The New 2025 Hyundai Santa Cruz is almost ready. Sharing technical traits with the fourth-gen Tucson, the Santa Cruz began production at Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama in June 2021 for the 2022 model year. Soon, we can expect the 2025 model year facelift, featuring a revamped front end and some minor interior updates.
What’s New For the 2025 Model Year?
From the Santa Cruz prototype we have seen, we can tell you that the 2025 model will come out with The Evolution on the Upper LED Strip. As you can see, While the upper LED strip remains unaltered, there has been a notable transformation in the grille-based LED elements. This section will delve into these modifications, accentuating the novel vertically oriented blocks of light that enhance the grille’s overall appearance, resulting in a broader and more robust aesthetic. From these prototype images, we can also anticipate changes or modifications to Sculpted Headlight Housings, Air-Intake, and Chin Spoiler of The Santa Cruz Pickup.
How about the Interior design? Honestly, we have yet to find the 2025 Santa Cruz interior photo, so not much we can talk about it. But as we all know, Hyundai consistently delivers interiors that appear more luxurious than their price suggests, and the new 2025 Santa Cruz in our opinion is no exception.
It will boast one of the finest cabins in both compact and mid-size pickup segments. The 2025 Santa Cruz will feature a fully digital gauge cluster, distinguishing it from its counterparts. The inclusion of a conventional shifter on the center console, as opposed to a rotary knob or pushbuttons, will add to its user-friendly design.
Overall, we can say that The new 2025 Santa Cruz compact pickup truck shares the Hyundai-Kia N3 platform with the new Hyundai Tucson (NX4). Perhaps one of its challenges lies in its proximity to the crossover-like design of the Tucson, creating a sense of uncomfortably close resemblance.
2025 Santa Cruz Engine, Performance
For the 2025 model year, we expected no change in Santa Cruz’s engine. In our opinion the upcoming 2025 Santa Cruz will continue to carry the same engine options Hyundai offers in the 2024 model. The 2024 Hyundai Santa Cruz is powered by a standard 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine. This engine configuration provides a respectable power output of 191 horsepower and 181 lb-ft of torque, ensuring a solid performance foundation.
For those seeking a more dynamic driving experience, there is an available upgrade option. This involves opting for the turbocharged 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine, which significantly boosts the power capabilities to an impressive 281 horsepower and 311 lb-ft of torque. However, This upgrade caters to individuals desiring enhanced performance and a more robust driving feel.
2025 Hyundai Santa Cruz Competitors
The Hyundai Santa Cruz is a truly remarkable adventure vehicle boasting a host of appealing features, including a comfortable ride and a practical truck bed. However, in the face of competition from the Ford Maverick, the Santa Cruz has struggled to maintain its edge. The prospect of a substantial upgrade with the 2025 Hyundai Santa Cruz might just be the game-changer needed to shift the dynamics. What do you think?
Pricing & Release Date
While the official pricing for the 2025 Hyundai Santa Cruz Hybrid has yet to be disclosed, an optimal scenario would see it commencing at a price below $30,000 to ensure competitiveness. To provide context, the 2024 Santa Cruz has a starting price of $26,650, while the 2024 Hyundai Tucson Hybrid starts at $32,325.
