The 2025 Hyundai Santa Cruz delivers a versatile performance with two distinct powertrain options. The SE and SEL trims are equipped with a standard 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine paired with an 8-speed automatic transmission, producing 191 horsepower and 181 lb-ft of torque. This base engine allows the Santa Cruz to tow up to 3,500 pounds and achieve fuel efficiency ratings of 22 MPG in the city and 26 MPG on the highway with its front-wheel-drive configuration.

For those seeking more power, the 2025 Hyundai Santa Cruz offers a turbocharged 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine available on the Night, XRT, and Limited trims. This turbo engine generates 281 horsepower and 311 lb-ft of torque, and is mated to an 8-speed dual-clutch transmission for enhanced acceleration. The turbocharged Santa Cruz can tow up to 5,000 pounds, and all-wheel drive comes standard on the XRT trim and is optional on all trims except the entry-level SE.

• 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine
• 191 horsepower and 181 lb-ft of torque
• 8-speed automatic transmission
• 3,500-pound tow rating
• FWD: 22 MPG city/26 MPG highway
• Available all-wheel drive
• Turbocharged 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine
• 281 horsepower and 311 lb-ft of torque
• 8-speed dual-clutch transmission
• Max available towing at 5,000 pounds

The 2025 Hyundai Santa Cruz boasts a refreshed design for the new model year, featuring a more rugged front-end with an updated grille, bumper, and lights. The all-terrain XRT model further enhances its appearance with a distinctive front-end treatment that includes tow hooks, unique 18-inch wheels with larger tires, and new daytime running lights. The Santa Cruz is offered exclusively as a four-door crew cab, featuring a versatile four-foot cargo bed equipped with a lockable tonneau cover and an in-bed trunk for added utility.

Inside, the 2025 Hyundai Santa Cruz offers a modern and functional interior with ample space for both front and rear passengers, along with numerous convenience features. The interior upgrades include a streamlined dashboard and a redesigned center console featuring a traditional shifter, replacing the previous rotary knob or pushbuttons. Additionally, the steering wheel and climate control panel have been restyled, contributing to the overall modernized look and feel.

• Four-door crew cab
• 4-foot cargo bed with lockable tonneau cover, in-bed trunk
• Unique front-end treatment with two-hooks on XRT
• Exclusive 18-inch wheels and off-road tires on XRT
• New daytime running lights
• Restyled dashboard and center console
• Traditional shifter on center console
• Redesigned steering wheel and climate control panel

The 2025 Hyundai Santa Cruz is equipped with advanced tech and safety features to ensure you are prepared and confident for any adventure. This model replaces the previous separate infotainment and gauge displays with a single, curved panel that includes two large 12.3-inch screens spanning the dashboard, making it the first in its class to offer a fully digital gauge cluster. The updated software interface supports wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, features USB-C ports, a fingerprint scanner for added security, and Hyundai’s in-vehicle payment system, Hyundai Pay. The system can also receive over-the-air updates.

The SE and SEL trims of the 2025 Hyundai Santa Cruz come with a single 12.3-inch infotainment touchscreen and analog gauges. These models also offer wireless device charging and include three years of complimentary Hyundai BlueLink services, allowing you to remotely lock and unlock doors and start the vehicle via an app, the Internet, or Amazon Alexa. Important driver-assistance features include Adaptive Cruise Control, Forward-Collision Warning, Driver Attention Warning, Automatic Emergency Braking, Lane Departure Warning, Lane Keeping Assist, Blind-Spot Monitoring, and Rear Cross-Traffic Alert.

• New single, curved panel with dual 12.3-inch screens
• Updated software interface with over-the-air updates
• Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
• USB-C ports
• Fingerprint scanner for security
• Hyundai Pay
• Wireless device charging
• Driver Attention Warning
• Adaptive Cruise Control
• Forward-Collision Warning with Automatic Emergency Braking
• Lane Departure Warning, Lane Keeping Assist
• Blind-Spot Monitoring with Rear Cross-Traffic Alert