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Hyundai is back with the Santa Fe for another model year, same familiar shape and a handful of worthwhile upgrades. The 2027 updates refine what already works rather than reinventing the three-row SUV. What changes is equipment availability across trims.

Family SUV shopping in North Texas usually comes down to a short list, and the 2026 Hyundai Santa Fe and 2027 Kia Telluride both belong on it. These two three-row-adjacent SUVs share a corporate parent, similar turbocharged engines, and matching warranty terms, yet they take noticeably different approaches.

The Hyundai Palisade has earned a reputation as one of the best three-row SUVs on the market, and shoppers are already asking what comes next. Automakers rarely overhaul a vehicle the year right after a major redesign, and the 2027 Palisade should follow that same pattern rather than chasing a new direction.

Some drivers want a vehicle that signals capability the moment it pulls into a parking lot, something that looks just as comfortable on a trail as it does commuting through Plano traffic. That's the space the Hyundai XRT trim occupies.

The compact hybrid SUV segment has never been more competitive. Two models rising to the top of shopping lists are the 2026 Hyundai Tucson Hybrid and the 2026 Honda CR-V Hybrid. Both appeal to drivers who want real efficiency without sacrificing capability or driving enjoyment.

Buying an electric vehicle comes with a certain assumption baked in: that you're finally free from oil changes, filter swaps, and seemingly endless service reminders. It's an appealing idea. But for Hyundai EV owners, letting that assumption guide your ownership could cost you more than you bargained for.

Picking the right SUV trim feels a lot like choosing the right apartment. Same floor plan, but the finishes and features can be completely different depending on what matters to you. The 2026 Hyundai Tucson offers five trim levels built for different drivers.

Keeping up with your Hyundai service schedule is one of the simplest ways to protect both your vehicle and your warranty. For drivers in Plano, that schedule often looks different from what the owner's manual baseline suggests, because local driving conditions play a real role in how quickly components wear.

Some SUV comparisons are straightforward. This one really isn't. Both the XRT Pro and Calligraphy sit near the top of the Palisade lineup, both offer three rows, and both reflect the kind of build quality that's been earning Hyundai serious praise lately.

Spec sheet numbers tell only part of the story. Real comfort comes down to measurements that work for your life. Shoppers at our Plano dealership have different priorities. Parents installing car seats need to check rear door openings and second-row access. Weekend adventurers want to know if bikes fit without removing front wheels. Commuters handling carpool duties count how many adults can ride comfortably for an hour.