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Hyundai Santa Fe Ground Clearance
On the Santa Fe, the XRT is the trim built to sit higher. This guide uses the 2027 Santa Fe and Santa Fe Hybrid specifications on hyundaiusa.com, read November 3, 2026, for ground clearance by trim, drive, size, towing, wheels and tires. Other model years can differ.
7.0 in.SE, SEL, Limited, Calligraphy
8.3 in.Santa Fe XRT
7.0 in.every Santa Fe Hybrid trim
4,500 lbs.XRT towing with trailer brakes
What is the Hyundai Santa Fe ground clearance?
Hyundai lists 7.0 inches of minimum ground clearance for the 2027 Santa Fe SE, SEL, Limited and Calligraphy, and 8.3 inches for the all-wheel-drive Santa Fe XRT. The 2027 Santa Fe Hybrid is listed at 7.0 inches on every trim.
2027 Santa Fe ground clearance by trim
| 2027 Santa Fe trim | Drive | Ground clearance |
|---|---|---|
| SE | FWD or HTRAC AWD | 7.0 in. |
| SEL | FWD or HTRAC AWD | 7.0 in. |
| XRT | HTRAC AWD | 8.3 in. |
| Limited | FWD or HTRAC AWD | 7.0 in. |
| Calligraphy | FWD or HTRAC AWD | 7.0 in. |
From the Minimum ground clearance (in.), Front Wheel Drive (FWD) and HTRAC All Wheel Drive rows of the 2027 Santa Fe specifications on hyundaiusa.com, read November 3, 2026, with all five trims shown. Every gas trim uses the 2.5-liter turbocharged 4-cylinder Hyundai rates at 277 hp.
The XRT adds 1.3 inches of clearance and comes with Drive Mode Select with Terrain Mode. You can also see the Santa Fe at Michigan City Hyundai.
Santa Fe Hybrid ground clearance
| 2027 Santa Fe Hybrid trim | Drive | Ground clearance |
|---|---|---|
| SE | FWD or HTRAC AWD | 7.0 in. |
| SEL | FWD or HTRAC AWD | 7.0 in. |
| Limited | FWD or HTRAC AWD | 7.0 in. |
| Calligraphy | FWD or HTRAC AWD | 7.0 in. |
From the Minimum ground clearance (in.), Front Wheel Drive (FWD) and HTRAC All Wheel Drive rows of the 2027 Santa Fe Hybrid specifications on hyundaiusa.com, read November 3, 2026, with all four trims shown.
The Santa Fe Hybrid pairs a 1.6-liter turbocharged 4-cylinder with a hybrid system Hyundai rates at 231 combined horsepower. See the Santa Fe Hybrid at Michigan City Hyundai.
Santa Fe exterior size
| 2027 Santa Fe | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Length | 190.2 in. |
| Wheelbase | 110.8 in. |
| Width, excluding mirrors | 74.8 in. |
| Height | 69.7 in. (SE: 67.7 in.) |
| Turning diameter, curb to curb | 37.9 ft. |
From the Dimensions/Weights/Capacities and Powertrain & Handling rows of the 2027 Santa Fe specifications on hyundaiusa.com, read November 3, 2026. Hyundai lists roof rails on every gas trim except the SE. The Santa Fe Hybrid has the same length, wheelbase, width and heights.
Santa Fe wheels and tires
| 2027 Santa Fe trim | Alloy wheels | Tires |
|---|---|---|
| SE, SEL | 18-inch | 235/60 R18 |
| XRT | 18-inch, dark finish | 245/60 R18 all-terrain |
| Limited | 20-inch | 255/45 R20 |
| Calligraphy | 21-inch, dark finish | 245/45 R21 |
From the Alloy wheels and Tires rows of the 2027 Santa Fe specifications on hyundaiusa.com, read November 3, 2026. On the Santa Fe Hybrid, the Calligraphy has 20-inch dark-finish wheels with 255/45 R20 tires.
For inflation pressures, see our Santa Fe tire pressure guide.
Santa Fe towing capacity
| 2027 model | With trailer brakes | Without trailer brakes |
|---|---|---|
| Santa Fe SE, SEL, Limited, Calligraphy | 3,500 lbs. | 1,650 lbs. |
| Santa Fe XRT | 4,500 lbs. | 1,650 lbs. |
| Santa Fe Hybrid, all trims | 2,000 lbs. | 1,650 lbs. |
From the Towing capacity rows of the 2027 Santa Fe and Santa Fe Hybrid specifications on hyundaiusa.com, read November 3, 2026.
For fuel economy by trim, see our Santa Fe MPG guide, and for the service intervals, the Santa Fe maintenance schedule.
Michigan City Hyundai service hours
| Days | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday to Friday | 7:30 a.m.-5 p.m. |
| Saturday | 7:30 a.m.-3 p.m. |
From the service department hours in Michigan City Hyundai's website structured data, November 3, 2026. No Sunday service hours are listed. Holiday hours can differ.
Hyundai Santa Fe ground clearance questions
What is the ground clearance of a Hyundai Santa Fe?
Hyundai lists 7.0 inches of minimum ground clearance for the 2027 Santa Fe SE, SEL, Limited and Calligraphy, and 8.3 inches for the Santa Fe XRT. Every 2027 Santa Fe Hybrid trim is listed at 7.0 inches.
Why does the Santa Fe XRT have more ground clearance?
Hyundai lists the 2027 Santa Fe XRT at 8.3 inches, 1.3 inches more than the other trims. It comes standard with HTRAC all-wheel drive, Drive Mode Select with Terrain Mode, 18-inch dark-finish alloy wheels and 245/60 R18 all-terrain tires.
Does AWD change the Santa Fe ground clearance?
Not on Hyundai's spec sheet. For 2027, Hyundai lists one minimum ground clearance figure per Santa Fe trim, 7.0 inches on the SE, SEL, Limited and Calligraphy whether front-wheel drive or HTRAC all-wheel drive. The XRT, at 8.3 inches, is all-wheel drive only.
How much can a Santa Fe XRT tow?
Hyundai lists the 2027 Santa Fe XRT at 4,500 lbs. with trailer brakes, compared with 3,500 lbs. for the other gas trims and 2,000 lbs. for the Santa Fe Hybrid. Without trailer brakes, every trim is listed at 1,650 lbs.
How big is the Santa Fe?
Hyundai lists the 2027 Santa Fe at 190.2 inches long on a 110.8-inch wheelbase and 74.8 inches wide excluding mirrors. It is 69.7 inches tall on every trim except the SE, which has no roof rails and is listed at 67.7 inches.
Questions about a Santa Fe?
Visit Michigan City Hyundai at 625 US 20 in Michigan City, IN. Our sales team can help you compare Santa Fe trims, including the XRT, and our service team can help keep your Santa Fe maintained.
Sources
Ground clearance, drive, engines, dimensions, towing, wheels and tires are from the 2027 Santa Fe and Santa Fe Hybrid specifications on hyundaiusa.com, read November 3, 2026. Other model years can differ. Address and hours are from Michigan City Hyundai's own website. Image: Hyundai Motor America.
- 2027 Santa Fe specifications, all five trims (SE, SEL, XRT, Limited, Calligraphy): minimum ground clearance, drive, engine, Drive Mode Select, towing, exterior dimensions, roof rails, wheels and tires, Hyundai Motor America, read November 3, 2026
- 2027 Santa Fe Hybrid specifications, all four trims (SE, SEL, Limited, Calligraphy): minimum ground clearance, drive, engine, combined horsepower, towing, dimensions, wheels and tires, Hyundai Motor America, read November 3, 2026
- Santa Fe model page: hero image, Hyundai Motor America, read November 3, 2026
- Address, map coordinates, logo and service department hours (structured data), Michigan City Hyundai, November 3, 2026
- Schedule service page, Michigan City Hyundai, November 3, 2026
- Hyundai service center at Michigan City Hyundai, Michigan City Hyundai, November 3, 2026
