The 2027 Hyundai Santa Cruz at Hyundai Lake Country is part SUV, part pickup, and all about everyday versatility. Hyundai Lake Country shoppers will like its compact size, easy parking, and open bed for camping gear, bikes, mulch, and messy cargo. Choose a 191-horsepower 2.5-liter engine or the XRT’s 281-horsepower turbocharged 2.5-liter engine. Fuel economy reaches up to 25 mpg combined, and towing tops out at 5,000 pounds with the turbo XRT.
At Hyundai Lake Country, the Santa Cruz offers smart tech for workdays and weekends. A standard 12.3-inch touchscreen, wireless Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, Bluetooth, four USB-C ports, and available wireless charging help keep the cabin connected. Higher trims add dual 12.3-inch displays, Bose audio, and app-based remote features through Blue Link. Safety features include lane-keeping assist, blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert, driver-attention warning, and available adaptive cruise control.
The 2027 Santa Cruz has a clever, athletic look that stands out from traditional trucks. Hyundai Lake Country customers can choose SE, SEL Activity, and XRT trims. For 2027, faux leather trim is standard, while XRT adds a sunroof, heated steering wheel, auto-dimming mirror, rear armrest, and premium audio. The four-door cabin seats five, and the four-foot bed offers useful available covered storage.
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Hyundai Lake Country shoppers can feel confident in the Santa Cruz’s reputation. Car and Driver gives the 2027 Santa Cruz a 9 out of 10 rating, praising its fuel economy, easy-to-drive size, and comfortable interior. Edmunds owner reviews are also strong, with a 4.5 out of 5 rating from 60 reviews.
The 2027 Santa Cruz offers a 191-horsepower 2.5-liter engine, or a 281-horsepower turbocharged 2.5-liter engine on the XRT trim.
Towing tops out at 5,000 pounds with the turbo XRT.
Fuel economy reaches up to 25 mpg combined.
The 2027 Santa Cruz is available in SE, SEL Activity, and XRT trims, all with standard faux leather trim.
Standard technology includes a 12.3-inch touchscreen, wireless Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, Bluetooth, and four USB-C ports, with available wireless charging. Higher trims add dual 12.3-inch displays, Bose audio, and app-based remote features through Blue Link.
Safety features include lane-keeping assist, blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert, driver-attention warning, and available adaptive cruise control.
Car and Driver gives the 2027 Santa Cruz a 9 out of 10 rating, praising its fuel economy, easy-to-drive size, and comfortable interior. Edmunds owner reviews carry a 4.5 out of 5 rating from 60 reviews.
Images shown are 2026 model year.
