2026 Hyundai SANTA CRUZ

2026

SANTA CRUZ

Our one-of-a-kind Sport Adventure Vehicle.

Up to 30 MPG Hwy
Up to 281 hp
Available HTRAC AWD
2026 SANTA CRUZ SE, SEL and SEL Activity FWD: 22 City/30 Hwy/25 Combined MPG. 2026 SANTA CRUZ SE, SEL and SEL Activity AWD: 21 City/29 Hwy/24 Combined MPG. 2026 SANTA CRUZ XRT and Limited AWD: 18 City/25 Hwy/20 Combined MPG. All figures are EPA estimates and for comparison purposes only. Actual mileage may vary with options, driving conditions, driving habits and vehicle's condition.

The truck/SUV mash-up you didn't know you needed.

Built for your biggest adventures, 2026 SANTA CRUZ has enough style and versatility to take them all on. It gives you some of our latest tech, like a 12.3-inch touchscreen with available navigation-along with special bed features like standard tie-down points and underfloor storage plus available extras such as a retractable tonneau cover and a 115V power inverter-so there's almost nothing it can't help you do.

XRT

Rugged, in both looks and capability. That's the XRT.

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2026 SANTA CRUZ XRT off-road
The great outdoors

Embrace your inner happy camper.

Life is all about getting out and doing things. That's why SANTA CRUZ gives you plenty of space for gear plus standard bins and compartments for everything else you'll need to bring. It's your ultimate camping accessory.

People camping by a lake at sunset with SANTA CRUZ Loading gear into the SANTA CRUZ bed Mountain bikers beside the SANTA CRUZ
Innovative bed design

Versatility is its middle name.

Designed to accommodate practically all of your activities, SANTA CRUZ's innovative bed offers storage features you may have never thought you'd need.

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Bed storage & 115V outlet

Off-the-charts utility.

Adventures are out of this world with the added amenities afforded by the SANTA CRUZ truck bed. It's got all kinds of storage on the sides. It has a sealed underfloor bin that drains, an available 115-volt power outlet, and available lockable tonneau cover, so you're always ready for full-on fun. <span class=sticky

SANTA CRUZ bed with gear SANTA CRUZ sealed underfloor bin SANTA CRUZ 115-volt power outlet
Performance and power

HTRAC All Wheel Drive

On different terrain and in all kinds of weather, available HTRAC All Wheel Drive helps to keep you in control. You can even tow up to 5,000 lbs. when you add the available 2.5L turbocharged engine, which is good for an impressive 281 horsepower.

2026 SANTA CRUZ towing a trailer
Panoramic curved display

Curve appeal.

We've always looked to make your interior space as spacious and harmonious as possible. Our available panoramic curved display takes it to the next level, seamlessly integrating a standard hi-res 12.3-inch touchscreen with an available 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster.

2026 SANTA CRUZ panoramic curved display
Digital Specifications

Game on.

For the love of the game-Digital Specifications brings the FIFA spirit to your touchscreen with its exclusive, complimentary FIFA World Cup 2026 TM display theme. Download through the Bluelink® app available through mid-October 2026, and celebrate our World Cup partnership wherever you go.

FIFA World Cup 2026 display theme on the SANTA CRUZ touchscreen
Top-tier tech

Powered up and in control, wherever you are.

    Wireless connectivity

    Stay connected without having to plug in.

    Wirelessly connect your iPhone® with Apple CarPlay® to easily access your favorite mobile apps from the standard 12.3-inch touchscreen. Got an Android? Use Android Auto™ to wirelessly access your smartphone's apps, maps and infotainment. Apple CarPlay shown. <span class=sticky

    Apple CarPlay on the SANTA CRUZ touchscreen
    Hyundai SmartSense

    Still got questions about SANTA CRUZ?

    Hyundai SANTA CRUZ is there for all the adventures you can pack in a day. Hyundai also has outstanding warranties covering SANTA CRUZ with a 5-Year/60,000-Mile New Vehicle Limited Warranty and a 10-Year/100,000-Mile Powertrain Limited Warranty.⁠
    Hyundai SANTA CRUZ Limited and XRT trims have a 281-hp 2.5L turbocharged engine and can tow trailers up to 5,000 pounds. Trailers must be fitted with their own braking systems, independent of SANTA CRUZ, so they’re able to assist with braking.⁠
    Currently, there is no hybrid version of Hyundai SANTA CRUZ.
    You can build the SANTA CRUZ of your dreams, search inventory and find your nearest dealer at HyundaiUSA.com. If a dealer participates in Hyundai Click to Buy, you can complete the entire shopping process online and have your new SANTA CRUZ delivered to your door
    SANTA CRUZ truck bed is 27.0 cubic feet in volume. It is 52.1 inches long, 53.9 inches at its maximum width, 42.7 inches between wheelwells, and 19.2 inches deep.
    HTRAC All Wheel Drive comes standard on SANTA CRUZ Limited and XRT, and is an available feature on SE, SEL and SEL Activity trims.
    Our SANTA CRUZ compact pickup truck is assembled in the USA at Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama using domestic and foreign sourced parts.

    Of course. For your Hyundai SANTA CRUZ brochure, download here.