2026 Hyundai Santa Cruz Review

Trims

2026 Hyundai Santa Cruz trim comparison

Starting MSRP

$30,995*

$32,645*

$35,695*

$42,595

$44,945

MPG

Engine

Drive Type

Seating Capacity

Automatic Emergency Braking

Basic Warranty

Horsepower

Blind Spot System

Surround View Camera

Adaptive Cruise Control

Remote Engine Start

Tow Hitch

22 city/30 hwy*

18 city/25 hwy

2.5L I4

2.5L I4 Turbo

FWD*

AWD

5 passenger

5 yr / 60k mi

191 hp

281 hp

Engine Type

Fuel Type

Horsepower

Horsepower RPM

Torque

Torque RPM

Engine Displacement

Engine Configuration

Cylinders

Aspiration

EPA City Fuel Economy

EPA Highway Fuel Economy

EPA Combined Fuel Economy

Gas

Regular Unleaded

191 hp

281 hp

6100 rpm

5800 rpm

181 lb-ft

311 lb-ft

4000 rpm

1700 rpm

2.5 L

Inline

4 cylinder

Turbocharged

22 MPG*

18 MPG

30 MPG*

25 MPG

25 MPG*

20 MPG

What's New for 2026

The Hyundai Santa Cruz heads into 2026 without any major changes. The model is in its 1st generation in production.

Owner Reviews

2026 Hyundai Santa Cruz Owner Ratings & Reviews

1st Generation Hyundai Santa Cruz

2022 - Present

Overall Rating

4.9

Based on

Performance

4.7

Comfort

4.6

Fuel Efficiency

4.0

Safety Technology

4.6

Features

4.7

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9%

1%

2 Star

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3.0

Performance

4.0

Comfort

4.0

Fuel Efficiency

2.0

Safety Technology

4.0

Features

4.0

Performance

4.0

Comfort

4.0

Fuel Efficiency

2.0

Safety Technology

4.0

Features

4.0

pros

Its Ok

cons

To many gadgets that can be annoying when not working properly.

Submitted by Allan on --- --- ----|2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz SEL FWD

5.0

Performance

5.0

Comfort

4.0

Fuel Efficiency

5.0

Safety Technology

5.0

Features

5.0

pros

Love the look. Enjoy using my phone hookup on GPS Google, & Amazon music. Roomy front seats. Height perfect for getting in & out (not too low for auto, or not too high for a truck.) It's a great crossover. Good gas mileage.

cons

Doesn't have back seat cup holder or hookup for cell phone. No middle pull-down for armrest. No leg room for backseat.

Submitted by Marilyn N on --- --- ----|2023 Hyundai Santa Cruz SEL AWD|Purchased on --- --- ----

4.0

Performance

5.0

Comfort

5.0

Fuel Efficiency

4.0

Safety Technology

5.0

Features

5.0

pros

Love how the Santa Cruz drives. What is included in the price of this vehicle is great. For the same features with any other manufacturer would have cost me at least $10,000 more.

cons

Wish there was more legroom in the back seat. It would also be nice if the back seats could fold down to attach a booster seat for our dogs. Wish that there were more color options, and an option to have the roller bed cover without the sunroof.

Submitted by Mikey S on --- --- ----|2023 Hyundai Santa Cruz SEL AWD|Purchased on --- --- ----

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