2026 Hyundai Santa Cruz

2026 Hyundai Santa Cruz Jellybean

2026 Hyundai
Santa Cruz

2026 Hyundai Santa Cruz Hero

The unique Santa Cruz fills an important niche in the pickup segment as a compact truck. Hyundai, which calls it a “sport adventure vehicle,” targets buyers who want the comfort of a crossover with the versatility of a cargo bed. For the 2026 model year, the rugged-look XRT trim has been given a multi-surface terrain mode for better off-road traction. Beyond that, a conventional eight-speed automatic transmission has now accompanies the available turbocharged powerplant. The Santa Cruz comes pre-wired for trailering; lower trims can pull up to 3,500 pounds, while the higher trims with AWD can handle as much as 5,000 pounds.


How we describe this model: efficient, stylish, practical, spacious, capable


Shop this vehicle against: Ford Maverick, Honda Ridgeline


Santa Cruz Highlights

  • standard composite cargo bed
  • available leather upholstery and heated/ventilated front seats
  • 12.3-inch infotainment system with wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay
  • SmartSense driver-assist technology suite
  • ground clearance: 7 inches
  • available Bose audio
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Santa Cruz Powertrain

  • standard 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine (output: 191 hp and 181 lb.-ft. of torque)
  • EPA-estimated fuel economy: 22 mpg city/30 mpg highway (FWD), 21 mpg city/29 mpg highway (AWD)
  • 8-speed automatic transmission
  • standard front-wheel drive (FWD), available all-wheel drive (AWD)
  • available turbocharged 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine (output: 281 hp and 311 lb.-ft. of torque)
  • EPA-estimated fuel economy: 18 mpg city/25 mpg highway (AWD)
  • towing capacity: 3,500 (SE, SEL, SEL Activity FWD); 5,000 pounds (SEL Activity AWD & XRT)

SE Interior

fabric upholstery, 60/40-split-folding rear seat with underseat storage, tilt-and-telescopic steering column, 4.2-inch driver information display, cruise control, four USB ports (two in each row), rear privacy glass

SE Exterior

remote start, proximity keyless entry, push-button start, LED exterior lighting with automatic headlamps, composite cargo bed with underbed and sidewall storage, 4-pin pre-wiring for trailer, 18-inch wheels

SE Safety

SmartSense driver-assist suite (forward collision-avoidance assist with pedestrian detection, blind-spot collision warning, lane-keeping assist, lane-following assist, rear cross-traffic collision-avoidance assist), high beam assist, driver attention warning, safe exit warning, rear occupant alert, rearview monitor

SE Infotainment

12.3-inch touchscreen, wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, Bluetooth, SiriusXM radio, access to Hyundai’s Bluelink+ connected services, six speakers

SEL

Contents of SE plus:

  • heated front seats
  • H-Tex leatherette upholstery
  • dual-zone automatic climate control
  • 8-way power-adjustable driver’s seat
  • heated side mirrors with integrated turn signals
  • illuminated sun visors
  • roof rails

SEL Activity

Contents of SEL plus:

  • power sunroof
  • 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster
  • rear air-conditioning vents
  • wireless device charging
  • 4- or 7-pin pre-wiring for trailer
  • sliding rear window
  • integrated tonneau cover
  • adjustable cargo rail and cleat system
  • 115-volt outlet in cargo bed
  • LED lights in cargo bed

XRT

Contents of SEL plus:

  • 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster
  • leather-wrapped steering wheel and shift knob
  • wireless device charging
  • rear air-conditioning vents
  • digital key
  • multi-surface terrain mode
  • exclusive exterior styling
  • all-terrain tires
  • sliding rear window
  • integrated tonneau cover
  • LED cargo bed lights
  • adjustable cargo rail and cleat system
  • 115-volt outlet in cargo bed
  • blind-spot view monitor
  • surround view monitor
  • upgraded forward collision-avoidance assist (with pedestrian/cyclist/junction turning detection)
  • highway driving assist
  • upgraded adaptive cruise control
  • integrated navigation
  • dynamic voice recognition

Limited

Contents of SEL Activity plus:

  • leather upholstery
  • heated and ventilated front seats
  • heated steering wheel
  • ambient cabin lighting
  • leather-wrapped steering wheel and shift knob
  • auto-dimming rearview mirror
  • digital key
  • rain-sensing windshield wipers
  • dark chrome exterior accents
  • 20-inch wheels
  • blind-spot view monitor
  • surround view monitor
  • upgraded forward collision-avoidance assist (with pedestrian/cyclist/junction turning detection)
  • highway driving assist
  • upgraded adaptive cruise control
  • 8-speaker Bose audio
  • integrated navigation
  • dynamic voice recognition

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