2026 Hyundai Santa Cruz Limited
2026 Hyundai Santa Cruz Limited
Pricing
Base MSRP$43,700
Destination Fee$1,600
Powertrain & Performance
EngineInline 4-cylinder, 2.5L turbo
Displacement2.5
Cylinder ConfigurationInline 4-cylinder turbo
Horsepower281 hp
Horsepower Peak RPM5,800
Torque311 lb-ft
Torque Peak RPM1,700-4,000
ValvetrainDOHC 16-valve
Fuel InjectionGasoline Direct Injection (GDI) plus Multi-Port Injection (MPI)
Forced InductionTurbocharged; compression ratio 10.5:1
Recommended FuelRegular Unleaded
Fuel Tank Capacity17.7 gal
Transmission & Drivetrain
Transmission8-speed automatic with SHIFTRONIC
Transmission Speeds8
Gear Ratios2.5T (AWD): 4.808/2.901/1.864/1.424/1.219/1.000/0.799/0.648; R 3.425
Final Drive Ratio3.51
Drive TypeHTRAC All Wheel Drive (AWD) standard
Sequential / Paddle ShiftSHIFTRONIC (sequential)
Electrified Powertrain
Powertrain TypeICE
Fuel Economy
City18 (AWD)
Highway25 (AWD)
Combined20 (AWD)
Capability & Weights
Towing CapacityUp to 5,000 (with trailer brakes)
Payload1,411 lbs
Curb Weight4,191 lbs
GVWR5,798 (AWD)
Dimensions
Exterior Length195.7 in
Exterior Width75.0 (not including side mirrors)
Exterior Height66.7 (not including roof side rails)
Wheelbase118.3 in
Front Track64.7 in
Rear Track64.9 in
Turning Diameter39.6 ft
Ground Clearance8.6 in
Drag Coefficient0.36 (Cd)
Interior Room
Passenger Volume101.8 cu ft
Seating Capacity5
Front Headroom40.2 (w/o sunroof) / 38.2 (w/ sunroof)
Rear Headroom39.6 in
Front Legroom41.4 in
Rear Legroom36.5 in
Front Shoulder Room57.6 in
Rear Shoulder Room56.1 in
Front Hip Room54.5 in
Rear Hip Room53.5 in
Chassis & Suspension
Front SuspensionMacPherson strut with coil springs, gas-pressurized shock absorbers
Rear SuspensionMulti-link, gas-pressurized shock absorbers, self leveling
SteeringMotor-Driven Power Steering (MDPS) rack-and-pinion, column-mounted
BrakesFront: Ventilated Disc 12.8" x 1.2" (325mm x 30mm); Rear: Solid Disc 12.8" x 0.5" (325mm x 12mm)
Wheels20-inch alloy
Tires245/50 R20
AWD / HTRAC SystemHTRAC AWD standard; Terrain Mode Select standard; Tow Mode standard
Interior & Comfort
Seating MaterialLeather-trimmed
Driver Seat8-way power driver seat with power lumbar support
2nd Row SeatingRear 60/40 split tip-up lower seat cushions
Heated SeatsHeated front seats (3 steps)
Ventilated SeatsVentilated front seats (standard)
Steering WheelLeather-wrapped, heated steering wheel and shift knob
Climate ControlDual automatic temperature controls with auto defogger; Multi-Air Mode with Capacitive Touch HVAC controls; floor console rear A/C vents
Remote StartStandard
Power Liftgate/TailgateMulti-functional tailgate (assisted open/close); remote release tailgate
Auto-Dimming MirrorAuto-dimming rearview mirror with HomeLink (standard)
12V / USB OutletsFront dual USB ports; second-row dual USB ports; 115V power outlet (in sidewall storage)
Sunroof / MoonroofPower tilt-and-slide sunroof (standard)
Wireless Phone ChargingWireless device charging (standard)
Air FilterStandard (cabin air filter)
Technology & Entertainment
Infotainment12.3-inch touchscreen with Navigation
Screen Size12.3 in
NavigationStandard (12.3-inch Navigation)
Apple CarPlay / Android AutoWireless Android Auto & Apple CarPlay (standard)
Phone ConnectivityStandard – Bluetooth controls (Voice recognition, Accept call, Hang up); Apple CarPlay & Android Auto (Wireless)
Bluelink / Connected ServicesBluelink+ (standard); Hyundai Pay Capability; Hyundai Digital Key 2 Touch
Audio SystemBose Premium Audio System; HD Radio; Dynamic Voice Recognition; SiriusXM Satellite Radio Trial
Steering Wheel Audio ControlsStandard (Volume up/down, Mute, Seek up/down, Mode)
Driver Display12.3-inch gauge cluster
Safety & Driver Assistance (Hyundai SmartSense)
Airbags8 airbags (Front, front side, side-curtain, rear side w. rollover sensing)
ABSStandard (4-wheel disc with ABS)
Stability ControlElectronic Stability Control (ESC) with Brake Assist; Vehicle Stability Management (VSM)
Traction ControlTraction Control System (TCS) standard
Blind-Spot Collision-AvoidanceBlind-Spot Collision Warning (BCW) standard; Blind-Spot View Monitor (BVM)
Rear Cross-Traffic AvoidanceRear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist (RCCA) standard
Forward Collision-AvoidanceForward Collision-Avoidance Assist with Pedestrian/Cyclist/Junction Turning Detection (FCA-JT)
Automatic Emergency BrakingStandard (via FCA-JT)
Smart Cruise ControlSmart Cruise Control 2 with Stop & Go; Navigation-based SCC with Curve Control; Highway Driving Assist (HDA)
Lane Keeping / Following AssistLane Keeping Assist (LKA) and Lane Following Assist (LFA) standard
Backup Camera / Surround ViewRear View Monitor (RVM) with parking guidance; Surround View Monitor (SVM)
Tire Pressure MonitorTPMS with individual tire indicator
Brake AssistStandard (ESC with Traction Control and Brake Assist)
Rear Child Safety LocksStandard (child safety locks, rear)
Security SystemStandard – Immobilizer; Anti-theft System integrated with remote keyless entry and panic alarm
Exterior & Lighting
HeadlightsProjector Bi-LED; automatic headlights; High Beam Assist (HBA); LED bed lights; rain-sensing wipers
Daytime Running LightsLED
Brake LightsStandard – LED taillights; Roof-mounted Center High-Mount Stop Lamp (CHMSL)
MirrorsBodycolor side mirrors; heated; with LED turn-signal indicators
GrilleStandard – Dark chrome accent grille (and tailgate handle)
AntennaStandard – Shark-fin roof antenna (gloss black)
Body MaterialUnibody (Monocoque body); Advanced High Strength Steels; High tensile steel
Skid Plates / CladdingDark chrome accent grille; dark chrome front and rear bumper trim; dark chrome tailgate handle (no XRT fender flares)
Tow Hooks / Recovery PointsHeavy duty cargo D-rings (bed); trailer pre-wiring Standard 4 or 7-Pin; Tow Mode standard; dual C-channel adjustable utility track rail; integrated tonneau cover w/ T-slot tracks; roof side rails
Warranty
Basic5 years/60,000 miles New Vehicle Limited
Powertrain10 years/100,000 miles Powertrain Limited
Corrosion7 years/unlimited miles Anti-perforation
Roadside Assistance5 years/unlimited miles 24/7 Roadside Assistance
Available Colors
Exterior ColorsHampton Gray, Blue Stone, Phantom Black, Atlas White, Sage Gray, Rockwood Green
Interior ColorsBlack