What can the 2026 Hyundai Santa Cruz tow?

Yes, up to

5,000 lb

Fit: 80% of the rating or less, and payload when listed.

TrailerTrimPeopleEach person, lbCargo, lbTongue weight, %

Trailer check

Yes. 2,110 lb under the rating.

Shown: the heaviest trailer type that fits the top trim.

Source marks: one sourcemodel-level or estimate

Checks for this trailer and trim
Check	Numbers
Tow rating Pass	2,890 lb loaded. Rating 5,000 lb. 58% of the rating. Margin 2,110 lb.
80% of the rating Pass	Up to 4,000 lb. A common owner margin, not a maker limit.
Payload Pass	Tongue weight 361 lb + people 300 lb + cargo 0 lb = 661 lb. Payload 1,658 lb. Left 997 lb.
Hitch needed Info	Class II, up to 3,500 lb.
Frontal area Not known	Maker guides also limit trailer frontal area. Check your towing guide.

People: 2 at 150 lb each. Trim: XRT AWD.

Yes: 5 trims. 3 trims: no payload listed. Tow rating checked only.

Every rated trim against this trailer
Trim	Tow rating	Share of rating	Payload	Payload left	Result
XRT AWD	5,000 lb	58%	1,658 lb	997 lb	Yes
Limited AWD	5,000 lb	58%	1,607 lb	946 lb	Yes
SE FWD	3,500 lb	83%	1,743 lb	1,082 lb	Yes
SE AWD	3,500 lb	83%	Not listed	Not listed	Tow rating only
SEL FWD	3,500 lb	83%	1,717 lb	1,056 lb	Yes
SEL AWD	3,500 lb	83%	Not listed	Not listed	Tow rating only
SEL Activity FWD	3,500 lb	83%	1,622 lb	961 lb	Yes
SEL Activity AWD	3,500 lb	83%	Not listed	Not listed	Tow rating only

Trailer table checked 2026-10-11.

Typical weights for the class. Check your trailer's sticker.

Ratings need the right hitch and tow package.