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2026 Hyundai Santa FE: Performance & Driving

Source-governed model-year information. Equipment can vary by trim and exact configuration.

Performance

published performance-related specifications for 2026 Hyundai Santa FE include Calligraphy 277 hp 311 lb-ft FWD 8-speed automatic, Calligraphy 277 hp 311 lb-ft AWD 8-speed automatic, Calligraphy 231 hp 271 lb-ft FWD 6-speed automatic, Calligraphy 231 hp 271 lb-ft AWD 6-speed automatic, Limited 277 hp 311 lb-ft FWD 8-speed automatic, and Limited 231 hp 271 lb-ft FWD 6-speed automatic. AutoUnite keeps output and hardware tied to the supported version and does not invent acceleration or handling claims when they are not governed.

The governed output figures to compare are Calligraphy ICE FWD 8-speed automatic 277 hp 311 lb-ft, Calligraphy ICE AWD 8-speed automatic 277 hp 311 lb-ft, Calligraphy HEV FWD 6-speed automatic 231 hp 271 lb-ft, Calligraphy HEV AWD 6-speed automatic 231 hp 271 lb-ft, Limited ICE FWD 8-speed automatic 277 hp 311 lb-ft, and Limited HEV FWD 6-speed automatic 231 hp 271 lb-ft. Horsepower and torque stay attached to the documented 2026 Hyundai Santa FE version and do not establish unrecorded acceleration or handling claims.

Documented details

  • Calligraphy ICE FWD 8-speed automatic 277 hp 311 lb-ft
  • Calligraphy ICE AWD 8-speed automatic 277 hp 311 lb-ft
  • Calligraphy HEV FWD 6-speed automatic 231 hp 271 lb-ft
  • Calligraphy HEV AWD 6-speed automatic 231 hp 271 lb-ft
  • Limited ICE FWD 8-speed automatic 277 hp 311 lb-ft
  • Limited HEV FWD 6-speed automatic 231 hp 271 lb-ft
  • Limited ICE AWD 8-speed automatic 277 hp 311 lb-ft
  • Limited HEV AWD 6-speed automatic 231 hp 271 lb-ft

Questions about Performance & Driving

What horsepower or torque figures are documented for the 2026 Hyundai Santa FE?

The documented engine output by version is Calligraphy: 277 hp, 311 lb-ft, Calligraphy: 231 hp, 271 lb-ft, Limited: 277 hp, 311 lb-ft, Limited: 231 hp, 271 lb-ft, and SE: 277 hp, 311 lb-ft. These figures do not establish an acceleration time or a rating for other versions.

Vehicle specifications, pricing and equipment may vary by trim, configuration, market and time. Verify the exact vehicle before purchase.