2027 Hyundai Santa Fe Review

Key Takeaways:

• Hybrid efficiency: The 1.6L turbo hybrid delivers an EPA-estimated 36 mpg combined in front-wheel drive, which means fewer stops at the pump.
• Cargo room: Fold the second and third rows to get up to 79.6 cubic feet of space behind the front seats, and every trim has a Hands-Free Smart Liftgate.
• Standard driver assists: Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist with pedestrian, cyclist, and junction turning detection comes on every trim.

Firsthand Accounts

Drivers who test the Hyundai Santa Fe usually come back talking about how quiet the cabin is at highway speeds and how settled the ride feels over rough pavement. Hybrid shoppers often mention how smoothly the gas engine and electric motor trade off, with transitions that are hard to notice from the driver's seat.

A spec sheet only gets you so far: the quiet cabin and comfortable ride make their best case during a short loop near our showroom.

The 2027 Santa Fe offers two engine paths, and both are built around turbocharging.

Both powertrains run on regular unleaded fuel and come with a choice of front-wheel drive or HTRAC all-wheel drive.

For a Los Angeles family, these numbers translate into a vehicle that keeps up with freeway traffic and stretches every gallon on the daily commute. Pick the hybrid for the best mileage or the 2.5L turbo for extra pep, and either way the Santa Fe supports a busy household schedule.

Cargo space is measured in cubic feet, and the Santa Fe offers 14.6 behind the third row, 40.5 behind the second row, and 79.6 behind the front seats. The third row splits 50/50, so one side can fold for a stroller while the other seat stays up for a passenger.

Other Santa Fe cabin specs include:

• Hands-Free Smart Liftgate with auto open and adjustable height on every trim
• Remote-release second-row seats that fold with a pull from the cargo area
• Underfloor storage tray for keeping emergency gear out of sight
• Roof rails rated for 220 pounds on SEL and above
• 115-volt power outlet on XRT, Limited, and Calligraphy

Grocery runs, sports gear, and a weekend cooler all fit with room left over. For busy parents, a liftgate that opens with your hands full makes every errand a little easier.

Hyundai SmartSense driver assistance uses cameras and radar to watch the road around you. Here is what some of the key features do in everyday terms.

Every trim also gets Smart Cruise Control with Stop & Go, which keeps a set distance from the car ahead and comes to a stop with traffic. That feature earns its keep on a slow drive down the 605.