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2026 Hyundai Santa Fe SEL Hybrid

SUV · 231 hp · 34–36 mpg combined

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$38,690Factory MSRP, base configuration

Overview.

At a glance

231 hp34–36 mpg combinedAWD / FWD

Good

Seven seats
EPA-estimated 36 mpg combined
Standard heated front seats
Wireless smartphone integration
120-month powertrain warranty

Watch for

6-way manual passenger seat
231 hp; SEL has 277

The 2026 Hyundai Santa Fe SEL Hybrid is a seven-seat SUV with a 1.6-liter turbo gas/electric hybrid powertrain producing 231 horsepower.

A 6-speed shiftable automatic transmission is standard. Front-wheel drive returns an EPA-estimated 36 mpg combined, while all-wheel drive returns 34 mpg combined. Maximum towing is 2,000 lbs, and cargo capacity is 14.6 cu ft.

The MSRP runs from $38,690 to $40,490. Standard cabin features include leatherette upholstery, heated front seats, a power-adjustable driver seat, a manually adjustable passenger seat, dual-zone front climate control and a manual folding split-bench third row. A 12.3-inch infotainment display includes wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, while wireless charging is also standard.

Driver-assistance equipment includes adaptive cruise control, lane keep assist, rear cross-traffic alert, blind-spot and lane-departure warnings, front and rear parking sensors, and a rearview camera. Factory coverage includes a 60-month or 60,000-mile basic warranty and a 120-month or 100,000-mile powertrain warranty. Four NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for this model year.

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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 Tray$130

Cargo Organizer$130

Tow Hitch Ball Mount Kit$90

Severe Weather Kit$80

Wheel Locks$75

Roadside Assistance Kit$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.

$35,050−$3,640SE277 hp $36,400−$2,290SE Hybrid231 hp $37,590−$1,100SEL277 hp $38,690This trimSEL Hybrid231 hp $42,040+$3,350XRT277 hp $44,600+$5,910Limited277 hp $45,700+$7,010Limited Hybrid231 hp $47,600+$8,910Calligraphy277 hp $48,700+$10,010Calligraphy Hybrid231 hp

Bar heights follow the price. The widest step is $3,350, from SEL Hybrid to XRT.

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

128 standard items.

Five groups, sized by how much is in each.

2 interiors

Gray
Black

Both leatherette.

8 factory paints

Ultimate Red
Rockwood Green
Serenity White
Shimmering Silver
Phantom Black
Hampton Gray
Atlantis Blue
Ecotronic Gray

Safety and recalls

4 recall campaigns on file.

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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

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