2026 Hyundai Santa Cruz for Sale
The new 2026 Hyundai Santa Cruz combines premium elements of a pickup and an SUV, making it one of the best sport-utility trucks in the market. Following the mid-cycle refresh from last year, Hyundai refines configurations in the new Santa Cruz.
The 2026 Santa Cruz is now available at Mtn. View Hyundai, so this is your chance to shop its unique trims and schedule a test drive.
What's New for the 2026 Santa Cruz?
The 2026 Hyundai Santa Cruz adds updates to the refreshed first-generation design from last year. Hyundai retains most of the styling and technology features, so expect a largely familiar Santa Cruz this year.
Here's a quick overview of what's new for the 2026 Santa Cruz:
- Improved powertrain: New 8-speed automatic transmission on the 2.5-liter turbocharged trims (XRT and Limited)
- Enhanced trim-specific features: Adds a new Terrain Mode selector for the XRT trim. You can choose between Snow, Mud, and Sand
- Discontinued interior detail: The Dark Green interior color option has been discontinued this year
The 2026 model year refines the efficiency and capability of the crossover-based Santa Cruz, increasing the reliability of this sport-utility truck.
2026 Hyundai Santa Cruz Trim Levels and Highlights
You can choose from five different trim levels of the 2026 Hyundai Santa Cruz, each catering to various needs and capabilities.
- SE: Starting around $31,000, providing core utility features for efficient daily commuting
- SEL: Starting around $32,600, offering enhanced comfort like heated front seats, synthetic leather upholstery, and automatic climate control
- SEL Activity: Starting around $35,700, adding lifestyle-oriented features, including LED bed lighting, power tilt-and-slide sunroof, and integrated locking tonneau cover
- XRT: Starting around $42,600, increasing capabilities for light off-road and towing scenarios
- Limited: Starting around $44,900, offering a more refined driving experience with premium design elements
Performance and Capability
The 2026 Hyundai Santa Cruz maintains its truck-style utility even with the refined interiors. Its engine options and handling capabilities play a huge role, as you can see below.
Engine Options and Power
- Standard 2.5-L inline-four-cylinder engine: 191 horsepower and 181 lb-ft of torque, front-wheel drive, standard for SE, SEL, and SEL Activity trims
- Turbocharged 2.5-L inline-four-cylinder engine: 281 horsepower and 311 lb-ft of torque, all-wheel drive, standard for XRT and Limited trims
Towing and Payload Capacity
- Standard 2.5-L inline-four-cylinder engine: Up to 3,500 lbs towing capacity
- Turbocharged 2.5-L inline-four-cylinder engine: Up to 5,000 lbs towing capacity
Interior Comfort and Technology
The 2026 Hyundai Santa Cruz efficiently blends an SUV-like interior with a pickup-style bed behind it. It's perfect for supporting daily commuting, job-site use, and weekend leisure.
Expect these convenient interior features when you test drive the new Santa Cruz:
- Two-row cabin with seating for up to five
- Large 12.3-inch high-resolution infotainment system, with the panoramic curved display of two 12.3-inch screens available on higher trims
- Hyundai Digital Key 2 Touch
- Four USB-C charging ports, with a wireless device charging pad available on higher trims
- 8-speaker Bose premium sound system
- Advanced driver-assist and safety technology
Shop the 2026 Hyundai Santa Cruz at Mtn. View Hyundai
Explore a comprehensive inventory of the new 2026 Hyundai Santa Cruz at Mtn. View Hyundai. We invite you to take the next step and experience our customer-focused service firsthand. The 2026 Hyundai Santa Cruz is unique for its uncompromising blend of comfort and capability. Discover it for yourself at Mtn. View Hyundai.
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