Picking the right 2027 Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid comes down to one simple question: which features will you use every day? The core of this three-row SUV stays the same across the lineup. Every trim gets the same 231 hp hybrid powertrain, standard HTRAC all-wheel drive and a combined fuel rating of 6.9 L/100 km, so stepping up never costs you efficiency or capability.
What changes from trim to trim is comfort, convenience and driver-assistance tech. Below, we break down the Preferred, Preferred with Trend Package, Luxury Hybrid and Ultimate Calligraphy Hybrid, so you know exactly what each one adds and which buyer it suits best.
Before looking at the differences, it helps to know what you get on every trim. Power comes from a 1.6 L turbocharged 4-cylinder engine and a 59 hp electric motor, for a combined 231 hp and 271 lb-ft of torque. A 6-speed automatic sends that power to all four wheels, and Multi-terrain Control Modes are standard. Fuel consumption is rated at 6.8 L/100 km city and 7.0 L/100 km highway.
Every Santa Fe Hybrid can tow 2,000 lbs (907 kg) with a braked trailer and offers 413 L of cargo space behind the third row, 1,148 L behind the second row and 2,267 L behind the front seats. Standard equipment also includes nine airbags, Adaptive Cruise Control with stop-and-go, Lane Following Assist 2, Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist, Safe Exit Assist, a 31.2 cm touchscreen with wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, heated front seats, a heated steering wheel and a hands-free smart liftgate.
The Preferred trim gives you the full hybrid experience, three rows and all-wheel drive without extra frills. It seats seven on cloth upholstery, and it already includes the safety and connectivity features most families care about. Parking Distance Warning (front and rear) and Rear Occupant Alert are standard, and a 2-way power lumbar support helps on longer drives.
The Preferred with Trend Package is where the Santa Fe Hybrid starts to feel more upscale inside. It swaps cloth for leatherette, adds an 8-way power driver’s seat and replaces the 10.7 cm gauge display with a 31.2 cm fully digital cluster. A wireless charging pad, Hyundai Digital Key and two USB ports for the third row make daily use easier for the whole family.
The Luxury Hybrid adds the comfort features that matter most through the seasons. Leather seats, ventilated front seats and heated second-row seats keep everyone comfortable, while an 8-way power passenger seat and driver memory for the seat and mirrors make sharing the vehicle simple. Second-row legroom grows to 1,075 mm, and a 115-volt outlet, manual rear sunshades and ambient lighting round out the cabin.
On the tech side, you get built-in navigation, a Surround View Monitor, Blind View Monitor, Highway Driving Assist and Parking Distance Warning with forward, side and reverse coverage. Rain-sensing wipers and power-folding mirrors are standard too.
The Ultimate Calligraphy Hybrid sits at the top of the lineup. It seats six, with power-folding second-row captain’s chairs that make third-row access easier. Nappa leather, premium front relaxation seats and a 12-speaker Bose audio system set the tone inside, along with a head-up display, dual wireless charging pads and a full digital display rear-view mirror.
It also brings the most advanced driver-assistance features in the Santa Fe Hybrid range: Highway Driving Assist II, Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist, Remote Smart Parking Assist and an enhanced Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist with junction-crossing detection. Calligraphy-exclusive 20-inch wheels, a dark chrome grille and glossy black window trim give it a distinct look.
All four trims share the same 231 hp, 271 lb-ft hybrid powertrain, standard all-wheel drive and 6.9 L/100 km combined rating. Here’s how they differ at a glance:
|
Trim |
Key Highlights |
Seating and Wheels |
|
Preferred |
Cloth seats, 31.2 cm touchscreen, 10.7 cm gauge display, Parking Distance Warning (front and rear) |
7 seats, 18-inch wheels |
|
Preferred with Trend Package |
Leatherette seats, 8-way power driver’s seat, 31.2 cm digital gauge cluster, wireless charging, Hyundai Digital Key |
7 seats, 20-inch wheels |
|
Luxury Hybrid |
Leather seats, ventilated front seats, heated second-row seats, navigation, Surround View Monitor, Highway Driving Assist |
7 seats, 20-inch wheels |
|
Ultimate Calligraphy Hybrid |
Nappa leather, Bose 12-speaker audio, head-up display, Highway Driving Assist II, Remote Smart Parking Assist |
6 seats, Calligraphy-exclusive 20-inch wheels |
Now that you know what each trim offers, the next step is to feel the difference from behind the wheel. Book a test drive with the sales team at Woodstock Hyundai in Woodstock, and they’ll help you match the right Santa Fe Hybrid trim to your budget, your family and your daily drive.
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