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Hyundai Santa Fe vs Mazda Tribute

2026 Hyundai Santa Fe
2026 Hyundai Santa Fe
$35,050MSRP
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2011 Mazda Tribute
2011 Mazda Tribute
$20,555MSRP
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2026 Hyundai Santa Fe
$35,050MSRP
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2011 Mazda Tribute
$20,555MSRP
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Overview

Years produced

2001-Present

Years produced

2001-2006

MSRP

$35,050

MSRP

$20,555

Listings

664

Listings

1

Ratings & Reviews

User Reviews
User Reviews

Expert reviews

7.3 out of 10

Expert reviews

Pros

  • Ample storage cubbies and compartments

  • Great safety ratings

  • Excellent value

Cons

  • Polarizing design

  • Poor fuel economy

  • Cramped third row

Reviews Summary

The Hyundai Santa Fe is a midsize, three-row SUV that sits at the smaller end of the segment, while the Hyundai Palisade lives among the larger players in the class. Nevertheless, thanks to its boxy shape and thoughtfully crafted interior, shoppers might decide bigger isn’t necessarily better. The 2026 Santa Fe gets a new transmission, added safety features, and minor equipment and packaging updates. The Santa Fe Hybrid returns, too, but we’ll cover that in a separate review.

Verdict: Polarizing design aside, the 2026 Hyundai Santa Fe is a brilliant, family-friendly crossover SUV. We tested the XRT version, which trades fuel economy for off-road capability, so buyers who don’t need that should pick a different trim level.

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Popular Features & Specs

Engine

2.5L 277 hp I4

Engine

2.5L 171 hp I4

Drive Train

FWD

Drive Train

FWD

Seating Capacity

7

Seating Capacity

5

Horsepower

277 hp @ 5800 rpm

Horsepower

171 hp @ 6000 rpm

MPG City

20

MPG City

23

MPG Highway

29

MPG Highway

28
2026 Hyundai Santa Fe
2026 Hyundai Santa Fe
$35,050MSRP
Overview
Overview
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2011 Mazda Tribute
2011 Mazda Tribute
$20,555MSRP
Overview
Overview
OverviewShop Now
2026 Hyundai Santa Fe
$35,050MSRP
Overview
Overview
OverviewShop Now
2011 Mazda Tribute
$20,555MSRP
Overview
Overview
OverviewShop Now

Overview

Years produced
2001-Present
2001-2006
MSRP
$35,050
$20,555
Listings

Ratings & Reviews

User reviews

4.6

4.3

Expert reviews

7.3 out of 10

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Pros & cons

Pros

  • Ample storage cubbies and compartments

  • Great safety ratings

  • Excellent value

Cons

  • Polarizing design

  • Poor fuel economy

  • Cramped third row

Summary

The Hyundai Santa Fe is a midsize, three-row SUV that sits at the smaller end of the segment, while the Hyundai Palisade lives among the larger players in the class. Nevertheless, thanks to its boxy shape and thoughtfully crafted interior, shoppers might decide bigger isn’t necessarily better. The 2026 Santa Fe gets a new transmission, added safety features, and minor equipment and packaging updates. The Santa Fe Hybrid returns, too, but we’ll cover that in a separate review.

Verdict: Polarizing design aside, the 2026 Hyundai Santa Fe is a brilliant, family-friendly crossover SUV. We tested the XRT version, which trades fuel economy for off-road capability, so buyers who don’t need that should pick a different trim level.

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Popular Features & Specs

Engine
2.5L 277 hp I4
2.5L 171 hp I4
Drive Train
FWD
FWD
Seating Capacity
7
5
Horsepower
277 hp @ 5800 rpm
171 hp @ 6000 rpm
MPG City
20
23
MPG Highway
29
28

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