How would you feel knowing you were driving a one-of-a-kind sport adventure vehicle? Would you love all your neighbors asking what new vehicle sits in your driveway, garnering even more friendly waves as you loop the cul-de-sac? Would you enjoy the exclusivity that comes with driving a car that combines an SUV's best parts with a truck's open bed?
If you’re ready to be the talk of Auburn, Montgomery, or Pike Road, AL, it’s time to drive the Hyundai Santa Cruz. This pickup truck is ready to go all in on your adventures. Read Hyundai of Auburn's review now to learn how it can accommodate your active lifestyle!
MAX HORSEPOWER
MAX TOWING CAPACITY
TRUCK BED VOLUME
STANDARD TOUCHSCREEN SIZE
HTRAC ALL WHEEL DRIVE
HYUNDAI SMARTSENSE
LOCKABLE UNDER-BED STORAGE
The Hyundai Santa Cruz is built for those who crave exploration and is ready to go wherever the road leads. With its robust powertrain and stable drivetrain, this pickup is ready to push the limits on your next journey. From the mountains to the sea, the Santa Cruz is prepared to seize the day.
The Hyundai Santa Cruz can be whatever you want it to be. Its two drivetrains offer varying degrees of power, making it a comfortable daily driver or a souped-up trail rider. Which engine will you choose?
An 8-speed automatic transmission with SHIFTRONIC® harnesses all that power. A similar transmission is available with paddle shifters, allowing you to take control when the moment demands it—or you crave it.
Front Wheel Drive comes standard, reducing fuel consumption and generating a smooth ride. Wild souls can opt for available HTRAC All Wheel Drive, allowing the Santa Cruz to be the dust-kicking, mud-splashing, trail-conquering pickup it’s destined to be.
So, what kind of results does this truck’s powertrain yield? The answer may surprise you. The Santa Cruz can tow up to 5,000 pounds with the proper equipment! Does that get your gears turning on how you can elevate your next friends’ trip to the lake or family vacation? All these towable toys are on the table:
If your idea of adventure takes you to local off-road trails or faraway Mother Nature retreats, you’ll need endurance on your side. The Santa Cruz comes in clutch again with its standard EPA-estimated 22 city/30 highway MPG rating!*
The Hyundai Santa Cruz provides the best of what SUVs offer with the versatility and convenience of a pickup! With truck-bed utility on your side, you can easily tackle home improvement projects or pack up for a weeklong camping trip.
Follow us to the bed of the Santa Cruz. We’re pulling out the measuring tape to size up your next pickup.
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Hyundai Santa Cruz Bed Dimensions
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| Bed Length | 52.1 inches | |
| Bed Depth | 19.2 inches | |
| Bed Width | 53.9 inches | |
| Bed Volume | 27 cubic feet | |
You’ll have ample space for toolboxes, bundles of firewood, tailgate gear, sleeping bags, you name it. With the available T-slot utility tracks and up to six tie-downs, you can secure all your supplies with confidence. The available roof rails give your paddle board or canoe its rightful place.
What you pack changes with every adventure, making the Santa Cruz’s bed versatility even more important. It helps you conquer many adventures on your bucket list (yes, even that one you’re thinking of right now) with the following standard and available features:
Packing before your next big trip just got easier!
The Hyundai Santa Cruz continues to add convenience to your drives with its high-tech cockpit. Hyundai doubles down on it with Hyundai SmartSense, the Santa Cruz’s standard, multi-feature safety suite! Pair infotainment with driver assistance, and you’ll be in for a memorable experience.
The Santa Cruz has two displays. The first is a 4.2-inch gauge cluster behind the steering wheel. With a trim level upgrade, this screen grows to a 12.3-inch instrument panel that helps you keep a pulse on this pickup.
In the center of the dash, you’ll find a 12.3-inch touchscreen that serves as your entertainment hub. Yep, you read that right. Grand views are standard across all trim levels; however, you gain a built-in navigation system in the higher tiers. The infotainment system pairs with several integrations, including:
Simply pair your phone to the suite, and you can play your favorite album, tune in to a new podcast, or chip away at your book club’s current read.
Hyundai SmartSense is the Santa Cruz's standard driver-assistance suite, and it includes several helpful features, such as:
While those features assist as you drive, Safe Exit Warning and Rear Occupant Alert will kick in once you reach your destination. The first feature monitors the flanks of your vehicle for oncoming traffic, ensuring safe exiting. The second feature alerts you to anything or anyone in the rear seats, making sure nothing or no one gets left behind.
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When you’re looking for a compact pickup truck to help with home improvement projects or take you off the asphalt, the Hyundai Santa Cruz and the Ford Maverick will deliver. Both models are stylishly unique and full of pep. Which one goes to the max for you? When inspecting their highest offerings, the Santa Cruz takes the crown.**
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| 5,000 lbs. | MAX TOWING CAPACITY | 4,000 lbs. |
| 311 lb-ft | MAX TORQUE | 275 lb-ft |
| 12.3 in. | MAX INSTRUMENT CLUSTER SIZE | 8 in. |
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Your next truck should have your back. It should be your bodyguard on unpredictable roads, your fuel-sipping companion on wild adventures, and your high-tech copilot during work commutes. The Hyundai Santa Cruz and the Honda Ridgeline deliver those things; however, the Hyundai provides more.**
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| 22 city/30 hwy* | STANDARD EPA-EST. MPG | 18 city/24 hwy |
| 12.3 in. | STANDARD TOUCHSCREEN SIZE | 9 in. |
| Standard | SAFE EXIT WARNING | Not Offered |
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A pickup truck with an adventurous spirit and a lot of might? Let us show you the Hyundai Santa Cruz and the Ford Ranger. A pickup truck that also prioritizes passenger enjoyment and peace? Both trucks deliver this to varying degrees, but the Hyundai pulls out more stops to win this competition.**
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| 12.3 in. | STANDARD TOUCHSCREEN SIZE | 10 in. |
| Available | SUNROOF | Not Offered |
| Standard | BLIND-SPOT COLLISION WARNING | Available |
Adventure lovers and adrenaline seekers will find much to love about the rugged and refined Hyundai Santa Cruz. Its performance versatility, helpful utility, and high-tech interior also make it a great daily driver option for locals in Auburn, Montgomery, and Pike Road, AL.
Are you one of them? If so, visit Hyundai of Auburn to test drive the Hyundai Santa Cruz today!
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Shop Hyundai Santa Cruz Value Your Trade Apply for Financing Schedule a Test Drive* 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.
**Most accurate information used at the time of posting.
