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2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz

Pickup · 2022–2027

Trims and features

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What changed for 2022

First year we have trim data for.

2022 Santa Cruz trims

LimitedSESELSEL Premium
Price
Starting MSRP$40,170from $24,440from $27,640$36,130
Powertrain
EngineSmartstream 2.5L Turbo GDI/MPI 4-cylinderSmartstream 2.5L GDI/MPI 4-cylinderSmartstream 2.5L GDI/MPI 4-cylinderSmartstream 2.5L Turbo GDI/MPI 4-cylinder
Horsepower281 hp191 hp191 hp281 hp
Torque311 lb-ft181 lb-ft181 lb-ft311 lb-ft
Transmission8-Speed DCT with SHIFTRONIC8-Speed Automatic with SHIFTRONIC8-Speed Automatic with SHIFTRONIC8-Speed DCT with SHIFTRONIC
Gears8888
DrivetrainAwdAWD / FWDAWD / FWDAwd
Fuel economy (combined)22 mpg23 mpg23 mpg22 mpg
Size and capability
Seats5555
Max towing5,000 lb3,500 lb3,500 lb5,000 lb
Ground clearance8.6 in8.6 in8.6 in8.6 in
Length195.7 in195.7 in195.7 in195.7 in
Curb weight4,123 lbAWD: 3,858 lb
FWD: 3,704 lb		AWD: 3,879 lb
FWD: 3,725 lb		4,101 lb
Tech
Touchscreen10.25 in8 in8 in8 in
Apple CarPlayWiredWirelessWirelessWireless
Android AutoWiredWirelessWirelessWireless
Digital gauge cluster10.25 in4.2 in4.2 in + option10.25 in
AudioBose———
Speakers8666
Wireless phone chargingQi—OptionalQi
Driver assistance
Adaptive cruise controlAdaptive Cruise with Stop & Go——Adaptive Cruise with Stop & Go
Lane keepingLane CenteringLane CenteringLane CenteringLane Centering
Blind-spot monitoringBlind Spot Intervention—Blind Spot InterventionBlind Spot Intervention
Automatic emergency brakingAEB with Pedestrian DetectionAEB with Pedestrian DetectionAEB with Pedestrian DetectionAEB with Pedestrian Detection
Rear cross-trafficRear Cross-Traffic with Automatic Braking—Rear Cross-Traffic with Automatic BrakingRear Cross-Traffic with Automatic Braking
360-degree cameraSurround View Camera———
Comfort
SeatsLeatherClothClothCloth
Heated seatsFront—FrontFront
Ventilated seatsFront———
Climate zones2112
Remote startApp-Based Remote Start, Key Fob Remote Start—App-Based Remote Start, Key Fob Remote StartApp-Based Remote Start, Key Fob Remote Start
Second rowSplit BenchSplit BenchSplit BenchSplit Bench
Exterior
SunroofTilt/Slide Moonroof—OptionalTilt/Slide Moonroof
Wheels20 in18 in18 in18 in
HeadlightsBi-LED ProjectorHalogenHalogenBi-LED Projector
Packages and options (33)
LimitedSESELSEL Premium
Activity Package $3,270——Optional—
Cargo Package $235OptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Launch Package $970OptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Winter Package $335OptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Bed Divider (Sliding) $450OptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Bed Fence $395OptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Bed Mat $150OptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Bed Rails $395OptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Camera Mount with Fender Flares $550OptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Cargo Net (Bed) $80OptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Fender Flares $495OptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Mud Guards $120OptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Mud Guards with Fender Flares $615OptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Roof Rack Cross Rails $315OptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Side Steps $695OptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Tailgate Cover / Spoiler $195OptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Tow Hitch $450OptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Underbody Protection Plates $250OptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Wheel Caps $85OptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Wheel Locks $65OptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror with HomeLink $295OptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Cargo Net (Envelope) $55OptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Carpeted Floor Mats $195OptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
First Aid Kit $30OptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Fitted Liners $215OptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Blue Stone OptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Hampton Gray OptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Ice White OptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Phantom Black OptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Sage Gray $400OptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Black OptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Dark Gray Optional———
Gray —OptionalOptionalOptional

Trim data from OpenSpec (ODbL 1.0), built from Oem brochure, Oem press release, Oem order guide, Oem brochure, Oem order guide, Oem brochure, Oem brochure, Oem order guide, Oem brochure, Oem brochure, Oem press release, Oem press release, Oem press release, Oem press release, Oem press release, Nhtsa vin decode. Still partial for this year: model, trims, powertrain, fuel economy, chassis, dimensions, exterior, interior, infotainment, safety, warranty, options, option rules, vin decode. "Optional" means a package or option adds it; hover for which.

NHTSA crash ratings, recalls and complaints

YearVersionStarsForward collision warning Lane departure warningRecallsComplaints
2027 HYUNDAI SANTA CRUZ PU/CC ICE FWD5 NoNo 00
2027 HYUNDAI SANTA CRUZ PU/CC ICE AWD5 NoNo 00
2026 HYUNDAI SANTA CRUZ PU/CC N/A FWD5 NoNo 35
2026 HYUNDAI SANTA CRUZ PU/CC N/A AWD5 NoNo 35
2025 Hyundai Santa Cruz PU/CC AWD5 Standard & OptionalStandard 319
2025 Hyundai Santa Cruz PU/CC FWD5 Standard & OptionalStandard 319
2024 Hyundai Santa Cruz PU/CC AWD Early Release5 Standard & OptionalStandard 125
2024 Hyundai Santa Cruz PU/CC FWD Early Release5 Standard & OptionalStandard 125
2024 Hyundai Santa Cruz PU/CC AWD Later Release5 Standard & OptionalStandard 135
2024 Hyundai Santa Cruz PU/CC FWD Later Release5 Standard & OptionalStandard 135
2023 Hyundai Santa Cruz PU/CC AWD5 Standard & OptionalStandard 279
2023 Hyundai Santa Cruz PU/CC FWD5 Standard & OptionalStandard 279
2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz PU/CC AWDNot Rated StandardNo 4185
2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz PU/CC FWDNot Rated StandardNo 4185

Source: NHTSA.

EPA fuel economy (combined mpg)

YearEPA modelEnginesCombined
2027Santa Cruz AWDAuto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L 24
2027Santa Cruz FWDAuto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L 25
2027Santa Cruz XRT AWDAuto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L, Turbo 20
2026Santa Cruz AWD NX4 OB 2.5 AWD 8ATAuto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L 24
2026Santa Cruz AWD NX4 OB 2.5T AWD 8ATAuto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L, Turbo 20
2026Santa Cruz FWDAuto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L 25
2026Santa Cruz XRT AWDAuto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L, Turbo 20
2025Santa Cruz AWDAuto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L
Auto (AM-S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L, Turbo		 22–24
2025Santa Cruz FWDAuto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L 25
2025Santa Cruz XRT AWDAuto (AM-S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L, Turbo 21
2024Santa Cruz AWDAuto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L
Auto (AM-S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L, Turbo		 22–23
2024Santa Cruz FWDAuto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L 23
2023Santa Cruz AWDAuto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L
Auto (AM-S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L, Turbo		 22–23
2023Santa Cruz FWDAuto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L 23
2022Santa Cruz AWDAuto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L
Auto (AM-S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L, Turbo		 22–23
2022Santa Cruz FWDAuto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L 23

Source: fueleconomy.gov.

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