2025 Hyundai Santa Cruz Trims Comparison
2025 Santa Cruz trim level differences
The 2025 Hyundai Santa Cruz is a small crew-cab pickup available in four trim levels: SE, SEL, XRT and Limited. The SE and SEL come with a 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine (191 horsepower, 181 lb-ft of torque) joined to an eight-speed transmission and front-wheel drive. All-wheel drive is optional. XRT and Limited trims get a turbocharged 2.5-liter engine (281 hp, 321 lb-ft) with an eight-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission and standard all-wheel drive.
Which 2025 Santa Cruz trim does Edmunds recommend?
If your budget allows, we'd recommend the XRT. It comes not only with the more powerful turbo engine and all-wheel drive but also with desirable upgrades like black synthetic leather upholstery, navigation, advanced voice controls and a surround-view monitor. A higher tow rating and light off-roading ability mean the XRT can do more truck-like things than the lower trims, but without the cost of the top-trim Limited. If you can't stretch to the XRT, the SEL is still a solid choice.
Compare 2025 Santa Cruz trims side-by-side
Vehicle | Santa Cruz SE | Santa Cruz SEL | Santa Cruz SEL Activity | Santa Cruz XRT | Santa Cruz Limited |
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Vehicle | SE 2.5L 4cyl 8A
4 for sale near you | SEL 2.5L 4cyl 8A
9 for sale near you | SEL Activity 2.5L 4cyl 8A
2 for sale near you | Editors' Pick XRT 2.5L 4cyl Turbo 8AM
3 for sale near you | Limited 2.5L 4cyl Turbo 8AM
2 for sale near you |
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Section Title | Features | Features | Features | Features | Features |
Bluetooth | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard |
Navigation | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | standard | standard |
Satellite radio | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard |
Keyless Ignition | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard |
Cruise control | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard |
Adaptive cruise control | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | standard | standard |
Parking assistance | Not available | Not available | Not available | Not available | Not available |
Upholstery | cloth | leatherette | leatherette | leatherette | leather |
Heated seats | Not Available | standard | standard | standard | standard |
Cooled/Ventilated seats | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | standard |
Folding rear seats | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard |
Sunroof | Not Available | Not Available | standard | Not Available | standard |
Section Title | Specifications | Specifications | Specifications | Specifications | Specifications |
Country of final assembly | United States | United States | United States | United States | United States |
Drivetrain | all wheel drive | all wheel drive | |||
Engine power | 191 hp @ 6,100 rpm | 191 hp @ 6,100 rpm | 191 hp @ 6,100 rpm | 281 hp @ 5,800 rpm | 281 hp @ 5,800 rpm |
Engine torque | 181 lb-ft @ 4,000 rpm | 181 lb-ft @ 4,000 rpm | 181 lb-ft @ 4,000 rpm | 311 lb-ft @ 1,700 rpm | 311 lb-ft @ 1,700 rpm |
Engine displacement | 2.5 l | 2.5 l | 2.5 l | 2.5 l | 2.5 l |
Engine configuration | inline 4 | inline 4 | inline 4 | inline 4 | inline 4 |
Transmission | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 8-speed automated manual | 8-speed automated manual |
Tire size | 245/60R18 | 245/60R18 | 245/60R18 | 245/60R18 | 245/50R20 |
Wheel size | 18 X 7.5-in | 18 X 7.5-in | 18 X 7.5-in | 18 X 7.5-in | 20 X 7.5-in |
Wheel type | painted alloy wheels | painted alloy wheels | painted alloy wheels | painted alloy wheels | painted alloy wheels |
Run flat tires | Not available | Not available | Not available | Not available | Not available |
Section Title | Fuel economy | Fuel economy | Fuel economy | Fuel economy | Fuel economy |
City/Hwy/Combined MPG | 22 / 30 / 25 MPG | 22 / 30 / 25 MPG | 22 / 30 / 25 MPG | 18 / 26 / 21 MPG | 19 / 27 / 22 MPG |
City/Hwy/Combined MPGe | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not applicable |
Fuel Capacity | 17.7 gal. | 17.7 gal. | 17.7 gal. | 17.7 gal. | 17.7 gal. |
Driving Range (city/hwy) | 389 / 531 miles | 389 / 531 miles | 389 / 531 miles | 319 / 460 miles | 336 / 478 miles |
Fuel Type | regular unleaded | regular unleaded | regular unleaded | regular unleaded | regular unleaded |
Section Title | Dimensions | Dimensions | Dimensions | Dimensions | Dimensions |
Turning circle | 39.6 ft. | 39.6 ft. | 39.6 ft. | 39.6 ft. | 39.6 ft. |
Curb weight | 3,779 lb. | 3,964 lb. | 3,964 lb. | 4,228 lb. | 4,295 lb. |
Ground Clearance | 8.6 in. | 8.6 in. | 8.6 in. | 8.6 in. | 8.6 in. |
Overall Width with Mirrors | - | - | - | - | - |
Overall Width without Mirrors | 75.0 in. | 75.0 in. | 75.0 in. | 75.0 in. | 75.0 in. |
Height | 66.7 in. | 66.9 in. | 66.9 in. | 66.9 in. | 66.9 in. |
Length | 195.7 in. | 195.7 in. | 195.7 in. | 195.9 in. | 195.7 in. |
Bed Length | 4'4” | 4'4” | 4'4” | 4'4” | 4'4” |
Wheelbase | 118.3 in. | 118.3 in. | 118.3 in. | 118.3 in. | 118.3 in. |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
Cargo Space | - | - | - | - | - |
Cargo Space, Rear Seat Down or Removed | - | - | - | - | - |
Front Head Room | 40.2 in. | 40.2 in. | 38.2 in. | 40.2 in. | 38.2 in. |
Front Leg Room | 41.4 in. | 41.4 in. | 41.4 in. | 41.4 in. | 41.4 in. |
Front Shoulder Room | 57.7 in. | 57.7 in. | 57.7 in. | 57.7 in. | 57.7 in. |
Rear Head Room | 39.6 in. | 39.6 in. | 39.6 in. | 39.6 in. | 39.6 in. |
Rear Leg Room | 36.5 in. | 36.5 in. | 36.5 in. | 36.5 in. | 36.5 in. |
Rear Shoulder Room | 56.1 in. | 56.1 in. | 56.1 in. | 56.1 in. | 56.1 in. |
Section Title | 5-Year Ownership Costs | 5-Year Ownership Costs | 5-Year Ownership Costs | 5-Year Ownership Costs | 5-Year Ownership Costs |
True Cost to Own® | $39,693 | $39,160 | $43,303 | $51,195 | $54,222 |
Average Cost Per Mile | $0.53 | $0.52 | $0.58 | $0.68 | $0.72 |
Depreciation | $13,397 | $12,516 | $15,636 | $19,667 | $21,790 |
Financing | $5,540 | $5,767 | $6,431 | $7,634 | $8,154 |
Taxes & Fees | $3,054 | $3,175 | $3,534 | $4,177 | $4,457 |
Fuel | $9,365 | $9,365 | $9,365 | $11,145 | $10,645 |
Insurance | $3,695 | $3,695 | $3,695 | $3,888 | $3,888 |
Maintenance | $4,054 | $4,054 | $4,054 | $3,900 | $4,504 |
Repairs | $588 | $588 | $588 | $784 | $784 |
Section Title | Colors | Colors | Colors | Colors | Colors |
Interior | Gray, cloth Black, cloth | Black, leatherette Gray, leatherette | Black, leatherette Gray, leatherette | Black, leatherette | Dark Green, leather Black, leather Gray, leather |
Exterior | Blue Stone Atlas White Sage Gray Hampton Gray Phantom Black | Blue Stone Atlas White Sage Gray Hampton Gray Phantom Black Rockwood Green | Blue Stone Atlas White Sage Gray Hampton Gray Phantom Black Rockwood Green | Canyon Red Blue Stone Atlas White Sage Gray Hampton Gray Phantom Black Rockwood Green | Blue Stone Atlas White Sage Gray Hampton Gray Phantom Black Rockwood Green |