2026 Hyundai Santa Cruz is a 5-seat PICKUP with gas powertrain. 2026 Hyundai Santa Cruz offers AWD and FWD; the exact drivetrain can change efficiency or capability, so the version matters.
2026 Hyundai Santa Cruz gives shoppers 5 published trims and 8 documented versions to compare. Start with the version that matches the way you plan to use the vehicle, then verify the exact version and equipment that matter to you.
2026 Hyundai Santa Cruz is a 5-seat PICKUP with gas powertrain. 2026 Hyundai Santa Cruz offers AWD and FWD; the exact drivetrain can change efficiency or capability, so the version matters.
The available model-year change details for 2026 Hyundai Santa Cruz are not complete enough to support a specific model-year claim. AutoUnite keeps that point open rather than borrowing a fact from another version, and the rest of the Guide remains available for research and comparison.
The published 2026 Hyundai Santa Cruz trim lineup includes SEL Activity, SE, SEL, Limited, and XRT. Trim names are the shopper-facing starting point, while engines, drivetrains, equipment, packages, pricing, and exact versions can still vary inside the lineup.
The 2026 Hyundai Santa Cruz powertrain record includes versions such as Limited ICE AWD dual-clutch:8 281 hp 311 lb-ft, SE ICE AWD 8-speed automatic 191 hp 181 lb-ft, SE ICE FWD 8-speed automatic 191 hp 181 lb-ft, SEL ICE AWD 8-speed automatic 191 hp 181 lb-ft, SEL ICE FWD 8-speed automatic 191 hp 181 lb-ft, and SEL Activity ICE AWD 8-speed automatic 191 hp 181 lb-ft. Use the exact version details whenever output, drivetrain, transmission, fuel type, or electrification changes within the lineup.
Published performance-related specifications for 2026 Hyundai Santa Cruz include Limited 281 hp 311 lb-ft AWD dual-clutch:8, SE 191 hp 181 lb-ft AWD 8-speed automatic, SE 191 hp 181 lb-ft FWD 8-speed automatic, SEL 191 hp 181 lb-ft AWD 8-speed automatic, SEL 191 hp 181 lb-ft FWD 8-speed automatic, and SEL Activity 191 hp 181 lb-ft AWD 8-speed automatic. AutoUnite keeps output and hardware tied to the supported version and does not invent acceleration or handling claims when they are not governed.
The 2026 Hyundai Santa Cruz powertrain record includes versions such as Limited ICE AWD dual-clutch:8 281 hp 311 lb-ft, SE ICE AWD 8-speed automatic 191 hp 181 lb-ft, SE ICE FWD 8-speed automatic 191 hp 181 lb-ft, SEL ICE AWD 8-speed automatic 191 hp 181 lb-ft, SEL ICE FWD 8-speed automatic 191 hp 181 lb-ft, and SEL Activity ICE AWD 8-speed automatic 191 hp 181 lb-ft. Use the exact version details whenever output, drivetrain, transmission, fuel type, or electrification changes within the lineup.
Published capability information for 2026 Hyundai Santa Cruz includes 5,000 lb towing and 3,500 lb towing. Capability belongs to specific supported versions, so maximums are never universalized across the whole lineup.
The 2026 Hyundai Santa Cruz specification record includes Limited ICE AWD dual-clutch:8 281 hp 311 lb-ft, SE ICE AWD 8-speed automatic 191 hp 181 lb-ft, SE ICE FWD 8-speed automatic 191 hp 181 lb-ft, SEL ICE AWD 8-speed automatic 191 hp 181 lb-ft, SEL ICE FWD 8-speed automatic 191 hp 181 lb-ft, 195.7 in long, 75 in wide, 66.9 in high, 118.3 in wheelbase, 195.7 in long, 75 in wide, 66.7 in high, 118.3 in wheelbase, 5 seats, 5,000 lb towing, 5 seats, 3,500 lb towing, and combined 24. Exact numbers remain version-aware so dimensions, efficiency, powertrain, capacity, and capability are not incorrectly applied to every version.
Interior information for 2026 Hyundai Santa Cruz includes 5 seats, 5,000 lb towing, 5 seats, 3,500 lb towing, Ambient Interior Lighting, Driver Seat Memory, and Ventilated Front Seats. Cabin layout, seating, materials, controls, and equipment can differ by trim or version, so exact availability remains scoped to the supported version.
Published seating and cargo information for 2026 Hyundai Santa Cruz includes 5 seats, 5,000 lb towing and 5 seats, 3,500 lb towing. Passenger and cargo capacity can change by body style, seating layout, battery packaging, bed setup, or exact version.
Documented technology for 2026 Hyundai Santa Cruz includes Premium Audio, Wireless Android Auto, Wireless Apple CarPlay, Built-In Navigation, Surround-View Camera, and Wireless Phone Charging. Technology availability can depend on trim, package, production timing, or exact version, so catalog information is not treated as proof of installation on every vehicle.
Other recorded package-name candidates for 2026 Hyundai Santa Cruz include cargo Package and protection Package. Manufacturer confirmation, factory-package status, contents and exact applicability remain unresolved; do not treat these entries as shown factory options or installed equipment.
Published appearance information for 2026 Hyundai Santa Cruz includes Hampton Gray, Blue Stone, Phantom Black, Atlas White, Sage Gray, Rockwood Green, Canyon Red, Black, and Gray. Catalog colors, wheels, and appearance choices show supported availability but do not prove that a specific item is installed on a particular VIN.
Safety and driver-assistance information for 2026 Hyundai Santa Cruz includes NHTSA_5_STAR_SAFETY_RATINGS overall 5. Crash-test results, recalls, safety equipment, and driver-assistance systems describe different things, so AutoUnite keeps them separate instead of collapsing them into one score.
Reliability and service context for 2026 Hyundai Santa Cruz includes recalls: 3, complaints: 5, and manufacturer communications: 16. These records are information, not a failure-rate or reliability score, and AutoUnite does not turn complaint, recall, or service volume into an unsupported ranking.
Ownership information for 2026 Hyundai Santa Cruz includes original warranty coverage. Model-year references are kept separate from the condition and history of any specific used vehicle.
Current and historical price context available to this Guide includes $43,700, $29,750, $31,400, $34,450, and $41,350 across supported versions. Stable model-year facts remain separate from live inventory, asking prices, incentives, and other time-sensitive market observations.
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