2026 Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid 2WD

The 2026 Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid 2WD brings a distinctive, boxy design together with the practicality expected of a large seven-seat SUV. Finished in Creamy White and presented here as a demonstrator with 2,017km, it combines a 1.6-litre turbo hybrid powertrain with a six-speed automatic transmission and front-wheel drive. Its quoted combined fuel economy is 5.6L/100km, giving the Santa Fe a measured approach to everyday running without sacrificing the space and flexibility of a full-size family vehicle.

Much of the Santa Fe's appeal lies in how deliberately it uses its cabin. Seven seats provide genuine flexibility for carrying passengers, while the second row can slide, recline and fold flat using one-touch operation. Power walk-in functionality and a dedicated third-row walk-in and exit switch make access less cumbersome when all seating positions are in use. With a retractable cargo cover, luggage nets, multiple storage areas and a hands-free smart tailgate, the interior is designed to adapt between people-moving and load-carrying duties.

The cabin also has a clear technology focus. A 12.3-inch touchscreen and 12.3-inch instrument display provide a broad digital interface, supported by wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, Bluetooth multi-connection and a wireless device charger. Remote vehicle functions include engine starting, climate control, vehicle-status notifications and remote window operation. These features are complemented by digital key functionality, over-the-air updates and USB-C connectivity, helping keep the vehicle convenient to use as part of a connected daily routine.

Comfort equipment is well considered for a vehicle intended to cover both urban travel and longer journeys. The front seats are heated, the driver's seat has 10-way power adjustment and two-way lumbar support, and the two-zone climate-control system is supplemented by dedicated third-row air conditioning with a manual fan. Acoustic laminated glass, a leather steering wheel, rain-sensing wipers and automatic lights contribute to a more composed and convenient driving environment. The listed equipment also includes a panoramic curved dual-display layout and black cloth upholstery.

Hyundai's SmartSense suite provides a broad spread of active safety and driver-assistance functions. Blind-spot collision-avoidance assist, a blind-spot view monitor, forward collision-avoidance assist, lane change warning and lane following assist are joined by rear cross-traffic collision-avoidance assist and safe exit assist. Parking is supported by front, rear and side parking distance control, a reversing camera and a surround camera system. Smart cruise control with machine learning, intelligent speed assist, driver attention warning, high beam assist and automatic collision notification add further support on busy roads and longer trips.

Outside, the Santa Fe combines alloy wheels, roof rails, LED lighting, folding and heated exterior mirrors and rear privacy glass with a practical, upright profile. Drive modes include Eco, Sport, Mud and Snow, while hill start assist, hill descent control, traction control, vehicle stability management and trailer stability control broaden its capability across varied conditions. The result is a spacious, technology-rich hybrid wagon whose strongest qualities are its seven-seat versatility, efficient powertrain and comprehensive safety equipment.

• 1.6-litre turbo hybrid engine with 132kW and 265Nm
• Six-speed automatic transmission with front-wheel drive
• Seven-seat wagon body with four doors
• 12.3-inch touchscreen and instrument display
• Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
• Surround camera system and SmartSense safety technology

Other highlights include Transmission: 6 Speed Automatic; Drive train: Front Wheel Drive; Engine or motor: 1.6L; Doors: 4.