2023 Hyundai Santa Cruz SEL Premium
Hyundai Santa Cruz Details
4 Cyl, 2.5L
California Sand
4WD
Gasoline
13,367 Miles
Black
250151G
5NTJDDAF8PH076891
SEL Premium
About This 2023 Hyundai Santa Cruz
2023 Hyundai Santa Cruz SEL Premium California Sand 2023 Hyundai Santa Cruz SEL Premium AWD Shiftronic 2.5L I4
Recent Arrival! 19/27 City/Highway MPG
****Pricing does not include Kentucky Sales Tax, Title and Tag Fee ($38), Kentucky Lien Fee ($22), any dealer-installed accessories or dealer processing ($799). Must finance with IFS to qualify for this price. ****
Recent Arrival! 19/27 City/Highway MPG
****Pricing does not include Kentucky Sales Tax, Title and Tag Fee ($38), Kentucky Lien Fee ($22), any dealer-installed accessories or dealer processing ($799). Must finance with IFS to qualify for this price. ****
Features & Options
- Option Group 01
- 3.316 Axle Ratio
- 18'' x 7.5J Alloy Wheels
- Heated Front Bucket Seats
- Stain & Odor Resistant Cloth Seat Trim
- Radio: AM/FM/HD Audio System
- Bed Cargo Net
- Mudguards
- Carpeted Floor Mats
- Roof Rack Cross Rails
- 4-Wheel Disc Brakes
- Emergency communication system: Blue Link Connected Car Service (3-year complimentary subscription)
- Apple CarPlay & Android Auto
- Auto High-beam Headlights
- Exterior Parking Camera Rear
- AM/FM radio: SiriusXM
- Auto-dimming Rear-View mirror
- Front beverage holders
- Variably intermittent wipers
- Turn signal indicator mirrors
- Trip computer
- Traction control
- Tilt steering wheel
- Telescoping steering wheel
- Steering wheel mounted audio controls
- Split folding rear seat
- Speed-sensing steering
- Speed control
- Security system
- Remote keyless entry
- Rear window defroster
- Rear step bumper
- Rear anti-roll bar
- Radio data system
- Power windows
- Power steering
- Power moonroof
- Power driver seat
- Power door mirrors
- Passenger vanity mirror
- Passenger door bin
- Panic alarm
- Overhead console
- Overhead airbag
- Outside temperature display
- Occupant sensing airbag
- Low tire pressure warning
- Illuminated entry
- Heated front seats
- Heated door mirrors
- Fully automatic headlights
- Front reading lights
- Front dual zone A/C
- Front anti-roll bar
- Four wheel independent suspension
- Dual front side impact airbags
- Dual front impact airbags
- Driver vanity mirror
- Driver door bin
- Delay-off headlights
- Bumpers: body-color
- Brake assist
- Automatic temperature control
- Auto-leveling suspension
- Alloy wheels
- ABS brakes
- Tachometer
- Spoiler
- Navigation System
- Leather Shift Knob
- Front Center Armrest
- Front Bucket Seats
- Electronic Stability Control
- Air Conditioning
- 6 Speakers
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2023 Hyundai Santa Cruz Review
If there was any question as to whether a market exists for small, more car-like pickup trucks last year’s sales figures answered with a resounding “yes.” The Ford Maverick, Honda Ridgeline, and this Hyundai Santa Cruz found a combined 155,000 customers in 2022…not too shabby. Now, I drove the new Santa Cruz last year when it first hit the streets and loved its combination of quirkiness and versatility but lamented Hyundai’s design approach of contrasting the truck’s exterior toughness with a too soft, Tucson-like cabin. This part just doesn’t make sense to me. As a matter of fact, Hyundai would be remiss if it didn’t conjure up a more robust Santa Cruz XRT or some version of Kia’s X-Pro series.The Santa Cruz is now available in five trims beginning with a front-wheel drive SE with a starting price of $27,035. This here is top-of-the-line Limited with standard all-wheel drive, a turbocharged engine and optional floor mats totaling $42,115. So that’s a pretty wide spread. For those who expect to so some trailering stick with the SEL Premium or Limited grades with all-wheel drive – they provide up to 5,000 pounds capacity with the assistance of trailer brakes.
(Bed stand-up)
There’s been some snow this week so I’ve had the chance to further investigate Hyundai’s Active, on-demand all-wheel drive system called HTRAC which can send up to 50% of the power to the rear. There is a drive mode to optimize traction in the snow and Hyundai approves of occasional off-road use such as on established unpaved roads and trails. An all-wheel drive lock mode is also available at speeds below 37 mph. Of course, driving in snow is much more about the rubber than the drive system and these Michelin all-season light truck tires are engineered for quiet highway driving - not so much winter driving but still, the snow mode keeps the Santa Cruz’s 4 wheels in play while adapting the traction control and shift pattern for light snow duty – it feels capable enough but get some winter tires for a much more robust experience. There’s a respectable 8.6” of ground clearance here but I’d keep it out of the deep stuff.
(What’s new for 2023)
Gas mileage with this 281 horsepower, 311 pound-feet of torque 2.5-liter turbo is 22mpg in combined driving. It’s mated to an 8-speed dual clutch automatic. The Santa Cruz is nimble, peppy, quiet and comfortable an anti-truck if you will. I just hope Hyundai gives us a version with a little more bite.