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2024 Hyundai Santa Cruz Crew Cab Trims Comparison

Trim level differences

The 2024 Hyundai Santa Cruz is a small crew-cab pickup available in five trim levels: SE, SEL, Night, XRT and Limited. Keep reading for our rundown of the Santa Cruz's powertrains and most significant standard and optional features.

SE
Has a basic set of features, including:

  • 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine (191 horsepower, 181 lb-ft of torque)
  • Eight-speed automatic transmission
  • Standard front-wheel drive or optional all-wheel drive
  • LED headlights
  • Composite cargo bed
  • 60/40-split rear seats
  • 8-inch touchscreen
  • Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone integration (with wireless connectivity)
  • Six-speaker sound system

Every Santa Cruz also comes with:

  • Forward collision mitigation (warns you of an impending collision and applies the brakes in certain scenarios)
  • Lane keeping assistance (steers the Santa Cruz back into its lane if it begins to drift over the lane marker)
  • Blind-spot intervention (automatically steers the Santa Cruz back into its lane if you try to change lanes while a car is in the vehicle's blind spot)
  • Rear cross-traffic warning (alerts you if a vehicle behind you is about to cross your path while you're in reverse)

SEL
Comes with more convenience features, such as:

  • Heated mirrors
  • Proximity keyless entry and push-button start
  • Lockable cargo bed storage bin
  • Power-adjustable driver's seat
  • Heated front seats

An optional Activity package for the SEL adds:

  • Cargo bed tonneau cover
  • Sunroof
  • Roof rails
  • Sliding rear window
  • Dual-zone automatic climate control
  • 10.25-inch touchscreen (deletes wireless connectivity for smartphone integration)
  • Household-style power outlet in the bed       
  • Utility LED bed lighting
  • Digital instrument cluster
  • Wireless smartphone charging

Night
This trim adds a bit of subtle flair to an already stylish truck. It's based on the SEL and includes the Activity package. Additionally, the Night edition comes with:

  • Turbocharged 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine (281 hp, 311 lb-ft of torque)
  • Standard all-wheel drive
  • Exclusive 20-inch dark alloy wheels
  • Special blacked-out grille and other exterior details
  • Side step rails
  • Synthetic leather upholstery

XRT
This new trim level is also based on the SEL with the Activity package and comes with the turbocharged engine and all-wheel drive. You also get::

  • Dark exterior elements
  • Wider fenders
  • Cargo rails in the bed
  • Side step rails
  • Synthetic leather upholstery
  • Leather-wrapped steering wheel and shift knob
  • Auto-dimming rearview mirror
  • Digital key capability (can use select phones as a vehicle key)
  • Adaptive cruise control (maintains a driver-set distance between the Santa Cruz and the car in front)

Limited
Loads up the Santa Cruz with:

  • Leather upholstery
  • Rear-seat USB ports
  • Ventilated front seats
  • Heated steering wheel
  • Navigation system
  • Bose premium sound system
  • Interior ambient lighting
  • 360-degree camera system (gives you a top-down view of the Santa Cruz and its surroundings for tight parking situations)
  • Blind-spot camera system (displays an image of the vehicle's blind spot in the instrument panel when you activate a turn signal)
  • Highway Driving Assist (enhanced lane keeping assistance and adaptive cruise control functionality)

Which Santa Cruz trim does Edmunds recommend?

Within the Santa Cruz lineup, our pick is the new XRT. It comes loaded with desirable features — side steps, synthetic leather upholstery, a larger touchscreen and traffic-adaptive cruise control — as well as the punchy turbocharged engine. It's the one to get if your budget allows. If not, the SEL should suffice for a value pick.

Compare trims side-by-side

Comparing average pricing near
La Porte, IN
Vehicle
Santa Cruz SE
Santa Cruz SEL
Santa Cruz Night
Santa Cruz XRT
Santa Cruz Limited
Vehicle
SE
2.5L 4cyl 8A
Starting MSRP
$26,900
Avg Price Paid
$25,371
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SEL
2.5L 4cyl 8A
Starting MSRP
$29,650
Avg Price Paid
$26,984
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5 for sale near you
Night
2.5L 4cyl Turbo 8AM
Starting MSRP
$38,460
Avg Price Paid
$35,530
See all Santa Cruz Night for sale
Limited
2.5L 4cyl Turbo 8AM
Starting MSRP
$41,320
Avg Price Paid
$38,162
See all Santa Cruz Limited for sale
3 for sale near you
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Features

Features

Features

Features

Features

Bluetooth
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
Navigation
Not Available
optional
standard
standard
standard
Satellite radio
Not Available
standard
standard
standard
standard
Keyless Ignition
Not Available
standard
standard
standard
standard
Cruise control
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
Adaptive cruise control
Not Available
Not Available
Not Available
standard
standard
Parking assistance
Not available
Not available
Not available
Not available
Not available
Upholstery
cloth
cloth
leatherette
leatherette
leather
Heated seats
Not Available
standard
standard
standard
standard
Cooled/Ventilated seats
Not Available
Not Available
Not Available
Not Available
standard
Folding rear seats
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
Sunroof
Not Available
optional
standard
standard
standard
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Specifications

Specifications

Specifications

Specifications

Specifications

Drivetrain
front wheel drive
front wheel drive
all wheel drive
all wheel drive
all wheel drive
Engine power
191 hp @ 6,100 rpm
191 hp @ 6,100 rpm
281 hp @ 5,800 rpm
281 hp @ 5,800 rpm
281 hp @ 5,800 rpm
Engine torque
181 lb-ft @ 4,000 rpm
181 lb-ft @ 4,000 rpm
311 lb-ft @ 1,700 rpm
311 lb-ft @ 1,700 rpm
311 lb-ft @ 1,700 rpm
Engine displacement
2.5 l
2.5 l
2.5 l
2.5 l
2.5 l
Engine configuration
inline 4
inline 4
inline 4
inline 4
inline 4
Transmission
8-speed shiftable automatic
8-speed shiftable automatic
8-speed automated manual
8-speed automated manual
8-speed automated manual
Tire size
245/60R18
245/60R18
245/50R20
245/60R18
245/50R20
Wheel size
18 X 7.5-in
18 X 7.5-in
20 X 7.5-in
18 X 7.5-in
20 X 7.5-in
Wheel type
painted alloy wheels
painted alloy wheels
painted alloy wheels
painted alloy wheels
painted alloy wheels
Run flat tires
Not available
Not available
Not available
Not available
Not available
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Fuel economy

Fuel economy

Fuel economy

Fuel economy

Fuel economy

City/Hwy/Combined MPG
22 / 26 / 23 MPG
22 / 26 / 23 MPG
19 / 27 / 22 MPG
19 / 27 / 22 MPG
19 / 27 / 22 MPG
City/Hwy/Combined MPGe
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
Fuel Capacity
17.7 gal.
17.7 gal.
17.7 gal.
17.7 gal.
17.7 gal.
Driving Range (city/hwy)
389 / 460 miles
389 / 460 miles
336 / 478 miles
336 / 478 miles
336 / 478 miles
Fuel Type
regular unleaded
regular unleaded
regular unleaded
regular unleaded
regular unleaded
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Dimensions

Dimensions

Dimensions

Dimensions

Dimensions

Turning circle
39.6 ft.
39.6 ft.
39.6 ft.
39.6 ft.
39.6 ft.
Curb weight
3,708 lb.
3,724 lb.
4,164 lb.
4,126 lb.
4,164 lb.
Ground Clearance
8.6 in.
8.6 in.
8.6 in.
8.6 in.
8.6 in.
Overall Width with Mirrors
Overall Width without Mirrors
75.0 in.
75.0 in.
75.0 in.
75.0 in.
75.0 in.
Height
66.7 in.
66.7 in.
66.7 in.
66.7 in.
66.7 in.
Length
195.7 in.
195.7 in.
195.7 in.
195.7 in.
195.7 in.
Bed Length
4'4”
4'4”
4'4”
4'4”
4'4”
Wheelbase
118.3 in.
118.3 in.
118.3 in.
118.3 in.
118.3 in.
Seating Capacity
Cargo Space
Front Head Room
40.2 in.
40.2 in.
38.4 in.
38.4 in.
38.4 in.
Front Leg Room
41.4 in.
41.4 in.
41.4 in.
41.4 in.
41.4 in.
Front Shoulder Room
57.6 in.
57.6 in.
57.6 in.
57.6 in.
57.6 in.
Rear Head Room
39.6 in.
39.6 in.
39.6 in.
39.6 in.
39.6 in.
Rear Leg Room
36.5 in.
36.5 in.
36.5 in.
36.5 in.
36.5 in.
Rear Shoulder Room
56.1 in.
56.1 in.
56.1 in.
56.1 in.
56.1 in.
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5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

True Cost to Own®
$41,038
$41,881
$50,043
$51,532
$53,413
Average Cost Per Mile
$0.55
$0.56
$0.67
$0.69
$0.71
Depreciation
$13,216
$13,149
$18,033
$19,396
$20,511
Financing
$5,804
$6,419
$7,781
$8,173
$8,384
Taxes & Fees
$2,806
$3,101
$3,755
$3,943
$4,044
Fuel
$11,145
$11,145
$11,660
$11,660
$11,660
Insurance
$3,459
$3,459
$3,560
$3,560
$3,560
Maintenance
$4,025
$4,025
$4,477
$4,023
$4,477
Repairs
$583
$583
$777
$777
$777
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Colors

Colors

Colors

Colors

Colors

Interior
Gray, cloth
Black, cloth
Gray, cloth
Black, cloth
Black, leatherette
Black, leatherette
Black, leather
Dark Gray w/Orange Accents, leather
Exterior
Sage Gray
Atlas White
Blue Stone
Phantom Black
California Sand
Hampton Gray
Sage Gray
Atlas White
Blue Stone
Phantom Black
California Sand
Hampton Gray
Phantom Black
Hampton Gray
Sage Gray
Atlas White
Blue Stone
Phantom Black
California Sand
Hampton Gray
Sage Gray
Atlas White
Blue Stone
Phantom Black
California Sand
Hampton Gray