Now, the first prototype of the 2027 Hyundai Santa Fe Facelift has been spotted in South Korea, and it appears Hyundai is listening to feedback. The upcoming update promises a dramatic styling change that brings the Santa Fe closer to the sleeker, more modern lines of the next-generation Hyundai Tucson. At the same time, it is expected to replace the criticized DCT transmission with a torque-converter unit. The facelifted Santa Fe is expected to undergo one of the most radical mid-cycle design updates in Hyundai’s recent history. Based on early spy shots and renderings from KKSStudio, the SUV will incorporate Hyundai’s latest “Art of Steel” design language, first showcased on the next-generation NEXO.