Open for endless adventures.
Discover the SANTA CRUZ, the Sport Adventure Vehicle that was designed to open a new world of possibilities that meet your needs in one bold package. By combining SUV style with open-bed versatility, you can enjoy a multitude of benefits all at once without compromise. Roominess with manoeuverability, check. Towing capability and fuel efficiency, check. Open-bed cargo space and secured lockable storage, check.
Enjoy it all with the SANTA CRUZ – power, capability and versatility when it comes to moving cargo with comfort and refinement behind the wheel.
Ready when you are.
The tough yet alluring modern design of the SANTA CRUZ makes efficient use of its compact dimensions by offering excellent manoeuvrability, making it a joy to park in challenging urban areas.
SUV refinement meets open-bed versatility.
The SANTA CRUZ delivers next level versatility thanks to the flexibility of an open bed, so you can easily load it up with gear and get to your next adventure.
The standard sliding and lockable tonneau cover is lightweight, yet durable, with a strong aluminum construction that can hold up to 220 pounds. It offers desired privacy when closed and then rolls neatly into a canister in order to maximize your cargo area.
Top and side-mounted standard LED bed lights help illuminate night-time loading and unloading.
The standard underfloor storage is sealed to keep water and dirt out, so no matter what activities you have in mind your items will stay clean. Conversely, you can also use the storage for wet and muddy items, so your cabin stays clean — easily wash away dirt with the 1-way drain plug.
Standard rear bumper steps are located on the corner, centre and top to provide easy access to the bed. Each one can hold up to 440 pounds.
A standard and convenient 115 volt power outlet can be accessed from the open bed.
Make sure items stay secure with six tie-down points, including four rotating D rings. A standard adjustable rail and cleat system runs along each side for additional mounting points.
If you are looking to carry longer items like lumber, the standard height-adjustable tailgate can be positioned to act as an additional shelf to lay items over, so they don’t hang off.
To support carrying a variety of items, you can create a two-tiered shelf simply by adding two pieces of 1" x 6" lumber into the moulded pockets and a piece of 4' x 4' plywood across the top.
Stay comfortable all journey long.
The interior design of the SANTA CRUZ prioritizes ergonomics and features that deliver comfort all journey long.
Advanced tech just a tap or swipe away.
Adding to the comfortable cabin is a wealth of technology that will help keep you connected through your journey and make the little things more convenient.
This available instrument cluster displays much more than just vehicle speed – rich, colourful graphics change based on your selected drive mode and an available Blind View Monitor provides added perspective on the road by streaming a live video of your blind spot within the cluster.
Make night driving even more exceptional with the available interior ambient lighting system. Select from up to 64 colours thanks to a customizable palette wheel.
The premium centre stack display features an edgeless infotainment screen appearance with hi-definition 10.25" touch-screen navigation system.
Stay connected.
Enjoy your journey with seamless connectivity features that help you stay connected.Apple CarPlayTM and Android AutoTM
Standard wired Apple CarPlay™ and Android Auto™ connectivity lets you access your favourite mobile apps — music, maps, messages and more — seamlessly and safely through voice commands and the touch-screen display.
Bluelink® connected vehicle system
The SANTA CRUZ offers standard Bluelink®, our connected vehicle system that conveniently keeps you connected with your Hyundai via the smartphone app and offers a suite of services at the press of a button. This innovative connected system gives you the ability to remotely lock/unlock and start your vehicle, adjust climate controls, keep track of your vehicle’s health with smart diagnostic tools and so much more.
Wireless charging pad
The available wireless charging pad is located in the centre console, so you can easily charge your smartphone, cable-free.
Power your next adventure.
The SANTA CRUZ offers one powerful and confident ride with its standard 2.5L Turbocharged engine and HTRACTM All-Wheel Drive system ready for pursuing all kinds of adventures.
The wet 8-speed dual clutch transmission with paddle shifters enhances fuel efficiency and torque capacity while delivering a truly fun driving experience.
The dual clutch transmission includes steering-wheel-mounted paddle shifters for manual shifting control by the driver.
With Drive Mode Select, choose the driving mode that suits your preferred driving style. The different modes adjust the engine, transmission and steering control settings.
NORMAL mode - Best for relaxed, everyday driving.
SPORT mode - Sport mode adjusts the throttle and steering response for greater agility and a more responsive drive.
SMART mode - Smart mode automatically adjusts between all available modes based on driver input to optimize your drive.
Confidently tow your weekend gear with up to 5,000 lbs of towing capacity.
The standard 2.5L Turbocharged GDI engine boasts 281 horsepower and an impressive 311 lb.-ft. torque. That kind of power gives the SANTA CRUZ a remarkable towing capacity of up to 5,000 lbs.
HTRACTM All-Wheel Drive with multi-terrain control modes
For the ultimate in handling, performance and traction, enjoy our HTRACTM All-Wheel Drive system. It allows you to select the appropriate traction setting that best suits your current driving conditions with three dedicated terrain modes. Choose from Snow, Mud or Sand.
Hyundai SmartSenseTM
Our suite of available Hyundai SmartSense™ safety features include a range of camera, radar and motion detection technologies to provide you with added peace of mind.
Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist with Pedestrian, Cyclist and available Junction-Turning Detection
Adaptive Cruise Control with traffic stop and go
Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist
Blind View Monitor
Driver Attention Warning
High Beam Assist
Highway Driving Assist
Lane Departure Warning with Lane Keeping Assist
Lane Following Assist
Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist
Rear Occupant Alert
Surround View Monitor
Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist with Pedestrian, Cyclist and available Junction-Turning Detection
This standard safety innovation detects rapid closing distances to the vehicle ahead and pedestrians or cyclist in your path. If a potential forward collision is detected, audible and visual warning notifications will alert the driver. If the driver does not react to avoid impact, the system can apply emergency braking under certain conditions.
This advanced technology also includes an available junction-turning component to help make left turns at an intersection safer.
Adaptive Cruise Control with traffic stop and go
The available Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) system takes basic cruise control to the next level of convenience. Set your pre-determined speed and distance to the vehicle ahead, and ACC will automatically adjust your speed to maintain the set distance. The system will even operate in stop-and-go traffic, bringing the vehicle to a complete stop when necessary and then resuming automatically.
Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist
Standard Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance-Assist not only uses radar to detect when a vehicle is in the driver’s blind spot, but will also help avoid a collision by gently applying brake power on the opposite tire to help deter an unsafe lane change.
Blind View Monitor
The available, confidence-inspiring Blind View Monitor streams a live visual of your blind spot directly in the gauge cluster to provide you with added perspective.
Driver Attention Warning
Designed to detect the onset of driver fatigue, this standard system will monitor driver input and issue a visual and audible alert if fatigue is sensed, suggesting a driving break.
High Beam Assist
Using the front-mounted camera and light detection technology, standard High Beam Assist provides an extra level of convenience by automatically switching between high and low beams when traffic is detected ahead.
Highway Driving Assist
Available Highway Driving Assist, working in conjunction with Lane Following Assist and Adaptive Cruise Control with traffic stop and go, conveniently helps you keep to the speed limit by adjusting your set cruise control speed as the speed limit changes, based on GPS and highway data, and automatically decreases your speed before entering a highway curve section.
Lane Departure Warning with Lane Keeping Assist
Start drifting outside of your lane without signalling and this standard system is designed to inform you with audible and visual cues. If no action is taken, Lane Keeping Assist can apply corrective steering assistance to help keep the vehicle within the lane markings.
Lane Following Assist
Using the frontview camera to detect lane markers on the road, this standard feature assists the driver’s steering to help keep the vehicle centred inside the lane.
Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist
When reversing out of areas with low visibility, this standard system warns the driver if a vehicle approaches from either side. It can also apply the brakes automatically under certain conditions if no action is taken.
Rear Occupant Alert
As the engine is turned off, a visual warning in the instrument cluster and audible alert reminds you to check the rear seats before exiting with this standard feature.
Surround View Monitor
The available surround view monitor provides multiple perspectives of your surroundings when you park. Choose between a front, rear, curbside or full 360-degree view. You can also zoom in or out from the touch-screen display to get the best viewpoint.
This standard safety innovation detects rapid closing distances to the vehicle ahead and pedestrians or cyclist in your path. If a potential forward collision is detected, audible and visual warning notifications will alert the driver. If the driver does not react to avoid impact, the system can apply emergency braking under certain conditions.
This advanced technology also includes an available junction-turning component to help make left turns at an intersection safer.
The available Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) system takes basic cruise control to the next level of convenience. Set your pre-determined speed and distance to the vehicle ahead, and ACC will automatically adjust your speed to maintain the set distance. The system will even operate in stop-and-go traffic, bringing the vehicle to a complete stop when necessary and then resuming automatically.
Standard Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance-Assist not only uses radar to detect when a vehicle is in the driver’s blind spot, but will also help avoid a collision by gently applying brake power on the opposite tire to help deter an unsafe lane change.
The available, confidence-inspiring Blind View Monitor streams a live visual of your blind spot directly in the gauge cluster to provide you with added perspective.
Designed to detect the onset of driver fatigue, this standard system will monitor driver input and issue a visual and audible alert if fatigue is sensed, suggesting a driving break.
Using the front-mounted camera and light detection technology, standard High Beam Assist provides an extra level of convenience by automatically switching between high and low beams when traffic is detected ahead.
Available Highway Driving Assist, working in conjunction with Lane Following Assist and Adaptive Cruise Control with traffic stop and go, conveniently helps you keep to the speed limit by adjusting your set cruise control speed as the speed limit changes, based on GPS and highway data, and automatically decreases your speed before entering a highway curve section.
Start drifting outside of your lane without signalling and this standard system is designed to inform you with audible and visual cues. If no action is taken, Lane Keeping Assist can apply corrective steering assistance to help keep the vehicle within the lane markings.
Using the frontview camera to detect lane markers on the road, this standard feature assists the driver’s steering to help keep the vehicle centred inside the lane.
When reversing out of areas with low visibility, this standard system warns the driver if a vehicle approaches from either side. It can also apply the brakes automatically under certain conditions if no action is taken.
As the engine is turned off, a visual warning in the instrument cluster and audible alert reminds you to check the rear seats before exiting with this standard feature.
The available surround view monitor provides multiple perspectives of your surroundings when you park. Choose between a front, rear, curbside or full 360-degree view. You can also zoom in or out from the touch-screen display to get the best viewpoint.
The SUPERSTRUCTURETM
At the core of the SANTA CRUZ is the SUPERSTRUCTURETM, a state-of-the-art platform built with our very own Advanced High-Strength Steel to deliver exceptional stiffness and strength. In the event of a collision, the SUPERSTRUCTURETM helps protect occupants inside the vehicle by absorbing harmful energy and redirecting it away from the passenger compartment.
Price shown for 2024 Santa Cruz Preferred includes delivery and destination charges (charge includes freight, pre-delivery inspection and a full tank of gas), fees, levies, dealer administration fee and all applicable charges (excluding HST/PST/GST/QST). Payments shown do not include taxes. To see total price or payments with sales tax, please check off that option in payment details section or summary page. Charges may vary by Dealer. Other Price adjustments includes the before tax equivalent of the cash back price adjustment.
