2026 Hyundai Santa Fe
2026 Hyundai Santa Fe
Northland Hyundai in Prince George presents the 2026 Hyundai Santa Fe, a hybrid-powered mid-size SUV offering seating for up to seven passengers. Every trim includes the 1.6L Turbo Hybrid powertrain and HTRAC All-Wheel Drive—useful for navigating Prince George's winter conditions and northern BC highways. The lineup includes Preferred, Preferred with Trend Package, Luxury, and Ultimate Calligraphy trims, each stepping up in materials and features while keeping the same core drivetrain and all-wheel capability.
What's new on the 2026 Hyundai Santa Fe?
The 2026 Santa Fe returns unchanged from 2025. Key features that continue include the 231 hp hybrid system with standard all-wheel drive, Hyundai SmartSense driver assistance across every trim, and flexible seating arrangements that adapt to family needs throughout northern BC.
Exterior
LED projection headlights, LED daytime running lights, and LED taillights come standard. Raised roof rails span the roofline on all models. The Preferred trim receives 18-inch alloy wheels with a dark chrome grille, while Trend and Luxury step up to 20-inch alloys paired with a black knurled grille. Ultimate Calligraphy features an exclusive 20-inch wheel design. The hands-free smart power trunk opens when you approach with the key fob. Dimensions include a 2,815 mm wheelbase, 4,830 mm overall length, and 177 mm ground clearance. Solar control tinted glass and an acoustic laminated windshield reduce exterior noise.
Interior
The seating layout varies depending on trim—Preferred, Trend, and Luxury accommodate seven passengers with 60/40 split second-row seats and a fold-flat third row. Ultimate Calligraphy shifts to six-passenger capacity by installing second-row captain's chairs. Second-row legroom spans 1,075 mm, and third-row legroom measures 761 mm. Cargo space starts at 413 litres behind the third row, expands to 1,148 litres with that row folded, and reaches 2,267 litres behind the front seats. Heated front seats and a heated steering wheel appear on every model. Dual-zone automatic climate control handles cabin temperature. Luxury introduces ventilated front seats, heated second-row seats, and manual rear sunshades. Ultimate Calligraphy adds premium relaxation front seats, a suede headliner, and a UV sterilization tray in the glovebox.
Features
Powertrain
The Smartstream 1.6L Turbo Hybrid engine produces 231 hp and 271 lb-ft of torque. A six-speed hybrid automatic transmission connects to HTRAC All-Wheel Drive, standard on every Santa Fe regardless of trim. The hybrid system uses a 1.49 kWh lithium-ion battery. Column-mounted shift-by-wire controls the transmission, and paddle shifters allow manual gear selection. Drive Mode Select offers Eco, Sport, and My Drive settings to adjust throttle response and transmission behaviour. EnerGuide fuel economy figures are 6.9 L/100 km in the city, 7.0 L/100 km on the highway, and 6.9 L/100 km combined. Multi-terrain control modes modify traction for different surfaces. Trailer preparation hardware comes standard, along with an electronic parking brake and trailer sway control.
Technology
The 12.3-inch digital infotainment touchscreen supports wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. Preferred includes a 4.2-inch colour gauge cluster. Luxury and Ultimate Calligraphy upgrade to a 12.3-inch digital gauge cluster with built-in navigation. The Ultimate Calligraphy adds a 12-inch Head-Up Display and a full digital rearview mirror. Wireless device charging appears on Trend and higher trims, with dual wireless charging pads exclusive to the top trim. Ultimate Calligraphy also includes a Bose Premium Audio system with 12 speakers. USB-C ports serve all three rows—two front, two rear on Preferred and Trend, with additional third-row ports on Luxury and Ultimate Calligraphy. Bluelink connected vehicle services come standard, including over-the-air software updates and remote start via smartphone. Hyundai Digital Key allows phone-based vehicle access starting with Trend. 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 oncoming detection, direct oncoming detection, driver steering assist, and auto evasive steering assist. Lane Keeping Assist and Lane Following Assist 2 help maintain lane position. Blind-Spot Collision Warning tracks adjacent lanes, while Rear Cross-Traffic Collision Avoidance assists during reversing. Safe Exit Assist prevents doors from opening when traffic approaches. Smart Cruise Control with stop-and-go capability adjusts speed automatically. Luxury includes Highway Driving Assist, with Highway Driving Assist 2 on Ultimate Calligraphy for enhanced lane centring. Surround View Monitor and Blind View Monitor appear on Luxury and above. Parking Distance Warning (front and rear) comes on these trims, with rear-only coverage on Preferred and Trend. Remote Smart Parking Assist operates exclusively on Ultimate Calligraphy. Rear Occupant Alert uses ultrasonic sensors across all trims.
Versions
The Preferred starts at $43,799 with cloth upholstery, 18-inch wheels, and the 12.3-inch touchscreen. Preferred with Trend Package adds a dual-panel sunroof, 20-inch wheels, leatherette seats, wireless charging, and the 12.3-inch digital gauge cluster. Luxury brings leather upholstery, ventilated front seats, heated second-row seats, power-folding mirrors, rain-sensing wipers, Surround View Monitor, and integrated memory settings for the driver's seat. Ultimate Calligraphy offers six-passenger seating with captain's chairs, Nappa leather, the Bose audio system, Head-Up Display, dual wireless charging, and Remote Smart Parking Assist. HTRAC All-Wheel Drive and the hybrid powertrain remain consistent across the lineup. Contact Northland Hyundai for current pricing and available inventory in Prince George.
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