2025 Hyundai Santa Cruz

The 2025 Hyundai Santa Cruz is available in 5 trims: SE, SEL, SEL Activity, XRT, and Limited. The SE trim starts with 18-inch alloy wheels, LED headlights, LED Daytime Running Lights, and dual side-bed storage compartments. The SEL adds side mirror-mounted LED turn signal indicators. The SEL Activity upgrades to 20-inch alloy wheels and includes LED bed lighting with an adjustable rail-mounted cargo system. The off-road focused XRT features 18-inch wrench-inspired wheels with all-terrain tires, specialized front and rear bumper fascia, increased approach angle, and front tow hooks. The Limited tops the range with 20-inch alloy wheels, dark chrome front grille with integrated LED lighting, power sunroof, and remote-open tailgate.

The SE and SEL trims feature a 2.5L 4-cylinder engine producing 191 horsepower and 181 lb-ft of torque, paired with an 8-speed automatic transmission. The SEL Activity, XRT, and Limited trims receive a more powerful 2.5L turbocharged 4-cylinder engine delivering 281 horsepower and 311 lb-ft of torque, matched to an 8-speed dual-clutch transmission. HTRAC All-Wheel Drive is available across all trims, providing enhanced traction and stability in varying road conditions.

The turbocharged engine in the SEL Activity, XRT, and Limited trims accelerates from 0-60 mph in 6.5 seconds, while the base engine in SE and SEL takes 8.8 seconds. Towing capacity reaches 5,000 pounds with the turbo engine, compared to 3,500 pounds with the base engine. All trims maintain a maximum payload capacity of 1,411 pounds. The Drive Mode Select system offers Normal, Sport, Smart, and Snow modes for optimized performance across different driving conditions.

The SE and SEL trims feature an 8-inch touchscreen infotainment system, while SEL Activity, XRT, and Limited upgrade to a 10.25-inch touchscreen navigation system. The Limited trim adds a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster, leather-trimmed seats, heated and ventilated front seats, and Integrated Memory System for the driver's seat and mirrors. All trims include wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatibility. Dual-zone automatic climate control comes standard on SEL and above trims. The Limited exclusively offers Hyundai Digital Key 2 Touch for enhanced convenience.

All Santa Cruz trims come standard with Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist with Pedestrian Detection, Lane Keeping Assist, Lane Following Assist, and Front Attention Warning. The SEL and higher trims add Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist. The SEL Activity, XRT, and Limited include Safe Exit Warning. The XRT and Limited benefit from a Surround View Monitor. The Limited trim exclusively features Highway Driving Assist, Blind Spot View Monitor, and Smart Cruise Control for enhanced safety and convenience.