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2025 Hyundai Santa Cruz Crew Cab Trims Comparison

Trim level differences

The 2025 Hyundai Santa Cruz is a small crew-cab pickup available in four trim levels: SE, SEL, XRT and Limited. The SE and SEL come with a 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine (191 horsepower, 181 lb-ft of torque) joined to an eight-speed transmission and front-wheel drive. All-wheel drive is optional. XRT and Limited trims get a turbocharged 2.5-liter engine (281 hp, 321 lb-ft) with an eight-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission and standard all-wheel drive.

SE
Comes with essential features, including:

  • 18-inch wheels
  • LED headlights
  • Composite cargo bed
  • Lockable cargo bed storage bin
  • Proximity keyless entry and push-button start
  • Cloth upholstery
  • 60/40-split rear seats
  • 12.3-inch touchscreen
  • Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone integration (with wireless connectivity)
  • Four USB-C charging ports
  • 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:

  • Roof rails
  • Heated mirrors
  • Synthetic leather upholstery
  • Power-adjustable driver's seat
  • Heated front seats
  • Dual-zone automatic climate control

An optional Activity package for the SEL adds:

  • Cargo bed tonneau cover
  • Cargo bed rails and anchor points
  • LED bed lighting
  • Household-style power outlet in the bed       
  • Sunroof
  • Sliding rear window
  • 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster
  • Wireless smartphone charging

XRT
The XRT adopts a mild off-road theme with lower body and bumper composite cladding and a more optimal approach angle for uneven terrain. It comes with the SEL and Activity package features (minus the sunroof) as well as the more powerful turbo engine and increased towing capacity.

  • 18-inch wheels
  • All-terrain tires
  • Cargo rails in the bed
  • Leather-wrapped steering wheel
  • Digital key capability (can use select phones as a vehicle key)
  • Navigation system
  • 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)
  • Enhanced pedestrian and cyclist detection and intersection collision-avoidance assistance

Limited
Loads up the Santa Cruz with many of the same tech and safety features from the XRT, but with a few upgrades including:

  • 20-inch wheels
  • Leather upholstery
  • Power-adjustable passenger seat
  • Ventilated front seats
  • Heated steering wheel
  • Interior ambient lighting
  • Bose premium sound system

Which Santa Cruz trim does Edmunds recommend?

If your budget allows, we'd recommend the XRT. It comes not only with the more powerful turbo engine and all-wheel drive but also with desirable upgrades like black synthetic leather upholstery, navigation, advanced voice controls and a surround-view monitor. A higher tow rating and light off-roading ability mean the XRT can do more truck-like things than the lower trims, but without the cost of the top-trim Limited. If you can't stretch to the XRT, the SEL is still a solid choice.

Compare trims side-by-side

Comparing average pricing near
Shreveport, LA
Vehicle
Santa Cruz SE
Santa Cruz SEL
Santa Cruz SEL Activity
Santa Cruz XRT
Santa Cruz Limited
Vehicle
SE
2.5L 4cyl 8A
Starting MSRP
$28,750
Avg Price Paid
$28,538
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SEL
2.5L 4cyl 8A
Starting MSRP
$30,450
Avg Price Paid
$30,030
See all Santa Cruz SEL for sale
SEL Activity
2.5L 4cyl 8A
Starting MSRP
$33,450
Avg Price Paid
$33,349
See all Santa Cruz SEL Activity for sale
Limited
2.5L 4cyl Turbo 8AM
Starting MSRP
$42,750
Avg Price Paid
$42,616
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Features

Features

Features

Features

Features

Bluetooth
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
Navigation
Not Available
Not Available
Not Available
standard
standard
Satellite radio
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
Keyless Ignition
standard
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
leatherette
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
Not Available
standard
Not Available
standard
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Specifications

Specifications

Specifications

Specifications

Specifications

Drivetrain
front wheel drive
front wheel drive
front wheel drive
all wheel drive
all wheel drive
Engine power
191 hp @ 6,100 rpm
191 hp @ 6,100 rpm
191 hp @ 6,100 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
181 lb-ft @ 4,000 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 shiftable automatic
8-speed automated manual
8-speed automated manual
Tire size
245/60R18
245/60R18
245/60R18
245/60R18
245/50R20
Wheel size
18 X 7.5-in
18 X 7.5-in
18 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 / 30 / 25 MPG
22 / 30 / 25 MPG
22 / 30 / 25 MPG
18 / 26 / 21 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 / 531 miles
389 / 531 miles
389 / 531 miles
319 / 460 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
3,779 lb.
3,964 lb.
3,964 lb.
4,228 lb.
4,295 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.
66.9 in.
66.9 in.
66.9 in.
66.9 in.
Length
195.7 in.
195.7 in.
195.7 in.
195.9 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.
38.2 in.
40.2 in.
38.2 in.
Front Leg Room
41.4 in.
41.4 in.
41.4 in.
41.4 in.
41.4 in.
Front Shoulder Room
57.7 in.
57.7 in.
57.7 in.
57.7 in.
57.7 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®
$44,813
$44,934
$47,016
$56,514
$59,651
Average Cost Per Mile
$0.6
$0.6
$0.63
$0.75
$0.8
Depreciation
$14,530
$14,211
$16,916
$21,035
$23,264
Financing
$6,572
$6,868
$7,614
$9,013
$9,598
Taxes & Fees
$3,250
$3,394
$3,756
$4,435
$4,720
Fuel
$9,174
$9,174
$9,174
$10,917
$10,428
Insurance
$6,703
$6,703
$6,703
$6,413
$6,413
Maintenance
$4,040
$4,040
$2,309
$3,975
$4,502
Repairs
$544
$544
$544
$726
$726
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Colors

Colors

Colors

Colors

Colors

Interior
Gray, cloth
Black, cloth
Black, leatherette
Gray, leatherette
Black, leatherette
Gray, leatherette
Black, leatherette
Dark Green, leather
Black, leather
Gray, leather
Exterior
Blue Stone
Atlas White
Sage Gray
Hampton Gray
Phantom Black
Blue Stone
Atlas White
Sage Gray
Hampton Gray
Phantom Black
Rockwood Green
Blue Stone
Atlas White
Sage Gray
Hampton Gray
Phantom Black
Rockwood Green
Canyon Red
Blue Stone
Atlas White
Sage Gray
Hampton Gray
Phantom Black
Rockwood Green
Blue Stone
Atlas White
Sage Gray
Hampton Gray
Phantom Black
Rockwood Green