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Hyundai Santa Cruz Horsepower & Torque (2022-2027)

Researched By The AutoPadre Research Team

Last Updated 2026-09-02

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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2027 Hyundai Santa Cruz Horsepower And Torque

The 2027 Hyundai Santa Cruz horsepower ranges from 191 hp to 281 hp depending on the trim and drivetrain.

The 2027 Hyundai Santa Cruz torque ranges from 181 lb-ft to 311 lb-ft depending on the trim and drivetrain.

2027 Hyundai Santa Cruz Horsepower And Torque
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
SE 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
SEL Activity Truck	2.5L \| 4 Cyl. \| 8 Spd Auto w/OD \| FWD	191 hp @ 6,100 rpm	181 ft-lbs @ 4,000 rpm
XRT Truck	2.5L \| Turbo \| 4 Cyl. \| 8 Spd Auto w/OD \| AWD	281 hp @ 5,800 rpm	311 ft-lbs @ 1,700 rpm

2026 Hyundai Santa Cruz Horsepower And Torque

The 2026 Hyundai Santa Cruz horsepower ranges from 191 hp to 281 hp depending on the trim and drivetrain.

The 2026 Hyundai Santa Cruz torque ranges from 181 lb-ft to 311 lb-ft depending on the trim and drivetrain.

2026 Hyundai Santa Cruz Horsepower And Torque
Trim	Engine \| Transmission \| Drivetrain	Horsepower @ RPM	Torque @ RPM
Limited Truck	2.5L \| Turbo \| 4 Cyl. \| 8 Spd Auto w/OD \| AWD	281 hp @ 5,800 rpm	311 ft-lbs @ 1,700 rpm
SE 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
SEL Truck	2.5L \| 4 Cyl. \| 8 Spd Auto w/OD \| AWD	191 hp @ 6,100 rpm	181 ft-lbs @ 4,000 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 Activity Truck	2.5L \| 4 Cyl. \| 8 Spd Auto w/OD \| AWD	191 hp @ 6,100 rpm	181 ft-lbs @ 4,000 rpm

2026 Hyundai Santa Cruz Horsepower And Torque Continued
Trim	Engine \| Transmission \| Drivetrain	Horsepower @ RPM	Torque @ 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
XRT Truck	2.5L \| Turbo \| 4 Cyl. \| 8 Spd Auto w/OD \| AWD	281 hp @ 5,800 rpm	311 ft-lbs @ 1,700 rpm

2025 Hyundai Santa Cruz Horsepower And Torque

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
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
SE 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
SEL Activity 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 Truck	2.5L \| 4 Cyl. \| 8 Spd Auto w/OD \| AWD	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
SEL Truck	2.5L \| 4 Cyl. \| 8 Spd Auto w/OD \| FWD	191 hp @ 6,100 rpm	181 ft-lbs @ 4,000 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

2024 Hyundai Santa Cruz Horsepower And Torque

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
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
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
SE 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
SEL Truck	2.5L \| 4 Cyl. \| 8 Spd Auto w/OD \| AWD	191 hp @ 6,100 rpm	181 ft-lbs @ 4,000 rpm
SEL Truck	2.5L \| 4 Cyl. \| 8 Spd Auto w/OD \| FWD	191 hp @ 6,100 rpm	181 ft-lbs @ 4,000 rpm

2024 Hyundai Santa Cruz Horsepower And Torque Continued
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

2023 Hyundai Santa Cruz Horsepower And Torque

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
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
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
SE 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
SEL Truck	2.5L \| I4 \| 8 Spd Auto w/OD \| AWD	191 hp @ 6,100 rpm	181 ft-lbs @ 4,000 rpm
SEL Truck	2.5L \| I4 \| 8 Spd Auto w/OD \| FWD	191 hp @ 6,100 rpm	181 ft-lbs @ 4,000 rpm

2023 Hyundai Santa Cruz Horsepower And Torque Continued
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

2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz Horsepower And Torque

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
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
SE 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
SEL Truck	2.5L \| I4 \| 8 Spd Auto w/OD \| AWD	191 hp @ 6,100 rpm	181 ft-lbs @ 4,000 rpm
SEL Truck	2.5L \| I4 \| 8 Spd Auto w/OD \| FWD	191 hp @ 6,100 rpm	181 ft-lbs @ 4,000 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