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2026 Hyundai Santa Fe towing capacity

Max tow rating

4,500lb

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Trailer check

Yes. 3,600 lb is within 80% of the rating.

Tow rating
4,500 lb
80% rule
Up to 3,600 lb
Margin
900 lb (20%)
Hitch class needed
III, up to 8,000 lb
Share of curb weight
80% of 4,486 lb

Within the 85% curb weight guideline.

Expect 20-40% lower mpg when towing: 14-18 mpg.

05,00010,00015,000Teardrop camperUtility trailerPop-up camperBoat on a trailerSmall travel trailerMid-size travel trailerCar on a car haulerLarge travel trailerFifth wheel80%: 3,600 lbRating: 4,500 lb
Pounds. Blue: fits under 3,600 lb, 80% of the rating. Orange: lighter ones fit. Grey: too heavy.

What it can pull

Rule: keep the trailer at 80% of the rating or less.

Max tow rating
4,500 lb
80% of the rating
3,600 lb
Hitch class at max
III, up to 8,000 lb
What it can pull at 3,600 lb
TrailerLoaded weightFits
Teardrop camper1,000 to 2,500 lbYes
Utility trailer1,000 to 3,000 lbYes
Pop-up camper1,500 to 3,000 lbYes
Boat on a trailer2,000 to 6,000 lbSome, up to 3,600 lb
Small travel trailer3,000 to 5,000 lbSome, up to 3,600 lb
Mid-size travel trailer5,000 to 7,500 lbNo
Car on a car hauler5,500 to 7,500 lbNo
Large travel trailer7,500 to 10,000 lbNo
Fifth wheel10,000 to 16,000 lbNo

Trailer weights are typical loaded weights.

Tow rating by trim

Cheapest at 4,500 lb: XRT AWD, $42,040.

2026 Hyundai Santa Fe tow rating by trim
TrimEngineDrivetrainTow ratingPayloadGVWRCurb weightMSRP
XRT AWD2.5L 4cylAWD4,500 lb1,191 lb5,677 lb4,486 lb$42,040
SE FWD2.5LFWD3,500 lb1,048 lb5,534 lb4,486 lb$35,050
SE AWD2.5L 4cylAWD3,500 lbN/AN/A4,486 lb$36,850
SEL FWD2.5LFWD3,500 lb1,048 lb5,534 lb4,486 lb$37,590
SEL AWD2.5L 4cylAWD3,500 lbN/AN/A4,486 lb$39,390
Limited FWD2.5LFWD3,500 lb1,048 lb5,534 lb4,486 lb$44,600
Limited 6P FWD2.5L 4cylFWD3,500 lbN/AN/A4,343 lb$44,600
Limited 7P FWD2.5LFWD3,500 lbN/AN/A4,343 lb$44,600
Limited AWD2.5L 4cylAWD3,500 lbN/AN/A4,486 lb$46,400
Limited 6P AWD2.5L 4cylAWD3,500 lbN/AN/A4,486 lb$46,400
Limited 7P AWD2.5LAWD3,500 lbN/AN/A4,486 lb$46,400
Calligraphy FWD2.5LFWD3,500 lb1,048 lb5,534 lb4,486 lb$47,600
Calligraphy AWD2.5L 4cylAWD3,500 lbN/AN/A4,486 lb$49,400
Hybrid SE FWD1.6LFWD2,000 lb1,224 lb5,655 lb4,431 lb$36,400
Hybrid SE AWD1.6L 4cylAWD2,000 lbN/AN/A4,431 lb$38,200
Hybrid SEL FWD1.6LFWD2,000 lb1,224 lb5,655 lb4,431 lb$38,690
Hybrid SEL AWD1.6L 4cylAWD2,000 lbN/AN/A4,431 lb$40,490
Hybrid Limited FWD1.6LFWD2,000 lb1,224 lb5,655 lb4,431 lb$45,700
Hybrid Limited 6P FWD1.6L 4cylFWD2,000 lbN/AN/A4,431 lb$45,700
Hybrid Limited 7P FWD1.6LFWD2,000 lbN/AN/A4,431 lb$45,700
Hybrid Limited AWD1.6L 4cylAWD2,000 lbN/AN/A4,431 lb$47,500
Hybrid Limited 6P AWD1.6L 4cylAWD2,000 lbN/AN/A4,442 lb to 4,575 lb$47,500
Hybrid Limited 7P AWD1.6LAWD2,000 lbN/AN/A4,442 lb to 4,575 lb$47,500
Hybrid Calligraphy FWD1.6LFWD2,000 lb1,224 lb5,655 lb4,431 lb$48,700
Hybrid Calligraphy AWD1.6L 4cylAWD2,000 lbN/AN/A4,431 lb$50,500

Max rating by year

01,0002,0003,0004,0005,0002009201220152018202120242026
Highest rating each year, 2009 to 2026. Pounds.
  • Changed in 2013: 3,500 lb to 5,000 lb.
  • Changed in 2020: 5,000 lb to 3,500 lb.
  • Changed in 2024: 3,500 lb to 4,500 lb.

Rivals: max tow rating

2026 rivals by max tow rating
ModelMax tow ratingCheapest trim at maxMSRP
Hyundai Palisade5,000 lbSE FWD$39,435
Hyundai Santa Fe (this car)4,500 lbXRT AWD$42,040
Kia Sorento4,500 lbX-Pro SX Prestige AWD$47,790
Hyundai Ioniq 52,700 lbSE AWD$41,000
Hyundai Tucson2,000 lbHybrid SE FWD$31,300

Lists by trailer weight

Other models rated for these weights.

What this cannot tell you

Ratings need the right hitch and tow package.

Passengers and cargo count against the payload.

How values are checked