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2026 Hyundai Santa Cruz: Performance & Driving

Source-governed model-year information. Equipment can vary by trim and exact configuration.

Performance

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 governed output figures to compare are 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. Horsepower and torque stay attached to the documented 2026 Hyundai Santa Cruz version and do not establish unrecorded acceleration or handling claims.

Documented details

  • 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
  • SEL Activity ICE AWD 8-speed automatic 191 hp 181 lb-ft
  • SEL Activity ICE FWD 8-speed automatic 191 hp 181 lb-ft
  • XRT ICE AWD dual-clutch:8 281 hp 311 lb-ft

Questions about Performance & Driving

What horsepower or torque figures are documented for the 2026 Hyundai Santa Cruz?

The documented engine output by version is Limited: 281 hp, 311 lb-ft, SE: 191 hp, 181 lb-ft, SEL: 191 hp, 181 lb-ft, SEL Activity: 191 hp, 181 lb-ft, and XRT: 281 hp, 311 lb-ft. These figures do not establish an acceleration time or a rating for other versions.

Vehicle specifications, pricing and equipment may vary by trim, configuration, market and time. Verify the exact vehicle before purchase.