2026 Hyundai Santa Fe in Punta Gorda, FL

Meet the 2026 Hyundai Santa Fe at Gettel Hyundai of Charlotte County

The 2026 Hyundai Santa Fe makes an impressive leap in design, performance, and utility. With a squared-off body style, upscale interior, and turbocharged engine, the all-new generation creates a winning combination of ruggedness and family-friendly comfort. It’s suitable for day-to-day commuting in Punta Gorda, traveling to the Gulf Coast, or speeding off to your next adventure in Florida. The 2026 Santa Fe can do it all.

The Santa Fe comes in multiple trims – SE, SEL, XRT, Limited, and Calligraphy – that strike a balance of style, substance, and useful features.

Interior Features

In the 2026 Santa Fe, you’ve got a cabin that’s designed to be equally as flexible as it is comfortable. Available with three rows of seating for up to seven passengers, there’s room for the whole crew (and their stuff). The interior features a total of 166.6 cubic feet of space, including 152 cubic feet of passenger volume and 79.6 cubic feet of cargo volume behind the first row of seats.

Materials and design are distinctly upscale, from the H-Tex® trimmed seats in the XRT to the available Nappa leather surfaces in the Calligraphy. Heated front seats come standard, while upper trims add ventilated front seats, heated second-row seats, and even a Relaxation Seat with leg extension for the driver.

Every Santa Fe model includes thoughtful touches to make life easier:

• Dual-Zone Automatic Climate Control with Rear Vents
• 8-Way Power Driver’s Seat with Lumbar Support
• Power-Folding and Reclining Second-Row Seats
• 50/50 Split-Folding Third-Row Seats
• Ambient Interior Lighting and LED Illumination Throughout
• Heated Steering Wheel (Available on Select Trims)

Storage is another highlight – an underfloor compartment adds more room for smaller items, and a two-level armrest provides convenient bi-directional access. Whether you’re on a grocery run or a long road trip, the Santa Fe’s interior adapts to your needs effortlessly.

Exterior Features

The 2026 Hyundai Santa Fe is a far cry from the crossover it replaces – it is bold, boxy, and designed to get noticed. At 190.2 inches long and 69.7 inches tall, this vehicle has a dominating road presence that straddles the line between city sophistication and outdoor versatility. Up front, the signature “H” lighting design evokes a modern feel, while the angular lines and squared wheel arches give it an adventurous presence. Exterior features include:

• 18-inch, 20-inch, or 21-inch Alloy Wheels
• LED Headlights, Taillights, and Daytime Running Lights
• Roof Rails for Extra Versatility
• Rain-Sensing Wipers and Acoustic-Laminated Glass
• Hands-Free Smart Liftgate with Auto Open
• Dual-Pane Sunroof (Standard on Higher Trims)

The Calligraphy trim has a particularly upscale appearance and comes with dark-finish 21-inch wheels, an eco-suede headliner, and power-folding mirrors. If the exterior needs a more rugged look, the XRT offers 18-inch all-terrain tires, black-anodized badging, and increased ground clearance (8.3 inches vs 7.0 inches on other trims).

Power & Performance

All gas-powered 2026 Santa Fes are equipped with a 2.5-liter turbocharged inline-4 engine that makes 277 horsepower and 311 lb-ft of torque. This high-output and efficient setup includes an 8-speed automatic transmission for seamless shifts and responsiveness.

You can choose between Front-Wheel Drive (FWD) or HTRAC® All-Wheel Drive (AWD), giving you traction and stability no matter the road – or weather – conditions.

Performance and capability highlights include:

• Towing Capacity: Up to 4,500 Pounds with Trailer Brakes (3,500 pounds on Other Trims)
• Idle Stop & Go Technology
• Drive Mode Select with Terrain Mode
• Trailer Sway Control and Pre-Wired Trailer Connections
• MacPherson Strut Front Suspension and Multi-Link Rear Suspension

Whether you’re towing a boat to Charlotte Harbor or taking the family to Orlando, the Santa Fe combines strength and efficiency with comfort to spare.

Technology Features

Hyundai has packed the 2026 Santa Fe with advanced technology to keep you connected and entertained on every journey. The centerpiece of the dashboard is a 12.3-inch touchscreen infotainment system with built-in navigation, wireless Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™, and HD Radio™.

Other standard and available tech highlights include:

• Bose® Premium 12-Speaker Audio System
• 12.3-inch Digital Instrument Cluster
• Head-Up Display (Calligraphy)
• Dual Wireless Smartphone Charging Pads
• Bluelink+® Connected Car Services
• Over-the-Air (OTA) Software Updates
• Wi-Fi hotspot and Hyundai Pay integration
• Dynamic Voice Recognition
• Surround View Monitor and Blind-Spot View Monitor

Safety Features

Every 2026 Santa Fe comes standard with Hyundai SmartSense®, a comprehensive suite of driver-assistance features designed to keep you confident behind the wheel.

Standard and available safety systems include:

• Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist with Pedestrian, Cyclist, and Junction Detection
• Lane Keeping Assist and Lane Following Assist
• Driver Attention Warning and Forward Attention Warning
• Navigation-Based Smart Cruise Control with Stop & Go
• Blind-Spot View Monitor and Surround View Monitor
• Highway Driving Assist I or II (trim dependent)
• Safe Exit Assist
• Advanced Rear Occupant Alert

With its strong unibody structure, Vehicle Stability Management (VSM), and a Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) that displays individual tire readings, the 2026 Santa Fe makes safety feel second nature.

Test Drive the 2026 Santa Fe in Punta Gorda, FL

The 2026 Hyundai Santa Fe is proof that you can have style, space, and performance in one rugged, family-ready package. With its turbocharged power, advanced tech, premium comfort, and confident design, it’s built to make every drive feel like an adventure – whether it’s the daily commute or a weekend getaway.

Visit Gettel Hyundai of Charlotte County in Punta Gorda, FL, today to test drive the 2026 Santa Fe and experience how Hyundai’s newest SUV sets a new standard for family travel.

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