2026 Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid

Price Range: $36,400 - $50,500

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As long as you don't need a giant back seat, the 2026 Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid is a smart pick for a three-row family SUV. Its boxy shape and thoughtful storage maximize its people- and stuff-carrying capabilities, and its abundant creature comforts and well-executed tech come at a reasonable price.Read full review

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$33,451

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Pros

Versatile and generously sized interior
Available hybrid powertrain with minimal price premium
Distinctive design
Smaller size may be a better fit for your needs or garage

Cons

Disappointing real-world fuel economy
Poor rear visibility

Overview

by the Edmunds Experts

Updated: 9/19/2025

Hyundai is the rare brand that offers two three-row crossover SUVs. The Palisade is the bigger one that matches the segment norm. The 2026 Hyundai Santa Fe is distinctively smaller, most notably in terms of its third row and cargo space. If you rarely need a full load of luggage to accompany a full load of people, it could be a good bet as its smaller dimensions make it easier to park, cheaper to buy, and more efficient.

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Very Good

7.7

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We drove the Hyundai Santa Fe on our test track and on real roads. Our Edmunds team conducts rigorous independent vehicle testing, driving 500,000 miles a year.

Driving experience

7.1/10

How does the Hyundai Santa Fe drive? We tested a Santa Fe Hybrid Calligraphy trim, which has all the luxury fixings. At the Edmunds test track, it accelerated from 0 to 60 mph in 8.3 seconds. That isn't quick for the class, but we found it adequate for the day-to-day and not slow enough to be annoying in merging situations. The six-speed automatic transmission shifts quickly and delivers a more natural and pleasant driving experience than you'll have in many other hybrids.

The Santa Fe Hybrid's taller, boxier profile does translate to a bit more body roll, but it remains stable around bends. The brakes also work well for smooth stops, and emergency braking distances were average in the class. All in all, it is a very easy vehicle to commute in or take on a road trip.

Large pillars and a small rear window hurt visibility, but that's mitigated by the blind-spot warning system and available surround-view camera system and rearview camera mirror. The other driver aids worked great for us in our testing, especially the adaptive cruise control. It stopped and accelerated smoothly, with proficient lane keeping, and it can even slow for curves. Automatic lane changes can also be executed, though they're a touch slow.

Comfort

7.5/10

How comfortable is the Hyundai Santa Fe? Front and second-row passengers will be very comfortable in the Santa Fe Hybrid. The front seats have enough side bolstering to hold you securely when cornering but not so much to hamper getting in and out. The second row is also supportive and nicely padded. As for the third row, it's more comfortable than what you'll get in some other smaller SUVs, though ultimately it's still best for short trips or kids. Wide rear doors make getting in and installing car seats a breeze, though third-row access is a bit tight.

We are big fans of the dashboard's control scheme. There are physical buttons for most things you'll use often and even to help control the infotainment system. The climate controls are housed in a touchscreen, but the screen isn't used for anything else, and it's placed within easy reach, so we can forgive it.

Wind noise wasn't a factor despite the Santa Fe Hybrid's blocky styling, which typically generates more of it. With the hybrid powertrain operating in electric mode at times, the cabin is very quiet and serene, and it's easy to have a conversation among passengers.

In-cabin tech

9.7/10

How’s the tech? The responsive 12.3-inch touchscreen has a logical layout with large icons and easy-to-read text. The available built-in navigation uses sharp and clear graphics, and the voice recognition can find even complicated street names easily. Every Santa Fe Hybrid comes standard with wireless smartphone integration.

Top trim levels also get dual wireless charging pads and 15 watts of juice so phones charge faster than in most other vehicles. You just have to watch out for your phone getting hot on a sunny day because the pads lie flat and are fully exposed. Each row has as at least two USB-C ports, and there's even a household outlet on higher trims.

Storage & cargo

6.4/10

How’s storage and cargo? The Santa Fe's blocky rear styling gives it a wide opening, making it easy to load and unload larger items. Though the cargo space behind the third row is disappointing, when you start folding seats down, it opens up a lot, with 40.5 cubic feet behind the power-folding second row and nearly 80 cubic feet of space behind the front seats.

Small-item storage is impressive. The center console is particularly clever, with a removable tray that opens up a much larger storage area underneath that also slides out for rear seat access. The lid is also double-hinged, opening to the front or rear, so second-row passengers can easily access items in the tray.

Towing capacity is 2,000 pounds. The Toyota Highlander Hybrid can tow up to 3,500 pounds.

Value

9.3/10

Is the Hyundai Santa Fe a good value? Materials quality and overall assembly are mostly top-notch, although we did notice a couple of areas where some more budget-minded materials were used. But Hyundai hides those spots well and the cabin, especially on higher trims, feels more expensive than its price tag would suggest. Lower trims aren't quite as feature-rich as the top-of-the-line Calligraphy of course, but they generally offer more equipment than you'll find in the corresponding trims of competitive vehicles.

Like all Hyundais, the Santa Fe Hybrid benefits from the automaker's industry-leading five-year/60,000-mile basic warranty, 10-year/100,000-mile powertrain warranty, and three years of free scheduled maintenance.

MPG

7/10

How’s the fuel economy? The Santa Fe Hybrid's EPA estimated 36 mpg combined for front-wheel-drive models and 34 mpg combined for all-wheel-drive models would suggest that it's one of the more fuel-efficient SUVs out there. But unfortunately, in our One-Year Road Test with the Santa Fe Hybrid AWD, we weren't able to come close to those numbers and we averaged only 27.3 mpg over 20,000 or so miles with the Hyundai. And the best single tank we noted (33.1 mpg) still fell short. That number is better than the gas three-rows will net you, but for a hybrid the results were disappointing.

X factor

7/10

The Santa Fe Hybrid is pleasant to drive and really has no major flaws. For many shoppers, we suspect the styling could seal the deal. The blocky angles make it look like a more expensive SUV from Europe. The rear styling was not everyone's favorite on our staff, but overall the Santa Fe Hybrid easily stands out in a parking lot.

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2026 Hyundai Santa Fe trim level differences

The 2026 Hyundai Santa Fe is a six- or seven-passenger SUV, depending on configuration, and it's available in five main trim levels: SE, SEL, XRT, Limited and Calligraphy. Note that the Santa Fe Hybrid is not available as the XRT . Compare the 2026 Hyundai Santa Fe trim levels in-depth.

Which Santa Fe trim does Edmunds recommend?

Though the Santa Fe Hybrid's real-world fuel economy has been disappointing, it's still better than the figures for the non-hybrid versions, and the price premium is only $1,000. As such, we would recommend the SEL Hybrid trim level. You're likely to miss its key additions over the base SE, including the power-adjustable driver's seat, heated front seats and a panoramic curved display.

Competitors to consider

The Kia Sorento is the best comparable for the Santa Fe since the two are similarly sized and share many components, as Kia and Hyundai are corporate siblings. The Sorento has less cargo space, especially behind the raised third row, but stands out with its available plug-in hybrid powertrain. The Toyota Highlander is the other smaller-than-the-average three-row SUV that's also available as a hybrid, although we don't rate it quite as highly as the Hyundai/Kia cousins. If you're OK paying for a bigger model, the Toyota Grand Highlander Hybrid is our top-rated midsize three-row crossover, and the Hyundai Palisade and Kia Telluride are rated highly as well.

Edmunds spotlight: Fuel economy may be worse than advertised

Not many three-row vehicles are offered as hybrids, so the Santa Fe's availability as one adds to its appeal. Unfortunately, we have failed to come anywhere close to the Santa Fe Hybrid's EPA-estimated fuel economy figures during our yearlong test of one. After nearly 11,000 miles, we're averaging only 26.7 mpg, with a best fill of just 29.9 mpg. The EPA estimate is 34 mpg combined for our all-wheel-drive vehicle. This is a far greater discrepancy than we usually observe. That said, 26.7 mpg is still very good for a three-row SUV. Our long-term Kia Sorento, which is mechanically related to the Santa Fe, managed only 22.8 mpg. The gas-only Santa Fe, meanwhile, is estimated to get only 23-24 mpg combined. So, the hybrid should be more efficient.

What’s it like to live with?

We are currently testing a 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid for a year and 20,000 miles. The disappointing fuel economy has been the main takeaway, but the rest of the experience has been positive overall. You can read more about its maintenance, comfort, technology and more in our Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid One-Year Road Test.

Hyundai Santa Fe Reviews

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So far great SUV

TJ, 11/22/2025

2026 Hyundai Santa Fe SEL Hybrid 4dr SUV AWD (1.6L 4cyl Turbo gas/electric hybrid 6A)

I understand I just got this vehicle from Lester Glenn Hyundai in Toms River,NJ But a very comfortable ride great interior Avg gas mostly city driving 38mpg Does develop slight wind noise on speeds Over 45 mph also slight engine noise enters the cabin nothing the radio cant drown out Lol . I just hope its as reliable as my other hyundai vehicles i had over the years. Plus got great deal …

Santa Fe here we come!

jdon331, 11/19/2025

2026 Hyundai Santa Fe Limited Hybrid 4dr SUV (1.6L 4cyl Turbo gas/electric hybrid 6A)

Excellent features with competitive pricing! Great gas mileage and over 500 mile range with a full tank. We absolutely love it!

Satisfied Owner- so far 😊

Tired Car Shopper, 01/04/2026

2026 Hyundai Santa Fe Calligraphy Hybrid 4dr SUV (1.6L 4cyl Turbo gas/electric hybrid 6A)

Chose the Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid because ratings were close to Toyota Crown Signia and the Toyota Highlander PLUS the 3rd row is very compatible for adults, it has extra upfront storage, the sun/moon roof opens up front (but for 2nd row), we have all of bells and whistles we were looking for, AND we have power buttons in the rear that fold the 2nd row seats down for hauling cargo. You …

Wife loves the Santa Fe Hybrid

Paul S, 12/01/2025

2026 Hyundai Santa Fe SEL Hybrid 4dr SUV (1.6L 4cyl Turbo gas/electric hybrid 6A)

Spacious, great mileage, love the Atlantic Blue with grey interior, cell phone charger, apple play, and tech.

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2026 Hyundai Santa Fe Features & Specs

Type:

Hybrid

Trim:

SE Hybrid

Base MSRP Excludes Destination Fee	$36,400
Engine Type	Hybrid
Combined MPG	36 MPG
Cost to Drive	$136/month
Seating	7 seats
Cargo Capacity All Seats In Place	14.6 cu.ft.
Drivetrain	front wheel drive
Warranty	5 years / 60,000 miles

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Reliability

The 2026 Hyundai Santa Fe has a 5 years / 60,000 miles basic warranty and no recalls.

Recalls

There are no recalls for the 2026 Hyundai Santa Fe

Warranty

5 years / 60,000 miles Basic Warranty

Basic Warranty: 5 years / 60,000 miles
Drivetrain Warranty: 10 years / 100,000 miles
Hybrid component Warranty: 10 years / 100,000 miles
Rust Warranty: 7 years / unlimited miles
Roadside assistance Warranty: 5 years / unlimited miles

Where the Hyundai Santa Fe ranks:

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FAQ

Is the Hyundai Santa Fe a good car?

The Edmunds experts tested the 2026 Santa Fe both on the road and at the track, giving it a 7.7 out of 10. What about cargo capacity? When you're thinking about carrying stuff in your new car, keep in mind that the Santa Fe has 14.6 cubic feet of trunk space. And then there's safety and reliability. Edmunds has all the latest NHTSA and IIHS crash-test scores, plus industry-leading expert and consumer reviews to help you understand what it's like to own and maintain a Hyundai Santa Fe. Learn more

Is the Hyundai Santa Fe reliable?

To determine whether the Hyundai Santa Fe is reliable, read Edmunds' authentic consumer reviews, which come from real owners and reveal what it's like to live with the Santa Fe. Look for specific complaints that keep popping up in the reviews, and be sure to compare the Santa Fe's average consumer rating to that of competing vehicles. Learn more

Is the 2026 Hyundai Santa Fe a good car?

There's a lot to consider if you're wondering whether the 2026 Hyundai Santa Fe is a good car. Edmunds' expert testing team reviewed the 2026 Santa Fe and gave it a 7.7 out of 10. Safety scores, fuel economy, cargo capacity and feature availability should all be factors in determining whether the 2026 Santa Fe is a good car for you. Learn more

How much should I pay for a 2026 Hyundai Santa Fe?

The least-expensive 2026 Hyundai Santa Fe is the 2026 Hyundai Santa Fe SE Hybrid 4dr SUV (1.6L 4cyl Turbo gas/electric hybrid 6A). Including destination charge, it arrives with a Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) of about $36,400.

Other versions include:

SE Hybrid 4dr SUV (1.6L 4cyl Turbo gas/electric hybrid 6A) which starts at $36,400
SE Hybrid 4dr SUV AWD (1.6L 4cyl Turbo gas/electric hybrid 6A) which starts at $38,200
SEL Hybrid 4dr SUV (1.6L 4cyl Turbo gas/electric hybrid 6A) which starts at $38,690
SEL Hybrid 4dr SUV AWD (1.6L 4cyl Turbo gas/electric hybrid 6A) which starts at $40,490
Limited Hybrid 4dr SUV (1.6L 4cyl Turbo gas/electric hybrid 6A) which starts at $45,700
Limited Hybrid 4dr SUV AWD (1.6L 4cyl Turbo gas/electric hybrid 6A) which starts at $47,500
Calligraphy Hybrid 4dr SUV (1.6L 4cyl Turbo gas/electric hybrid 6A) which starts at $48,700
Calligraphy Hybrid 4dr SUV AWD (1.6L 4cyl Turbo gas/electric hybrid 6A) which starts at $50,500

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What are the different models of Hyundai Santa Fe?

If you're interested in the Hyundai Santa Fe, the next question is, which Santa Fe model is right for you? Santa Fe variants include SE Hybrid 4dr SUV (1.6L 4cyl Turbo gas/electric hybrid 6A), SE Hybrid 4dr SUV AWD (1.6L 4cyl Turbo gas/electric hybrid 6A), SEL Hybrid 4dr SUV (1.6L 4cyl Turbo gas/electric hybrid 6A), and SEL Hybrid 4dr SUV AWD (1.6L 4cyl Turbo gas/electric hybrid 6A). For a full list of Santa Fe models, check out Edmunds’ Features & Specs page. Learn more

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$136/mo

$228/mo

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2026 Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid

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2026 Hyundai Santa Fe trim level differences

Which Santa Fe trim does Edmunds recommend?

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Edmunds spotlight: Fuel economy may be worse than advertised

What’s it like to live with?

Hyundai Santa Fe Reviews

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