2026 Hyundai Santa Cruz SEL
2026 Hyundai Santa Cruz SEL
Pricing
Base MSRP$31,400
Destination Fee$1,600
Powertrain & Performance
EngineInline 4-cylinder, 2.5L (naturally aspirated)
Displacement2.5
Cylinder ConfigurationInline 4-cylinder
Horsepower191 hp
Horsepower Peak RPM6,100
Torque181 lb-ft
Torque Peak RPM4,000
ValvetrainDOHC 16-valve
Fuel InjectionGasoline Direct Injection (GDI) plus Multi-Port Injection (MPI)
Recommended FuelRegular Unleaded
Fuel Tank Capacity17.7 gal
Transmission & Drivetrain
Transmission8-speed automatic with SHIFTRONIC
Transmission Speeds8
Gear Ratios2.5L (FWD/AWD): 4.487/2.764/1.773/1.388/1.208/1.000/0.799/0.635; R 3.081
Final Drive Ratio4.081
Drive TypeFront Wheel Drive (FWD) standard; HTRAC AWD available
Sequential / Paddle ShiftSHIFTRONIC (sequential)
Electrified Powertrain
Powertrain TypeICE
Fuel Economy
City22 (FWD); 21 (AWD)
Highway30 (FWD); 29 (AWD)
Combined25 (FWD); 24 (AWD)
Capability & Weights
Towing CapacityUp to 3,500 (with trailer brakes)
Payload1,411 lbs
Curb Weight3,805 (FWD) / 3,948 (AWD)
GVWR5,522 (FWD) / 5,665 (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)
Wheels18-inch alloy
Tires245/60 R18
AWD / HTRAC SystemFWD standard; HTRAC AWD available; Terrain Mode Select standard
Interior & Comfort
Seating MaterialH-Tex Leatherette
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)
Steering WheelStandard (not leather-wrapped, not heated)
Climate ControlDual automatic temperature controls with auto defogger; Multi-Air Mode with Capacitive Touch HVAC controls
Remote StartStandard
Power Liftgate/TailgateMulti-functional tailgate (assisted open/close); remote release tailgate
12V / USB OutletsFront dual USB ports; second-row dual USB ports
Air FilterStandard (cabin air filter)
Technology & Entertainment
Infotainment12.3-inch touchscreen display
Screen Size12.3 in
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)
Audio SystemStandard audio with HD Radio; SiriusXM Satellite Radio Trial
Steering Wheel Audio ControlsStandard (Volume up/down, Mute, Seek up/down, Mode)
Driver Display4.2-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
Rear Cross-Traffic AvoidanceRear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist (RCCA) standard
Forward Collision-AvoidanceForward Collision-Avoidance Assist with Pedestrian Detection (FCA-Ped)
Automatic Emergency BrakingStandard (via FCA-Ped)
Lane Keeping / Following AssistLane Keeping Assist (LKA) and Lane Following Assist (LFA) standard
Backup Camera / Surround ViewRear View Monitor (RVM) with parking guidance
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)
Daytime Running LightsLED
Brake LightsStandard – LED taillights; Roof-mounted Center High-Mount Stop Lamp (CHMSL)
MirrorsBodycolor side mirrors; heated; with LED turn-signal indicators
AntennaStandard – Shark-fin roof antenna (gloss black)
Body MaterialUnibody (Monocoque body); Advanced High Strength Steels; High tensile steel
Tow Hooks / Recovery PointsHeavy duty cargo D-rings (bed); trailer pre-wiring Standard 4-Pin; roof side rails standard
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, Gray