The new Hyundai Santa Cruz has 5 trim levels to choose from: the Santa Cruz SE, SEL, SEL Activity, XRT, and Limited. The Hyundai Santa Cruz is a one-of-a-kind Sport Adventure Vehicle. What is a sport adventure vehicle? It is a pickup truck and an SUV combined. The Santa Cruz can take you on your next adventure with its amazing performance with sporting and storage features. The Santa Cruz is also equipped with the latest safety and technology features. Its open bed truck allows for all kinds of storage, a power outlet, and an available lockable tonneau cover. Keep reading to find out which Hyundai Santa Fe trim level fits your lifestyle the best.
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Hyundai Santa Cruz SE
The base level for the new Hyundai Santa Cruz is the SE. This is the base trim with lots of great standard features. It comes equipped with a 2.5L GDI-MPI 4-cylinder engine that produces 191 horsepower. Front-wheel drive is standard, but it comes available with all-wheel drive. On the inside, you'll find a 12.3-inch touchscreen, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, stain- and odor-resistant cloth seats. The exterior is equipped with great features that will help you on your next adventure. Some of these standard features include an integrated rear bumper side step, 18-inch alloy wheels, sidewall bed storage compartments, heavy-duty cargo tie-down D-rings, and a locking under-bed storage compartment. This Hyundai Santa Cruz trim level is perfect for those wanting a pickup truck that has great standard features.
Hyundai Santa Cruz SEL
Next in the Hyundai Santa Cruz trim level lineup is the SEL. The SEL has the same engine, drivetrain options, and everything else mentioned that the SE has. But this trim has a few more added must-have features. More comfort features are added, like dual automatic temperature control, an 8-way power driver seat, heated front seats, rear air conditioning vents, and H-Tex leatherette-trimmed seats. On the outside, you'll find roof side rails, 18-inch alloy wheels, a multi-functional tailgate, and more. If you are looking for a few more features that come standard on a Hyundai Santa Cruz trim level, the SEL is the best trim to go with.
Hyundai Santa Cruz SEL Activity
The SEL Activity Hyundai Santa Cruz trim level is a balanced trim with tech and style upgrades. It has everything the SEL has but with a few more added features. Some of these upgraded features include an integrated tonneau cover to keep your belongings secure and closed in the bed of the truck. Other bed features include a dual C-channel adjustable utility track rail and cleat system and a 115V power outlet in sidewall storage. Inside, there is a power sunroof, a rear sliding glass window, and a 12.3-inch digital cluster along with a 12.3-inch touchscreen. This Hyundai Santa Cruz trim level has features that bring this Hyundai truck to another level.
Hyundai Santa Cruz XRT
The next Hyundai Santa Cruz trim level brings more power. The XRT is the rugged trim with off-road styling additions. It comes equipped with a more powerful engine, a 2.5L turbocharged GDI-MPI 4-cylinder engine that produces 281 horsepower. It also comes standard with HTRAC all-wheel drive. The exterior is packed with XRT-exclusive details. These design features include 18-inch XRT alloy wheels, an XRT front dark grille with red tow hooks, an XRT liftgate badge, XRT exclusive exterior cladding, an XRT lower door garnish, a dark chrome tailgate handle, and satin black door handles and heated mirrors. Upgraded features on the inside include H-Tex black leatherette-trim seats with XRT logo, a leather-wrapped steering wheel and shift knob, a 12.3-inch touchscreen display with navigation, and wireless device charging. If you are looking for a more rugged, off-road style pickup truck, the Hyundai Santa Cruz XRT is the trim level that is best for you.
Hyundai Santa Cruz Limited
Finally, the premium trim that treats you with high-end features is the Hyundai Santa Cruz Limited. This trim is equipped with the same turbocharged engine as the XRT with 281 horsepower and all-wheel drive. Some added features are an Integrated Memory System and Hyundai Digital Key 2 Touch. Exterior upgrades include 20-inch alloy wheels and a dark chrome accent grille. On the inside, you'll find rain-sensing windshield wipers, a Surround View Monitor, an auto-dimming rearview mirror, a heated steering wheel, ambient interior lighting, and ventilated front seats. The Hyundai Santa Cruz Limited trim level is the best of the best with the most standard features out of the other Santa Cruz trim levels.
Hyundai Santa Cruz Specs
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 SE
 SEL
 SEL Activity
 XRT
 Limited
 Engine
 2.5L 4-cylinder
 2.5L 4-cylinder
 2.5L 4-cylinder
 2.5L 4-cylinder turbo
 2.5L 4-cylinder turbo
 Horsepower
 191
 191
 191
 281
 281
 Torque
 181 lb-ft
 181 lb-ft
 181 lb-ft
 311 lb-ft
 311 lb-ft
 Drivetrain
 FWD (AWD Available)
 FWD (AWD Available)
 FWD (AWD Available)
 All-Wheel Drive
 All-Wheel Drive
 Transmission
 8-speed Auto
8-speed Auto
 8-speed Auto
 8-speed Wet Dual Clutch
 8-speed Wet Dual Clutch
 Towing Capacity
 Up to 3,500 lbs.
 Up to 3,500 lbs.
 3,500 lbs. (FWD) 5,000 lbs. (AWD)
 Up to 5,000 lbs.
 Up to 5,000 lbs.
 Alloy Wheels
 18-inch
 18-inch
 18-inch
 18-inch XRT
 20-inch
 Exterior Lighting
 LED
 LED
 LED
 LED
 LED
 Side Mirrors
 Bodycolor
 Bodycolor, heated w/ turn signal
 Bodycolor, heated w/ turn signal
 Satin Black, heated w/ turn signal
 Bodycolor, heated w/ turn signal
 Roof Side Rails
 X
 Standard
 Standard
 Standard
 Standard
 Integrated Tonneau Cover
 X
 X
 Standard
 Standard
 Standard
 Seating Material
 Stain & odor-resistant cloth
 H-Tex Leatherette
 H-Tex Leatherette
 Black H-Tex Leatherette
 Leather-trimmed
 Heated Seats
 X
 Standard
 Standard
 Standard
 Standard
 Touchscreen
 12.3"
 12.3"
 12.3"
 12.3" Nav
 12.3" Nav
 Gauge Cluster
 4.2"
 4.2"
 12.3"
 12.3"
 12.3"
 Wheelbase
 118.3"
 118.3"
 118.3"
 118.3"
 118.3"
 Length
 195.7"
 195.7"
 195.7"
 195.9"
 195.7"
 Width
 75.0"
 75.0"
 75.0"
 75.0"
 75.0"
 Height
 66.7"
 66.7"
 66.7"
 66.7"
 66.7"
 Bed Length
 52.1"
 52.1"
 52.1"
 52.1"
 52.1"
 Bed Depth
 19.2"
 19.2"
 19.2"
 19.2"
 19.2"
 Bed Width (min./max.)
 42.7/53.9"
 42.7/53.9"
 42.7/53.9"
 42.7/53.9"
 42.7/53.9"
 Bed Volume
 27.0 cu.ft.
 27.0 cu.ft.
 27.0 cu.ft.
 27.0 cu.ft.
 27.0 cu.ft.
 Passenger Volume
 101.8 cu.ft.
 101.8 cu.ft.
 101.8 cu.ft.
 101.8 cu.ft.
 101.8 cu.ft.
 Load Limit
 1,411 lbs.
 1,411 lbs.
 1,411 lbs.
 1,411 lbs.
 1,411 lbs.
 Roof Rails Capacity
 X
 Up to 220 lbs.
 Up to 220 lbs.
 Up to 220 lbs.
 Up to 220 lbs.
 Legroom (front/rear)
 41.4/36.5"
 41.4/36.5"
 41.4/36.5"
 41.4/36.5"
 41.4/36.5"
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