2024 Hyundai Santa Cruzdriving down a rural road
One of Hyundai's rising stars is the Santa Cruz pickup truck. With this nameplate, you see impressive cargo, storage, bed size, efficiency, and towing, all for a market-leading price.

Officially launched in 2021 in North America, this pickup has quickly become a must-have for those wanting something sleek, safe, and tech-savvy. As of now, the Hyundai Santa Cruz model boasts five available trims, all with unique design elements and performance features. You can use this post as a hub for the truck in 2024 and beyond, so continue reading!

Hyundai Santa Cruz vs. The Competition

When you compare the Hyundai Santa Cruz to its competition, expect it to almost always beat them in price point. Although this truck won't be as capable as a Ford F-150 or Chevy Silverado, it does offer an affordable entry-level pickup for drivers after a sporty, fully-capable experience. Some trucks we'd compare to the Santa Cruz include the Ford Ranger, Ford Maverick, Honda Ridgeline, and Toyota Tacoma.

All of these will be unique, with Hyundai offering you one of the more visually appealing options across the board. The Santa Cruz, priced under $30,000, feels much nicer than many other pickups in this similar price range and offers you a broader trim selection.

Specifically, here are the trims and their prices in 2024:

  • SE: $26,900
  • SEL: $29,650
  • Night: $38,460
  • XRT: $40,100
  • Limited: $41,320

2024 Hyundai Santa Cruz interior 

Learn About the Hyundai Santa Cruz

Regarding what you need to know about a Hyundai Santa Cruz model in today's market, this truck boasts many bells, whistles, and standard specs. This pickup boasts a 2.5-liter 4-cylinder engine, offering anywhere from 191 to 281 horsepower, and an 8-speed automatic transmission. The nameplate comes in all-wheel-drive or front-wheel-drive and is rated highly for smooth handling on and off the road. This pickup feels luxurious, and with a decent starting MSRP, you get a bit of everything with it.

Your towing and payload for this truck will be between 3,500 and 5,000 pounds (towing) and 1,515 to 1,701 pounds (payload). Dimension-wise, you can refer to these figures:

  • Wheelbase: 118.3 inches
  • Length: 195.7 inches
  • Width (not including side mirrors): 75.0 inches
  • Height (not including roof side rails): 66.7 inches
  • Bed length: 52.1 inches
  • Bed height: 19.2 inches
  • Bed width (max/between wheel wells): 53.9 / 42.7 inches
  • Bed volume: 27.0 cubic feet

Trim and spec-wise, there will be five choices for Hyundai Santa Cruz models in 2024, with plenty of interior and exterior colors/stylings. There are six distinct colors, and Hyundai's award-winning SmartSense technology is available for these trucks. Here are some other must-have features you will find across the newest-gen Santa Cruz:

  • Six speakers or a Bose® premium sound system
  • Wireless device charging
  • 4.2- or 10.25-inch gauge cluster display
  • 8- or 10.25-inch Display Audio touchscreen
  • Navigation
  • HD Radioâ„¢
  • Apple CarPlay® and Android Autoâ„¢
  • Bluetooth®
  • 12V and 115V outlets
  • Front and second-row USB ports
  • Hyundai Digital Key (for compatible Android devices)

Again, it's a great, tech-forward model that is nice for anyone wanting a truck but wanting to keep comfort and luxury while on the road.

2024 Hyundai Santa Cruzparked by a river 

Find Your Hyundai Santa Cruz at Colonial Hyundai

With all of these details in mind, Colonial Hyundai in New London, CT, is the best place to test drive an all-new Hyundai Santa Cruz model. We are here to help you find the vehicle of your dreams and even offer a full-scale service center. Swing by today!