For the 2026 U.S.-market Hyundai Santa Fe, all-wheel drive by itself does not increase the published ground clearance. Standard gas and hybrid Santa Fe models are listed at 7.0 inches (178 mm), while the AWD-only Santa Fe XRT is listed at 8.3 inches (211 mm).
The difference comes from the XRT configuration rather than AWD alone. If you are comparing trims or model years, see our Hyundai Santa Fe ground-clearance guide for the full table and model-year context.
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