2025 Hyundai Santa Cruz Performance

July 7th, 2025 by
2025 Hyundai Santa Cruz by Natural Lake

2025 Hyundai Santa Cruz Performance

When you need a compact truck that can take on your Newport towing and hauling needs, it’s hard to beat the latest Hyundai Santa Cruz. Designed to provide exceptional power without compromising comfort or convenience, the 2025 Hyundai Santa Cruz specs offer the flexibility you need for your demanding Brockton lifestyle! Get all the details about the Hyundai Santa Cruz gas mileage, engine options, and towing capabilities with Empire Hyundai to discover how this Hyundai pickup can fuel your next adventure.

2025 Hyundai Santa Cruz Specs: Engine Options

The Hyundai Santa Cruz boasts two engines across its 2025 lineup, each offering unique horsepower and torque for the Seekonk roads. See all the Hyundai Santa Cruz specs for each engine below to determine which best suits your transportation needs:

Smartstream 2.5L 4-Cylinder Engine

  • Transmission: 8-speed automatic transmission with SHIFTRONIC®
  • Drivetrain: Standard front-wheel drive; available HTRAC All-Wheel Drive
  • Horsepower: 191 hp
  • Torque: 181 lb-ft
  • Standard On: SE, SEL, and SEL Activity trims

Smartstream 2.5L Turbocharged 4-Cylinder Engine

  • Transmission: 8-speed Wet Dual Clutch Transmission with paddle shifters
  • Drivetrain: HTRAC All-Wheel Drive
  • Horsepower: 281 hp
  • Torque: 311 lb-ft
  • Standard On: XRT and Limited trims

2025 Hyundai Santa Cruz Towing Capacity

If you plan on towing a trailer or boat on your next out-of-town excursion, you’ll want to know: What is the 2025 Hyundai Santa Cruz towing capacity? Get all the details about the Hyundai Santa Cruz towing capacity by trim and drivetrain in the breakdown below:

  • Hyundai Santa Cruz SE: Up to 3,500 pounds
  • Hyundai Santa Cruz SEL: Up to 3,500 pounds
  • Hyundai Santa Cruz SEL Activity: Up to 3,500 pounds with FWD; Up to 5,000 pounds with AWD
  • Hyundai Santa Cruz XRT: Up to 5,000 pounds
  • Hyundai Santa Cruz Limited: Up to 5,000 pounds

2025 Hyundai Santa Cruz Gas Mileage Ratings

While performance is an essential part of any pickup, rising gas prices and the expansion of the electrified market have more drivers considering gas mileage when choosing their next vehicle. Thankfully, due to its compact build and advanced engineering, the 2025 Hyundai Santa Cruz mpg ratings are fantastic for its class! Explore all the 2025 Hyundai Santa Cruz gas mileage ratings by configuration here:

  • Smartstream 2.5L 4-Cylinder Engine (FWD): 22 mpg city / 30 mpg highway / 25 mpg combined
  • Smartstream 2.5L 4-Cylinder Engine (AWD): 21 mpg city / 29 mpg highway / 24 mpg combined
  • Smartstream 2.5L Turbocharged 4-Cylinder Engine (XRT): 18 mpg city / 26 mpg highway / 21 mpg combined
  • Smartstream 2.5L Turbocharged 4-Cylinder Engine (Limited): 19 mpg city / 27 mpg highway / 22 mpg combined

Learn More About the Hyundai Santa Cruz MPG Ratings at Empire Hyundai

Now that you know more about the Hyundai Santa Cruz mpg ratings and engine options, it’s time to experience the power firsthand at Empire Hyundai! Contact us online or by phone at 877-570-7506 to set up a test drive at our Fall River dealership, and our team will help you find the Hyundai Santa Cruz that provides the performance, technology, and accessories you need for your daily drives.

 

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