Calligraphy Hybrid FWD
What the Calligraphy Hybrid adds over the SE (+$13,650)
| Spec | SE | Calligraphy Hybrid |
|---|---|---|
| Curb weight (maximum) | 4343 lbs | 4431 lbs |
| Curb weight (minimum) | 4343 lbs | 4431 lbs |
| Engine displacement | 2497 cc | 1598 cc |
| Horsepower | 277 hp | 178 hp |
| Torque | 311 lb-ft | 195 lb-ft |
| Engine type (full description) | Smartstream 2.5L Turbo GDI + MPI DOHC 16-valve Inline 4-cylinder | Smartstream 1.6L Turbo GDI DOHC 16-valve Inline 4-cyl HEV |
| Gross vehicle weight rating | 5534 lbs | 5655 lbs |
| Second-row legroom | 42.3 in | 41.5 in |
| MPG (city) | 20 mpg | 37 mpg |
| MPG (combined) | 24 mpg | 36 mpg |
| MPG (highway) | 29 mpg | 36 mpg |
| Base MSRP (excludes destination) | $35,050 | $48,700 |
| Passenger seating capacity | 7 | 6 |
| Payload capacity | 1191 lbs | 1224 lbs |
| Tire size | 235/60 R18 | 255/45 R20 |
| Total interior volume | 166.6 cu-ft | 165.6 cu-ft |
| Transmission speeds | 8 | 6 |
| Wheel diameter | 18 in | 20 in |
| Wheel width | 7.5 in | 8.5 in |
Standard here, not on the base trim: 115-volt power outlet, 12.3" wide touchscreen (ccNC) with onboard Navigation & Traffic flow including incident data via HD Radio (HERE)-Includes Wi-fi hotspot, 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster, 20 X 8.5J Alloys / 255/45 R20 FWD: Kumho; AWD: Pirelli, 2nd Row Captain's Chairs, 3rd row Air vents, 4-way lumbar, 6-speed automatic (A6MF2H-2) transmission, 6-way power passenger seat, 8-way power driver's seat, Advanced Rear Occupant Alert (adds radar sensor & Bluelink integration), Ambient lighting, Auto-Dimming rearview mirror with HomeLink®, Blind-Spot View Monitor, Bose premium audio with 12-speakers, Camera-based rearview mirror (full display mirror), Dual auto temperature control w/ auto-defog, Dynamic Voice Recognition, Fingerprint Recognition, Forward Attention Warning (FAW) – aka Driver Monitoring System (DMS), H-Tex®-trimmed Seats (Leatherette), Headliner - Mélange, Heated front seats, Heated rear (2nd row) seats (high/low), Heated steering wheel, Highway Driving Assist I, Hyundai Digital Key 2 Premium (NFC + BLE + UWB), Hyundai Pay (In-Car Payment), Integrated memory system for driver seat, Navigation-based Smart cruise control with stop & go (NSCC), Park Distance Warning – Forward / Side / Reverse (PDW – F/S/R), Parking Collision-Avoidance Assist – Reverse, Permanent magnet synchronous motor (HEV), Power folding Side Mirrors, Power windows with front & rear auto-down/up, Rain-sensing windshield wipers, Rear side-window sunshades, Remote Smart Parking Assist (RSPA) – Entry / Fore and Aft, Roof rails - Black, Side mirrors with LED turn signal indicators
Specifications
Source: manufacturer press kitBrakes
| Front brake type | ventilated disc |
| Rear brake type | solid disc |
| Parking brake type | Electric with Auto Vehicle Hold |
Cargo
| Cargo volume behind 1st row | 79.6 cu-ft |
| Cargo volume behind 2nd row | 40.5 cu-ft |
| Cargo volume behind 3rd row | 14.6 cu-ft |
| Total interior volume | 165.6 cu-ft |
Connected Services
| Connected services brand | Bluelink |
Dimensions Exterior
| Ground clearance | 7 in |
| Overall height | 67.7 in |
| Overall length | 190.2 in |
| Overall width | 74.8 in |
| Wheelbase | 110.8 in |
Engine Basics
| Aspiration | twin turbo |
| Cylinder count | 4 |
| Engine displacement | 1598 cc |
| Fuel injection system | gdi mpi |
| Engine type (full description) | Smartstream 1.6L Turbo GDI DOHC 16-valve Inline 4-cyl HEV |
| Valve configuration | DOHC 16-Valve |
Engine Output
| Horsepower | 178 hp |
| Torque | 195 lb-ft |
Fuel Economy
| MPG (city) | 37 mpg |
| MPG (combined) | 36 mpg |
| MPG (highway) | 36 mpg |
Fuel System
| Minimum recommended octane | 87 |
| Fuel tank capacity | 17.7 gal |
Headroom
| Front headroom | 41.1 in |
| Second-row headroom | 40.6 in |
| Third-row headroom | 37.7 in |
Legroom
| Front legroom | 44.4 in |
| Second-row legroom | 41.5 in |
| Third-row legroom | 30 in |
Pricing
| Base MSRP (excludes destination) | $48,700 |
Seating
| Passenger seating capacity | 6 |
Shoulder Room
| Front shoulder room | 59.5 in |
| Second-row shoulder room | 58.1 in |
| Third-row shoulder room | 53.5 in |
Steering
| Steering type | Motor Driven Power Steering (MDPS) Rack and pinion, column-mounted |
| Turning radius (curb-to-curb) | 18.9 ft |
Suspension
| Front suspension type | MacPherson strut with coil springs |
| Rear suspension type | Multi-link Independent |
Tires
| Tire size | 255/45 R20 |
Transmission
| Final drive ratio | 3.5 |
| Transmission speeds | 6 |
| Transmission type | automatic |
Weights
| Curb weight (maximum) | 4431 lbs |
| Curb weight (minimum) | 4431 lbs |
| Gross vehicle weight rating | 5655 lbs |
| Payload capacity | 1224 lbs |
Wheels
| Wheel diameter | 20 in |
| Wheel material | forged alloy |
| Wheel width | 8.5 in |
Standard & optional equipment
Source: manufacturer press kitSafety19 std · 0 opt
- Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Warning (BCW)
- Blind-Spot View Monitor
- Surround View Monitor
- Advanced Rear Occupant Alert (adds radar sensor & Bluelink integration)
- Highway Driving Assist I
- Parking Collision-Avoidance Assist – Reverse
- Park Distance Warning – Forward / Side / Reverse (PDW – F/S/R)
- 2.5-MPH bumpers
- Anti-theft system integrated with remote keyless entry and panic alarm
- Brake Assist
- Cruise controls (steering wheel)
- Electric with Auto Vehicle Hold parking brake
- Electronic shift lock system – electronic type
- Forward Attention Warning (FAW) – aka Driver Monitoring System (DMS)
- Front crumple zone
- Front, Side-impact and Roof-mounted Side-curtain Airbags with Rollover Sensors
- Navigation-based Smart cruise control with stop & go (NSCC)
- Rear Occupant Alert (door-logic system)
- Remote Smart Parking Assist (RSPA) – Entry / Fore and Aft
Infotainment11 std · 0 opt
- 12.3" wide touchscreen (ccNC) with onboard Navigation & Traffic flow including incident data via HD Radio (HERE)-Includes Wi-fi hotspot
- Wi-Fi hotspot (via 12.3" ccNC head unit)
- Wireless Device Charging (For Supported Devices) - Dual
- Bose premium audio with 12-speakers
- Dynamic Voice Recognition
- High power USB charge ports (2 front, 2 rear) with additional 3rd row x2
- Hyundai Pay (In-Car Payment)
- Over-the-air (OTA) updating capability
- Phone controls (steering wheel)
- Wireless Android Auto & Apple CarPlay
- Wireless Device Charging (For Supported Devices)
Convenience9 std · 0 opt
- Hyundai Digital Key 2 Premium (NFC + BLE + UWB)
- 115-volt power outlet
- 12-volt outlet - 2 total: Front/cargo
- Fingerprint Recognition
- Power door and liftgate locks
- Power window switches - Front and rear
- Power windows with front & rear auto-down/up
- Remote releases - Fuel filler door
- Remote releases - Hood
Climate4 std · 0 opt
- Dual auto temperature control w/ auto-defog
- 2nd row Air vents
- 3rd row Air vents
- Air conditioning
Seating15 std · 1 opt
- 8-way power driver's seat
- Heated front seats
- Ventilated front seats
- Heated rear (2nd row) seats (high/low)
- Integrated memory system for driver seat
- 4-way lumbar
- 6-way adjustable driver's seat
- 2-way lumbar
- 2nd Row Captain's Chairs
- 50/50 sinking/folding 3rd row seat with room lamp
- 6-way power passenger seat
- H-Tex®-trimmed Seats (Leatherette)
- Map pockets (2nd row)
- Remote Release (folding) 2nd Row Seats
- YES Essentials® Stain-resistant cloth seats
- 60/40 split fold-flat seats with recline & adjustable head restraints (2nd row)optional
Interior19 std · 1 opt
- Heated steering wheel
- Auto-Dimming rearview mirror with HomeLink®
- 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster
- 4-Spoke steering wheel
- Ambient lighting
- Assist Grips
- Bottle holders - Front, rear and 3rd row
- Camera-based rearview mirror (full display mirror)
- Center console armrest - Two level storage armrest with bidirectional opening
- Central dome light (with delay) and auto cut-off
- Cupholders, dual - Front center console-mounted
- Door storage pockets - Front and rear
- Glove compartment with damper
- Headliner - Mélange
- LED interior cabin lights
- Maplights with sunglass holder & cargo area light
- Multi-information display controls (steering wheel)
- Rear side-window sunshades
- Tilt and Telescoping steering wheel
- Floor mats - Carpetedoptional
Exterior13 std · 2 opt
- Power folding Side Mirrors
- 18 X 7.5J Alloys / 235/60 R18 - Goodyear
- 20 X 8.5J Alloys / 255/45 R20 FWD: Kumho; AWD: Pirelli
- Bodycolor door handles
- Front 2-speed/variable intermittent windshield wipers
- Intermittent rear window wiper/washer (non-variable)
- Privacy glass - Rear/quarter/back glass
- Rain-sensing windshield wipers
- Roof antenna, shark-fin
- Roof rails - Black
- Side mirrors with LED turn signal indicators
- Sunroof - Dual Pane
- Tire Mobility Kit
- Roof cross railsoptional
- Mud Guardsoptional
Powertrain4 std · 1 opt
- FWD
- 6-speed automatic (A6MF2H-2) transmission
- Permanent magnet synchronous motor (HEV)
- Smartstream 1.6L Turbo GDI DOHC 16-valve Inline 4-cyl (1,598 cc); HEV
- AWD Lock warning indicatoroptional
Chassis3 std · 0 opt
- MacPherson strut with coil springs front suspension
- Motor Driven Power Steering (MDPS) Rack and pinion steering, column-mounted
- Multi-link Independent, separated spring & shocks rear suspension
Cargo1 std · 1 opt
- Trailer Pre-Wire Connection
- Cargo-area cover - Retractable-typeoptional
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How to compare cover →Common questions about the Calligraphy Hybrid
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsHow much is the 2026 Hyundai Santa Fe Calligraphy Hybrid?
The manufacturer lists $48,700 for the 2026 Hyundai Santa Fe Calligraphy Hybrid. That is $13,650 above the SE, the cheapest trim of the same model year. MSRP excludes destination, options, taxes and dealer charges.
What does the 2026 Hyundai Santa Fe Calligraphy Hybrid add over the SE?
Against the SE, 48 features become standard that the SE does not and 19 published specifications differ. Both lists are on this page, taken from the manufacturer's own press material.