The 2023 Hyundai Santa Cruz

A truck that’s been reimagined for today’s drivers, the 2023 Hyundai Santa Cruz has a base MSRP of $25,450. Offering the utility of a pickup and all the advantages of an SUV, the truck’s cab can accommodate five adult passengers across two roomy rows while its four-foot bed can handle 27 cubic feet of cargo. The truck’s lockable tonneau cover makes transporting cargo similar to doing the same in a small SUV.  Let’s review the highlights of this unique new model, which is available now at our Woodbridge Hyundai dealership.

Engine Options

This truck is available in four trims and with two engines. The SE and SEL models rely on a 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine for motivation, and the powerplant comes through with 191 horsepower and 181 lb-ft of torque. A turbocharged 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine that generates 281 horsepower and 311 lb-ft of torque powers the SEL Premium and Limited trims.

Front-wheel drive and a smooth-shifting eight-speed automatic transmission pair with the base engine. If you want some added sure-footedness, you can opt for the available all-wheel drive system. AWD is standard with the turbocharged engine, as is an eight-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission.

Max Tow Rating and Payload Capacity

Capability is the name of the game for the Hyundai Santa Cruz. Trucks with the non-turbo engine can tow up to 3,500 lbs with the right equipment while pickups with the turbo powerplant can tow as much as 5,000 lbs. The truck’s max payload capacity of between 1,521 – 1,753 lbs varies in accordance with the pickup’s different trims and drivetrains.

Standard Equipment

This new Hyundai model is equipped with state-of-the-art safety and technology features. The features you’ll notice on the 2023 Hyundai Santa Cruz include:

• Lane-departure warning with lane-keeping assist
• Forward collision warning and intervention system
• Automatic high beams
• Blind-spot monitor with a rear cross-traffic alert
• Drowsy driver monitor
• Six-speaker sound system
• Eight-inch infotainment touchscreen
• Voice recognition
• Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™ connectivity
• Bluetooth® integration
• Dual USB ports

It’s not every day that you’ll come across an automobile that’s both truck- and SUV-like, but you’ve succeeded in doing just that with the 2023 Hyundai Santa Cruz. If you’re interested in the versatile pickup, we encourage you to apply for Hyundai financing to buy or lease a new Hyundai Santa Cruz from Sansone Hyundai now.