Hybrid Powertrain

The 2026 Santa Fe Hybrid’s 231-horsepower gas-electric powertrain unites a turbocharged 1.6-liter four-cylinder engine with a synchronous electric motor. A transmission takes care of the gear changes. Front-wheel drive (FWD) comes standard, with all-wheel drive (AWD) an option for every trim.

According to the EPA, the FWD Santa Fe Hybrid returns 37 mpg around town and 36 mpg on the open road. The ratings with AWD are adjusted to 35 city/34 highway. When the vehicle is properly equipped with trailer brakes, it is able to tow as much as 2,000 pounds. Although the dedicated cargo space measures 14.6 cubic feet, there’s a potential for 79.6 cubic feet if the second and third rows are unoccupied and folded flat.

Trims

SE (base trim):

• 231-horsepower hybrid powerplant formed by a 1.6-liter four-cylinder engine and a synchronous electric motor
• Six-speed automatic transmission
• Front-wheel drivetrain (FWD); HTRAC all-wheel-drive (AWD) optional
• EPA-estimated fuel economy: 37 mpg city/34 mpg highway with FWD; 35 city/34 highway with AWD
• Towing limit: 2,000 pounds
• Seating capacity: seven
• Interior highlights: stain-resistant cloth, bench seat, dual-zone climate control, push-button ignition, LED lighting, 4.2-inch digital cluster, leather-wrapped steering wheel, four USB ports
• Exterior highlights: LED lighting, hands-free liftgate, heated mirrors, 18-inch alloy wheels

SEL changes:

• Heated front seats, H-Tex upholstery, wireless charge pad, eight-way power driver’s seat
• Digital Key, rooftop rails, LED mirror turn indicators

Limited changes:

• Leather upholstery, heated/ventilated seats, heated second-row captain’s chairs, dual-pane sunroof, ambient lighting
• Rain-sensing wipers, 20-inch wheels, power-folding mirrors
• Optional middle-row bench seat

Calligraphy changes:

• Nappa leather, massaging driver’s seat, head-up display, digital rearview mirror
• Trim-specific accents, dark-finish 20-inch wheels

Infotainment & Connectivity

• 12.3-inch touchscreen
• Bluetooth hands-free and wireless audio streaming
• Wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay
• SiriusXM satellite radio and BlueLink services
• Six-speaker sound system in SE/SEL; 12-speaker Bose in Limited/Calligraphy

Limited and Calligraphy add: Wi-Fi hotspot, dynamic voice recognition, navigation