2027 Hyundai Santa Cruz SEL Activity AWD
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Photo: 2025 Hyundai Santa Cruz Preferred in Hampton Grey, front left, 2026-04-12 by Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: 2023 Hyundai Santa Cruz SEL Premium, front left, 02-05-2022 by MercurySable99, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: 2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz 2 by Calreyn88, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: 2023 Hyundai Santa Cruz Ultimate AWD in Hampton Grey, Rear Right, 07-29-2023 by Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: 2025 Hyundai Santa Cruz interior by Deathpallie325, CC BY 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photos show the first generation (NX4a, 2022–present); trim, color, and model year may differ.
All photo credits
- Photo: 2025 Hyundai Santa Cruz Preferred in Hampton Grey, front left, 2026-04-12 by Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 2023 Hyundai Santa Cruz SEL Premium, front left, 02-05-2022 by MercurySable99, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz 2 by Calreyn88, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 2023 Hyundai Santa Cruz Ultimate AWD in Hampton Grey, Rear Right, 07-29-2023 by Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 2025 Hyundai Santa Cruz interior by Deathpallie325, CC BY 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
The 2027 Hyundai Santa Cruz SEL Activity AWD is a 191-hp 2.5-liter inline-4 with an 8-speed automatic and all-wheel drive. It starts at $36,200 MSRP and is rated at 24 mpg combined.
It makes 191 horsepower and 181 lb-ft of torque. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 21 mpg city and 29 mpg highway (24 mpg combined).
The Santa Cruz measures 195.7 inches long on a 118.3-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 4,043 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | Pickup |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $36,200 |
| MSRP with Destination | $37,850 |
| Destination Charge | $1,650 |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 2.5L GDI/MPI DOHC 16-valve I4 |
| Displacement | 2.5 L |
| Horsepower | 191 hp |
| Torque | 181 lb-ft |
| Valvetrain | DOHC 16-valve |
| Bore and Stroke | 88.5 x 101.5 |
| Compression Ratio | 13.0:1 |
| Injection Type | Gasoline Direct Injection (GDI) + MPI |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | AWD |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 8-speed Automatic with SHIFTRONIC |
| 1st Gear | 4.487 |
| 2nd Gear | 2.764 |
| 3rd Gear | 1.773 |
| 4th Gear | 1.388 |
| 5th Gear | 1.208 |
| 6th Gear | 1 |
| 7th Gear | 0.799 |
| 8th Gear | 0.635 |
| Reverse | 3.081 |
| Final Drive | 4.081 |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 21 MPG |
| Highway | 29 MPG |
| Combined | 24 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Regular Unleaded |
| Tank Capacity | 17.7 gal |
| Suspension | |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson strut with coil springs, gas-pressurized shocks |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link with gas-pressurized self-leveling shocks |
| Turning Diameter | 39.6 ft |
| Brakes | |
| Front Brake Disc | Ventilated disc, 12.8 in (325mm) x 1.2 in (30mm) |
| Rear Brake Disc | Solid disc, 12.8 in (325mm) x 0.5 in (12mm) |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Wheels Front | 18 x 7.5J |
| Wheels Rear | 18 x 7.5J |
| Tires Front | 245/60 R18 |
| Tires Rear | 245/60 R18 |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 195.7 in |
| Width | 75 in |
| Height | 66.7 in |
| Wheelbase | 118.3 in |
| Front Track | 64.7 in |
| Rear Track | 64.9 in |
| Ground Clearance | 8.6 in |
| Approach Angle | 16.9° |
| Departure Angle | 23.2° |
| Cargo Volume | 27 ft³ |
| Curb Weight | 4,043 lbs |
| Interior | |
| Headroom Front | 40.2 in |
| Headroom Rear | 39.6 in |
| Legroom Front | 41.4 in |
| Legroom Rear | 36.5 in |
| Shoulder Room Front | 57.7 in |
| Shoulder Room Rear | 56.1 in |
| Hip Room Front | 54.5 in |
| Hip Room Rear | 53.5 in |
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Safety & Recalls
NCAP safety ratings
| Overall | ★★★★★ |
| Frontal crash | ★★★★★ |
| Side crash | ★★★★★ |
| Rollover | ★★★★★ (16.4 % risk) |
Tested variant: 2027 HYUNDAI SANTA CRUZ PU/CC ICE AWD
Other tested variants (1)
- 2027 HYUNDAI SANTA CRUZ PU/CC ICE FWD: 5 ★ overall
Recalls
No NHTSA recall data available for this model.
Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 2027 HYUNDAI SANTA CRUZ ICE. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.