Experience Refinement With The 2026 Hyundai Santa Fe

Featuring an updated 8-speed automatic transmission paired with a potent 277-horsepower engine, the 2026 Hyundai Santa Fe offers an ultra-smooth ride and responsive capability on Bedford roads. With versatile 3-row seating, advanced safety engineering, and modern cabin amenities, this midsize SUV is built to handle everyday family carpools and weekend regional road trips. Discover what is new for the 2026 Santa Fe with Classic Hyundai below, then visit our showroom in Mentor for a test drive.

What’s New? 2026 Hyundai Santa Fe Updates

While maintaining its iconic, boxy silhouette and spacious interior dimensions, the 2026 Santa Fe receives key updates that elevate overall driving refinement and passenger comfort. The headline change for the 2026 Hyundai Santa Fe is the adoption of a newly standard 8-speed automatic transmission, replacing the 8-speed dual-clutch transmission found on the previous model year for smoother power delivery during city driving.

Across the 2026 Hyundai Santa Fe trim lineup, Cleveland drivers will discover several notable enhancements:

• Refined Transmission: Standard 8-speed automatic transmission replaces the outgoing 8-speed DCT for smoother gear transitions.
• XRT Exterior Styling: The rugged XRT trim receives a bold Gloss Black front grille in place of Dark Chrome.
• Calligraphy Interior Upgrades: The top-tier Calligraphy trim introduces an exclusive Pecan Brown Nappa leather interior option.
• Limited Seating Choices: 2nd-row captain’s chairs are now standard on the Limited trim, with bench seating available as an option.
• Expanded Wireless Charging: Dual wireless phone chargers become standard equipment on both XRT and Limited trims.
• Rear Connectivity: SEL and XRT trims add 3rd-row USB ports to keep gadgets powered on long trips near Euclid.
• XRT Off-Road Terrain Modes: XRT models introduce exclusive Terrain Modes (Mud, Snow, and Sand) integrated into the Drive Mode Select system.

2026 Hyundai Santa Fe: Specs & Features Highlight

When you upgrade to a 2026 Santa Fe at Classic Hyundai, you gain a modern 3-row SUV engineered for high utility, safety, and comfort. Review the primary performance metrics and comfort features below:

Key Specs

• Engine: 2.5L Turbocharged Inline 4-cylinder
• Performance Output: 277 horsepower & 311 lb-ft of torque
• Seating Capacity: 6 to 7 passengers (depending on trim configuration)
• Total Passenger Volume: 152.0 cubic feet
• Maximum Cargo Volume: Up to 79.6 cubic feet

Key Features

• Premium Upholstery: Available Nappa leather seating surfaces (Calligraphy trim)
• All-Wheel Drive Capability: Available HTRAC All-Wheel Drive (standard on XRT trim)
• Display Technology: 12.3-inch touchscreen navigation & infotainment system
• Audio Enhancement: Available Bose® premium audio system with 12 speakers
• Smart Connectivity: Wireless Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™ integration
• Passenger Convenience: Rear-Seat Quiet Mode and multi-zone climate control
• Driver Assistance: Hyundai SmartSense suite of safety technologies

Experience The 2026 Santa Fe With Classic Hyundai

Ready to get behind the wheel of an updated 3-row SUV? Explore our online inventory of new Hyundai Santa Fe models to see current availability. Our experienced team in Mentor is here to assist with lease offers, flexible financing through our Finance Center, and instant trade estimates when you value your trade online. Visit Classic Hyundai today to discover why local drivers trust us for their next Hyundai upgrade!