If you want a small pickup truck for work and fun, consider the 2025 Hyundai Santa Cruz. This vehicle packs enough truck utility for most people’s needs and delivers luxury car-like ride comfort. There are two engine options to choose from, depending on your needs.
Hyundai gives this pickup styling, tech, and performance updates for 2025. Hyundai tweaks the Santa Cruz trim lineup a little, replacing the previous Night trim with the SEL Activity trim.
Check out the 2025 Santa Cruz trims below:
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Inside this Hyundai truck’s cabin, you’ll find five seats in two rows. The seats are spacious and comfortable. The rear seats also have LATCH connectors to install child safety seats. You can have your Santa Cruz with cloth, synthetic leather, or genuine leather upholstery. Manually adjustable front seats are standard, but power-adjustable seats are available.
You can upgrade your experience with options like heated front seats, ventilated front seats, and a heated steering wheel with leather wrapping. Meanwhile, dual-zone automatic climate control is standard at the SEL level. For the audio experience, a six-speaker stereo is standard. If that isn’t enough, you can upgrade to a Bose premium sound system.
In addition, Hyundai provides a 12.3-inch touchscreen to manage the infotainment system. The top trims get a pair of 12.3-inch screens connected side by side, forming a single, larger display unit. The right side of the unit handles infotainment functions, while the other shows driving information.
The 2025 Santa Cruz features a large grille flanked by multiple lights. Every trim also gets full LED exterior lighting. At the corners, all trims but the Limited come with 18-inch wheels. The range-topping Limited has 20-inch wheels wrapped in all-terrain tires.
This Hyundai comes with a short but versatile cargo bed. The bed is 4 feet in length. You can drop down the tailgate to extend the bed length when transporting longer items. Moreover, you can set the tailgate at different angles to accommodate various cargo needs. Hyundai also provides multiple cargo security options, including a locking tonneau cover.
If you want roof rails, get it at the SEL level. The SEL Activity adds a sunroof along with a tonneau cover. Meanwhile, the XRT gets front tow hooks. You can also outfit your Santa Cruz with running boards, underbody protection plates, and fender flares.
Hyundai renders the 2025 Santa Cruz in the following exterior color finishes:
Hyundai offers a pair of engine options with the 2025 Santa Cruz. At the base is a 2.5-liter 4-cylinder engine. It pumps out 191 horsepower and 181 lb-ft of torque. Power flows to the wheels through an eight-speed automatic transmission. This setup works fine for daily driving, light hauling, and towing. The Santa Cruz models with this powertrain can tow up to 3,500 pounds.
However, if the base engine isn’t enough for your needs, get the optional turbocharged 2.5-liter 4-cylinder engine with 281 horsepower and 311 lb-ft of torque. This engine pairs only with all-wheel drive and sends power to the wheels through a dual-clutch eight-speed automatic transmission. Models with this powertrain can tow as much as 5,000 pounds and handle 1,410 pounds of payload. The off-road-focused XRT trim comes with a high-output turbo engine.
The Cruz’s 8.6-inch ground clearance allows it to get past ground obstacles that could halt many of its rivals. The truck delivers a smooth ride with composure.
The 2025 Santa Cruz is a compact pickup that offers truck utility with the refinement of a luxury SUV. It fits well for work and leisure duties. Whether you plan to use your truck for daily commutes or heavy loads, there’s a suitable engine. This truck also impresses with its fuel efficiency.
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