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Hyundai Santa Cruz.

Half SUV, half truck, all useful: a lockable in-bed trunk, up to 5,000 lbs of towing on the turbo, and crossover manners.

Starting MSRP

$29,750*

2026 Santa Cruz SE

Fuel economy

up to 25 mpg

Seats

Power

191 hp / 281 hp turbo

Towing, properly equipped

5,000 lbs

Price a Santa Cruz three ways

What a Hyundai Santa Cruz costs where you live.

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Santa Cruz trims.

SEThe entry: 191 hp, composite bed with in-bed trunk, full safety suite.

SELAdds heated seats, keyless start, alloys, available AWD.

XRTThe trail look: all-terrain tires, dark trim, surround view, and Terrain Mode for 2026.

LimitedThe loaded one: 281 hp turbo, leather, dual big screens, adaptive cruise with Highway Driving Assist.

Every new Hyundai carries the headline coverage in the industry: a 10 year / 100,000 mile powertrain warranty, plus a 5 year / 60,000 mile basic warranty, 3 years / 36,000 miles of complimentary scheduled maintenance, and 5 years of unlimited-mileage roadside assistance.

Compare the Santa Cruz.

Its closest rivals, by body style, size, and class

Ford MaverickCompact Pickup · Starting MSRP $28,145*Chevrolet ColoradoMidsize Pickup · Starting MSRP $32,400*Nissan FrontierMidsize Pickup · Starting MSRP $32,490*Toyota TacomaMidsize Pickup · Starting MSRP $32,545*Ford RangerMidsize Pickup · Starting MSRP $33,550*Chevrolet Silverado 1500Full-Size Pickup · Starting MSRP $37,200*

Questions.

How much does the Hyundai Santa Cruz cost?

The 2026 Hyundai Santa Cruz has a starting MSRP of $29,750 for the Santa Cruz SE, as Hyundai advertises it, before the destination charge, options, taxes, and fees. Higher trims cost more; the Limited tops the range. Plus each dealership's own documentary fee (not a government fee), taxes, and government fees.

What trims does the Hyundai Santa Cruz come in?

Four: SE, SEL, XRT, and Limited.

What gas mileage does the Hyundai Santa Cruz get?

Up to 25 mpg, depending on the trim and powertrain, per the manufacturer's published figures.

How many seats does the Hyundai Santa Cruz have?

How much can the Hyundai Santa Cruz tow?

Up to 5,000 lbs, properly equipped.

Should I lease or buy a Hyundai Santa Cruz?

It depends on how long you will keep it and how far you drive. Open the calculator on this page, type the price you agreed on, and compare the lease and the loan over the same months, with your state's taxes and your own credit tier.

Price the Santa Cruz on your numbers.

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