The Hyundai Santa Cruz, introduced in 2021 for the 2022 model year, is Hyundai's first compact pickup truck for the North American market, blending SUV-like comfort with pickup utility.
Powered by a 2.5L engine, the Santa Cruz offers a performance range from 191 horsepower and 181 lb-ft of torque in its front-wheel-drive (FWD) configuration to 281 horsepower and 311 lb-ft of torque in its all-wheel-drive (AWD) turbocharged variant.
Transmission options include an 8-speed automatic or an 8-speed auto-shift manual, catering to diverse driving preferences.
The unibody design, shared with the Tucson SUV, sets it apart from traditional body-on-frame pickups.
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2025 Hyundai Santa Cruz Horsepower
The Hyundai Santa Cruz features a 2.5L engine with a horsepower range from 191 hp in the FWD configuration to 281 hp in the AWD configuration.
Torque output varies from 181 lb-ft with FWD to 311 lb-ft with AWD.
It is equipped with an 8-speed automatic transmission, available in both standard and auto-shift manual modes.
2025 Hyundai Santa Cruz Horsepower And Torque
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Horsepower @ RPM |
Torque @ RPM |
| XRT Truck |
2.5L | Turbo | 4 Cyl. | 8 Spd Auto-Shift Manual w/OD | AWD |
281 hp @ 5,800 rpm |
311 ft-lbs @ 1,700 rpm |
| SEL Truck |
2.5L | 4 Cyl. | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
191 hp @ 6,100 rpm |
181 ft-lbs @ 4,000 rpm |
| SEL Truck |
2.5L | 4 Cyl. | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD |
191 hp @ 6,100 rpm |
181 ft-lbs @ 4,000 rpm |
| SEL Activity Truck |
2.5L | 4 Cyl. | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
191 hp @ 6,100 rpm |
181 ft-lbs @ 4,000 rpm |
| SEL Activity Truck |
2.5L | 4 Cyl. | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD |
191 hp @ 6,100 rpm |
181 ft-lbs @ 4,000 rpm |
| SE Truck |
2.5L | 4 Cyl. | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
191 hp @ 6,100 rpm |
181 ft-lbs @ 4,000 rpm |
2025 Hyundai Santa Cruz Horsepower And Torque Continued
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Horsepower @ RPM |
Torque @ RPM |
| SE Truck |
2.5L | 4 Cyl. | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD |
191 hp @ 6,100 rpm |
181 ft-lbs @ 4,000 rpm |
| Limited Truck |
2.5L | Turbo | 4 Cyl. | 8 Spd Auto-Shift Manual w/OD | AWD |
281 hp @ 5,800 rpm |
311 ft-lbs @ 1,700 rpm |
2024 Hyundai Santa Cruz Horsepower
The 2024 Hyundai Santa Cruz features a 2.5L engine with a horsepower range from 191 hp in the FWD configuration to 281 hp in the AWD configuration.
Torque output varies from 181 lb-ft with FWD to 311 lb-ft with AWD, both utilizing an 8-speed automatic transmission with overdrive.
2024 Hyundai Santa Cruz Horsepower And Torque
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Horsepower @ RPM |
Torque @ RPM |
| XRT Truck |
2.5L | Turbo | 4 Cyl. | 8 Spd Auto-Shift Manual w/OD | AWD |
281 hp @ 5,800 rpm |
311 ft-lbs @ 1,700 rpm |
| SEL Truck |
2.5L | 4 Cyl. | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
191 hp @ 6,100 rpm |
181 ft-lbs @ 4,000 rpm |
| SEL Truck |
2.5L | 4 Cyl. | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD |
191 hp @ 6,100 rpm |
181 ft-lbs @ 4,000 rpm |
| SE Truck |
2.5L | 4 Cyl. | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
191 hp @ 6,100 rpm |
181 ft-lbs @ 4,000 rpm |
| SE Truck |
2.5L | 4 Cyl. | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD |
191 hp @ 6,100 rpm |
181 ft-lbs @ 4,000 rpm |
| NIGHT Truck |
2.5L | Turbo | 4 Cyl. | 8 Spd Auto-Shift Manual w/OD | AWD |
281 hp @ 5,800 rpm |
311 ft-lbs @ 1,700 rpm |
2024 Hyundai Santa Cruz Horsepower And Torque Continued
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Horsepower @ RPM |
Torque @ RPM |
| Limited Truck |
2.5L | Turbo | 4 Cyl. | 8 Spd Auto-Shift Manual w/OD | AWD |
281 hp @ 5,800 rpm |
311 ft-lbs @ 1,700 rpm |
2023 Hyundai Santa Cruz Horsepower
The 2023 Hyundai Santa Cruz features a 2.5L engine, producing a horsepower range from 191 hp with front-wheel drive to 281 hp with all-wheel drive.
Torque output varies from 181 lb-ft with front-wheel drive to 311 lb-ft with all-wheel drive, both utilizing an 8-speed automatic transmission with overdrive.
2023 Hyundai Santa Cruz Horsepower And Torque
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Horsepower @ RPM |
Torque @ RPM |
| SEL Premium Truck |
2.5L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 8 Spd Auto-Shift Manual w/OD | AWD |
281 hp @ 5,800 rpm |
311 ft-lbs @ 1,700 rpm |
| SEL Truck |
2.5L | I4 | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
191 hp @ 6,100 rpm |
181 ft-lbs @ 4,000 rpm |
| SEL Truck |
2.5L | I4 | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD |
191 hp @ 6,100 rpm |
181 ft-lbs @ 4,000 rpm |
| SE Truck |
2.5L | I4 | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
191 hp @ 6,100 rpm |
181 ft-lbs @ 4,000 rpm |
| SE Truck |
2.5L | I4 | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD |
191 hp @ 6,100 rpm |
181 ft-lbs @ 4,000 rpm |
| NIGHT Truck |
2.5L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 8 Spd Auto-Shift Manual w/OD | AWD |
281 hp @ 5,800 rpm |
311 ft-lbs @ 1,700 rpm |
2023 Hyundai Santa Cruz Horsepower And Torque Continued
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Horsepower @ RPM |
Torque @ RPM |
| Limited Truck |
2.5L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 8 Spd Auto-Shift Manual w/OD | AWD |
281 hp @ 5,800 rpm |
311 ft-lbs @ 1,700 rpm |
2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz Horsepower
The Hyundai Santa Cruz features a 2.5L engine with a horsepower range of 191 hp in the FWD configuration to 281 hp in the AWD configuration.
Torque output varies from 181 lb-ft in the FWD setup to 311 lb-ft in the AWD setup, both utilizing an 8-speed automatic transmission.
2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz Horsepower And Torque
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Horsepower @ RPM |
Torque @ RPM |
| SEL Premium Truck |
2.5L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 8 Spd Auto-Shift Manual w/OD | AWD |
281 hp @ 5,800 rpm |
311 ft-lbs @ 1,700 rpm |
| SEL Truck |
2.5L | I4 | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
191 hp @ 6,100 rpm |
181 ft-lbs @ 4,000 rpm |
| SEL Truck |
2.5L | I4 | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD |
191 hp @ 6,100 rpm |
181 ft-lbs @ 4,000 rpm |
| SE Truck |
2.5L | I4 | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
191 hp @ 6,100 rpm |
181 ft-lbs @ 4,000 rpm |
| SE Truck |
2.5L | I4 | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD |
191 hp @ 6,100 rpm |
181 ft-lbs @ 4,000 rpm |
| Limited Truck |
2.5L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 8 Spd Auto-Shift Manual w/OD | AWD |
281 hp @ 5,800 rpm |
311 ft-lbs @ 1,700 rpm |
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