✦ ALL-NEW 2026 SANTA CRUZ · 5 TRIMS

Hyundai Santa Cruz Trim Cheat Sheet

Five trims. One reference. Skim the quick-glance chart, dig into each trim's personality, or expand the full spec sheet — your call.

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SE

The Essential

Heated Front Seats

No

Seat Material

Cloth

Ventilated Seats

No

Wireless Charging

No

Sunroof

No

Bose Audio

No

Surround View

No

Tow Capacity

3,500 lb

Engine

2.5L I-4

AWD

Optional

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The headline comparison

Feature	SE The Essential	SEL The Comfort	SEL Activity The Outdoorsman	XRT The Adventurer	Limited The Luxurious
Heated Front Seats	No	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Seat Material	Cloth	H-Tex	H-Tex	H-Tex	Leather
Ventilated Seats	No	No	No	No	Yes
Wireless Charging	No	No	Yes	Yes	Yes
Tilt-Slide Sunroof	No	No	Yes	No	Yes
Bose Premium Audio	No	No	No	No	Yes
Surround View Monitor	No	No	No	Yes	Yes
Tow w/ trailer brakes	3,500 lb	3,500 lb	3,500 lb	5,000 lb	5,000 lb
Engine	2.5L I-4	2.5L I-4	2.5L I-4	2.5L Turbo	2.5L Turbo
HTRAC AWD	Optional	Optional	Optional	Standard	Standard
Wheels	18"	18"	18"	18" XRT	20"

Heated Front Seats: No
Seat Material: Cloth
Ventilated Seats: No
Wireless Charging: No
Tilt-Slide Sunroof: No
Bose Premium Audio: No
Surround View Monitor: No
Tow w/ trailer brakes: 3,500 lb
Engine: 2.5L I-4
HTRAC AWD: Optional
Wheels: 18"

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Engine & Performance

Spec	SE	SEL	SEL Activity	XRT	Limited
Engine type	Inline 4-cylinder	Inline 4-cylinder	Inline 4-cylinder	Inline 4-cylinder turbo	Inline 4-cylinder turbo
Displacement	2.5L	2.5L	2.5L	2.5L	2.5L
Horsepower @ RPM	191 @ 6,100	191 @ 6,100	191 @ 6,100	281 @ 5,800	281 @ 5,800
Torque @ RPM	181 @ 4,000	181 @ 4,000	181 @ 4,000	311 @ 1,700-4,000	311 @ 1,700-4,000
Compression ratio	13.0:1	13.0:1	13.0:1	10.5:1	10.5:1
Valve train	DOHC 16-valve	DOHC 16-valve	DOHC 16-valve	DOHC 16-valve	DOHC 16-valve
Transmission	8-spd SHIFTRONIC	8-spd SHIFTRONIC	8-spd SHIFTRONIC	8-spd SHIFTRONIC	8-spd SHIFTRONIC
Front Wheel Drive (FWD)	Standard	Standard	Standard	No	No
HTRAC All Wheel Drive (AWD)	Available	Available	Available	Standard	Standard
Terrain Mode Select	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard + added modes	Standard
Tow Mode	No	No	No	Standard	Standard

Engine type: Inline 4-cylinder
Displacement: 2.5L
Horsepower @ RPM: 191 @ 6,100
Torque @ RPM: 181 @ 4,000
Compression ratio: 13.0:1
Valve train: DOHC 16-valve
Transmission: 8-spd SHIFTRONIC
Front Wheel Drive (FWD): Standard
HTRAC All Wheel Drive (AWD): Available
Terrain Mode Select: Standard
Tow Mode: No

Fuel & Towing

Spec	SE	SEL	SEL Activity	XRT	Limited
EPA city/hwy/comb (FWD)	22 / 30 / 25	22 / 30 / 25	22 / 30 / 25	No	No
EPA city/hwy/comb (AWD)	21 / 29 / 24	21 / 29 / 24	21 / 29 / 24	18 / 25 / 20	18 / 25 / 20
Fuel tank (gal)	17.7	17.7	17.7	17.7	17.7
Towing capacity (with brakes)	Up to 3,500 lb	Up to 3,500 lb	Up to 3,500 lb	Up to 5,000 lb	Up to 5,000 lb
Trailer pre-wiring	4-Pin	4-Pin	4 or 7-Pin	4 or 7-Pin	4 or 7-Pin

EPA city/hwy/comb (FWD): 22 / 30 / 25
EPA city/hwy/comb (AWD): 21 / 29 / 24
Fuel tank (gal): 17.7
Towing capacity (with brakes): Up to 3,500 lb
Trailer pre-wiring: 4-Pin

Wheels, Tires & Lighting

Spec	SE	SEL	SEL Activity	XRT	Limited
Alloy wheels	18-inch	18-inch	18-inch	18-inch XRT	20-inch
Tires	245/60 R18	245/60 R18	245/60 R18	245/60 R18	245/50 R20
Compact temporary spare	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Projector Bi-LED headlights	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
LED Daytime Running Lights	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
LED taillights	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
LED cargo light (roof mounted)	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
LED bed lights	No	No	Standard	Standard	Standard
Automatic headlights	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
High Beam Assist (HBA)	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard

Alloy wheels: 18-inch
Tires: 245/60 R18
Compact temporary spare: Standard
Projector Bi-LED headlights: Standard
LED Daytime Running Lights: Standard
LED taillights: Standard
LED cargo light (roof mounted): Standard
LED bed lights: No
Automatic headlights: Standard
High Beam Assist (HBA): Standard

Exterior & Bed

Spec	SE	SEL	SEL Activity	XRT	Limited
Dark chrome bumper trim	No	No	No	Standard	Standard
Dark chrome accent grille	No	No	No	No	Standard
Dark chrome tailgate handle	No	No	No	Standard	Standard
XRT design dark grille	No	No	No	Standard	No
XRT fender flares	No	No	No	Standard	No
Door handles	Satin Black	Satin Black	Satin Black	Satin Black	Body-Colored
Side mirrors	Body color	Body color	Body color	Satin Black	Body color
Heated side mirrors	No	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
LED turn-signal mirrors	No	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Roof side rails	No	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Integrated tonneau cover w/ T-slot tracks	No	No	Standard	Standard	Standard
Lockable under-bed storage	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Sheet molded composite bed	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Adjustable utility track & cleat system	No	No	Standard	Standard	Standard
115V power outlet (sidewall)	No	No	Standard	Standard	Standard
Multi-functional tailgate (assisted)	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Integrated rear bumper steps	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Rear sliding glass window	No	No	Standard	Standard	Standard
Rear privacy glass	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard

Dark chrome bumper trim: No
Dark chrome accent grille: No
Dark chrome tailgate handle: No
XRT design dark grille: No
XRT fender flares: No
Door handles: Satin Black
Side mirrors: Body color
Heated side mirrors: No
LED turn-signal mirrors: No
Roof side rails: No
Integrated tonneau cover w/ T-slot tracks: No
Lockable under-bed storage: Standard
Sheet molded composite bed: Standard
Adjustable utility track & cleat system: No
115V power outlet (sidewall): No
Multi-functional tailgate (assisted): Standard
Integrated rear bumper steps: Standard
Rear sliding glass window: No
Rear privacy glass: Standard

Interior & Seating

Spec	SE	SEL	SEL Activity	XRT	Limited
Seating capacity	5	5	5	5	5
Seat material	Stain/odor-resistant cloth	H-Tex Leatherette	H-Tex Leatherette	Black H-Tex Leatherette	Leather-trimmed
Leather-wrapped steering & shifter	No	No	No	Standard	Standard
6-way adjustable driver seat	Standard	No	No	No	No
8-way power driver seat	No	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Power driver lumbar	No	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Heated front seats	No	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Ventilated front seats	No	No	No	No	Standard
Heated steering wheel	No	No	No	No	Standard
Rear 60/40 split tip-up cushions	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Power tilt-and-slide sunroof	No	No	Standard	No	Standard
Dual-zone auto climate	No	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Rear A/C vents	No	No	Standard	Standard	Standard
Ambient interior lighting (64-color)	No	No	No	No	Standard
Auto-dimming mirror w/ HomeLink	No	No	No	No	Standard
Rain-sensing wipers	No	No	No	No	Standard

Seating capacity: 5
Seat material: Stain/odor-resistant cloth
Leather-wrapped steering & shifter: No
6-way adjustable driver seat: Standard
8-way power driver seat: No
Power driver lumbar: No
Heated front seats: No
Ventilated front seats: No
Heated steering wheel: No
Rear 60/40 split tip-up cushions: Standard
Power tilt-and-slide sunroof: No
Dual-zone auto climate: No
Rear A/C vents: No
Ambient interior lighting (64-color): No
Auto-dimming mirror w/ HomeLink: No
Rain-sensing wipers: No

Infotainment & Tech

Spec	SE	SEL	SEL Activity	XRT	Limited
Touchscreen	12.3-in	12.3-in	12.3-in	12.3-in Navigation	12.3-in Navigation
Gauge cluster	4.2-in	4.2-in	12.3-in	12.3-in	12.3-in
Wireless Apple CarPlay / Android Auto	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Bose Premium Audio	No	No	No	No	Standard
Wireless device charging	No	No	Standard	Standard	Standard
Hyundai Digital Key 2 Touch	No	No	No	Standard	Standard
Hyundai Pay Capability	No	No	No	Standard	Standard
Dynamic Voice Recognition	No	No	No	Standard	Standard
HD Radio	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
SiriusXM Trial	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Bluelink+	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Front dual USB ports	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Second-row dual USB ports	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Remote Start	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard

Touchscreen: 12.3-in
Gauge cluster: 4.2-in
Wireless Apple CarPlay / Android Auto: Standard
Bose Premium Audio: No
Wireless device charging: No
Hyundai Digital Key 2 Touch: No
Hyundai Pay Capability: No
Dynamic Voice Recognition: No
HD Radio: Standard
SiriusXM Trial: Standard
Bluelink+: Standard
Front dual USB ports: Standard
Second-row dual USB ports: Standard
Remote Start: Standard

SmartSense & Safety

Spec	SE	SEL	SEL Activity	XRT	Limited
Forward Collision-Avoidance (FCA-Ped)	Standard	Standard	Standard	No	No
Forward Collision-Avoidance (FCA-JT)	No	No	No	Standard	Standard
Blind-Spot Collision Warning (BCW)	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Blind-Spot View Monitor (BVM)	No	No	No	Standard	Standard
Lane Keeping Assist (LKA)	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Lane Following Assist (LFA)	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
High Beam Assist (HBA)	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Smart Cruise Control 2 w/ Stop & Go	No	No	No	Standard	Standard
Driver Attention Warning (DAW)	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Highway Driving Assist (HDA)	No	No	No	Standard	Standard
Navigation-based SCC w/ Curve Control	No	No	No	Standard	Standard
Intelligent Speed Limit Assist (ISLA)	No	No	No	Standard	Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Avoidance (RCCA)	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Safe Exit Warning (SEW)	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Rear Occupant Alert (ROA)	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Surround View Monitor (SVM)	No	No	No	Standard	Standard
8 airbags (front, side, curtain, rear side)	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard

Forward Collision-Avoidance (FCA-Ped): Standard
Forward Collision-Avoidance (FCA-JT): No
Blind-Spot Collision Warning (BCW): Standard
Blind-Spot View Monitor (BVM): No
Lane Keeping Assist (LKA): Standard
Lane Following Assist (LFA): Standard
High Beam Assist (HBA): Standard
Smart Cruise Control 2 w/ Stop & Go: No
Driver Attention Warning (DAW): Standard
Highway Driving Assist (HDA): No
Navigation-based SCC w/ Curve Control: No
Intelligent Speed Limit Assist (ISLA): No
Rear Cross-Traffic Avoidance (RCCA): Standard
Safe Exit Warning (SEW): Standard
Rear Occupant Alert (ROA): Standard
Surround View Monitor (SVM): No
8 airbags (front, side, curtain, rear side): Standard

Dimensions

Spec	SE	SEL	SEL Activity	XRT	Limited
Wheelbase (in)	118.3	118.3	118.3	118.3	118.3
Length (in)	195.7	195.7	195.7	195.9	195.7
Width (in, w/o mirrors)	75.0	75.0	75.0	75.0	75.0
Height (in, w/o roof rails)	66.7	66.7	66.7	66.7	66.7
Bed length (in)	52.1	52.1	52.1	52.1	52.1
Bed depth (in)	19.2	19.2	19.2	19.2	19.2
Bed width max / between wheelwells	53.9 / 42.7	53.9 / 42.7	53.9 / 42.7	53.9 / 42.7	53.9 / 42.7
Bed volume (cu ft)	27.0	27.0	27.0	27.0	27.0
Turning diameter, curb-to-curb (ft)	39.6	39.6	39.6	39.6	39.6
Curb weight (lbs) FWD/AWD	3,779 / 3,922	3,805 / 3,948	3,900 / 4,043	4,140	4,191
Head room front/rear (w/o sunroof)	40.2 / 39.6	40.2 / 39.6	No	40.2 / 39.6	No
Head room front/rear (w/ sunroof)	No	38.4 / 39.6	38.4 / 39.6	No	38.4 / 39.6
Leg room front/rear (in)	41.4 / 36.5	41.4 / 36.5	41.4 / 36.5	41.4 / 36.5	41.4 / 36.5
Shoulder room front/rear (in)	57.7 / 56.1	57.6 / 56.1	57.6 / 56.1	57.6 / 56.1	57.6 / 56.1
Hip room front/rear (in)	54.5 / 53.5	54.5 / 53.5	54.5 / 53.5	54.5 / 53.5	54.5 / 53.5
Passenger volume (cu ft)	101.8	101.8	101.8	101.8	101.8
Max load / vehicle capacity (lbs)	1,411	1,411	1,411	1,411	1,411

Wheelbase (in): 118.3
Length (in): 195.7
Width (in, w/o mirrors): 75.0
Height (in, w/o roof rails): 66.7
Bed length (in): 52.1
Bed depth (in): 19.2
Bed width max / between wheelwells: 53.9 / 42.7
Bed volume (cu ft): 27.0
Turning diameter, curb-to-curb (ft): 39.6
Curb weight (lbs) FWD/AWD: 3,779 / 3,922
Head room front/rear (w/o sunroof): 40.2 / 39.6
Head room front/rear (w/ sunroof): No
Leg room front/rear (in): 41.4 / 36.5
Shoulder room front/rear (in): 57.7 / 56.1
Hip room front/rear (in): 54.5 / 53.5
Passenger volume (cu ft): 101.8
Max load / vehicle capacity (lbs): 1,411