2027 Hyundai Santa Fe: What Changed, What Stayed, and What to Know

Adams County families who want a roomy three-row SUV will find the 2027 Hyundai Santa Fe, with a smarter rear-seat alert system and a choice of a 277-horsepower turbo gas engine or a 231-horsepower hybrid, at Kunes Hyundai of Quincy.

Hyundai treats 2027 as a refinement year. The five trims (SE, SEL, XRT, Limited, and Calligraphy), the seating layouts, and the XRT's trail-ready hardware all carry over, while equipment shifts on several trims. Kunes Hyundai of Quincy lists new 2027 Santa Fes, and this guide covers what changed, what stayed the same, and which trim fits your family.

Most of the 2027 news is about equipment and safety. Hyundai upgraded the rear-seat alert: the Advanced Rear Occupant Alert adds a radar sensor and Bluelink integration on the XRT, Limited, and Calligraphy, while the SE and SEL use a simpler door-logic system. Digital Key 2 Premium availability also shifts (it comes on the XRT and above for gas models and on the Limited and Calligraphy for hybrids), and fingerprint recognition is no longer offered on the Limited and Calligraphy.

The bigger mechanical changes arrived a year earlier. For 2026, Hyundai replaced the gas model's dual-clutch transmission with a conventional eight-speed automatic, gave the XRT a Terrain Mode with Mud, Snow, and Sand settings, and added Pecan Brown Nappa leather to the Calligraphy. If you see those listed as new for 2027, they are 2026 changes that carry forward.

The boxy shape stays, with seating for six or seven depending on the trim, and every Santa Fe keeps its dual-level center console that opens from the front or the back seats. Hyundai's gas and hybrid powertrains, the optional HTRAC all-wheel drive, and the five-trim lineup all carry over.

The SE is the entry point, with a 12.3-inch touchscreen and three rows of seating. The SEL adds H-Tex leatherette, heated front seats, an eight-way power driver's seat, wireless charging, and roof rails. The XRT is the adventure trim, with standard all-wheel drive, extra ground clearance, all-terrain tires, and a unique look. The Limited moves to leather, ventilated front seats, heated second-row seats, a 12.3-inch digital cluster, a Bose 12-speaker audio system, and Surround View and Blind-Spot View Monitors.

The Calligraphy tops the lineup with Nappa leather, a 12-inch head-up display, a camera-based rearview mirror, Highway Driving Assist 2, and a microfiber headliner, and it rides on 21-inch wheels with the gas engine or 20-inch wheels with the hybrid. Seating varies by trim: the SE, SEL, and XRT seat seven with a second-row bench, the Limited seats six or seven, and the Calligraphy seats six with captain's chairs.

Hyundai lists the 2027 Santa Fe at a starting MSRP of $35,300, before freight charges, tax, title, and license fees. Freight charges and actual dealer prices may vary, and vehicles shown may include optional equipment at additional cost. All-wheel drive, hybrid power, and higher trims cost more, so ask us for the current price on the trim you want.

Every Santa Fe except the XRT offers a choice of two powertrains. The 2.5-liter turbo gas four makes 277 horsepower and 311 lb-ft of torque through an eight-speed automatic. The hybrid pairs a 1.6-liter turbo four with an electric motor for 231 total horsepower and uses a six-speed automatic, and Hyundai's EPA estimates reach up to 36 mpg combined for the hybrid.

Front-wheel drive is standard on the SE, SEL, Limited, and Calligraphy, and HTRAC all-wheel drive is available. The XRT is gas-only and comes with all-wheel drive standard. Towing is rated at 3,500 pounds on most models and 4,500 pounds on the XRT with trailer brakes, which gives the XRT the highest rating in the lineup.

The XRT is the Santa Fe for weekend trailheads and snowy back roads. It rides with 8.3 inches of ground clearance on dark 18-inch wheels with all-terrain tires, adds roof rails, matte black cladding, skid plates, and side steps, and unlocks the Terrain Mode settings for Mud, Snow, and Sand. It does not offer a hybrid, so shoppers who want the highest tow rating and the most ground clearance choose gas power.

Inside, the Santa Fe leans on practical touches. Dual wireless charging pads come standard on the XRT, Limited, and Calligraphy, third-row USB ports serve the back row, and the dual-level console keeps small items within reach. Higher trims add a digital instrument cluster, Bose audio, and a head-up display on the Calligraphy.

On the safety side, the updated Advanced Rear Occupant Alert helps remind drivers to check the back seat, and the Limited and Calligraphy add surround-view and blind-spot camera systems. The Calligraphy adds Highway Driving Assist 2 and Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist 2, along with Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist.

Hyundai backs the Santa Fe with a 5-year, 60,000-mile new vehicle limited warranty and a 10-year, 100,000-mile powertrain limited warranty. Ask us about No Fear.

The Santa Fe competes with the Kia Telluride, Honda Pilot, and Toyota Grand Highlander. Its pitch is a roomy, boxy cabin, a hybrid option, and a trail-ready XRT trim. If you want the most room for your family, test-drive a Santa Fe next to those rivals and compare the third row yourself.

Choose the SE or SEL for a roomy family SUV at the most approachable entry points, a hybrid if you want to spend less at the pump, and the XRT if you tow or drive gravel and snow. Step up to the Limited for leather, ventilated seats, and surround-view cameras, or the Calligraphy for Nappa leather, a head-up display, and captain's chairs.

The 2027 Santa Fe is arriving now. Kunes Hyundai of Quincy lists new 2027 models, and our team can help you find the trim, drivetrain, and color you want.

Hyundai lists the 2027 Santa Fe at a starting MSRP of $35,300, before freight charges, tax, title, and license fees. Freight charges and actual dealer prices may vary, and options add to the price.

No. The 2027 Santa Fe keeps the boxy design Hyundai introduced for 2024, with refinements to equipment and safety features.

Yes. The SE, SEL, Limited, and Calligraphy are available as hybrids with 231 total horsepower. The XRT is gas-only.

Yes. Every Santa Fe has three rows. The SE, SEL, and XRT seat seven, the Limited seats six or seven, and the Calligraphy seats six.

Most trims are rated for 3,500 pounds. The XRT is rated for 4,500 pounds with trailer brakes.

All-wheel drive is standard on the XRT and available as HTRAC all-wheel drive on the other trims. Front-wheel drive is standard on the rest.

Hyundai upgraded the rear-seat alert system, adjusted Digital Key 2 Premium availability, and dropped fingerprint recognition from the Limited and Calligraphy.

The XRT is the trail-ready trim, with standard all-wheel drive, 8.3 inches of ground clearance, all-terrain tires, and a Terrain Mode with Mud, Snow, and Sand settings.

Yes. Kunes Hyundai of Quincy sells new Hyundai models and can tell you about Santa Fe availability.

Kunes Hyundai of Quincy is at 207 N 36th St, Quincy, Illinois 62301, and we welcome drivers from across Adams County and the surrounding area, including Hamilton and Warsaw. Stop in to ask about the Santa Fe lineup (a spec sheet cannot tell you how roomy a third row feels). The map below shows the way. We make it EASY!