2026 Hyundai Santa Fe
2026 Hyundai Santa Fe
The 2026 Hyundai Santa Fe is a mid-size SUV built for Canadian families. With seating for up to seven passengers, a standard hybrid powertrain, and HTRAC All-Wheel Drive across all trims, this SUV handles Cambridge winters and long highway drives with confidence. Cambridge Hyundai offers four trim levels: Preferred, Preferred with Trend Package, Luxury, and Ultimate Calligraphy. The Santa Fe balances passenger comfort with cargo flexibility, making it suitable for daily commutes and weekend trips throughout Ontario.
What's new on the 2026 Hyundai Santa Fe?
The 2026 Santa Fe carries forward its proven platform from 2025. Key features that continue include the 1.6L Turbo Hybrid powertrain with 231 hp, standard HTRAC All-Wheel Drive, and Hyundai SmartSense safety technology. The dual-panel sunroof and 20-inch alloy wheels remain available on upper trims.
Exterior
The Santa Fe features LED projection headlights and LED daytime running lights as standard equipment. The front grille varies by trim—dark chrome on Preferred models, while Trend and Luxury receive a black knurled design. Raised roof rails come standard across all versions. Wheel sizes range from 18-inch alloys on Preferred to 20-inch alloys on Trend and Luxury, with an exclusive 20-inch design reserved for Ultimate Calligraphy. The rear includes LED taillights and a spoiler. Overall dimensions measure 4,830 mm in length, 1,900 mm in width, and 1,770 mm in height on base trims, with 177 mm of ground clearance.
Interior
The interior layout accommodates seven passengers on Preferred, Trend, and Luxury trims. Ultimate Calligraphy offers six-passenger seating with second-row captain's chairs. Second-row legroom measures 1,075 mm, while third-row legroom is 761 mm. Cargo capacity reaches 2,267 litres behind the first row, 1,148 litres behind the second row, and 413 litres behind the third row. Materials progress from cloth on Preferred to leatherette on Trend, leather on Luxury, and Nappa leather on Ultimate Calligraphy. Standard features include heated front seats, a heated steering wheel, and dual-zone automatic climate control. Power-folding second-row seats aid cargo loading. The Ultimate Calligraphy adds premium relaxation seats, a suede headliner, and rear window sunshades.
Features
Powertrain
The Smartstream 1.6L Turbo Hybrid engine delivers 231 hp and 271 lb-ft of torque. Power routes through a six-speed hybrid automatic transmission to HTRAC All-Wheel Drive, which comes standard on all trims. The hybrid system includes a 1.49 kWh lithium-ion battery. Paddle shifters and Drive Mode Select allow drivers to adjust throttle response. EnerGuide fuel economy ratings are 6.9 L/100 km city, 7.0 L/100 km highway, and 6.9 L/100 km combined. Multi-terrain control modes help manage traction on varied surfaces. Trailer preparation comes standard, and the electronic parking brake is standard equipment.
Technology
The Preferred trim features a 12.3-inch digital infotainment touchscreen with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. The 4.2-inch gauge cluster provides driver information. Moving to Luxury adds a 12.3-inch digital gauge cluster, built-in navigation, and a Surround View Monitor. The Ultimate Calligraphy includes a 12-inch Head-Up Display, full digital rearview mirror, and a Bose Premium Audio system with 12 speakers. Wireless charging appears on Trend and above, with dual wireless charging pads exclusive to Ultimate Calligraphy. Bluelink connected vehicle services and over-the-air software updates are standard. USB-C ports serve all three rows.Hyundai SmartSense safety technology comes standard across all trims. Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist includes pedestrian, cyclist, and junction turning detection on Preferred through Luxury. Ultimate Calligraphy upgrades to Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist 2 with additional lane-change and evasive steering functions. Lane Keeping Assist and Lane Following Assist help maintain lane position. Blind-Spot Collision Warning monitors adjacent lanes, while Rear Cross-Traffic Collision Avoidance assists when reversing. Safe Exit Assist prevents doors from opening when vehicles approach. Adaptive cruise control with stop-and-go capability is standard. Highway Driving Assist appears on Luxury, with Highway Driving Assist 2 on Ultimate Calligraphy. Parking Distance Warning, available front and rear on Luxury and above, helps during low-speed manoeuvres. Remote Smart Parking Assist is exclusive to Ultimate Calligraphy.
Versions
The Preferred starts at $43,799 and includes LED lighting, 18-inch alloy wheels, heated front seats, and a heated steering wheel. The Preferred with Trend Package adds 20-inch wheels, a dual-panel sunroof, leatherette upholstery, and wireless device charging. Luxury brings leather seats, ventilated front seats, heated second-row seats, power-folding mirrors, and navigation. The Ultimate Calligraphy offers six-passenger seating with captain's chairs, Nappa leather, a Bose audio system, dual wireless charging, and a UV sterilization tray. All trims include HTRAC All-Wheel Drive and the hybrid powertrain. Contact Cambridge Hyundai for current pricing and available inventory in Cambridge.
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