Hyundai Santa Cruz
Pickup · 2022–2027
Year by year
| Year | Engines | Drive | Fuel economy | Crash rating | Recalls | Owner complaints | Collision warning | CarPlay |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | 2.5L 4-cyl 2.5L 4-cyl turbo | AWD, FWD | 20–25 mpg | 5 of 5 | 0 | 0 | — | — |
| 2026 | 2.5L 4-cyl 2.5L 4-cyl turbo | AWD, FWD | 20–25 mpg | 5 of 5 | 3 | 5 | — | — |
| 2025 | 2.5L 4-cyl 2.5L 4-cyl turbo | AWD, FWD | 21–25 mpg | 5 of 5 | 3 | 19 | Some versions | — |
| 2024 | 2.5L 4-cyl 2.5L 4-cyl turbo | AWD, FWD | 22–23 mpg | 5 of 5 | 2 | 60 | Some versions | — |
| 2023 | 2.5L 4-cyl 2.5L 4-cyl turbo | AWD, FWD | 22–23 mpg | 5 of 5 | 2 | 79 | Some versions | — |
| 2022 | 2.5L 4-cyl 2.5L 4-cyl turbo | AWD, FWD | 22–23 mpg | Not rated | 4 | 185 | Standard | — |
Owner complaints are unverified reports to NHTSA and aren't adjusted for how many were sold, so compare years of the same model: a tall bar marks a year owners had more trouble with. Collision warning: forward collision warning as NHTSA lists it ("Some versions": standard on some). Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Apple.
Trims and features
What changed for 2027
- Starting prices: +$250 to +$1,425 (3 trims; hover for each)
- Trim dropped: Limited
- Trim dropped: SEL
- Engine: Smartstream 2.5L 4-cylinder → Smartstream 2.5L GDI + MPI (SEL Activity, SE)
- Automatic emergency braking: Automatic Emergency Braking → AEB with Pedestrian Detection (SEL Activity, SE)
- Seats: Cloth → Synthetic Leather (SE)
- Engine: Smartstream 2.5L Turbo 4-cylinder → Smartstream 2.5L Turbo GDI + MPI (XRT)
- Adaptive cruise control: Adaptive Cruise Control → Adaptive Cruise with Stop & Go (XRT)
- Automatic emergency braking: Automatic Emergency Braking → AEB with Pedestrian + Cyclist Detection (XRT)
2027 Santa Cruz trims
| SE | SEL Activity | XRT | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
| Starting MSRP | from $30,300 | from $34,700 | $42,775 |
| Powertrain | |||
| Engine | Smartstream 2.5L GDI + MPI | Smartstream 2.5L GDI + MPI | Smartstream 2.5L Turbo GDI + MPI |
| Horsepower | 191 hp | 191 hp | 281 hp |
| Torque | 181 lb-ft | 181 lb-ft | 311 lb-ft |
| Transmission | 8-Speed Automatic with SHIFTRONIC | 8-Speed Automatic with SHIFTRONIC | 8-Speed Automatic with SHIFTRONIC |
| Gears | 8 | 8 | 8 |
| Drivetrain | All-Wheel Drive / Front-Wheel Drive | All-Wheel Drive / Front-Wheel Drive | Awd |
| Fuel economy (combined) | All-Wheel Drive: 24 mpg Front-Wheel Drive: 25 mpg | All-Wheel Drive: 24 mpg Front-Wheel Drive: 25 mpg | 20 mpg |
| Size and capability | |||
| Seats | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Max towing | 3,500 lb | 3,500 lb | 5,000 lb |
| Ground clearance | 8.6 in | 8.6 in | 8.6 in |
| Length | 195.7 in | 195.7 in | 195.9 in |
| Curb weight | All-Wheel Drive: 3,931 lb Front-Wheel Drive: 3,785 lb | All-Wheel Drive: 4,045 lb Front-Wheel Drive: 3,900 lb | 4,160 lb |
| Tech | |||
| Touchscreen | 12.3 in | 12.3 in | 12.3 in |
| Apple CarPlay | Wireless | Wireless | Wireless |
| Android Auto | Wireless | Wireless | Wireless |
| Digital gauge cluster | 4.2 in | 12.3 in | 12.3 in |
| Audio | — | — | Bose |
| Speakers | 6 | 6 | — |
| Wireless phone charging | — | Qi | Qi |
| Driver assistance | |||
| Adaptive cruise control | — | — | Adaptive Cruise with Stop & Go |
| Lane keeping | Lane Centering | Lane Centering | Lane Centering |
| Blind-spot monitoring | Blind Spot Alert | Blind Spot Alert | Blind Spot Alert |
| Automatic emergency braking | AEB with Pedestrian Detection | AEB with Pedestrian Detection | AEB with Pedestrian + Cyclist Detection |
| Rear cross-traffic | Rear Cross-Traffic with Automatic Braking | Rear Cross-Traffic with Automatic Braking | Rear Cross-Traffic with Automatic Braking |
| 360-degree camera | — | — | Surround View Camera |
| Comfort | |||
| Seats | Synthetic Leather | Synthetic Leather | — |
| Heated seats | — | Front | Front |
| Climate zones | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Remote start | Key Fob Remote Start | Key Fob Remote Start | Key Fob Remote Start |
| Second row | Split Bench | Split Bench | Split Bench |
| Exterior | |||
| Sunroof | — | Tilt/Slide Moonroof | Tilt/Slide Moonroof |
| Wheels | 18 in | 18 in | 18 in |
| Headlights | Bi-LED Projector | Bi-LED Projector | Bi-LED Projector |
Packages and options (37)
| SE | SEL Activity | XRT | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cargo Package $270 | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Protection Package $390 | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Tow and Go Package $710 | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Ball Mount Kit $90 | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Bed Divider $480 | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Bed Fence $425 | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Bed Mat $165 | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Bed Rails $425 | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Camera Mount with Fender Flares $590 | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Cargo Net, Bed $85 | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Cross Rails $375 | — | Optional | Optional |
| Door Sill Plates $195 | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Emblem Kit $225 | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Fender Flares $535 | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Hood Applique $110 | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Mud Guards $140 | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Mud Guards with Fender Flares $675 | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Side Steps $755 | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Tailgate Protector $210 | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Tow Hitch $620 | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Underbody Protection Plate $265 | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Wheel Caps $90 | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Wheel Locks $80 | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| All-Season Fitted Liners $250 | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Cargo Net $60 | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Carpeted Floor Mats $240 | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Coin Cup $20 | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| First Aid Kit $45 | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Roadside Assistance Kit $75 | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Severe Weather Kit $80 | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Atlas White | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Blue Stone $500 | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Hampton Gray | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Phantom Black | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Sage Gray $500 | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Black | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Medium Gray | Optional | Optional | — |
Trim data from OpenSpec (ODbL 1.0), built from Oem order guide, Oem brochure, Nhtsa vin decode. Still partial for this year: dimensions, exterior, interior, infotainment, safety, option rules, vin decode. "Optional" means a package or option adds it; hover for which.
Every NHTSA-rated version: crash ratings, safety tech, recalls, complaints
| Year | Version | Stars | Forward collision warning | Lane departure warning | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | HYUNDAI SANTA CRUZ PU/CC ICE FWD | 5 | No | No | 0 | 0 |
| 2027 | HYUNDAI SANTA CRUZ PU/CC ICE AWD | 5 | No | No | 0 | 0 |
| 2026 | HYUNDAI SANTA CRUZ PU/CC N/A FWD | 5 | No | No | 3 | 5 |
| 2026 | HYUNDAI SANTA CRUZ PU/CC N/A AWD | 5 | No | No | 3 | 5 |
| 2025 | Hyundai Santa Cruz PU/CC AWD | 5 | Standard & Optional | Standard | 3 | 19 |
| 2025 | Hyundai Santa Cruz PU/CC FWD | 5 | Standard & Optional | Standard | 3 | 19 |
| 2024 | Hyundai Santa Cruz PU/CC AWD Early Release | 5 | Standard & Optional | Standard | 1 | 25 |
| 2024 | Hyundai Santa Cruz PU/CC FWD Early Release | 5 | Standard & Optional | Standard | 1 | 25 |
| 2024 | Hyundai Santa Cruz PU/CC AWD Later Release | 5 | Standard & Optional | Standard | 1 | 35 |
| 2024 | Hyundai Santa Cruz PU/CC FWD Later Release | 5 | Standard & Optional | Standard | 1 | 35 |
| 2023 | Hyundai Santa Cruz PU/CC AWD | 5 | Standard & Optional | Standard | 2 | 79 |
| 2023 | Hyundai Santa Cruz PU/CC FWD | 5 | Standard & Optional | Standard | 2 | 79 |
| 2022 | Hyundai Santa Cruz PU/CC AWD | Not Rated | Standard | No | 4 | 185 |
| 2022 | Hyundai Santa Cruz PU/CC FWD | Not Rated | Standard | No | 4 | 185 |
Source: NHTSA.
Every EPA-rated version: engines and combined mpg
| Year | EPA model | Engines | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | Santa Cruz AWD | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L | 24 |
| 2027 | Santa Cruz FWD | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L | 25 |
| 2027 | Santa Cruz XRT AWD | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L, Turbo | 20 |
| 2026 | Santa Cruz AWD NX4 OB 2.5 AWD 8AT | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L | 24 |
| 2026 | Santa Cruz AWD NX4 OB 2.5T AWD 8AT | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L, Turbo | 20 |
| 2026 | Santa Cruz FWD | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L | 25 |
| 2026 | Santa Cruz XRT AWD | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L, Turbo | 20 |
| 2025 | Santa Cruz AWD | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L Auto (AM-S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L, Turbo |
22–24 |
| 2025 | Santa Cruz FWD | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L | 25 |
| 2025 | Santa Cruz XRT AWD | Auto (AM-S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L, Turbo | 21 |
| 2024 | Santa Cruz AWD | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L Auto (AM-S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L, Turbo |
22–23 |
| 2024 | Santa Cruz FWD | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L | 23 |
| 2023 | Santa Cruz AWD | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L Auto (AM-S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L, Turbo |
22–23 |
| 2023 | Santa Cruz FWD | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L | 23 |
| 2022 | Santa Cruz AWD | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L Auto (AM-S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L, Turbo |
22–23 |
| 2022 | Santa Cruz FWD | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L | 23 |
Source: fueleconomy.gov.