New Hyundai Santa Fe Review

The 2026 Hyundai Santa Fe exudes bold and aerodynamic design, marked by distinctive squared-off cues that optimize wind resistance, boosting fuel efficiency. Beneath the stylish exterior, you'll discover a potent turbocharged engine that promises an exhilarating driving experience.

Whether you opt for front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive, this 277-horsepower SUV guarantees responsive, car-like handling. The suspension system, equipped with improved dampers and hydro-bushings, elevates ride quality. It can even take care of rugged terrains.

As for the 2026 Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid, it offers remarkable fuel economy. This large SUV delivers 226 horsepower and produces instant electric torque.

Better for every member of the family, the 2026 Santa Fe in Phoenix is bigger than ever. With foldable seats, you can nearly triple the cargo area, making it versatile and perfect for any adventure.

Engineers worked on the tailgate area to find a way to make the entrance to the cargo hold larger. As they did so, they found ways to squeeze out more space inside as well. If you're an outdoor enthusiast, you'll appreciate that this SUV accommodates rooftop tents. It can be geared for off-road adventure, and it’s always ready to bring along a toy or two, thanks to its towing capability.

The Hyundai Santa Fe's expanded dimensions cater to larger families and adventure-seekers. The cabin offers a balance of spaciousness and versatility, accommodating a third row of seats for a roomy and comfortable journey. Driver’s chairs can be loaded with special features, including a leg rest, power adjustments, and power ventilation, ensuring a pleasant drive under the Arizona sun.

Ample second-row legroom and headroom provide flexibility. As a true 3 row, it offers a choice of a three-row bench or two captain's chairs. The third row has a two-person bench. It is equipped with individual HVAC controls, keeping everyone comfortable throughout the journey.

The 2026 Santa Fe in Phoenix prioritizes modern convenience with its 'Dual-Zone' storage system. While the upper multi-tray provides the perfect hidden spot for your tech, the Limited and Calligraphy center consoles now feature dual wireless charging pads, eliminating the clutter of cables.

Trim levels start with high-quality, premium features and range up to a truly luxurious cabin, providing options to suit your preferences. If you want to learn more about trim levels, check out this 2026 extended review.

Two 12.3-inch displays offer a wealth of information and entertainment for the driver. Alongside physical controls like volume and HVAC knobs, user-friendly voice controls simplify your driving experience. Android Auto and Apple CarPlay compatibility ensure simplified integration of your smartphone apps.

The 2026 Santa Fe offers important standard features you won’t find outside of the Hyundai family. With Quiet Mode, you can handle navigation duties and enjoy your own entertainment in the front while the kids sleep undisturbed in the back.

For those with infants, the Santa Fe Hybrid introduces Baby Mode—a specialized drive setting that smooths out every start and stop to keep your most precious cargo dreaming peacefully.

In a 3-row SUV, it can be hard for the driver to be heard in the way-back. Passenger Talk uses the driver's microphone to project their voice through the rear speakers, so you don't have to shout to be heard in the third row.

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The 2026 Hyundai Santa Fe prioritizes safety with advanced forward collision avoidance technology that can detect various traffic hazards, including cyclists, pedestrians, and junction dangers, and take action by triggering an autobrake or steering assist. The adaptive cruise control, along with features like curve control, contributes to a safer and more controlled drive.

Additional safety features like blind spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alerts, lane-keeping assistance, and lane-follow assistance help you avoid common collision scenarios. For long highway stretches, available Highway Driving Assist combines smart cruise control and other features to offer semi-autonomous travel under specific conditions.

With the Full-Display Digital Rearview Mirror in the Santa Fe Calligraphy, you never have to worry about cargo or passengers blocking your line of sight. One flip of a switch gives you a crystal-clear, wide-angle camera feed of the road behind you.

You can bring your whole family to inspect the new Santa Fe at your Phoenix AZ Hyundai dealer in Avondale. Schedule a test drive of the new Santa Fe. It will certainly add some fun to your week.