The world was shocked when Hyundai debuted their first pickup for the US market just a few years ago. But the Santa Cruz has sparked a lot of interest for those who want utility and want to save their money. And now, for 2025, Hyundai is making some significant updates to make the Santa Cruz better than ever! This article is going to cover all the updates for the 2025 Hyundai Santa Cruz but be sure to watch the video at the bottom of this article for an in-depth design review!
What’s New for 2025?
- Updated exterior design
- Revamped cabin
- New tech throughout
- Added utility to XRT
Trims and Pricing
MSRP with FWD unless noted
SE: $28,500
SEL: $30,200
SEL Activity: $33,200
XRT AWD: $40,000
Limited AWD: $42,500
Prices stay fairly steady for 2025, though the base price does jump almost $2,000.
Design and Features
As mentioned above, please watch the video linked below for a full in-depth exploration of the exterior design and differences. The Santa Cruz takes a much more truck-like appearance for 2025, making more a of a departure from the Tucson than ever before. Especially if you opt for an XRT model, you will have a more rugged front and rear bumper and all-terrain tires this year.
Here is the full breakdown of what we currently know about the feature availability:
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Feature |
Availability |
Exterior |
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LED Headlights |
Standard Projector LEDs |
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LED Fog Lamps |
Not Available |
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Wheels |
18-20-inch alloys depending on trim |
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Mirrors |
Standard BSM | SEL+: Heating |
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LED Taillights |
Standard LED |
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Dual-Exhaust Outlets |
Not available |
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Truck Bed |
4-ft bed with underfloor storage |
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Towing Capacity |
Up to 5,000 lbs |
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Forward Emergency Braking |
Standard on all Santa Cruz Models |
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Lane Keep Assist |
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Auto High Beams |
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Adaptive Cruise and Highway Drive Assist 1.0 |
XRT+ |
When it comes to the Interior, the Santa Cruz will also be well-equipped on all trims.
Interior |
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Digital Key |
XRT+ |
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Smart Parking |
Not Available |
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Seat Materials |
Cloth, H-Tex Leatherette, Real Leather |
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Seat Adjustment |
SEL+: 10-way power |
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Push Button Start |
Standard |
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Gauge Cluster |
Standard: 12.3 inch screen | SEL Activity+: Fully Reconfigurable |
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Head-up Display |
Not Available |
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Blind View Monitor |
XRT+ |
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Steering Wheel |
XRT+: Leather Wrapped | Heating: Limited |
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Fingerprint Sensor |
New to Limited |
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Rain-Sensing Wipers |
Limited |
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Wireless Charging |
SEL Activity+ |
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360 Degree Camera |
XRT+ |
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2-Zone Climate Controls |
SEL+ |
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Seat Climate |
Heated Seats: SEL+ | Ventilated Seats: Limited |
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Audio System |
Standard 6-speakers | Limited: Bose Audio |
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Screen |
Standard 12.3 inch display with ccNC and Wireless phone connection | Navigation on XRT+ |
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Rearview Mirror |
Limited: Auto-dimming with HomeLink |
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Moonroof |
Standard Size: SEL Activity+ |
The rear of the Santa Cruz is also well-equipped, making it competitive with some midsize trucks.
Rear Amenities |
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Rear Vents and USBs |
Vents on SEL+ | USBs Standard |
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Heated Rear Seats |
Not available |
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Rear Opening Window |
Standard with manual operation |
For in depth details on the 2025 Santa Cruz, watch our full first look review linked at the bottom of this article.
What’s Under the Hood?
The Santa Cruz has two carryover powertrains for 2025:
- SE/SEL:
- 2.5L I-4: 191 hp | 181 lb.ft
- Paired w/ 8-speed automatic
- FWD or opt AWD (Night is AWD only)
- XRT/Limited:
- 2.5L Turbo I-4: 281 hp | 311 lb.ft
- Paired w/ 8-speed dual clutch automatic
- Standard AWD
The fuel economy for each model is as follows:
2.5 FWD: 22/30/25 mpg
2.5 AWD: 21/29/24 mpg
2.5T AWD: 19/27/22 mpg
We hope you have found this overview of the 2025 Hyundai Santa Cruz helpful! For a more detailed first look of the Santa Cruz, please watch our video below! What do you think of the 2025 Hyundai Santa Cruz? Let us know in the comments!
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