What Hyundai Is Discontinuing for 2027
A look at what is leaving Hyundai's lineup, and what is staying, at Kunes Auto Group. We make it EASY!
Hyundai published its 2027 model-year changes on November 11, 2026, and the list of departures is short. The standard Ioniq 6 is leaving the U.S., the Santa Cruz drops two trims, and the Ioniq 9 and Santa Fe lose a few features. This page covers what is leaving, what is changing, and what carries over, so you can plan your next Hyundai with Kunes Auto Group.
What Is Leaving the Lineup
Hyundai discontinued the standard (non-N) Ioniq 6 in the U.S. The company had already said the non-N versions would not return for the 2026 model year, and remaining 2025 models were available while inventory lasted. The 2027 Santa Cruz is reduced to three trims (SE, SEL Activity, and XRT) as the SEL and Limited are dropped, and features including Bose premium audio, a sunroof, and a heated steering wheel move to the XRT. The Ioniq 9 loses its Calligraphy Design trim and fingerprint recognition, and the Santa Fe Limited and Calligraphy lose fingerprint recognition too. If one of these is on your list, ask us about remaining inventory before it sells out.
What's Changing This Year
The high-performance Ioniq 6 N arrives in spring 2027, the Ioniq 9 gains a new Calligraphy Black Ink trim, and the Tucson is all-new. On the Santa Fe, Digital Key 2 Premium narrows to the XRT and above on gas models and to the Limited and Calligraphy on hybrids. Some outlets reported earlier that the Santa Cruz would end for 2027, but Hyundai's announcement lists it as returning. Trims and availability for the 2027 model year are still settling in places, so check with our team for the latest details on any model.
What Stays (and What's New)
Most of Hyundai's lineup carries on. The Sonata and Sonata Hybrid are unchanged, the Palisade, Kona, and Venue carry over with minor changes, and the Ioniq 5 and Ioniq 5 N continue. Service and parts support for every Hyundai, including the models leaving the lineup, continues at Kunes Auto Group.
Ready to Find Your Next Hyundai?
Browse the current Hyundai lineup at Kunes Auto Group, or stop in to talk through your options. If a model you want is leaving the lineup, we will help you find the best match, with no pressure. We make it EASY!
Information reflects Hyundai statements and reporting available on November 11, 2026, and is subject to change. Model availability, trims, and remaining inventory vary by location. See Kunes Auto Group for complete, current details.
