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2027 Hyundai Santa Fe towing capacity

Max tow rating

4,500 lb

Cheapest at max
XRT AWD
2.5L 4cyl
Base trim
3,500 lb
Hitch class at max
III, up to 8,000 lb

Rank 45 of 79 SUVs (2027).

Trailer check

Yes. 3,600 lb is within 80% of the rating.

Tow rating
4,500 lb
80% of the rating
Up to 3,600 lb
Room left
900 lb (20% of the rating)
Hitch class needed
III, up to 8,000 lb
Share of curb weight (guideline 85%)
80% of 4,486 lb

80% of the rating: a common owner margin, not a maker limit. 85% of curb weight: a common owner guideline for cars and SUVs. Expect 20-40% lower mpg when towing: 13-17 mpg.

Pick another car

05,00010,00015,000Teardrop camperUtility trailerPop-up camperBoat on a trailerSmall travel trailerMid-size travel trailerCar on a car haulerLarge travel trailerFifth wheel80%: 3,600 lbRating: 4,500 lb
Pounds. Blue: fits under 3,600 lb, 80% of the rating. Orange: only the lighter end fits. Grey: too heavy.

What it can pull

80% of the rating: a common owner margin, not a maker limit.

Max tow rating
4,500 lb
80% of the rating
3,600 lb
What it can pull at 3,600 lb
TrailerLoaded weightFits
Teardrop camper1,000 to 2,500 lbYes
Utility trailer1,000 to 3,000 lbYes
Pop-up camper1,500 to 3,000 lbYes
Boat on a trailer2,000 to 6,000 lbSome, up to 3,600 lb
Small travel trailer3,000 to 5,000 lbSome, up to 3,600 lb
Mid-size travel trailer5,000 to 7,500 lbNo
Car on a car hauler5,500 to 7,500 lbNo
Large travel trailer7,500 to 10,000 lbNo
Fifth wheel10,000 to 16,000 lbNo

Trailer weights are typical loaded weights.

Tow rating by trim

Cheapest at 4,500 lb: XRT AWD, $42,290.

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2027 Hyundai Santa Fe tow rating by trim
TrimEngineDrivetrainTow ratingCurb weightMSRP
XRT AWD2.5L 4cylAWD4,500 lb4,486 lb$42,290
SE FWD2.5L 4cylFWD3,500 lb4,343 lb$35,300
SE AWD2.5L 4cylAWD3,500 lb4,486 lb$37,100
SEL FWD2.5L 4cylFWD3,500 lb4,343 lb$37,840
SEL AWD2.5L 4cylAWD3,500 lb4,486 lb$39,640
Limited FWD2.5L 4cylFWD3,500 lb4,343 lb$44,850
Limited 6P FWD2.5L 4cylFWD3,500 lb4,343 lb$44,850
Limited 7P FWD2.5L 4cylFWD3,500 lb4,343 lb$44,850
Limited 6P AWD2.5L 4cylAWD3,500 lb4,486 lb$46,650
Limited 7P AWD2.5L 4cylAWD3,500 lb4,486 lb$46,650
Calligraphy FWD2.5L 4cylFWD3,500 lb4,343 lb$47,850
Calligraphy AWD2.5L 4cylAWD3,500 lb4,486 lb$49,650
Limited AWD2.5L 4cylAWD3,500 lb4,486 lb$44,850 to $46,650
Hybrid SE FWD1.6L 4cylFWD2,000 lb4,431 lb$36,650
Hybrid SE AWD1.6L 4cylAWD2,000 lb4,575 lb$38,450
Hybrid SEL FWD1.6L 4cylFWD2,000 lb4,431 lb$38,940
Hybrid SEL AWD1.6L 4cylAWD2,000 lb4,575 lb$40,740
Hybrid Limited 6P FWD1.6L 4cylFWD2,000 lb4,431 lb$45,950
Hybrid Limited 7P FWD1.6L 4cylFWD2,000 lb4,431 lb$45,950
Hybrid Limited 6P AWD1.6L 4cylAWD2,000 lb4,575 lb$47,750
Hybrid Limited 7P AWD1.6L 4cylAWD2,000 lb4,575 lb$47,750
Hybrid Calligraphy FWD1.6L 4cylFWD2,000 lb4,431 lb$48,950
Hybrid Calligraphy AWD1.6L 4cylAWD2,000 lb4,575 lb$50,750
Hybrid Limited AWD1.6L 4cylAWD2,000 lb4,575 lbNot listed

Highest rating by year

01,0002,0003,0004,0005,000201120142017202220252027
Highest rated trim in our data, 2011 to 2027. Pounds. Years with ratings for under half the trims are left out.
  • Changed in 2013: 3,500 lb to 5,000 lb.
  • Changed in 2021: 5,000 lb to 3,500 lb.
  • Changed in 2024: 3,500 lb to 4,500 lb.

Rivals: max tow rating

2027 rivals by max tow rating
ModelMax tow ratingCheapest trim at maxMSRP
Kia Telluride5,500 lbX-Pro SX-Prestige AWD$56,790
Hyundai Palisade5,000 lbSE FWD$39,735
Hyundai Santa Fe (this car)4,500 lbXRT AWD$42,290
Kia Sorento4,500 lbX-Pro SX Prestige AWD$47,990
Jeep Cherokee3,500 lb4x4$35,130
Hyundai Ioniq 52,700 lbSE AWD$41,250

Lists by trailer weight

Other models rated for these weights.

What this cannot tell you

Ratings need the right hitch and tow package.

Passengers and cargo count against the payload.

How values are checked