The 2026 Hyundai Santa Cruz is a compact Sport Adventure Vehicle that blends SUV comfort with pickup truck utility. It offers two engine options—191 horsepower or a 281-horsepower turbocharged engine—and is available with HTRAC All-Wheel Drive and selectable terrain modes for snow, mud, and sand.
With a comfortable four-door crew cab, advanced safety features, and versatile bed storage, the 2026 Santa Cruz is ideal for drivers who want everyday drivability with added capability.
As a true Sport Adventure Vehicle, this compact pickup truck has been fully refreshed and comes in two engine options (191hp or 281hp turbocharged) and new Terrain Modes, including snow, mud, and sand, as well as HTRAC All-Wheel Drive. This iteration of the Hyundai Santa Cruz, now available at Hyundai Lake Country, offers up to 5,000 lbs. of towing and successfully blends the comfort of the SUV with the utility of a truck.
Standard features include a 12.3-inch infotainment touchscreen, with higher trim models offering dual 12.3-inch displays on a single curved panel. This allows one to serve as a digital gauge and the other as an infotainment touchscreen. Other features include wireless device charging and smartphone integration, as well as Hyundai's Blue Link services for free for three years. This allows remote unlock and start via Amazon Alexa, an app, or the internet.
2026 Hyundai Santa Cruz SE*Starting at $29,500 |
2026 Hyundai Santa Cruz SEL*Starting at $31,150 |
2026 Hyundai Santa Cruz SEL Activity*Starting at $34,200 |
2026 Hyundai Santa Cruz XRT*Starting at $41,100 |
2026 Hyundai Santa Cruz Limited*Starting at $43,450 |
The 2026 Hyundai Santa Cruz has one of the nicest cabins among both compact and mid-size pickup segments. It is only available in a four-door crew cab design but does boast several trim levels that come with various features, including upscale offerings like heated seats and off-road rugged styling, and unique embossing in others.
This is the only small pickup to have earned the Top Safety Pick TSP award by IIHS. It has earned accolades for its performance in crash tests and its driver assistance systems. Although this was a 2025 rating, it’s for the 2026 model year. This makes this vehicle an industry leader for IIHS TSP/TSP + awards for both the 2025 and 2026 versions.
Yes, the Hyundai Santa Cruz is good. The Hyundai Santa Cruz provides innovative storage space, modern technology, a comfortable ride, and more.
The Hyundai Santa Cruz can tow up to 3,000 lbs. with a standard engine. It can tow up to 5,000 lbs. with a turbocharged engine, AWD, and the proper trailering package.
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