse parking distance warning and rear cross-traffic collision-avoidance assist. The Santa Fe monitors lanes, other traffic, and road signs to give you clear warnings in times of danger. In some cases, it automatically acts to avert danger, and then in other instances, it will give you plenty of time to react before an accident occurs.

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