The 2024 Hyundai Santa Cruz: A Workhorse and Pleasant Daily Driver

Drivers who want the capabilities pickups are known for and the versatility SUVs typically have will enjoy the best of both worlds with the 2024 Hyundai Santa Cruz. A five-passenger vehicle that has a truck bed and an SUV-like cab, the Hyundai Santa Cruz has a bold look that it backs up with pleasant driving dynamics. To see how the rugged yet modern truck handles the road, visit MotorWorld Hyundai.

Available Engines and Capabilities 

When you arrive at our Wilkes-Barre, PA Hyundai dealership for a road test in the Hyundai Santa Cruz, you'll have two powerplants to choose from.  

The pickup's base engine is a 2.5-liter four-cylinder unit that generates 191 horsepower and 181 lb-ft of torque. While that engine powers the SE and SEL models, a turbocharged 2.5-liter four-cylinder powerplant motivates the remaining three trims. The latter engine produces 311 lb-ft of torque and 281 horsepower. 

Front-wheel drive is standard with the base engine, with all-wheel drive offered as an option. All-wheel drive is the only drivetrain available with the turbocharged engine option. Each powerplant pairs with a smooth-shifting eight-speed automatic transmission. 

Pickups with the base engine can tow up to 3,500 lbs with the right equipment while trucks with the other powerplant can tow as much as 5,000 lbs. The Hyundai Santa Cruz has a maximum payload capacity of 1,521 - 1,753 lbs depending on the trim you choose and the drivetrain the truck has. 

Active Safety Equipment 

New Hyundai vehicles are widely celebrated for the active safety equipment they're outfitted with. The Hyundai Santa Cruz deserves similar recognition because the following advanced safety and driver-assistive features are standard fare: 

• Rearview camera 

• Forward collision warning and intervention system 
• Blind-spot monitor with a rear cross-traffic alert 
• Drowsy driver monitor 
• Lane departure warning with lane-keeping assist 
• Rear-seat alert 

• Vehicle exit warning 
• Automatic high beams 

 

Additional Amenities 

As you'd expect, the Hyundai Santa Cruz has plenty of amenities to go along with its active safety features. A height-adjustable tailgate, a locking storage bin under the bed, and tie-down D rings make hauling gear a breeze. 

Wireless Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™ connectivity allow you to operate the truck's eight-inch color touchscreen with a smartphone. Selectable driving modes let you choose the type of experience you'll have behind the wheel. 

Get a 2024 Hyundai Santa Cruz at MotorWorld Hyundai 

Are you ready to get a truck that has an enviable dual personality? Look through our Hyundai lease and finance offers for the 2024 Hyundai Santa Cruz now. We can't wait to help you get behind the wheel!