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2025 Hyundai Santa Cruz XRT AWD

The 2025 Hyundai Santa Cruz XRT AWD is a 281-hp 2.5-liter turbocharged inline-4 with an 8-speed wet dual-clutch transmission and all-wheel drive. It starts at $40,250 MSRP and is rated at 21 mpg combined.

Spec Value
Price
MSRP$40,250
MSRP with Destination$41,745
Destination Charge$1,495
Engine
Engine TypeSmartstream 2.5L Turbo GDI + MPI DOHC 16-valve Inline 4-cylinder (2,497 cc); aluminum block and head; Continuously Variable Valve Timing (CVVT); full engine cover
Displacement2.5 L
Horsepower281 hp @ 5,800 rpm
Torque311 lb-ft @ 1700–4000 rpm
ValvetrainDOHC 16-valve; Continuously Variable Valve Timing (CVVT); turbocharged
Bore and Stroke85.5 x 101.5 mm
Compression Ratio10.5:1
Injection TypeGDI + MPI (dual injection), turbocharged
Drivetrain
Drive TypeHTRAC AWD (Active On-Demand)
Transmission
Transmission8-speed Wet Dual-Clutch Transmission (DCT) with SHIFTRONIC and steering wheel paddle shifters; center-console floor-mounted shift lever; Drive Mode Select (Normal / Sport / Smart); Tow Drive Mode; dual final drive: 4.846 (gears 1,2,5,6,R) / 3.316 (gears 3,4,7,8)
1st Gear3.429
2nd Gear2.217
3rd Gear2.217
4th Gear1.621
5th Gear0.86
6th Gear0.673
7th Gear0.791
8th Gear0.653
Reverse3.697
Final Drive3.316
Fuel Economy
City18 MPG
Highway26 MPG
Combined21 MPG
Recommended FuelRegular unleaded
Suspension
Front SuspensionMacPherson strut, coil springs, gas-pressurized shock absorbers
Rear SuspensionMulti-link independent, coil springs, gas-pressurized self-leveling shock absorbers
Brakes
Front Brake Disc12.8 in. x 1.2 in. (325 x 30 mm) ventilated disc
Rear Brake Disc12.8 in. x 0.5 in. (325 x 12 mm) solid disc
Tires & Wheels
Wheels Front7.5J x 18 in. alloy (XRT-exclusive design)
Wheels Rear7.5J x 18 in. alloy (XRT-exclusive design)
Tires Front245/60R18 (all-terrain)
Tires Rear245/60R18 (all-terrain)
Dimensions & Weight
Length195.9 in
Width75 in
Height66.9 in
Wheelbase118.3 in
Front Track64.7 in
Rear Track64.9 in
Cargo Volume27 ft³
Curb Weight4,228 lbs
Interior
Headroom Front38.2 in
Headroom Rear39.6 in
Legroom Front41.4 in
Legroom Rear36.5 in
Shoulder Room Front57.7 in
Shoulder Room Rear56.1 in
Hip Room Front54.5 in
Hip Room Rear53.5 in
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