2026 Hyundai Santa Fe
2026 Hyundai Santa Fe
401 Dixie Hyundai introduces the 2026 Hyundai Santa Fe, a hybrid mid-size SUV that seats up to seven passengers. Standard HTRAC All-Wheel Drive and a 1.6L Turbo Hybrid powertrain come on every model. Four trim levels are available in Mississauga: Preferred, Preferred with Trend Package, Luxury, and Ultimate Calligraphy. Each trim offers different interior materials and technology features while maintaining the same hybrid drivetrain and all-wheel-drive capability that handles Ontario's variable road conditions year-round.
What's new on the 2026 Hyundai Santa Fe?
The 2026 Santa Fe continues with the same platform from 2025. Returning features include the 231 hp hybrid powertrain, standard HTRAC All-Wheel Drive on all trims, and Hyundai SmartSense driver assistance technology. The dual-panel sunroof remains available starting with the Trend Package.
Exterior
The front end features LED projection headlights and LED daytime running lights across all models. Grille styling changes by trim—Preferred receives dark chrome, while Trend and Luxury feature a black knurled pattern. All Santa Fe models include raised roof rails and LED taillights. Wheel options start with 18-inch alloy wheels on Preferred, moving to 20-inch alloys on Trend and Luxury. Ultimate Calligraphy receives an exclusive 20-inch wheel design. The SUV measures 4,830 mm long and 1,900 mm wide, with ground clearance of 177 mm. A rear spoiler and hands-free smart power trunk complete the exterior equipment list.
Interior
Seven-passenger seating appears on Preferred, Trend, and Luxury trims with 60/40 split-folding second-row seats and a fold-flat third row. The Ultimate Calligraphy switches to six-passenger capacity by adding second-row captain's chairs. Second-row legroom measures 1,075 mm, and third-row legroom is 761 mm. Cargo volume reaches 413 litres behind the third row, expanding to 1,148 litres with the third row folded and 2,267 litres behind the first row. Seat materials range from cloth on Preferred to leatherette on Trend, leather on Luxury, and Nappa leather on Ultimate Calligraphy. Heated front seats and a heated steering wheel come standard. Dual-zone automatic climate control manages temperature throughout the cabin. Luxury adds ventilated front seats, heated second-row seats, and manual rear sunshades. Ultimate Calligraphy includes premium relaxation front seats, a suede headliner, and a UV sterilization tray.
Features
Powertrain
The Smartstream 1.6L Turbo Hybrid engine generates 231 hp and 271 lb-ft of torque. A six-speed hybrid automatic transmission delivers power to all four wheels through HTRAC All-Wheel Drive, standard across every trim level. The hybrid system operates with a 1.49 kWh lithium-ion battery. All models include paddle shifters and Drive Mode Select with Eco, Sport, and My Drive options. 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 adjust power delivery for different surfaces. Electronic parking brake and trailer preparation are standard features.
Technology
All Santa Fe models include a 12.3-inch digital infotainment touchscreen with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. Preferred comes with a 4.2-inch colour gauge cluster, while Luxury and Ultimate Calligraphy upgrade to a 12.3-inch digital cluster. Built-in navigation arrives on Luxury and above. Ultimate Calligraphy adds a 12-inch Head-Up Display and a full digital rearview mirror. Wireless charging appears on Trend and higher, with dual wireless charging pads exclusive to Ultimate Calligraphy. The top trim also includes a Bose Premium Audio system with 12 speakers. All three rows receive USB-C charging ports. Bluelink connected vehicle services and over-the-air software updates come standard, along with proximity key entry, push-button start, and remote start.Hyundai SmartSense safety technology is standard throughout the lineup. Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist with pedestrian, cyclist, and junction turning detection comes on Preferred, Trend, and Luxury. Ultimate Calligraphy upgrades to Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist 2, adding lane-change detection, driver steering assist, and evasive steering functions. Lane Keeping Assist and Lane Following Assist maintain lane position. Blind-Spot Collision Warning monitors adjacent traffic, while Rear Cross-Traffic Collision Avoidance helps when reversing. Safe Exit Assist prevents doors from opening when vehicles approach from behind. Smart Cruise Control with stop-and-go capability is standard. Luxury includes Highway Driving Assist, with Highway Driving Assist 2 on Ultimate Calligraphy. Surround View Monitor and Blind View Monitor appear on Luxury and above. Parking Distance Warning comes front and rear on these trims. Remote Smart Parking Assist is exclusive to Ultimate Calligraphy. Rear Occupant Alert uses ultrasonic sensors on all models.
Versions
The Preferred starts at $43,799 with 18-inch wheels, LED lighting, heated front seats, cloth upholstery, and the 12.3-inch touchscreen. Preferred with Trend Package adds 20-inch wheels, a dual-panel sunroof, leatherette seats, a digital gauge cluster, wireless charging, and Hyundai Digital Key. Luxury brings leather seats, ventilated front seats, heated second-row seats, power-folding mirrors, rain-sensing wipers, navigation, Surround View Monitor, and driver memory settings. Ultimate Calligraphy offers six-passenger seating with captain's chairs, Nappa leather, a suede headliner, premium relaxation seats, the Bose audio system, dual wireless charging, Head-Up Display, digital rearview mirror, and Remote Smart Parking Assist. HTRAC All-Wheel Drive and the hybrid powertrain are included on every trim. Contact 401 Dixie Hyundai for current pricing and available inventory in Mississauga.
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