2025 Hyundai Santa Cruz

US · SUV · Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD

The 2025 Hyundai Santa Cruz is listed in the US market as a suv with gasoline power. Every figure below carries the source it came from, and anything our sources do not publish is left out rather than estimated.

Engine: Varies by configuration: 2.5L 4-cylinder (SIDI & PFI), 2.5L 4-cylinder turbocharged (SIDI & PFI)
Transmission: Varies by configuration: 8-speed automatic, 8-speed dual-clutch
Drivetrain: Varies by configuration: AWD, FWD
Fuel: Gasoline
Economy: 21 mpg (11.2 L/100 km) to 25 mpg (9.4 L/100 km) combined

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Same Generation Reference Photo2026 Model

Official photograph of 2026 model sharing this design generation. Primary illustration above depicts verified 2025 Hyundai Santa Cruz dimensions.

Specifications at a Glance

Key Figures

Units:

Engine / Powertrain

2.5L 4-cylinder (SIDI & PFI), 2.5L 4-cylinder turbocharged (SIDI & PFI)

Combined Economy

21 mpg (11.2 L/100 km) to 25 mpg (9.4 L/100 km) combined

Drivetrain

AWD, FWD

Transmission

8-speed automatic, 8-speed dual-clutch

Market: US·Switch units to convert the figures shown.

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Engine

Engine
Specification	Value	Source
Engine	Varies by configuration: 2.5L 4-cylinder (SIDI & PFI), 2.5L 4-cylinder turbocharged (SIDI & PFI)
Displacement	2.5 L
Cylinders	4
Aspiration	Turbocharged
Fuel type	Gasoline	EPA fueleconomy.gov

Transmission and drivetrain

Transmission and drivetrain
Specification	Value	Source
Transmission	Varies by configuration: Automatic, Dual-clutch
Gears	8
Drivetrain	Varies by configuration: AWD, FWD

Fuel economy and range

Fuel economy and range
Specification	Value	Source
Combined	21 mpg (11.2 L/100 km) to 25 mpg (9.4 L/100 km)	EPA fueleconomy.gov
City	18 mpg (13.1 L/100 km) to 22 mpg (10.7 L/100 km)
Highway	26 mpg (9.0 L/100 km) to 30 mpg (7.8 L/100 km)

Our sources do not publish these for this vehicle: Power, Torque, Electric range, Battery capacity. We leave them out instead of estimating.

Trims and configurations

4 configurations listed by our sources. Engines, drivetrains and fuel economy can differ between them.

Recalls

NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for this model year. Last checked November 5, 2026.

26V316000: FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Santa Cruz, Tucson, Tucson Hybrid, and Tucson Plug-In Hybrid Electric (PHEV) vehicles. Software in the front cameras may cause the forward collision avoidance system to activate prematurely and unexpectedly apply the brakes.
Remedy: Dealers will update the front camera software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed July 17, 2026. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 302.…
Reported May 19, 2026. View on NHTSA
25V809000: AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW:CURTAIN
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2025 Tucson, 2025-2026 Santa Cruz, Santa Fe, Santa Fe Hybrid, and 2026 Genesis GV70 vehicles. The side curtain air bags may not have been installed properly, which can cause the air bags not to deploy as intended.
Remedy: Dealers will reinstall the side curtain air bags, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning December 29, 2025. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's numbers for this recall are 289…
Reported November 21, 2025. View on NHTSA
24V877000: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2025 Tucson and Santa Cruz vehicles. The console extension wiring assembly may be routed improperly, allowing the transmission to be shifted out of Park without applying the brake pedal.
Remedy: Owners are advised to use the parking brake when parking the vehicle. Dealers will reroute the console extension wiring assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 17, 2024. Owners may contact Hyundai…
Reported November 20, 2024. View on NHTSA

Data sources

EPA fueleconomy.gov · retrieved November 2, 2026 · US Government public data
NHTSA vPIC · retrieved October 2, 2026 · US Government public data

Source checked: November 2, 2026

Data verified: November 2, 2026

Specifications can vary by market, trim, configuration and production date. Confirm with the manufacturer before buying parts or making safety decisions. Report an error.

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Frequently asked questions

What engine does the 2025 Hyundai Santa Cruz have?

Varies by configuration: 2.5L 4-cylinder (SIDI & PFI), 2.5L 4-cylinder turbocharged (SIDI & PFI). Engines can differ by trim, so check the trim list below.

What is the fuel economy of the 2025 Hyundai Santa Cruz?

Combined fuel economy is 21 mpg (11.2 L/100 km) to 25 mpg (9.4 L/100 km), as published by the source shown in the specification table.

Is the 2025 Hyundai Santa Cruz front-wheel, rear-wheel or all-wheel drive?

Drivetrain: Varies by configuration: AWD, FWD.

Are there recalls for the 2025 Hyundai Santa Cruz?

NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for this model year (last checked November 5, 2026). Details are in the Recalls section.