Contributed by Dan Rose, a Senior Local Business Guide Specializing in Auto Leasing Services in New York City
Short answer: the 2027 Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid SEL AWD is a seven-seat, three-row hybrid SUV rated at 35 MPG combined, with 231 horsepower, all-wheel drive and up to 2,000 pounds of towing. At VIP Auto Lease you can lease it with Zero Down, do the whole lease online and have it delivered to your door. Hyundai leases at VIP start at $255 per month with Zero Down; see every current offer on our Hyundai lease deals NYC page.
Watch Dan’s review above, or read on for the answers to the questions New Yorkers ask most before they lease one.
What do you get with the 2027 Santa Fe Hybrid SEL AWD?
- Engine: 1.6-liter turbo hybrid, 231 horsepower and 271 lb-ft of torque, 6-speed automatic.
- Drive: HTRAC all-wheel drive.
- Fuel economy: 35 MPG combined, 35 city and 34 highway.
- Seats: seven, in three rows.
- Cargo: 14.6 cubic feet behind the third row, 40.5 with it folded, 79.6 with both rows down.
- Towing: up to 2,000 pounds.
- Screen: 12.3-inch touchscreen with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.
- Warranty: five years or 60,000 miles basic, ten years or 100,000 miles powertrain and hybrid system.
How much power does the Santa Fe Hybrid have?
231 horsepower and 271 lb-ft of torque combined. A 1.6-liter turbo engine works with an electric motor through a 6-speed automatic, and the SEL AWD sends that power to all four wheels with Hyundai’s HTRAC all-wheel drive. The electric motor helps it pull away smoothly from a light, and the turbo gives it enough power to merge onto the BQE or the Gowanus with a full load.
What MPG does the 2027 Santa Fe Hybrid get?
35 MPG combined, 35 in the city and 34 on the highway, according to the window sticker on the 2027 SEL AWD in our video. The gas Santa Fe SEL is rated at 23 MPG combined. Over 10,000 miles a year, that is about 150 fewer gallons of gas with the hybrid.
The hybrid saves the most where New Yorkers drive the most: stop-and-go traffic. On the BQE, the Cross Bronx or anywhere in the packed corridor from Philadelphia to Boston, the electric motor does a lot of the work at low speed, so you stop at the pump a lot less.
Is the Santa Fe Hybrid a good SUV for New York City?
Yes, for most families. At 190.2 inches, just under 16 feet long, it still fits most city parking spots and garages, while giving you a third row. All-wheel drive helps with street parking through the winter; our guide to whether you need all-wheel drive in NYC walks through that decision. And the hybrid’s mileage matters more in city traffic than on the open highway.
What’s inside the Santa Fe Hybrid SEL?
- 12.3-inch touchscreen with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
- Wireless phone charger
- Heated front seats and a power-adjustable driver’s seat
- USB charging ports in all three rows
- Air vents for the second and third rows
How much room does the 2027 Santa Fe have?
It seats seven in three rows. Cargo space is 14.6 cubic feet behind the third row, 40.5 cubic feet with the third row folded and 79.6 cubic feet with both rows down. The power liftgate has an extra-wide opening, which makes loading a stroller or airport luggage easier.
What safety features does the Santa Fe Hybrid SEL have?
Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist, Blind-Spot Collision Warning, Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist, Lane Keeping Assist and Smart Cruise Control with Stop and Go. Rear Occupant Alert also reminds you to check the back seat before you walk away from the car.
How much can the Santa Fe Hybrid tow?
Up to 2,000 pounds. That is enough for a small utility trailer. If you need more, most gas Santa Fe trims tow up to 3,500 pounds and the XRT up to 4,500, but you give up the hybrid’s fuel savings.
Should you lease the hybrid or the gas Santa Fe?
Lease the hybrid if most of your driving is in the city or the suburbs: 35 MPG against 23 is a big gap in traffic. Lease the gas Santa Fe if you tow more than 2,000 pounds. If you want a bigger three-row Hyundai, the 2027 Hyundai Palisade SEL AWD is $495 per month with Zero Down at VIP.
What warranty does the 2027 Santa Fe Hybrid have?
Five years or 60,000 miles basic, plus ten years or 100,000 miles on the powertrain and the hybrid system. On a three-year lease, you are covered the whole way as long as you stay within your miles.
Can you see a Santa Fe Hybrid at a Hyundai dealership in NYC?
Yes. Island Hyundai on Hylan Boulevard in Staten Island, Plaza Hyundai and Hyundai City of Bay Ridge in Brooklyn, Koeppel Hyundai, Star Hyundai and Empire Hyundai of Jamaica in Queens, and City World Hyundai in the Bronx can all show you one. There is no Hyundai dealership in Manhattan. Get a dealership’s best written quote, send it to VIP, and we will match it or beat it with Zero Down. Or skip the showroom and compare every NYC Hyundai lease we offer.
How do you lease a 2027 Santa Fe Hybrid with VIP?
- Tell us the color you want and your term and mileage.
- Get your Zero Down quote, with every number shown up front.
- Apply with our online credit application and e-sign the paperwork.
- We deliver the Santa Fe to your door anywhere in the United States, usually within 24 to 48 hours on the East Coast.
Zero Down means no down payment. The first month, the bank fee and the DMV fees are still paid at signing; our zero down lease deals page lists exactly what is collected. VIP’s payments are before tax, and in New York City the 8.875 percent sales tax is usually rolled into a Zero Down payment.
What else do people ask about the 2027 Santa Fe Hybrid?
Is the Santa Fe Hybrid a plug-in?
No. It charges its own battery as you drive and brake, so there is nothing to plug in.
Does the Santa Fe Hybrid SEL come with all-wheel drive?
The SEL AWD in this review has HTRAC all-wheel drive.
How many seats does the 2027 Santa Fe Hybrid have?
Seven, in three rows.
Where is the 2027 Santa Fe Hybrid built?
Final assembly is in Montgomery, Alabama, with the engine and transmission from Korea, according to its window sticker.
How much is a 2027 Santa Fe Hybrid lease?
Hyundai incentives change every month, so call VIP for today’s Zero Down quote on your term and mileage. We will match or beat any written quote you bring us.
Hyundai prices are VIP Auto Lease’s listed monthly payments on 2 November 2026, before tax, and change with manufacturer incentives. Fuel economy and assembly details are from the vehicle’s window sticker; other specifications are from Hyundai’s published Santa Fe specifications.
Ready for your 2027 Santa Fe Hybrid? A VIP leasing specialist will quote it on your term and mileage, handle the paperwork online and deliver it to your door.
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