Hyundai Santa Cruz

Your Noble Steed

The Hyundai Santa Cruz can be whatever you want it to be. Its two drivetrains offer varying degrees of power, making it a comfortable daily driver or a souped-up trail rider. Which engine will you choose?

• 2.5L 4-cylinder engine: 191 horsepower and 181 lb-ft of torque
• Available 2.5L turbo 4-cylinder engine: 281 horsepower and 311 lb-ft of torque

An 8-speed automatic transmission with SHIFTRONIC® harnesses all that power. A similar transmission is available with paddle shifters, allowing you to take control when the moment demands it—or you crave it.

Front Wheel Drive comes standard, reducing fuel consumption and generating a smooth ride. Wild souls can opt for available HTRAC All Wheel Drive, allowing the Santa Cruz to be the dust-kicking, mud-splashing, trail-conquering pickup it’s destined to be.

All Adventures Welcome

So, what kind of results does this truck’s powertrain yield? The answer may surprise you. The Santa Cruz can tow up to 5,000 pounds with the proper equipment! Does that get your gears turning on how you can elevate your next friends’ trip to the lake or family vacation? All these towable toys are on the table:

• A small, hard-sided RV
• A small recreational boat
• A couple of jet skis
• A lightweight travel trailer
• A pop-up camper

If your idea of adventure takes you to local off-road trails or faraway Mother Nature retreats, you’ll need endurance on your side. The Santa Cruz comes in clutch again with its standard EPA-estimated 22 city/30 highway MPG rating!^*

All Your Cargo Has a Place

Follow us to the bed of the Santa Cruz. We’re pulling out the measuring tape to size up your next pickup.

You’ll have ample space for toolboxes, bundles of firewood, tailgate gear, sleeping bags, you name it. With the available T-slot utility tracks and up to six tie-downs, you can secure all your supplies with confidence. The available roof rails give your paddle board or canoe its rightful place.

Designed With Purpose

What you pack changes with every adventure, making the Santa Cruz’s bed versatility even more important. It helps you conquer many adventures on your bucket list (yes, even that one you’re thinking of right now) with the following standard and available features:

• Under-Bed Storage: This lockable compartment is great for smaller gear. It’s also drainable, letting you keep your cooler at home and use this bin as a mobile ice chest.
• Molded-in Bed Features: When you lower the tailgate, you may notice some molded-in shapes and slots. These help customize and expand the bed with accessories to carry all you need.
• Lockable Tonneau Cover: This feature rolls out of a hidden canister to cover and protect your gear.

Packing before your next big trip just got easier!

Your Tech Haven

The Santa Cruz has two displays. The first is a 4.2-inch gauge cluster behind the steering wheel. With a trim level upgrade, this screen grows to a 12.3-inch instrument panel that helps you keep a pulse on this pickup.

In the center of the dash, you’ll find a 12.3-inch touchscreen that serves as your entertainment hub. Yep, you read that right. Grand views are standard across all trim levels; however, you gain a built-in navigation system in the higher tiers. The infotainment system pairs with several integrations, including:

• Wireless Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™
• Bluetooth®
• HD Radio™ and Sirius XM Satellite Radio
• Bluelink+

Simply pair your phone to the suite, and you can play your favorite album, tune in to a new podcast, or chip away at your book club’s current read.

Protect Your Peace

Hyundai SmartSense is the Santa Cruz's standard driver-assistance suite, and it includes several helpful features, such as:

• Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist with Pedestrian Detection
• Blind-Spot Collision Warning
• Lane Keeping Assist
• Driver Attention Warning
• Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist
• And more

While those features assist as you drive, Safe Exit Warning and Rear Occupant Alert will kick in once you reach your destination. The first feature monitors the flanks of your vehicle for oncoming traffic, ensuring safe exiting. The second feature alerts you to anything or anyone in the rear seats, making sure nothing or no one gets left behind.