Review and specifications
2026 Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid
The midsized Santa Fe SUV has been redesigned for the 2024 model year, giving it boxy styling and a striking interior along with a standard (albeit small) third-row seat. We tested both the conventional model with its 2.5-liter turbocharged four-cylinder mated to an eight-speed dual-clutch automatic, and the hybrid which combines a smaller turbo-four with electric drive and a conventional six-speed automatic. The hybrid proved the better pick; it’s smoother at low speeds and significantly more fuel-efficient, at 34 mpg overall, although it accelerates a bit more slowly. Regardless of the powertrain, the Santa Fe’s handling is responsive, the ride is steady and comfortable, and the cabin is reasonably quiet. The dash features a large, curved screen that integrates the dual 12.3-inch displays for the driver's instrument screen and the infotainment system. The cargo area is generous and the rear hatch opening is wide.
- Market value
- $36,550
- Fuel
- Hybrid
- Transmission
- Automatic
- Seats
- 7
At a glance
Model data
Overview
- Powertrain
- Hybrid
- Body style
- 4-door SUV
- Drive type
- AWD
- Transmission
- Automatic, 6-speed
- Category
- Midsized SUVs 3-row
- Generation began
- 2024
Pricing
- Current retail median
- $36,550
- Retail value range
- $30,300 - $42,875
- Original MSRP range
- $36,400 - $50,500
- Trade-in range
- $28,910 - $41,700
Ratings
- Road test score
- 94/100
- Reliability
- 3/5
- Expert recommendation
- Recommended
Fuel economy
- EPA city
- 35 MPG
- EPA highway
- 34 MPG
- EPA combined
- 34 MPG
- Tested city
- 29 MPG
- Tested highway
- 38 MPG
- Tested overall
- 34 MPG
- Annual fuel cost
- $1,140
- Cruising range
- 605 miles
Road tests
- 0-30 mph
- 3 sec
- 0-60 mph
- 7.9 sec
- 60-0 mph braking
- 129 ft
- Avoidance speed
- 51.5 mph
- Test status
- Test Completed
Dimensions
- Length
- 190 in
- Width
- 75 in
- Height
- 68 in
- Wheelbase
- 111 in
- Weight
- 4,340 lb
- Maximum load
- 1,060 lb
- Towing capacity
- 2,000 lb
Interior
- Seating
- 7 people
- Front head room
- 6.5 in
- Front leg room
- 44 in
- Rear head room
- 5.5 in
- Rear leg room
- 32 in
- Cargo volume
- 45.5 cu ft
- Luggage
- 1+2+0
Environmental impact
- Air pollution score
- 6/10
- Greenhouse gas score
- 6/10
- SmartWay
- No
Brand context
About Hyundai
<p>From low-cost sedans to three-row electric SUVs, Hyundai has a model for almost every kind of customer. Most new Hyundai vehicles are stylish, functional, and competitively priced, but the brand overall ranks around the middle in Consumer Reports’ reliability and owner satisfaction ratings. Performance for individual models and years varies widely, with some standouts and a few laggards. The core Hyundai lineup includes low-cost compact Elantra and midsized Sonata sedan. SUVs include the subcompact Kona and compact Tucson, plus the midsized Santa Fe and larger Palisade, both of which offer hybrid powertrains and three-row seating. In our testing, most Hyundai models are available with a hybrid drivetrain, which adds power and smoothness while improving fuel economy. The Ioniq electric models are high-tech, well-designed, and can charge quite rapidly at public DC fast charging stations.</p>
Vehicle ID: 37480 First published: December 4, 2025 Updated: June 4, 2026
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