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2024 Hyundai Santa Cruz Information and Specs

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2024 Hyundai Santa Cruz Buyer's GuideDREW PHILLIPS

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Overview

It's no secret that pickup trucks offer unmatched functionality when it comes to being able to haul a lot of items at once. However, due to their often harsher ride and larger size than most SUVs or sedans, many car buyers choose to sacrifice some functionality for a more refined driving experience.

The Hyundai Santa Cruz is one of few vehicles that can bridge that gap. Sharing a platform with vehicles like the Santa Fe and Sonata, the Santa Cruz is a truck that feels like an SUV to drive but offers the versatility of a pickup. For someone who needs a truck only occasionally and doesn't want to do with awful road manners, the Santa Cruz may be the right vehicle to add to your garage.

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While this Hyundai offers legitimate pickup truck characteristics including an open bed and a towing capacity of 5,000 lbs, it isn't quite as heavy-duty as slightly larger mid-size trucks like the Nissan Frontier or Toyota Tacoma. The Santa Cruz is unique in Hyundai's lineup as the only pickup truck offering.

The Santa Cruz can be had with either a 191 horsepower four-cylinder engine or a more powerful turbocharged 2.5-liter four-cylinder that outputs 281 horsepower with the choice of either front or all-wheel drive. If the idea of a small pickup truck that also offers an enjoyable driving experience is appealing to you, the Santa Cruz is absolutely worth a look.

2024 Hyundai Santa Cruz Price (MSRP)

The price of the 2024 Hyundai Santa Cruz starts at $28,275 and goes up to $42,695 depending on the trim and package.

Trim Levels

  • SE: $28,275

  • SEL: $31,025

  • Night: $39,835

  • XRT: $41,475

  • Limited: $42,695

2024 Hyundai Santa Cruz Reliability

Is the Hyundai Santa Cruz a reliable vehicle? Yes, according to the J.D. Power, the Hyundai Santa Cruz has a reliability rating of 84/100 which is above average for most vehicles

2024 Hyundai Santa Cruz Specs at a Glance

Vehicle Category: Compact Pickup Truck
Invoice Price:
$27,603.00
Fuel Economy: EPA Fuel Economy, combined/city/highway (23/22/26)
Horsepower:
191
Seating Capacity:
5
Cargo Space:
27 cubic feet
Safety Rating:
The 2024 Hyundai Santa Cruz has not yet been tested by the IIHS or NHTSA

View full specs below.

Interior Photos of the 2024 Hyundai Santa Cruz

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Exterior Photos of the 2024 Hyundai Santa Cruz

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2024 Hyundai Santa Cruz FAQs

2024 Hyundai Santa Cruz Release Date

The 2024 Hyundai Santa Cruz was released in late 2023 and is currently available at Hyundai dealerships.

2024 Hyundai Santa Cruz Competitors

Competitors of the 2024 Hyundai Santa Cruz include the Ford Maverick as well as mid-size pickups such as the Nissan Frontier, Toyota Tacoma, Jeep Gladiator, Ford Ranger, GMC Canyon, and Honda Ridgeline.

Some shoppers may also compare the Santa Cruz against mid-size SUVs like the Hyundai Santa Fe, Jeep Grand Cherokee, Nissan Murano, Ford Edge, and Honda Passport. When shopping for a 2024 Hyundai Santa Cruz you should consider other models in this competitive set.

2024 Hyundai Santa Cruz MPG and Fuel Efficiency

What is the MPG for the 2024 Hyundai Santa Cruz?

The 2024 Hyundai Santa Cruz gets 23 miles per gallon, combined city/hwy.


What is the gas tank size of the 2024 Hyundai Santa Cruz?

The 2024 Hyundai Santa Cruz gas tank size is 17.7 gallons which is fairly standard for a vehicle of its size.


How much does gas cost to fill up the 2024 Hyundai Santa Cruz?

It costs approximately $58 to fill up the gas tank considering average gas prices.


What kind of gas does the 2024 Hyundai Santa Cruz take?

The 2024 Hyundai Santa Cruz takes regular unleaded gas.


2024 Hyundai Santa Cruz Performance

What is the top speed for a 2024 Hyundai Santa Cruz?

The top speed for the 2024 Hyundai Santa Cruz is 133 mph.


How fast is the 0-60 time for a 2024 Hyundai Santa Cruz?

The 0-60 time for the 2024 Hyundai Santa Cruz is 6 seconds.


How fast is the quarter mile time for a 2024 Hyundai Santa Cruz?

The 1/4 mile time for the 2024 Hyundai Santa Cruz is 14.5 seconds.


What is the towing capacity of 2024 Hyundai Santa Cruz?

The towing capacity of the 2024 Hyundai Santa Cruz is 5,000 pounds.


2024 Hyundai Santa Cruz Weight and Dimensions

How much does the 2024 Hyundai Santa Cruz weigh?

The 2024 Hyundai Santa Cruz weighs 4,132 lbs.


What are the dimensions of 2024 Hyundai Santa Cruz?

The dimensions of the 2024 Hyundai Santa Cruz are a wheelbase of 118.3 inches, length of 195.7 inches and width of 75 inches.


What is the height of 2024 Hyundai Santa Cruz?

The height of the 2024 Hyundai Santa Cruz is 66.7 inches.


How long is the 2024 Hyundai Santa Cruz?

The 2024 Hyundai Santa Cruz is 195.7 inches long.


2024 Hyundai Santa Cruz Manufacturing

Where is the 2024 Hyundai Santa Cruz made?

The 2024 Hyundai Santa Cruz is made in Montgomery, Alabama.


What is the 2024 Hyundai Santa Cruz made out of?

The 2024 Hyundai Santa Cruz is made out of fully galvanized steel panels.


2024 Hyundai Santa Cruz Safety Rating & Reliability

Is the 2024 Hyundai Santa Cruz a reliable car?

The 2024 Hyundai Santa Cruz has an 84/100 reliability score according to J.D. Power.


What is the safety rating of the 2024 Hyundai Santa Cruz?

The 2024 Hyundai Santa Cruz has not yet been tested by the IIHS or NHTSA.


2024 Hyundai Santa Cruz: Full Specs and Features

These specs are for the SE, FWD trim of the 2024 Santa Cruz. The Santa Cruz is available in other configurations with more powerful engine options and drivetrains, for full specs of the 2024 Santa Cruz, visit hyundaiusa.com.

Vehicle
Drivetrain: Front Wheel Drive

Engine
Engine Order Code: NA
Engine Type and Required Fuel: Regular Unleaded I-4
Displacement (liters/cubic inches): 2.5 L/152
Fuel System: Port/Direct Injection
Maximum Horsepower @ RPM: 191 @ 6100
Maximum Torque @ RPM: 181 @ 4000

Transmission
Transmission Order Code: NA
Transmission Description: Automatic w/OD
Number of Transmission Speeds: 8
First Gear Ratio (:1): 4.72
Second Gear Ratio (:1): 2.91
Third Gear Ratio (:1): 1.86
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1): 1.42
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1): 1.22
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1): 1.00
Seventh Gear Ratio (:1): 0.79
Eighth Gear Ratio (:1): 0.64
Reverse Ratio (:1): 3.24

Fuel Economy and Range
EPA Greenhouse Gas Score: 5.0
CO2 Emissions, 15K mi/year (tons): 7.7
Range, city/highway (miles): 389.40 / 460.20
EPA Fuel Economy, combined/city/highway (mpg): 23 / 22 / 26

Fuel Tank
Fuel Capacity / Gas Tank Size: 17.7

Exterior Dimensions
Wheelbase (inches): 118.3
Length (inches): 195.7
Width, without mirrors (inches): 75
Height (inches): 66.7
Ground Clearance, Front: 8.6

Interior Dimensions
Passenger / Seating Capacity: 5
Front Head Room (inches): 40.2
Front Leg Room (inches): 41.4
Front Shoulder Room (inches): 57.6
Front Hip Room (inches): 54.5
Second Row Head Room (inches): 39.6
Second Row Leg Room (inches): 36.5
Second Row Shoulder Room (inches): 56.1
Second Row Hip Room (inches): 53.5

Cargo Area Dimensions
Cargo Bed Length (inches): 48.4
Cargo Bed Width at Floor (inches): 53.9
Cargo Bed Width Between Wheelhousings (inches): 42.7
Cargo Bed Height (inches): 19.2
Cargo Space/Area (cubic feet): 27

Steering
Steering Type: Rack-Pinion
Turning Diameter / Radius, curb to curb (feet): 39.6

Suspension
Front Suspension Type: Strut
Rear Suspension Type: Multi-Link

Brakes
Brake Type: 4-Wheel Disc
Front Brake Rotors, diameter x thickness (inches): 12.8
Rear Brake Rotors, diameter x thickness (inches): 12.8

Wheels and Tires
Front Wheel Size (inches): 18 X 7.5
Front Wheel Material: Aluminum
Front Tire Size: P245/60HR18
Rear Wheel Size (inches): 18 X 7.5
Rear Wheel Material: Aluminum
Rear Tire Size: P245/60HR18
Spare Wheel Size (inches): Compact
Spare Wheel Material: Steel
Spare Tire Size: Compact

Towing
Maximum Towing Capacity (pounds): 3500
Maximum Trailer Weight, dead weight hitch (pounds): 3500
Maximum Tongue Weight, dead weight hitch (pounds): 350
Maximum Trailer Weight, weight distributing hitch (pounds): 3500
Maximum Tongue Weight, weight distributing hitch (pounds): 350

Weight Information
Base Curb Weight (pounds): 3755
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (pounds): 5456.00

Electrical
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F: NA
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps): 150

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