Hyundai Santa Cruz
The Santa Cruz is available with five trims SE, SEL and SEL Activity that are available in both front-wheel and all-wheel drive while the XRT and Limited are only available in the all-wheel drive specification. The Santa Cruz is powered by a 2.5L 4-cylinder engine with 191 horsepower mated to an 8-speed automatic transmission. On the all-wheel drive XRT and Limited a turbocharged version of the same engine is available that provides a boost to 281 horsepower. The SE and SEL trims have a towing capacity of 3500 pounds while the SEL Activity, XRT and Limited can tow up to 5000 pounds.
One of the most versatile features of the new Santa Cruz is the pickup bed, while it may be smaller than other trucks, it is loaded with convenience features that make it extremely useful. There are built-in cubbies on either side of the bed for storing small items, a soft-open damped tailgate, a household outlet for charging a phone or powering lights or speakers, a bonus cargo bin under the bed, steps built-in to the bumper, tie-down points and a pair of rails with adjustable tie-down points.
Even the base SE trim comes loaded with features including 18-inch alloy wheels, LED pickup box cargo light, a 12.3-inch touchscreen, cruise control, 4 USB ports, and Apple CarPlay/Android Auto smartphone integration (with wireless connectivity).
Upgrading to the SEL trim provides heated side mirrors with turn signals, push button start, heated front seats, and an HD satellite radio.
SEL Activity trim adds a power sunroof, roof rails, LED headlights, automatic dual-zone climate control, an exterior 120V power outlet, as well as wireless device charging.
For those who like to explore off-road paths, a more rugged XRT trim is available with a unique front and rear fascia, unique wheels, front recovery hooks in case you need to pull your friends out of a muddy situation, a dedicated terrain mode, and improved approach angles.
The Limited trim gets bigger 20-inch wheels, cooled front seats, leather upholstery, a heated leather steering wheel, ambient lighting, an 8-speaker sound system, integrated navigation with real-time traffic display, intelligent cruise control with traffic stop-go, a traffic sign information system and surround view cameras.
Standard safety equipment on all Santa Cruz models includes an active lane departure warning system, blind spot warning, forward and rear collision mitigation, front pedestrian detection system, and a driver attention alert.