Hyundai Santa Cruz
2022–2026 model years · Generation introduced 2022
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- Available years
- 2022–2026
- Yearly records
- 5
- Reported market values
- $19,613–$29,813
The overview
Based on the Tucson, the Santa Cruz melds a small SUV and pickup truck into one vehicle. It is similar in concept to the Honda Ridgeline, albeit smaller. The base engine is a rather strained 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine. Uplevel models come with a powerful turbo engine, making this trucklet quick. Front- or all-wheel drive versions are available. The Santa Cruz drives like a car with responsive handling, comfortable ride and easy maneuverability. But rear visibility is hampered due to the small rear window and thick rear pillar. Maximum tow capacity is 5,000 lbs. The short 52-inch bed has a handy hidden trunk and turbo versions come with a built-in lockable tonneau cover. FCW and AEB with pedestrian detection are standard. BSW and RCTW became standard beginning with the 2023 model year. The Santa Cruz received a refresh for 2025 that includes new front and rear bumpers, along with an updated interior that includes a standard 12.3-inch display. For 2026 the 8-speed automatic became the standard transmission. The 8-speed dual clutch was dropped.
Generation summary from Consumer Reports. Year-specific figures appear below; missing values mean unavailable, not zero.
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Each row keeps its own source data.
| Model year | Market value | Reliability | Owner rating | EPA combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 ↗ SEL Activity crew cab AWD 2.5-liter 4 (191 hp) (Regular Gasoline) Automatic 8-speed | $29,813 | 4/5 | Not rated | 24 MPG |
| 2025 ↗ XRT crew cab AWD 2.5-liter 4 (281 hp) turbo (Regular Gasoline) Sequential 8-speed | $26,175 | 4/5 | 4/5 | 22 MPG |
| 2024 ↗ XRT crew cab AWD 2.5-liter 4 (281 hp) turbo (Regular Gasoline) Sequential 8-speed | $24,675 | 4/5 | 4/5 | 22 MPG |
| 2023 ↗ SEL Premium crew cab AWD 2.5-liter 4 (281 hp) turbo (Regular Gasoline) Sequential 8-speed | $23,250 | 2/5 | 4/5 | 22 MPG |
| 2022 ↗ SEL Premium crew cab AWD 2.5-liter 4 (281 hp) turbo (Regular Gasoline) Sequential 8-speed | $19,613 | 2/5 | 4/5 | 23 MPG |
Values depend on trim and condition. Ratings are source-reported; road-test results may describe a tested configuration.
Year by year
2026 model
SEL Activity crew cab AWD 2.5-liter 4 (191 hp) (Regular Gasoline) Automatic 8-speed · Conventional · New
Find 2026 listings ↗ Specifications
Overview
- Powertrain
- Conventional
- Body style
- crew cab
- Drive type
- AWD
- Transmission
- Automatic
- Category
- Small pickup trucks
- Generation began
- 2022
Pricing
- Current retail median
- $29,813
- Retail value range
- $23,650 - $39,250
- Original MSRP range
- $29,750 - $43,700
- Trade-in range
- $21,000 - $36,480
Ratings
- Road test score
- 75/100
- Reliability
- 4/5
- Expert recommendation
- Recommended
Fuel economy
- EPA city
- 21 MPG
- EPA highway
- 29 MPG
- EPA combined
- 24 MPG
- Tested city
- 16 MPG
- Tested highway
- 33 MPG
- Tested overall
- 24 MPG
- Annual fuel cost
- $2,010
- Cruising range
- 425 miles
Road tests
- 0-30 mph
- 3.6 sec
- 0-60 mph
- 10.3 sec
- 60-0 mph braking
- 132 ft
- Avoidance speed
- 51.5 mph
- Test status
- Test Completed
Dimensions
- Length
- 196 in
- Width
- 75 in
- Height
- 67 in
- Wheelbase
- 118 in
- Weight
- 4,030 lb
- Maximum load
- 1,410 lb
- Towing capacity
- 3,500 lb
Interior
- Seating
- 5 people
- Front head room
- 5.5 in
- Front leg room
- 42.5 in
- Rear head room
- 5.5 in
- Rear leg room
- 26 in
- Cargo volume
- 16 cu ft
Environmental impact
- Air pollution score
- 6/10
- Greenhouse gas score
- 5/10
- SmartWay
- No
Vehicle ID: 39884 First published: July 13, 2026 Updated: September 11, 2026
Values may vary by trim, options, location, and market conditions.
2025 model
XRT crew cab AWD 2.5-liter 4 (281 hp) turbo (Regular Gasoline) Sequential 8-speed · Conventional · Used
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Specifications
Overview
- Powertrain
- Conventional
- Body style
- crew cab
- Drive type
- AWD
- Transmission
- Automatic
- Category
- Small pickup trucks
- Generation began
- 2022
Pricing
- Current retail median
- $26,175
- Retail value range
- $22,000 - $31,850
- Original MSRP range
- $28,750 - $42,750
- Trade-in range
- $19,130 - $29,185
Ratings
- Road test score
- 80/100
- Owner satisfaction
- 4/5
- Would buy again
- 79%
- Reliability
- 4/5
Fuel economy
- EPA city
- 19 MPG
- EPA highway
- 27 MPG
- EPA combined
- 22 MPG
- Tested city
- 16 MPG
- Tested highway
- 34 MPG
- Tested overall
- 24 MPG
- Annual fuel cost
- $2,005
- Cruising range
- 425 miles
Road tests
- 0-30 mph
- 2.6 sec
- 0-60 mph
- 6.6 sec
- 60-0 mph braking
- 132 ft
- Avoidance speed
- 51.5 mph
- Test status
- Test Completed
Dimensions
- Length
- 196 in
- Width
- 75 in
- Height
- 67 in
- Wheelbase
- 118 in
- Weight
- 4,045 lb
- Maximum load
- 1,410 lb
- Towing capacity
- 5,000 lb
Interior
- Seating
- 5 people
- Front head room
- 5.5 in
- Front leg room
- 42.5 in
- Rear head room
- 5.5 in
- Rear leg room
- 26 in
Owner feedback
- Comfort
- 5/5
- Driving
- 5/5
- Styling
- 5/5
- Value
- 2/5
Environmental impact
- Air pollution score
- 6/10
- Greenhouse gas score
- 5/10
- SmartWay
- No
Vehicle ID: 31086 First published: December 5, 2024 Updated: September 11, 2026
Values may vary by trim, options, location, and market conditions.
2024 model
XRT crew cab AWD 2.5-liter 4 (281 hp) turbo (Regular Gasoline) Sequential 8-speed · Conventional · Used
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Specifications
Overview
- Powertrain
- Conventional
- Body style
- crew cab
- Drive type
- AWD
- Transmission
- Automatic
- Category
- Small pickup trucks
- Generation began
- 2022
Pricing
- Current retail median
- $24,675
- Retail value range
- $20,250 - $28,400
- Original MSRP range
- $26,900 - $41,320
- Trade-in range
- $17,370 - $25,775
Ratings
- Road test score
- 77/100
- Owner satisfaction
- 4/5
- Would buy again
- 64%
- Reliability
- 4/5
Fuel economy
- EPA city
- 19 MPG
- EPA highway
- 27 MPG
- EPA combined
- 22 MPG
- Tested city
- 16 MPG
- Tested highway
- 34 MPG
- Tested overall
- 24 MPG
- Annual fuel cost
- $2,005
- Cruising range
- 425 miles
Road tests
- 0-30 mph
- 2.6 sec
- 0-60 mph
- 6.6 sec
- 60-0 mph braking
- 132 ft
- Avoidance speed
- 51.5 mph
- Test status
- Test Completed
Dimensions
- Length
- 196 in
- Width
- 75 in
- Height
- 67 in
- Wheelbase
- 118 in
- Weight
- 4,045 lb
- Maximum load
- 1,410 lb
- Towing capacity
- 5,000 lb
Interior
- Seating
- 5 people
- Front head room
- 5.5 in
- Front leg room
- 42.5 in
- Rear head room
- 5.5 in
- Rear leg room
- 26 in
Owner feedback
- Comfort
- 4/5
- Driving
- 5/5
- Styling
- 5/5
- Value
- 2/5
Environmental impact
- Air pollution score
- 5/10
- Greenhouse gas score
- 5/10
- SmartWay
- No
Vehicle ID: 28068 First published: November 29, 2023 Updated: September 11, 2026
Values may vary by trim, options, location, and market conditions.
2023 model
SEL Premium crew cab AWD 2.5-liter 4 (281 hp) turbo (Regular Gasoline) Sequential 8-speed · Conventional · Used
Find 2023 listings ↗ Specifications
Overview
- Powertrain
- Conventional
- Body style
- crew cab
- Drive type
- AWD
- Transmission
- Automatic
- Category
- Small pickup trucks
- Generation began
- 2022
Pricing
- Current retail median
- $23,250
- Retail value range
- $18,400 - $26,650
- Original MSRP range
- $25,700 - $40,570
- Trade-in range
- $15,450 - $23,910
Ratings
- Road test score
- 77/100
- Owner satisfaction
- 4/5
- Would buy again
- 72%
- Reliability
- 2/5
Fuel economy
- EPA city
- 19 MPG
- EPA highway
- 27 MPG
- EPA combined
- 22 MPG
- Tested city
- 16 MPG
- Tested highway
- 34 MPG
- Tested overall
- 24 MPG
- Annual fuel cost
- $2,005
- Cruising range
- 425 miles
Road tests
- 0-30 mph
- 2.6 sec
- 0-60 mph
- 6.6 sec
- 60-0 mph braking
- 132 ft
- Avoidance speed
- 51.5 mph
- Test status
- Test Completed
Dimensions
- Length
- 196 in
- Width
- 75 in
- Height
- 67 in
- Wheelbase
- 118 in
- Weight
- 4,045 lb
- Maximum load
- 1,410 lb
- Towing capacity
- 5,000 lb
Interior
- Seating
- 5 people
- Front head room
- 5.5 in
- Front leg room
- 42.5 in
- Rear head room
- 5.5 in
- Rear leg room
- 26 in
Owner feedback
- Comfort
- 3/5
- Driving
- 4/5
- Styling
- 5/5
- Value
- 2/5
Environmental impact
- Air pollution score
- 5/10
- Greenhouse gas score
- 5/10
- SmartWay
- No
Vehicle ID: 24955 First published: November 15, 2022 Updated: September 11, 2026
Values may vary by trim, options, location, and market conditions.
2022 model
SEL Premium crew cab AWD 2.5-liter 4 (281 hp) turbo (Regular Gasoline) Sequential 8-speed · Conventional · Used
Find 2022 listings ↗ Specifications
Overview
- Powertrain
- Conventional
- Body style
- crew cab
- Drive type
- AWD
- Transmission
- Automatic
- Category
- Small pickup trucks
- Generation began
- 2022
Pricing
- Current retail median
- $19,613
- Retail value range
- $15,950 - $23,200
- Original MSRP range
- $24,440 - $40,170
- Trade-in range
- $12,305 - $20,195
Ratings
- Road test score
- 77/100
- Owner satisfaction
- 4/5
- Would buy again
- 65%
- Reliability
- 2/5
Fuel economy
- EPA city
- 21 MPG
- EPA highway
- 27 MPG
- EPA combined
- 23 MPG
- Tested city
- 16 MPG
- Tested highway
- 34 MPG
- Tested overall
- 24 MPG
- Annual fuel cost
- $2,005
- Cruising range
- 425 miles
Road tests
- 0-30 mph
- 2.6 sec
- 0-60 mph
- 6.6 sec
- 60-0 mph braking
- 132 ft
- Avoidance speed
- 51.5 mph
- Test status
- Test Completed
Dimensions
- Length
- 196 in
- Width
- 75 in
- Height
- 67 in
- Wheelbase
- 118 in
- Weight
- 4,045 lb
- Maximum load
- 1,410 lb
- Towing capacity
- 5,000 lb
Interior
- Seating
- 5 people
- Front head room
- 5.5 in
- Front leg room
- 42.5 in
- Rear head room
- 5.5 in
- Rear leg room
- 26 in
Owner feedback
- Comfort
- 4/5
- Driving
- 5/5
- Styling
- 5/5
- Value
- 1/5
Environmental impact
- Air pollution score
- 5/10
- Greenhouse gas score
- 5/10
- SmartWay
- No
Vehicle ID: 22064 First published: April 15, 2021 Updated: September 11, 2026
Values may vary by trim, options, location, and market conditions.
Behind the data
Latest source update: September 11, 2026
Vehicle summaries, specifications, pricing and ratings come from Consumer Reports vehicle records. Auto Guide groups these records by model and reported generation start year.
Available years are listed explicitly. Gaps do not imply that a model was discontinued. Prices are source estimates, not live offers. No first-hand road test by Auto Guide is claimed.
