What Are the 2027 Hyundai Santa Fe Trim Levels?

The 2027 Hyundai Santa Fe for sale at our Hyundai dealership in Anderson, South Carolina, is available in 5 distinct trim levels:

• SE
• SEL
• XRT
• Limited
• Calligraphy

Which of the 2027 Hyundai Santa Fe Trim Levels Is Right for Me?

The 2027 Hyundai Santa Fe is well-suited for families and active professionals who need seven-passenger seating and a maximum towing capacity of 4,500 lbs (on the XRT trim). Whether you opt for front-wheel or all-wheel drive, or bench or captain’s chair seating, the latest Santa Fe SUV offers a wide range of configurations to suit South Carolina drivers. The team at our Anderson Hyundai dealership can help you review the available options on the new Santa Fe to decide which Santa Fe Trim level is the best fit for your needs.

What Are the Features of the 2027 Hyundai Santa Fe SUV?

The new Hyundai Santa Fe is a practical choice for families packing gear for Lake Hartwell, hauling a small boat to a local launch, or simply running school-week errands around Anderson.

Engine and Performance

Equipped with a turbocharged 2.5L Smartstream four-cylinder, this new Hyundai SUV produces 277 hp and 311 lb-ft of torque, using Hyundai’s SHIFTRONIC automatic transmission. The result is a vehicle that handles a Greenville commute on Monday and a Blue Ridge foothills drive on Saturday without compromise.

The Santa Fe delivers an EPA-estimated 20 city / 29 highway / 24 combined MPG in FWD trims, and 20 city / 28 highway / 23 combined MPG in the SE, SEL, Limited, Calligraphy trims with AWD. The AWD XRT trim offers an EPA-rated 19 city / 25 highway / 21 combined MPG.

The suspension uses MacPherson struts with coil springs up front and an independent multi-link setup with coil springs at the rear, both with stabilizer bars, delivering composed handling on the rolling terrain between Anderson and the Blue Ridge foothills. Electric power steering is standard across the lineup.

Exterior Styling and Dimensions

The 2027 Santa Fe measures 190.2 in long, 74.8 in wide, and 69.7 in tall, with a 110.8 in wheelbase. Ground clearance sits at 7 in unladen, giving the Santa Fe enough clearance for the gently rolling terrain around Anderson. The XRT trim adds an inch of ground clearance, making it even more maneuverable when you hit the trails.

The exterior carries LED projector-beam headlights with LED daytime running lights, LED high beams, LED rear lights, and LED brake lights across the lineup. Roof spoiler, toned roof rails standard, and painted front and rear bumpers complete the look. The Calligraphy trims ride on 21-inch alloy wheels with 8.5 in rim width and all-season tires, while hybrid Calligraphy trims step down to 20-inch alloys. The XRT 2.5 AWD brings its own distinct off-road-inspired character. Color choices on Calligraphy trims include Serenity White Pearl, Ecotronic Gray Matte, Earthy Brass Matte, and Ultimate Red, with matte finishes giving the SUV a distinctive presence.

Interior Comfort

The 2027 Santa Fe can accommodate up to 7 passengers. Most trims feature a 60/40 split fold-flat seats that offer 7-person seating, while the second row on the Calligraphy trims is configured as captain’s chairs. The Limited trim comes standard with second-row captain’s chairs but offers the same seating as other trims. The third row is a bench with symmetrical folding. The driver’s seat on Calligraphy trims offers 7 electrical adjustments, 2-way electric lumbar, and memory. The front passenger seat offers 4 electrical adjustments on gas Calligraphy trims. Both front seats are heated and ventilated, and the rear captain’s chairs are heated. A dual-zone automatic climate control system with a microfilter, touch-screen controls, and secondary ventilation controls is standard. A panoramic glass sunroof with an electric sunshade is included. Ambient lighting, illuminated entry, cargo area lighting, and illuminated vanity mirrors round out the interior comfort features.

Connectivity and Technology

The 2027 Santa Fe’s dual 12.3-inch screens, a 12.3 in digital instrument cluster and a 12.3 in center touchscreen, form a unified cockpit display across the Calligraphy tier. Wireless Apple CarPlay and wireless Android Auto are standard, with no subscription expiration on either. A built-in Wi-Fi hotspot with an embedded SIM card provides 3 GB per month for an initial period. The navigation system features 3D mapping, voice guidance, live traffic info, and 36 months of map updates included.

Blue Link connected services are standard, providing remote start, remote lock/unlock, remote climate control (heating and cooling), speed alerts, geo-fencing, vehicle diagnostics, driving history, theft alerts, and a find-my-car function, all accessible via smartphone. Over-the-air software updates keep the system current without a dealership visit. USB charging ports total six: two front, two rear, and two in the third row. A wireless charging pad, a 12V outlet up front, and a 12V outlet in the cargo area are also included. Steering wheel-mounted audio controls, satellite radio with a 3-month trial, and a Bose 12-speaker surround sound system with subwoofer complete the audio package on Calligraphy trims.

Safety

The 2027 Santa Fe carries a 5-star NHTSA overall safety rating, with 5-star frontal and side impact scores and a 4-star rollover rating. The IIHS awarded it Top Safety Pick+ status, with Good ratings in moderate overlap front, small overlap front (driver side), and side impact tests, plus Acceptable headlight and LATCH ratings.

Standard active safety across the lineup includes:

• Forward Collision Avoidance Assist with Junction Turning, which monitors for vehicles, pedestrians, and cyclists and can apply emergency braking including at intersections
• Blind Spot Collision Avoidance Assist, which uses radar to monitor adjacent lanes and can apply corrective steering
• Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist, which uses radar to detect crossing traffic when reversing and applies braking
• Lane Keep Assist, which applies steering input to keep the vehicle in its lane
• Navigation-based Smart Cruise Control with stop-and-go function, which adjusts speed based on map data and traffic, including corner reaction

The passive safety structure includes 9 airbags: driver and passenger front airbags, front and rear side airbags, side curtain airbags covering all three rows, a driver knee airbag, and a rear occupant alert system. Four-wheel disc brakes with two ventilated front discs, ABS, brake assist, electronic parking brake with auto-hold, and hill-hold are all standard. A trailer stability program is included.

Frequently Asked Questions from Buyers About the 2027 Hyundai Santa Fe

Test Drive a New Santa Fe at a Hyundai Dealer in Anderson

To get behind the wheel of a 2026 Hyundai Santa Fe, you can schedule a test drive at your local Anderson Hyundai dealer. If you have any questions about the features of the latest Santa Fe SUVs we have for sale, please reach out to our team, or drop by our convenient location to talk with our friendly staff in person.