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2026 Hyundai Santa Fe SEL

SUV · 277 hp · 23–24 mpg combined

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$37,590Factory MSRP, base configuration

Overview.

At a glance

277 hp23–24 mpg combinedFWD / AWD

Good

277-hp turbo engine
3,500-lb max towing
Seven-seat cabin
Wireless smartphone integration
120-month powertrain warranty

Watch for

6-way manual passenger seat
14.6 cu ft cargo

The 2026 Hyundai Santa Fe SEL is a seven-seat SUV with an MSRP of $37,590 for front-wheel drive and $39,390 for all-wheel drive.

Both versions use a 2.5-liter turbocharged 4-cylinder engine producing 277 hp, paired with an 8-speed shiftable automatic transmission. Maximum towing is 3,500 lbs.

Front-wheel drive returns an EPA-estimated 24 mpg combined, while all-wheel drive returns 23 mpg combined. Cargo space is 14.6 cu ft. The cabin includes leatherette upholstery, heated front seats, an 8-way power driver seat and manual-folding split-bench third-row seats.

A 12.3-inch infotainment display, wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, wireless charging, adaptive cruise control, a rearview camera, and front and rear parking sensors are standard. The basic warranty covers 60 months or 60,000 miles, while the powertrain warranty covers 120 months or 100,000 miles. 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

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.

$35,050−$2,540SE277 hp $36,400−$1,190SE Hybrid231 hp $37,590This trimSEL277 hp $38,690+$1,100SEL Hybrid231 hp $42,040+$4,450XRT277 hp $44,600+$7,010Limited277 hp $45,700+$8,110Limited Hybrid231 hp $47,600+$10,010Calligraphy277 hp $48,700+$11,110Calligraphy Hybrid231 hp

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

The numbers.

Two configurations: front-wheel or all-wheel drive, 8-speed automatic.

277hp2.5L four-cylinder turbo

311lb-ftTorque

23–24mpgCombined · 20 city · 28–29 highway

FWD / AWD8-speed shiftable automatic

7Seats

14.6 cu ftCargo volume

4,343–4,486 lbsCurb weight

5,534–5,677 lbsGVWR

3,500 lbsMax towing

130 standard items.

Five groups, sized by how much is in each.

2 interiors

Black
Gray

Both leatherette.

8 factory paints

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

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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