Compare the Hyundai Santa Cruz 2025 Preferred AWD VS Hyundai Santa Cruz 2023 Preferred AWD
Hyundai Santa Cruz 2025
Preferred AWD
Hyundai Santa Cruz 2023
Preferred AWD
MSRP: 41999$
MSRP: 40299$
Features
Hyundai Santa Cruz 2025
Preferred AWD
Hyundai Santa Cruz 2023
Preferred AWD
Drivetrain
All Wheel Drive
All Wheel Drive
Body
Truck
Truck
Doors
4
4
Fuel
Port/Direct Injection
Port/Direct Injection
Transmission
Auto-Shift Manual w/OD
Auto-Shift Manual w/OD
Engine
2.5L Turbo GDI MPI DOHC 16-Valve I4 CVVT
2.5L Turbo GDI MPI DOHC 16-Valve I4 CVVT
Emissions
Hyundai Santa Cruz 2025
Preferred AWD
Hyundai Santa Cruz 2023
Preferred AWD
G/km Of CO2 Emissions
251
250
Weight Information
Hyundai Santa Cruz 2025
Preferred AWD
Hyundai Santa Cruz 2023
Preferred AWD
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
5798.00 (lbs)
5732.00 (lbs)
Option Weight - Front
0.00 (lbs)
0.00 (lbs)
Option Weight - Rear
0.00 (lbs)
0.00 (lbs)
Payload Weight Front
0 (lbs)
0 (lbs)
Payload Weight Rear
0 (lbs)
0 (lbs)
Standard Weight - Front
0 (lbs)
0 (lbs)
Standard Weight - Rear
0 (lbs)
0 (lbs)
Total Option Weight
0.00 (lbs)
0.00 (lbs)
Transmission
Hyundai Santa Cruz 2025
Preferred AWD
Hyundai Santa Cruz 2023
Preferred AWD
Drivetrain
All Wheel Drive
All Wheel Drive
Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)
0.65
0.65
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)
0.86
0.86
First Gear Ratio (:1)
3.43
3.43
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)
1.62
1.62
Reverse Ratio (:1)
3.70
3.70
Second Gear Ratio (:1)
2.22
2.22
Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)
0.79
0.79
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)
0.67
0.67
Third Gear Ratio (:1)
2.22
2.22
Trans Description Cont.
Auto-Shift Manual w/OD
Auto-Shift Manual w/OD
Trans Type
8
8
Transfer Case Model
Electronic
Electronic
Transfer Case Power Take Off
No
No
Interior Dimensions
Hyundai Santa Cruz 2025
Preferred AWD
Hyundai Santa Cruz 2023
Preferred AWD
Front Head Room
40.2 (in)
40.2 (in)
Front Hip Room
54.5 (in)
54.5 (in)
Front Leg Room
41.4 (in)
41.4 (in)
Front Shoulder Room
57.7 (in)
57.6 (in)
Passenger Capacity
5
5
Second Head Room
39.6 (in)
39.6 (in)
Second Hip Room
53.5 (in)
53.5 (in)
Second Leg Room
36.5 (in)
36.5 (in)
Second Shoulder Room
56.1 (in)
56.1 (in)
Mileage
Hyundai Santa Cruz 2025
Preferred AWD
Hyundai Santa Cruz 2023
Preferred AWD
EnerGuide Estimate - City
12.4 (L/100 km)
12.1 (L/100 km)
EnerGuide Estimate - Hwy
8.5 (L/100 km)
8.7 (L/100 km)
Trailering
Hyundai Santa Cruz 2025
Preferred AWD
Hyundai Santa Cruz 2023
Preferred AWD
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
500 (lbs)
500 (lbs)
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
5000 (lbs)
5000 (lbs)
Maximum Trailering Capacity
5000 (lbs)
5000 (lbs)
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
500 (lbs)
500 (lbs)
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
5000 (lbs)
5000 (lbs)
Engine
Hyundai Santa Cruz 2025
Preferred AWD
Hyundai Santa Cruz 2023
Preferred AWD
Displacement
2.5 L/152
2.5 L/152
Engine Oil Cooler
HD
None
Engine Type
Intercooled Turbo Regular Unleaded I-4
Intercooled Turbo Regular Unleaded I-4
Fuel System
Port/Direct Injection
Port/Direct Injection
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
281 @ 5800
281 @ 5800
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
311 @ 1700
311 @ 1700
Type
2.5L Turbo GDI MPI DOHC 16-Valve I4 CVVT null
2.5L Turbo GDI MPI DOHC 16-Valve I4 CVVT null
Electrical
Hyundai Santa Cruz 2025
Preferred AWD
Hyundai Santa Cruz 2023
Preferred AWD
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
150
150
Suspension
Hyundai Santa Cruz 2025
Preferred AWD
Hyundai Santa Cruz 2023
Preferred AWD
Axle Ratio (:1) - Front
3.32
3.32
Axle Ratio (:1) - Rear
3.32
3.32
Axle Type - Front
Independent
Independent
Axle Type - Rear
Independent
Independent
Suspension Type - Front
Strut
Strut
Suspension Type - Rear
Multi-Link
Multi-Link
Tires
Hyundai Santa Cruz 2025
Preferred AWD
Hyundai Santa Cruz 2023
Preferred AWD
Front Tire Size
P245/60HR18
P245/60HR18
Rear Tire Size
P245/60HR18
P245/60HR18
Spare Tire Size
Compact
Compact
Wheels
Hyundai Santa Cruz 2025
Preferred AWD
Hyundai Santa Cruz 2023
Preferred AWD
Front Wheel Material
Aluminum
Aluminum
Front Wheel Size
18 X 7.5 (in)
18 X 7.5 (in)
Rear Wheel Material
Aluminum
Aluminum
Rear Wheel Size
18 X 7.5 (in)
18 X 7.5 (in)
Spare Wheel Material
Steel
Steel
Spare Wheel Size
Compact (in)
Compact (in)
Steering
Hyundai Santa Cruz 2025
Preferred AWD
Hyundai Santa Cruz 2023
Preferred AWD
Steering Type
Rack-Pinion
Rack-Pinion
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
40 (ft)
39.4 (ft)
Brakes
Hyundai Santa Cruz 2025
Preferred AWD
Hyundai Santa Cruz 2023
Preferred AWD
Brake ABS System
4-Wheel
4-Wheel
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
4-Wheel
4-Wheel
Brake Type
4-Wheel Disc
4-Wheel Disc
Disc - Front (Yes or )
Yes
Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Yes
Yes
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
12.8 (in)
12.8 (in)
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
12.8 (in)
12.8 (in)
Fuel Tank
Hyundai Santa Cruz 2025
Preferred AWD
Hyundai Santa Cruz 2023
Preferred AWD
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
67 (L)
67 (L)
Exterior Dimensions
Hyundai Santa Cruz 2025
Preferred AWD
Hyundai Santa Cruz 2023
Preferred AWD
Body Length
0.00 (ft)
0.00 (ft)
Ground Clearance, Front
8.6 (in)
8.6 (in)
Ground Clearance, Rear
8.6 (in)
8.6 (in)
Ground to Top of Load Floor
31.6 (in)
31.6 (in)
Height, Overall
66.7 (in)
66.7 (in)
Length, Overall
195.7 (in)
195.7 (in)
Wheelbase
118.3 (in)
118.3 (in)
Width, Max w/o mirrors
75 (in)
75 (in)
Cargo Area Dimensions
Hyundai Santa Cruz 2025
Preferred AWD
Hyundai Santa Cruz 2023
Preferred AWD
Cargo Box (Area) Height
19.2 (in)
19.2 (in)
Cargo Box Length @ Floor
48.4 (in)
48.4 (in)
Cargo Box Width @ Floor
53.9 (in)
53.9 (in)
Cargo Box Width @ Top, Rear
53.9 (in)
53.9 (in)
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings
42.7 (in)
42.7 (in)
Cargo Volume
27 (ft³)
27 (ft³)
Equipment
Mechanical
Hyundai Santa Cruz 2025
Preferred AWD
Hyundai Santa Cruz 2023
Preferred AWD
150 Amp Alternator
3.316 Axle Ratio
4-Wheel Disc Brakes w/4-Wheel ABS, Front Vented Discs, Brake Assist, Hill Hold Control and Electric Parking Brake
67 L Fuel Tank
761.0 Kgs Maximum Payload
Automatic Full-Time All-Wheel
Battery w/Run Down Protection
Electric Power-Assist Speed-Sensing Steering
Electronic Transfer Case
Engine Oil Cooler
Engine: 2.5L Turbo GDI MPI DOHC 16-Valve I4 CVVT
Front And Rear Anti-Roll Bars
GVWR: 2,630 kgs
Gas-Pressurized Shock Absorbers
Multi-Link Rear Suspension w/Coil Springs
Permanent Locking Hubs
Rear Auto-Leveling Suspension
Single Stainless Steel Exhaust
Strut Front Suspension w/Coil Springs
Towing Equipment -inc: Trailer Sway Control
Transmission w/Driver Selectable Mode and Oil Cooler
Transmission: 8-Speed Wet-Type DCT w/SHIFTRONIC -inc: drive mode select (normal, sport, smart) w/multi-terrain modes (snow, mud, sand), tow mode and paddle shifters
150 Amp Alternator
3.316 Axle Ratio
4-Wheel Disc Brakes w/4-Wheel ABS, Front Vented Discs, Brake Assist, Hill Hold Control and Electric Parking Brake
660.0 Kgs Maximum Payload
67 L Fuel Tank
Automatic Full-Time All-Wheel
Battery w/Run Down Protection
Electric Power-Assist Speed-Sensing Steering
Electronic Transfer Case
Engine: 2.5L Turbo GDI MPI DOHC 16-Valve I4 CVVT
Front And Rear Anti-Roll Bars
GVWR: 2,600 kg
Gas-Pressurized Shock Absorbers
Multi-Link Rear Suspension w/Coil Springs
Permanent Locking Hubs
Rear Auto-Leveling Suspension
Single Stainless Steel Exhaust
Strut Front Suspension w/Coil Springs
Towing Equipment -inc: Trailer Sway Control
Trailer Wiring Harness
Transmission: 8-Speed DCT w/SHIFTRONIC -inc: drive mode select and paddle shifters
Exterior
Hyundai Santa Cruz 2025
Preferred AWD
Hyundai Santa Cruz 2023
Preferred AWD
Auto On/Off Projector Beam Led Low/High Beam Daytime Running Auto High-Beam Headlamps w/Delay-Off
Black Bodyside Cladding and Black Wheel Well Trim
Black Rear Step Bumper w/Dark Chrome Bumper Insert
Black Side Windows Trim, Black Front Windshield Trim and Black Rear Window Trim
Body-Coloured Door Handles
Body-Coloured Front Bumper w/Dark Chrome Bumper Insert
Body-Coloured Power Heated Side Mirrors w/Manual Folding and Turn Signal Indicator
Cargo Lamp w/High Mount Stop Light
Compact Spare Tire Stored Underbody w/Crankdown
Dark Chrome Grille
Deep Tinted Glass
Fully Galvanized Steel Panels
Hard Tonneau Cover and Integrated Storage
Headlights-Automatic Highbeams
LED Brakelights
Lip Spoiler
Regular Composite Box Style
Sliding Rear Window w/Defroster
Steel Spare Wheel
Tailgate Rear Cargo Access
Tailgate/Rear Door Lock Included w/Power Door Locks
Tires: 245/60R18 All-Season
Variable Intermittent Wipers
Wheels w/Machined w/Painted Accents Accents
Wheels: 18" x 7.5J Aluminum
Auto On/Off Projector Beam Halogen Daytime Running Auto High-Beam Headlamps w/Delay-Off
Black Bodyside Cladding and Black Wheel Well Trim
Black Rear Step Bumper w/Dark Chrome Bumper Insert
Black Side Windows Trim, Black Front Windshield Trim and Black Rear Window Trim
Body-Coloured Door Handles
Body-Coloured Front Bumper w/Dark Chrome Bumper Insert
Body-Coloured Power Heated Side Mirrors w/Manual Folding and Turn Signal Indicator
Cargo Lamp w/High Mount Stop Light
Clearcoat Paint
Compact Spare Tire Stored Underbody w/Crankdown
Dark Chrome Grille
Deep Tinted Glass
Fully Galvanized Steel Panels
Hard Tonneau Cover and Integrated Storage
Headlights-Automatic Highbeams
LED Brakelights
Lip Spoiler
Regular Composite Box Style
Roof Rack Rails Only
Sliding Rear Window w/Defroster
Steel Spare Wheel
Tailgate Rear Cargo Access
Tailgate/Rear Door Lock Included w/Power Door Locks
Tires: 245/60R18 All-Season
Variable Intermittent Wipers
Wheels w/Machined w/Painted Accents Accents
Wheels: 18" x 7.5J Aluminum
Entertainment
Hyundai Santa Cruz 2025
Preferred AWD
Hyundai Santa Cruz 2023
Preferred AWD
2 LCD Monitors In The Front
6 Speakers
Integrated Roof Antenna
Radio w/Seek-Scan, Clock, Speed Compensated Volume Control, Steering Wheel Controls, Voice Activation and Radio Data System
Radio: AM/FM/HD Radio/MP3/XM Audio System -inc: 6 speakers, 12.3" display infotainment audio, wireless and wired Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, Bluetooth hands-free phone system, USB connectivity, BlueLink connected vehicle system and over-the-air software updates
Real-Time Traffic Display
Streaming Audio
Turn-By-Turn Navigation Directions
Wireless Phone Connectivity
2 LCD Monitors In The Front
Integrated Roof Antenna
Radio w/Seek-Scan, Clock, Speed Compensated Volume Control, Steering Wheel Controls, Voice Activation and Radio Data System
Radio: AM/FM/HD Radio/MP3/SiriusXM Audio System -inc: 10.25" wide high resolution touchscreen display, onboard navigation system w/traffic flow incident data via HD Radio (HERE), 6 speakers, wired Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, Bluetooth hands-free phone system, USB connectivity and BlueLink connected vehicle system
Streaming Audio
Turn-By-Turn Navigation Directions
Interior
Hyundai Santa Cruz 2025
Preferred AWD
Hyundai Santa Cruz 2023
Preferred AWD
2 12V DC Power Outlets
2 Seatback Storage Pockets
4-Way Passenger Seat -inc: Manual Recline and Fore/Aft Movement
60-40 Folding Split-Bench Front Facing Fold-Up Cushion Rear Seat
Air Filtration
Analog Appearance
Bluelink Selective Service Internet Access
Cab Mounted Cargo Lights
Cloth Seat Trim
Compass
Cruise Control w/Steering Wheel Controls
Day-Night Rearview Mirror
Delayed Accessory Power
Driver And Passenger Visor Vanity Mirrors w/Driver And Passenger Illumination, Driver And Passenger Auxiliary Mirror
Driver Foot Rest
Driver Information Centre
Driver Seat
Dual Zone Front Automatic Air Conditioning
FOB Controls -inc: Keyfob Cargo Access and Keyfob Remote Start
Fade-To-Off Interior Lighting
Front Centre Armrest and Rear Centre Armrest
Front Cupholder
Front Map Lights
Full Carpet Floor Covering
Full Cloth Headliner
Full Floor Console w/Covered Storage, Mini Overhead Console and 2 12V DC Power Outlets
Gauges -inc: Speedometer, Odometer, Engine Coolant Temp, Tachometer, Trip Odometer and Trip Computer
Glove Box
HVAC -inc: Underseat Ducts and Console Ducts
Heated (3-Steps) Front Bucket Seats -inc: 6-way adjustable driver's seat
Heated Leather Steering Wheel
Immobilizer
Instrument Panel Bin, Driver And Passenger Door Bins and 2nd Row Underseat Storage
Interior Trim -inc: Metal-Look Instrument Panel Insert, Piano Black/Metal-Look Door Panel Insert, Piano Black Console Insert and Metal-Look Interior Accents
Leather/Metal-Look Gear Shifter Material
Manual Adjustable Front Head Restraints and Manual Adjustable Rear Head Restraints
Manual Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column
Outside Temp Gauge
Perimeter Alarm
Power 1st Row Windows w/Driver And Passenger 1-Touch Up/Down
Power Door Locks w/Autolock Feature
Power Fuel Flap Locking Type
Power Rear Windows
Proximity Key For Doors And Push Button Start
Rear Cupholder
Redundant Digital Speedometer
Remote Keyless Entry w/Integrated Key Transmitter, Illuminated Entry, Illuminated Ignition Switch and Panic Button
Seats w/Cloth Back Material
Smart Device Integration
Smart Device Remote Engine Start
Tracker System
Trip Computer
Valet Function
1 12V DC Power Outlet
1 12V DC Power Outlet and 1 120V AC Power Outlet
2 Seatback Storage Pockets
4-Way Passenger Seat -inc: Manual Recline and Fore/Aft Movement
60-40 Folding Split-Bench Front Facing Fold-Up Cushion Rear Seat
Air Filtration
Analog Appearance
Cloth Seat Trim
Compass
Cruise Control w/Steering Wheel Controls
Day-Night Rearview Mirror
Delayed Accessory Power
Driver And Passenger Door Bins and 2nd Row Underseat Storage
Driver And Passenger Visor Vanity Mirrors w/Driver And Passenger Illumination, Driver And Passenger Auxiliary Mirror
Driver Foot Rest
Driver Information Centre
Driver Seat
Dual Zone Front Automatic Air Conditioning
FOB Controls -inc: Cargo Access and Remote Start
Fade-To-Off Interior Lighting
Front Centre Armrest
Front Cupholder
Front Map Lights
Full Carpet Floor Covering
Full Cloth Headliner
Full Floor Console w/Covered Storage, Mini Overhead Console, 1 12V DC Power Outlet and 1 120V AC Power Outlet
Gauges -inc: Speedometer, Odometer, Engine Coolant Temp, Tachometer, Trip Odometer and Trip Computer
Glove Box
HVAC -inc: Underseat Ducts
Heated Front Bucket Seats -inc: 6-way manual adjustable driver's seat and 4-way manual adjustable front passenger's seat
Heated Leather/Metal-Look Steering Wheel
Immobilizer
Interior Trim -inc: Piano Black/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
Leather/Metal-Look Gear Shifter Material
Manual Adjustable Front Head Restraints and Manual Adjustable Rear Head Restraints
Manual Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column
Outside Temp Gauge
Perimeter Alarm
Pickup Cargo Box Lights
Power 1st Row Windows w/Driver And Passenger 1-Touch Up/Down
Power Door Locks w/Autolock Feature
Power Fuel Flap Locking Type
Power Rear Windows
Proximity Key For Doors And Push Button Start
Rear Cupholder
Redundant Digital Speedometer
Remote Keyless Entry w/Integrated Key Transmitter, Illuminated Entry, Illuminated Ignition Switch and Panic Button
Seats w/Cloth Back Material
Smart Device Remote Engine Start
Tracker System
Trip Computer
Safety
Hyundai Santa Cruz 2025
Preferred AWD
Hyundai Santa Cruz 2023
Preferred AWD
ABS And Driveline Traction Control
Airbag Occupancy Sensor
Back-Up Camera
Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist (BCA) Blind Spot
Bluelink Emergency Sos Capability
Collision Mitigation-Front
Curtain 1st And 2nd Row Airbags
Driver Monitoring-Alert
Dual Stage Driver And Passenger Front Airbags
Dual Stage Driver And Passenger Seat-Mounted Side Airbags
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (FCA) w/Pedestrian Detection
Lane Follow Assist (LFA)
Lane Keeping Assist (LKA) Lane Departure Warning
Lane Keeping Assist (LKA) Lane Keeping Assist
Outboard Front Lap And Shoulder Safety Belts -inc: Rear Centre 3 Point, Height Adjusters and Pretensioners
Rear Child Safety Locks
Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist (RCCA)
Rear Side-Impact Airbag
Restricted Driving Mode/Alerts
Side Impact Beams
Tire Specific Low Tire Pressure Warning
ABS And Driveline Traction Control
Airbag Occupancy Sensor
Back-Up Camera
Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist (BCA) Blind Spot
BlueLink Emergency Sos
Collision Mitigation-Front
Collision Mitigation-Rear
Curtain 1st And 2nd Row Airbags
Driver Monitoring-Alert
Dual Stage Driver And Passenger Front Airbags
Dual Stage Driver And Passenger Seat-Mounted Side Airbags
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (FCA) w/Pedestrian Detection
Lane Follow Assist (LFA)
Lane Keeping Assist (LKA) Lane Departure Warning
Lane Keeping Assist (LKA) Lane Keeping Assist
Outboard Front Lap And Shoulder Safety Belts -inc: Rear Centre 3 Point, Height Adjusters and Pretensioners
Rear Child Safety Locks
Side Impact Beams
Tire Specific Low Tire Pressure Warning