EXPERT REVIEW · THREE-ROW SUV

2026 Hyundai Santa Fe review

Hyundai Santa Fe: the family hauler that doesn't feel like one. Illustrative review

8.4/10 OffLot expert score

The 2026 Hyundai Santa Fe sits near the top of its class. Standard driver-assist suite; easy to see out of and park. Third row (where offered) is for kids and touch-only climate controls on some trims, so test the trim you'd actually buy. Starting around $36,000, it lines up with most direct rivals.

What's good

  • Standard driver-assist suite
  • Easy to see out of and park
  • Ride stays composed on rough pavement

What to check

  • Third row (where offered) is for kids
  • Touch-only climate controls on some trims

Best for: Families who need all three rows. Starting MSRP: $36,000.

Owner reviews · 4.3 of 5 from 3 owners

★★★★☆Elena K. · Columbus, OH · 3 months owned
Better than the test drive suggested

Bought it for the school runs and road trips and it has handled everything so far. Fuel economy has been close to the sticker in mixed driving.

★★★★☆Carlos A. · Tampa, FL · 14 months owned
Happy after a year

Replaced an older Hyundai with this one. Big step up in cargo room; I'd like a little more power from the base engine.

★★★★★Jake L. · Kansas City, MO · 26 months owned
Would buy again

We cross-shopped three others and this won on cargo room. the touchscreen climate controls is the trade-off.

Price trend · used Hyundai Santa Fe, 12 months

$22.7k$23.1k$23.5k$23.9k$24.3kNov 25Jan 26Mar 26May 26Jul 26Sep 26

Average used asking price in the OffLot demo index: $23,438 · -2.09% last 30 days · +1.43% year over year.

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