The Santa Cruz is available in five trims, the SE, SEL and SEL Activity are available in front-wheel and all-wheel drive while the XRT and Limited are only available on the AWD models. The Santa Cruz is powered by a 2.5L 4-cylinder engine with 191 horsepower mated to an 8-speed automatic transmission. On the all-wheel drive XRT and Limited a turbo charged version of the same engine is available that provides a boost to 281 horsepower and adds an 8-Speed Automatic w/SHIFTRONIC. The SE and SEL trims have a towing capacity of 3500 pounds while the SEL Activity, XRT and Limited can tow up to 5000 pounds.
One of the most versatile features of the new Santa Cruz is the pickup bed, while smaller than other trucks it's loaded with convenience features that make it extremely useful. There are built in cubbies on either side of the bed for storing small items, a soft-open damped tailgate, a household outlet for charging a phone or powering lights or speakers, a bonus cargo bin under the bed, steps built-in to the bumper, tie down points and a pair of rails with adjustable tie-down points.
Even the base SE trim comes loaded with features including 18-inch alloy wheels, an LED pickup box cargo light, a 12.3-inch touchscreen, cruise control, 4 USB ports, and Apple CarPlay/Android Auto smartphone integration (with wireless connectivity).
Upgrading to the SEL trim provides heated side mirrors with turn signals, push button start, heated front seats, and an HD satellite radio.
SEL Activity trim adds a power sunroof, roof rails, LED headlights, automatic dual-zone climate control, a 120V power outlet, as well as wireless device charging.
The Limited trim gets bigger 20-inch wheels, cooled front seats, leather upholstery, a heated leather steering wheel, ambient lighting, an 8-speaker sound system, integrated navigation with real-time traffic display, intelligent cruise control with traffic stop-go, a traffic sign information system and surround view cameras.
Standard safety equipment on all Santa Cruz models includes an active lane departure warning system, blind spot warning, forward and rear collision mitigation, a front pedestrian detection system, and a driver attention alert.
Compact Pickup
Seating For Five
Cargo Bed Storage
Comfortable Nimble Ride
Loaded With Tech Features
The Hyundai Santa Cruz gets an updated trim lineup, a refreshed grille and headlights as well as a redesigned dash and touchscreen.
The Hyundai Santa Cruz competes with other compact pickup trucks such as the Ford Maverick, and the Honda Ridgeline. Pricing is competitive with those vehicles, with a very low starting base price. The Santa Cruz combines the best parts of a small SUV with the convivence of a pickup truck.
