2026 Hyundai Santa Cruz trim levels explained
Base to top
$13,950
- 14 trims. $29,750 to $43,700.
- Base: SE FWD. Top: Limited Crew Cab AWD.
All 14 trims
| Trim | MSRP | Destination | Engine | hp | Drivetrain | Transmission | MPG | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SE FWD | $29,750 | $1,600 | 2.5L | 191 hp | FWD | 8-speed automatic | 25 mpg | 5 |
| SE Crew Cab FWD | $29,750 | $1,600 | N/A | N/A | FWD | 8-speed automatic | 25 mpg | N/A |
| SE AWD | $31,250 | $1,600 | 2.5L 4cyl | 191 hp | AWD | 8-speed automatic | 24 mpg | 5 |
| SE Crew Cab AWD | $31,250 | $1,600 | N/A | N/A | AWD | 8-speed automatic | 20 mpg to 24 mpg | N/A |
| SEL FWD | $31,400 | $1,600 | 2.5L | 191 hp | FWD | 8-speed automatic | 25 mpg | 5 |
| SEL Crew Cab FWD | $31,400 | $1,600 | N/A | N/A | FWD | 8-speed automatic | 25 mpg | N/A |
| SEL AWD | $32,900 | $1,600 | 2.5L 4cyl | 191 hp | AWD | 8-speed automatic | 24 mpg | 5 |
| SEL Crew Cab AWD | $32,900 | $1,600 | N/A | N/A | AWD | 8-speed automatic | 20 mpg to 24 mpg | N/A |
| SEL Activity FWD | $34,450 | $1,600 | 2.5L | 191 hp | FWD | 8-speed automatic | 25 mpg | 5 |
| SEL Activity AWD | $35,950 | $1,600 | 2.5L 4cyl | 191 hp | AWD | 8-speed automatic | 24 mpg | 5 |
| XRT AWD | $41,350 | $1,600 | 2.5L 4cyl | 281 hp | AWD | 8-speed automatic | 20 mpg | 5 |
| XRT Crew Cab AWD | $41,350 | $1,600 | N/A | N/A | AWD | 8-speed automatic | 20 mpg to 24 mpg | N/A |
| Limited AWD | $43,700 | $1,600 | 2.5L 4cyl | 281 hp | AWD | 8-speed automatic | 20 mpg | 5 |
| Limited Crew Cab AWD | $43,700 | $1,600 | N/A | N/A | AWD | 8-speed automatic | 20 mpg to 24 mpg | N/A |
What changes at each step
SE Crew Cab to SEL: +$1,650
SE Crew Cab FWD $29,750 to SEL FWD $31,400.
Same specs. Equipment only.
No equipment data.
SEL Crew Cab to SEL Activity: +$3,050
SEL Crew Cab FWD $31,400 to SEL Activity FWD $34,450.
Same specs. Equipment only.
No equipment data.
SEL Activity to XRT: +$5,400
SEL Activity AWD $35,950 to XRT AWD $41,350.
- Power: 191 hp to 281 hp.
- MPG: 24 mpg to 20 mpg.
Adds as standard: 360 camera, Navigation, Collision warning, Leather steering wheel.
XRT Crew Cab to Limited: +$2,350
XRT Crew Cab AWD $41,350 to Limited AWD $43,700.
Same specs. Equipment only.
No equipment data.
Which trim has each feature
- Cheapest trim with leather seats: Limited AWD, $43,700.
- Cheapest trim with heated front seats: SEL FWD, $31,400.
- Cheapest trim with a heated steering wheel: Limited AWD, $43,700.
- Cheapest trim with a 360 camera: XRT AWD, $41,350.
- Cheapest trim with blind spot warning: SE FWD, $29,750.
- Cheapest trim with Apple CarPlay or Android Auto: SE FWD, $29,750.
- Cheapest trim with a power liftgate or trunk: SE FWD, $29,750.
- Cheapest trim with navigation: XRT AWD, $41,350.
- Cheapest trim with premium audio: Limited AWD, $43,700.
- Cheapest trim with remote start: SE FWD, $29,750.
- Not on any trim: a third row, heated rear seats, a panoramic roof.
S standard. O optional. N not available. Blank: no data.
| Feature | SE | SEL | SEL Activity | XRT AWD | Limited AWD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leather seats | N | N | N | N | S |
| Heated front seats | N | S | S | S | S |
| Heated steering wheel | N | N | N | N | S |
| 360 camera | N | N | N | S | S |
| Blind spot warning | S | S | S | S | S |
| Apple CarPlay or Android Auto | S | S | S | S | S |
| Power liftgate or trunk | S | S | S | S | S |
| Third row | N | N | N | N | N |
| Navigation | N | N | N | S | S |
| Premium audio | N | N | N | N | S |
| Remote start | S | S | S | S | S |
| Heated rear seats | N | N | N | N | N |
| Panoramic roof | N | N | N | N | N |
No equipment data: SE Crew Cab FWD, SE Crew Cab AWD, SEL Crew Cab FWD, SEL Crew Cab AWD, XRT Crew Cab AWD, Limited Crew Cab AWD.
Cheapest trim with
- AWD or 4WD: SE AWD, $31,250.
- The most hp: XRT AWD, 281 hp, $41,350.
- The best mpg: SE FWD, 25 mpg, $29,750.
New for 2026
Compared with 2025. Trims matched by name.
- Added: none.
- Dropped: none.
- Carried over with a price: 14 trims. Median change: +$1,000.
| Trim | 2025 | 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| SE FWD | $28,750 | $29,750 | +$1,000 |
| SE Crew Cab FWD | $28,750 | $29,750 | +$1,000 |
| SE AWD | $30,250 | $31,250 | +$1,000 |
| SE Crew Cab AWD | $30,250 | $31,250 | +$1,000 |
| SEL FWD | $30,450 | $31,400 | +$950 |
| SEL Crew Cab FWD | $30,450 | $31,400 | +$950 |
| SEL AWD | $31,950 | $32,900 | +$950 |
| SEL Crew Cab AWD | $31,950 | $32,900 | +$950 |
| SEL Activity FWD | $33,450 | $34,450 | +$1,000 |
| SEL Activity AWD | $34,950 | $35,950 | +$1,000 |
| XRT AWD | $40,250 | $41,350 | +$1,100 |
| XRT Crew Cab AWD | $40,250 | $41,350 | +$1,100 |
| Limited AWD | $42,750 | $43,700 | +$950 |
| Limited Crew Cab AWD | $42,750 | $43,700 | +$950 |
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What this cannot tell you
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