Powering the 2025 Hyundai Santa Cruz is a 2.5-litre direct-injected in-line four-cylinder engine that produces 191 horsepower and 245 Nm of peak torque. It comes with 8-speed automatic transmission. Additionally, the center stack controls have been redesigned for improved ergonomics and include additional physical switchgear for commonly used audio and HVAC functions.
Hyundai recently unveiled the 2025 Santa Cruz at the New York Auto Show. The company has said that it will reach American dealerships in the summer. Giving the new update, many changes have been made in the interior and exterior of Santa Cruz. It has also been equipped with a new infotainment system. Let us know about the updated Santa Cruz.
Design and dimensions
Talking about design, changes have been made in its front fascia. It also has a new updated grille, alloy wheels and daytime running lamps. The interior is shared with the 2025 Hyundai Tucson, which was also shown at the New York Auto Show.
Interior and Features
When it comes to the inside, there is a new panoramic folding display that can hold the 12.3-inch audio-video navigation (AVN) system and optional driver information cluster.
The center stack controls have also been reworked for better ergonomics, adding more physical switchgear for frequently used HVAC and audio features. To enhance practicality, Hyundai is offering a new shelf above the glovebox and a rear center armrest with two cup holders. A redesigned three-spoke steering wheel and air vents are two further interior modifications.
Engine and Performance
Powering the 2025 Santa Cruz is a 2.5-litre direct-injected in-line four-cylinder engine that produces 191 horsepower and 245 Nm of peak torque. It comes with 8-speed automatic transmission.
Next is the 2.5-liter, direct-injected turbocharged engine, which produces 281 horsepower and 420 Nm of peak torque. It also gets an 8-speed automatic transmission but instead of a torque converter, it is a dual-clutch automatic transmission. This engine and transmission combo also gets paddle shifters behind the steering wheel to take manual control of the gearbox and there is a new tow mode on offer too.
