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2026 Hyundai Santa Fe SE Hybrid

SUV · 231 hp · 34–36 mpg combined

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$36,400Factory MSRP, base configuration

Overview.

At a glance

231 hp34–36 mpg combinedAWD / FWD

Good

  • 7 seats
  • 2,000-lb max towing
  • 12.3-inch infotainment display
  • Standard adaptive cruise control

Watch for

  • Manual front-seat adjustments
  • 14.6 cu ft cargo

The 2026 Hyundai Santa Fe SE Hybrid is a 7-seat SUV with front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive.

Both versions use a 1.6L turbo gas/electric hybrid powertrain producing 231 hp through a 6-speed shiftable automatic transmission. Front-wheel drive delivers an EPA-estimated 36 mpg combined, while all-wheel drive returns 34 mpg combined. MSRP is $36,400 with front-wheel drive and $38,200 with all-wheel drive.

Maximum towing is 2,000 lbs, and cargo capacity is 14.6 cu ft. Standard cabin equipment includes cloth upholstery, manual front-seat adjustments, dual-zone front air conditioning, rear ventilation ducts and a manual folding split-bench third row. A 12.3-inch infotainment display, wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, adaptive cruise control, front and rear parking sensors, blind-spot and lane-departure warnings, lane-keep assist and rear cross-traffic alert are standard.

Factory coverage includes a 60-month or 60,000-mile basic warranty and a 120-month or 100,000-mile powertrain warranty. Roadside coverage lasts 60 months, while rust coverage lasts 84 months.

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Market

Too few listings to publish a market price.

24 factory options, from $30 to $865.

Side Steps$865
Tow and Go Package$610
Tow Hitch$520
Protection Package$420
Roof Rack Crossbars$375
All Season Fitted Liners$280
Underbody Protection Plate$265
Carpeted Floor Mats$240
Cargo Cover/Screen$205
Transverse Panel$195
Lug Nuts/Wheel Locks, Black$180
Cargo Package$160
Mudguards$140
Cargo Organizer$130
Cargo Tray$130
Tow Hitch Ball Mount Kit$90
Severe Weather Kit$80
Roadside Assistance Kit$75
Wheel Locks$75
Cargo Net$60
Film, Door Pocket$55
First Aid Kit$45
Touch-up Paint Pen$40
Cargo Blocks$30

Which Santa Fe is right for you?

Nine trims, $35,050 to $48,700. Tap one to open it.

The numbers.

Two configurations: all-wheel or front-wheel drive, 6-speed automatic.

231hp1.6L four-cylinder turbo hybrid
271lb-ftTorque
34–36mpgCombined · 35–37 city · 34–36 highway
AWD / FWD6-speed shiftable automatic
7Seats
14.6 cu ftCargo volume
4,431–4,575 lbsCurb weight
5,655–5,798 lbsGVWR
2,000 lbsMax towing

123 standard items.

Five groups, sized by how much is in each.

2 interiors

  • Gray
  • Black

Both cloth.

5 factory paints

  • Ecotronic Gray
  • Serenity White
  • Shimmering Silver
  • Phantom Black
  • Hampton Gray

Safety and recalls

4 recall campaigns on file.

Recalls are settled per car, not per model. Check the one you are buying.

Overall—Not rated
Frontal—Not rated
Side—Not rated
Rollover—Not rated

NHTSA has not published ratings for the 2026 Santa Fe. A model year is often unrated for a year or more after it goes on sale.

NHTSA NCAP · checked Oct 2026

Factory coverage.

It runs from the first sale date, not the model year.

Basic
5 yr / 60,000 mi
Powertrain
10 yr / 100,000 mi
Rust
7 yr
Roadside
5 yr
Sold2 yr4 yr6 yr8 yr10 yr
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Other years of the Santa Fe SE Hybrid.