New 2026 HyundaiSanta Cruz SE
- Exterior Color
- Gray
- Interior Color
- Gray
- Body/Seating
- Crew Cab/5 seats
- Transmission
- Automatic
- Engine
- Smartstream 2.5L I-4 port/direct injection, DOHC, CVVT variable valve control, regular unleaded, eng
- VIN
- 5NTJA4DE7TH158844
- Stock Number
- 746939
Highlighted Features
- Lane departure
- Emergency communication system
- Wireless phone connectivity
- Exterior parking camera rear
- Auto high-beam headlights
- Split folding rear seat
- Remote keyless entry
- Auto-leveling suspension
- Steering wheel mounted audio controls
- Fully automatic headlights
- Security system
- Alloy wheels
Included Packages & Accessories
- "Option Group 01
- 2.5L GDI MPI DOHC 16-Valve I4 CVVT Engine
- Stain and Odor Resistant Cloth Seat Trim
- First Aid Kit
- Cargo Net
- Bed Cargo Net
- Carpeted Floor Mats
- All Season Fitted Liners
- Medium Gray
- Hampton Gray
- 8-Speed Automatic Transmission with SHIFTRONIC
- 4.081 Axle Ratio
- 5
- 522 lbs GVWR
- 245/60R18 Tires
- 18"" X 7.5J Alloy Wheels
- Front Bucket Seats
- AM/FM/HD Audio System"
Detailed Specifications
- 1-touch down
- 1-touch up
- Air conditioning
- Driver door bin
- Driver vanity mirror
- Emergency communication system: None
- Front beverage holders
- Illuminated entry
- Overhead console
- Passenger door bin
- Passenger vanity mirror
- Power windows
- Proximity key: doors and push button start
- Rear beverage holders
- Remote engine start
- Remote keyless entry
- Speed control
- Telescoping steering wheel
- Tilt steering wheel
- Alloy wheels
- Auto-leveling suspension
- Four wheel independent suspension
- Front anti-roll bar
- Front tires: 245/60HR18.0
- Power steering
- Rear anti-roll bar
- Rear tires: 245/60HR18.0
- Speed-sensing steering
- Wheel size: 18"
- 1st row LCD monitors: 2
- AM/FM radio: SiriusXM
- Primary LCD size: 12.3"
- Radio data system
- Satellite radio trial duration with new vehicle purchase (months): 3
- Smart device integration: Apple CarPlay & Android Auto
- Speakers: 6
- Steering wheel mounted audio controls
- Turn-by-turn navigation directions: None
- Wireless phone connectivity: Bluetooth
- Basic warranty: 60 months/60,000miles
- Corrosion perforation warranty: 84 months/ unlimited distance
- Roadside assistance coverage: 60 months/ unlimited distance
- Front center armrest
- Front seats: bucket
- Max seating capacity: 5
- Premium cloth
- Rear seats: split-bench
- Rear seats Folding position: fold-up cushion
- Seat Upholstery: premium cloth
- Split folding rear seat
- Compressor: Not Available
- Cylinder configuration: I-4
- Drive type: front-wheel
- Engine liters: 2.5L
- Engine location: front
- Fuel economy city: 22mpg
- Fuel economy combined: 25mpg
- Fuel economy highway: 30mpg
- Fuel tank capacity: 17.7gal.
- Horsepower: 191hp @ 6,100RPM
- Hybrid traction battery type: none
- Manual-shift auto: SHIFTRONIC
- Mode select transmission
- Number of valves: 16
- Recommended fuel: Regular Unleaded
- Standard fuel economy fuel type: gasoline
- Torque: 181 lb.-ft. @ 4,000RPM
- Transmission: 8 speed automatic
- Variable intake manifold
- Variable valve control
- Approach angle: 17 deg
- Departure angle: 23 deg
- Ground clearance (min): 218mm (8.6")
- Ramp breakover angle: 19 deg
- Bumpers: body-color
- Door mirrors: body-color
- Left rear passenger door: conventional
- Power door mirrors
- Rear cargo: tailgate
- Rear step bumper
- Right rear passenger: conventional
- Spoiler
- Trailer sway control
- Compression ratio: 13.00 to 1
- Curb weight: 1,714kg (3,779lbs)
- Engine bore x stroke: 85.5mm x 101.5mm (3.37" x 4.00")
- Engine displacement: 2.5 L
- Engine torque: 181 lb.-ft. @ 4,000RPM
- Exterior body width: 1,905mm (75.0")
- Exterior height: 1,694mm (66.7")
- Exterior length: 4,976mm (195.9")
- Front headroom: 1,021mm (40.2")
- Front hiproom: 1,384mm (54.5")
- Front legroom: 1,052mm (41.4")
- Front shoulder room: 1,466mm (57.7")
- GVWR: 2,505kg (5,522lbs)
- Greenhouse Gas Score (GG): 5
- Passenger volume: 2,883L (101.8 cu.ft.)
- Payload: 640kg (1,411lbs)
- Rear headroom: 1,006mm (39.6")
- Rear hiproom: 1,359mm (53.5")
- Rear legroom: 927mm (36.5")
- Rear shoulder room: 1,425mm (56.1")
- Towing capacity: 1,588kg (3,500lbs)
- Turning radius: 6.0m (19.8'')
- Wheelbase: 3,005mm (118.3")
- Appearance: analog
- Auto high-beam headlights
- Blind spot: Blind Spot Collision Warning (BCW) warning
- Compass
- Delay-off headlights
- Exterior parking camera rear
- Front reading lights
- Fully automatic headlights
- Lane departure: Lane Keeping Assist (LKA) active
- Low tire pressure warning
- Outside temperature display
- Rear window defroster
- Tachometer
- Trip computer
- Variably intermittent wipers
- 4 wheel disc brakes
- ABS brakes
- Brake assist
- Dual front impact airbags
- Dual front side impact airbags
- Electronic stability
- Forward collision: Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (FCA) w/Pedestrian Detection mitigation
- Front pedestrian detection: prevention
- Ignition disable
- Occupant sensing airbag
- Overhead airbag
- Panic alarm
- Rear collision: Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist (RCCA) mitigation
- Rear side impact airbag
- Security system
- Tracker system: None
- Traction control
Dealer Notes
Introducing the 2026 Hyundai Santa Cruz SE, a versatile and stylish vehicle designed to elevate your driving experience. This model features a sleek gray exterior that seamlessly complements its sophisticated gray interior, creating a modern aesthetic that's both functional and appealing. Powered by a robust 2.5-liter inline-4 engine, the Santa Cruz SE delivers a perfect balance of performance and efficiency, making it suitable for both daily commutes and weekend adventures. The innovative design incorporates ample cargo space and a versatile bed, ensuring you can easily transport all your gear while enjoying the comforts of a spacious cabin. Inside, the Santa Cruz SE is equipped with advanced technology and safety features, creating a connected and secure driving environment. Enjoy intuitive infotainment options and driver-assist technologies that enhance your peace of mind on the road. Whether you're navigating urban streets or exploring off-the-beaten-path, the 2026 Hyundai Santa Cruz SE is the ideal vehicle that adapts to your lifestyle. Don't miss your chance to drive this exceptional blend of utility and style-experience it for yourself today!
KBB.com Consumer Reviews
- 1.0
Recall issues
By Fred on Wednesday, December 21, 2022
I absolutely love my Santa Cruz, lots of power, fun to drive, but it has a transmission recall, the issue could cause the car to lose power and stop on the road. The manufacturer has no fix at this time. They have no timetable for the repair. I have a $40,000 car I don't want to drive for fear it will die on the freeway. The local dealer washed their hands of the issue, telling me I have to deal directly with Hyundai. Have you ever tried to contact a manufacturer??? Good luck. I am not sure if this falls under the lemon law or not> - 4.0
Some cons, but overall most versatile vehicle.
By Atun Grande on Sunday, May 22, 2022
I have an SEL Premium, with the 2.5T engine. The exterior is awesome, very quirky, which I love. Sage grey is the best color, btw. I do mostly highway driving and average 27-29mpg overall per tank, so that’s great for this segment. The bed isn’t the biggest, BUT I shoehorned 6 bikes in the back with the tailgate down, some planning and tow straps. Overall, I don’t think there’s a more versatile option. It drives like an SUV, it’s smooth, fairly quiet, and comfortable, and at the end of the day, I can haul most anything I need outside of professional construction equipment. My issues are with the interior. First, coming from a Subaru, the visibility is…merely adequate. The A pillars are way too thick (I have absolutely lost cars behind them from certain angles), and the C pillars are just dumb. I’d accept some bigger mirrors, but it also makes the back seats feel a bit closed off. The interior design is functional, although if I’m being less than generous, I’d say it’s uninspired. It’s a sea of black plastic, really. I’d love something a bit more rugged and fun to look at. Now, why on Earth Hyundai put piano black in a ‘Sport Adventure Vehicle’ is beyond me. It’s downright hateful, in my opinion. Every speck of dust for 3 miles WILL find its way onto the piano black. Value is solid, but you’d think for 37k, I’d get AC vents for the rear seats, and ONLY the Limited gets that, which annoys me to no end. Not the greatest value for the money, and truth be told I sometimes waffle about going back to a Subaru, but the bed is REALLY useful. If Hyundai ruggedized the interior, I’d be all in. I still recommend it, because for all the grief I sometimes get from people who drive ‘real’ trucks, my Santa Cruz hauls air just as well as their Ram or F150, and I get 30 mpg on the highway at 65mph. - 5.0
Great trucklet
By Anon on Thursday, December 30, 2021
Just acquired a Santa Cruz Limited. Have been driving it in town and on the highway. Really pleased so far -- handles very competently, feels planted and competent in cornering, and has good acceleration and braking. The Limited has amazing tech. The touchscreen is very easy to use. Some people prefer knobs and buttons for A/C and radio, but surprisingly, I am finding that I prefer the all-touchscreen controls. I appreciate that the SC fits in the garage without difficulty. I did not really want a truck as a daily driver. This splits the difference -- it's a very nice SUV on the interior but has a bed that's really useful for all the wet stuff when I go kayaking, as well as for other messy fun outdoor sports stuff. The SC also a top safety pick, which was important to me.