2025 Hyundai Santa Cruz SE FWD

SE FWD

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Price Info

Price with options: $28,500

MSRP: $28,500

Base Invoice: $27,788

Body Style

Crew Cab Pickup - Short Bed

MPG

City: 22 - Hwy: 30

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2025 Hyundai Santa Cruz Pros

The Hyundai Santa Cruz carries over with minimal changes for 2024.

2025 Hyundai Santa Cruz Model Highlights

The Santa Cruz is available in four trims, the SE and SEL are both available in front-wheel and all-wheel drive while the SEL, Night, XRT and Limited are only available on the AWD models. The Santa Cruz is powered by a 2.5L 4-cylinder engine with 191 horsepower mated to an 8-speed automatic transmission. On the all-wheel drive Night, XRT and Limited a turbo charged version of the same engine is available that provides a boost to 281 horsepower and adds an 8-Speed Automatic w/SHIFTRONIC. The SE and SEL trims have a towing capacity of 3500 pounds while the SEL Premium and Limited can tow up to 5000 pounds.

One of the most versatile features of the new Santa Cruz is the pickup bed, while smaller than other trucks it's loaded with convenience features that make it extremely useful. There are built in cubbies on either side of the bed for storing small items, a soft-open damped tailgate, a household outlet for charging a phone or powering lights or speakers, a bonus cargo bin under the bed, steps built-in to the bumper, tie down points and a pair of rails with adjustable tie-down points.

Even the base SE trim comes loaded with features including 18-inch alloy wheels, an LED pickup box cargo light, an 8-inch touchscreen, cruise control, 2 USB ports, and Apple CarPlay/Android Auto smartphone integration (with wireless connectivity).

Upgrading to the SEL trim provides heated side mirrors with turn signals, push button start, heated front seats, and an HD satellite radio.

Night trim adds a power sunroof, roof rails, LED headlights, automatic dual-zone climate control, a 120V power outlet, as well as wireless device charging.

The Limited trim gets bigger 20-inch wheels, cooled front seats, leather upholstery, a heated leather steering wheel, ambient lighting, an 8-speaker sound system, a 10.25-inch touch screen, 4 USB ports, integrated navigation with real-time traffic display, intelligent cruise control with traffic stop-go, and surround view cameras.

Standard safety equipment on all Santa Cruz models includes an active lane departure warning system, forward collision mitigation, a pedestrian detection system, a driver attention alert, rear collision mitigation and an active blind spot warning system.

2025 Hyundai Santa Cruz Model News

The Hyundai Santa Cruz competes with other compact pickup trucks such as the Ford Maverick, and the Honda Ridgeline. Pricing is competitive with those vehicles, with a very low starting base price. The Santa Cruz combines the best parts of a small SUV with the convivence of a pickup truck.

2025 Hyundai Santa Cruz Value Writeup

Compact pickup; seating for five; cargo bed storage; comfortable nimble ride; loaded with tech features

Brakes
4-Wheel Brake ABS System
4-Wheel Brake ABS System (Second Line)
4-Wheel Disc Brake Type
Yes Disc - Front (Yes or )
Yes Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
12.8 Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
12.8 Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)
Electrical
150 Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
Engine
2.5 L/152 Displacement
None Engine Oil Cooler
Engine Order Code
Regular Unleaded I-4 Engine Type
Port/Direct Injection Fuel System
191 @ 6100 SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
181 @ 4000 SAE Net Torque @ RPM
Mileage
22 EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)
30 EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)
25 Fuel Economy Est-Combined (N/A)
Suspension
4.08 Axle Ratio (:1) - Front
4.08 Axle Ratio (:1) - Rear
Independent Axle Type - Front
Independent Axle Type - Rear
Strut Suspension Type - Front
Multi-Link Suspension Type - Rear
Transmission
Front Wheel Drive Drivetrain
0.64 Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)
1.22 Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)
4.72 First Gear Ratio (:1)
1.42 Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)
3.24 Reverse Ratio (:1)
2.91 Second Gear Ratio (:1)
0.79 Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)
1.00 Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)
1.86 Third Gear Ratio (:1)
Automatic w/OD Trans Description Cont.
Trans Description Cont. Again
Trans Order Code
No Trans PTO Access
8 Trans Type
None Transfer Case Model
No Transfer Case Power Take Off
Weight Information
3779 Base Curb Weight (lbs)
5522 Gross Vehicle Weight Rating Cap (lbs)
MECHANICAL
Engine: 2.5L GDI MPI DOHC 16-Valve I4 CVVT
Transmission: 8-Speed Automatic w/SHIFTRONIC -inc: shift-by-cable floor-console mounted transmission lever
4.081 Axle Ratio
GVWR: 5,522 lbs
Transmission w/Driver Selectable Mode
Front-Wheel Drive
Battery w/Run Down Protection
150 Amp Alternator
Towing Equipment -inc: Trailer Sway Control
1411# Maximum Payload
Gas-Pressurized Shock Absorbers
Rear Auto-Leveling Suspension
Front And Rear Anti-Roll Bars
Electric Power-Assist Speed-Sensing Steering
17.7 Gal. Fuel Tank
Single Stainless Steel Exhaust
Strut Front Suspension w/Coil Springs
Multi-Link Rear Suspension w/Coil Springs
4-Wheel Disc Brakes w/4-Wheel ABS, Front Vented Discs, Brake Assist, Hill Descent Control, Hill Hold Control and Electric Parking Brake
EXTERIOR
Wheels: 18" x 7.5J Alloy
Tires: 245/60R18
Regular Composite Box Style
Wheels w/Machined w/Painted Accents Accents
Steel Spare Wheel
Compact Spare Tire Stored Underbody w/Crankdown
Clearcoat Paint
Body-Colored Front Bumper
Black Rear Step Bumper
Black Bodyside Cladding and Black Wheel Well Trim
Black Side Windows Trim, Black Front Windshield Trim and Black Rear Window Trim
Black Door Handles
Body-Colored Power Side Mirrors w/Manual Folding
Fixed Rear Window w/Defroster
Deep Tinted Glass
Variable Intermittent Wipers
Fully Galvanized Steel Panels
Lip Spoiler
Black Grille
Tailgate Rear Cargo Access
Tailgate/Rear Door Lock Included w/Power Door Locks
Integrated Storage
Auto On/Off Projector Beam Led Low/High Beam Daytime Running Auto High-Beam Headlamps w/Delay-Off
Cargo Lamp w/High Mount Stop Light
LED Brakelights
Headlights-Automatic Highbeams
ENTERTAINMENT
Radio: AM/FM/HD Audio System -inc: 12.3" touchscreen display (ccNc lite), 6 speakers, Blue Link+ connected car system, SiriusXM satellite radio w/3-month trial subscription, Bluetooth, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto integration, Over-the-Air (OTA) software updates (controller and multimedia) and USB connectivity
Radio w/Seek-Scan, Clock, Speed Compensated Volume Control, Steering Wheel Controls and Radio Data System
Streaming Audio
Integrated Roof Antenna
2 LCD Monitors In The Front
Turn-By-Turn Navigation Directions
INTERIOR
Front Bucket Seats -inc: 6-way manual driver seat w/manual height adjustment
Driver Seat
4-Way Passenger Seat -inc: Manual Recline and Fore/Aft Movement
60-40 Folding Split-Bench Front Facing Fold-Up Cushion Rear Seat
Manual Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column
Gauges -inc: Speedometer, Odometer, Engine Coolant Temp, Tachometer, Trip Odometer and Trip Computer
Power Rear Windows
Bluelink+ Selective Service Internet Access
Front Cupholder
Rear Cupholder
Compass
Proximity Key For Doors And Push Button Start
Valet Function
Power Fuel Flap Locking Type
Remote Keyless Entry w/Integrated Key Transmitter, Illuminated Entry and Panic Button
Cruise Control w/Steering Wheel Controls
Manual Air Conditioning
HVAC -inc: Underseat Ducts
Glove Box
Driver Foot Rest
Interior Trim -inc: Metal-Look Instrument Panel Insert, Piano Black/Metal-Look Door Panel Insert, Piano Black Console Insert, Metal-Look Interior Accents and Piano Black Overhead Console Insert
Full Cloth Headliner
Urethane Gear Shifter Material
Stain & Odor Resistant Cloth Seat Trim
Day-Night Rearview Mirror
Driver And Passenger Visor Vanity Mirrors w/Driver And Passenger Auxiliary Mirror
Full Floor Console w/Covered Storage, Mini Overhead Console and 2 12V DC Power Outlets
Front Map Lights
Fade-To-Off Interior Lighting
Full Carpet Floor Covering
Pickup Cargo Box Lights
FOB Controls -inc: Cargo Access and Remote Start
Smart Device Remote Engine Start
Bluelink+ Connected Car Tracker System
Instrument Panel Bin, Driver And Passenger Door Bins and 2nd Row Underseat Storage
Power 1st Row Windows w/Driver 1-Touch Down
Delayed Accessory Power
Power Door Locks w/Autolock Feature
Driver Information Center
Redundant Digital Speedometer
Trip Computer
Outside Temp Gauge
Analog Appearance
Seats w/Cloth Back Material
Manual Adjustable Front Head Restraints and Manual Adjustable Rear Head Restraints
Front Center Armrest and Rear Center Armrest
1 Seatback Storage Pocket
Perimeter Alarm
Immobilizer
2 12V DC Power Outlets
Air Filtration
SAFETY
Lane Following Assist (LFA)
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
ABS And Driveline Traction Control
Side Impact Beams
Dual Stage Driver And Passenger Seat-Mounted Side Airbags
Bluelink+ Emergency Sos
Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist (BCA) Blind Spot
Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (FCA) w/Pedestrian Detection
Lane Keeping Assist (LKA) Lane Keeping Assist
Lane Keeping Assist (LKA) Lane Departure Warning
Collision Mitigation-Front
Driver Monitoring-Alert
Collision Mitigation-Rear
Tire Specific Low Tire Pressure Warning
Dual Stage Driver And Passenger Front Airbags
Curtain 1st And 2nd Row Airbags
Airbag Occupancy Sensor
Rear Side-Impact Airbag
Rear Child Safety Locks
Outboard Front Lap And Shoulder Safety Belts -inc: Rear Center 3 Point, Height Adjusters and Pretensioners
Back-Up Camera