2026 Hyundai Santa Fe XRT 2.5T AWD Exterior PhotosAndi Hendrick - Car and DriverRead the Full Review | See Interior PhotosThe Hyundai Santa Fe might not have the same cachet as its slightly larger Palisade sibling, but it represents a good value for those in (occasional) need of a three-row SUV.The Hyundai Santa Fe's most notable update for 2026 is the addition of an eight-speed automatic for nonhybrid models.Andi Hendrick - Car and DriverThe eight-speed automatic replaces a dual-clutch unit that caused annoyances for Hyundai and Santa Fe owners alike.Andi Hendrick - Car and DriverThe new eight-speed does confer a fuel-economy benefit, with our test car reaching 27 mpg on our real-world highway test, besting its dual-clutch predecessor by 3 mpg.Andi Hendrick - Car and DriverShod in all-terrain tires and standing taller—the XRT is the ostensible dirt-friendly variant in the Santa Fe lineup—the automatic-transmission Santa Fe failed to accelerate as quickly as its Calligraphy forebear.Andi Hendrick - Car and DriverAdvertisementAdvertisementYou win some, you lose some.Andi Hendrick - Car and DriverKeep going to check out even more pictures of the 2026 Hyundai Santa Fe.Andi Hendrick - Car and DriverAndi Hendrick - Car and DriverAndi Hendrick - Car and DriverAdvertisementAdvertisementAndi Hendrick - Car and DriverAndi Hendrick - Car and DriverAndi Hendrick - Car and DriverAndi Hendrick - Car and DriverAdvertisementAdvertisementAndi Hendrick - Car and DriverAndi Hendrick - Car and DriverAndi Hendrick - Car and DriverAndi Hendrick - Car and DriverAdvertisementAdvertisementAndi Hendrick - Car and DriverAndi Hendrick - Car and DriverAndi Hendrick - Car and DriverYou Might Also LikeGift Guide: Best Ride-On Electric Cars for KidsFuture Cars Worth Waiting For: 2025–2029
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