2023 Hyundai Santa Cruz towing capacity
Max tow rating
5,000lb
- SE AWD, 2.5L.
- Base trim: 5,000 lb.
- Rank 16 of 18 trucks (2023).
Trailer check
Yes. 4,000 lb is within 80% of the rating.
- Tow rating
- 5,000 lb
- 80% rule
- Up to 4,000 lb
- Margin
- 1,000 lb (20%)
- Hitch class needed
- III, up to 8,000 lb
- Share of curb weight
- Curb weight not listed
Expect 20-40% lower mpg when towing: 14-18 mpg.
What it can pull
Rule: keep the trailer at 80% of the rating or less.
- Max tow rating
- 5,000 lb
- 80% of the rating
- 4,000 lb
- Hitch class at max
- III, up to 8,000 lb
| Trailer | Loaded weight | Fits |
|---|---|---|
| Teardrop camper | 1,000 to 2,500 lb | Yes |
| Utility trailer | 1,000 to 3,000 lb | Yes |
| Pop-up camper | 1,500 to 3,000 lb | Yes |
| Boat on a trailer | 2,000 to 6,000 lb | Some, up to 4,000 lb |
| Small travel trailer | 3,000 to 5,000 lb | Some, up to 4,000 lb |
| Mid-size travel trailer | 5,000 to 7,500 lb | No |
| Car on a car hauler | 5,500 to 7,500 lb | No |
| Large travel trailer | 7,500 to 10,000 lb | No |
| Fifth wheel | 10,000 to 16,000 lb | No |
Trailer weights are typical loaded weights.
Tow rating by trim
Cheapest at 5,000 lb: SE AWD, $27,200.
| Trim | Engine | Drivetrain | Tow rating | Payload | GVWR | Curb weight | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SE AWD | 2.5L | AWD | 5,000 lb | N/A | 5,611 lb | 3,862 lb to 4,101 lb | $27,200 |
| SEL AWD | 2.5L | AWD | 5,000 lb | N/A | 5,611 lb | 3,879 lb to 4,101 lb | $29,690 |
| NIGHT AWD | 2.5L 4cyl | AWD | 5,000 lb | 1,568 lb | 5,732 lb | 4,164 lb | $36,060 |
| SEL Premium AWD | 2.5L 4cyl | AWD | 5,000 lb | 1,606 lb | 5,732 lb | 4,126 lb | $37,600 |
| Limited AWD | 2.5L 4cyl | AWD | 5,000 lb | 1,568 lb | 5,732 lb | 4,164 lb | $40,570 |
| SE FWD | 2.5L 4cyl | FWD | 3,500 lb to 5,000 lb | 1,748 lb | 5,456 lb | 3,708 lb to 4,101 lb | $25,700 |
| SEL FWD | 2.5L 4cyl | FWD | 3,500 lb to 5,000 lb | 1,732 lb | 5,456 lb | 3,724 lb to 4,101 lb | $28,190 |
No rating listed: 7 trims.
Max rating by year
Same max rating from 2022 to 2026: 5,000 lb.
Rivals: max tow rating
| Model | Max tow rating | Cheapest trim at max | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chevrolet Colorado | 7,700 lb | Trail Boss Crew Cab 4WD | $37,000 |
| Ford Ranger | 7,500 lb | XL SuperCab RWD | $27,400 |
| Toyota Tacoma | 6,800 lb | SR5 Access Cab 6' Bed V6 AT RWD | $33,835 |
| Hyundai Santa Cruz (this car) | 5,000 lb | SE AWD | $27,200 |
| Ford Maverick | 2,000 lb | XL FWD SuperCrew | $22,595 |
Lists by trailer weight
Other models rated for these weights.
- What can tow 1,500 lb? 173 models (2026)
- What can tow 2,000 lb? 155 models (2026)
- What can tow 3,500 lb? 135 models (2026)
- What can tow 5,000 lb? 92 models (2026)
What this cannot tell you
Ratings need the right hitch and tow package.
Passengers and cargo count against the payload.
- 2 or more sources
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- Model-level, rule or estimate
- Sources disagree