2025 Hyundai Santa Cruz at Hyundai of Aurora
Introducing the 2025 Hyundai Santa Cruz, a bold and innovative sport adventure vehicle that combines the best attributes of an SUV with the versatility of a pickup truck. Designed for those who seek adventure without sacrificing comfort or technology, the Santa Cruz offers a unique blend of style, capability, and practicality. Whether you’re navigating urban environments or exploring the great outdoors, the Santa Cruz is engineered to handle it all with confidence.
- Distinctive Design: A unique blend of SUV comfort and pickup utility with a rugged yet refined look.
- Cutting-Edge Technology: Advanced technology and connectivity features, including wireless Apple Carplay and Android Auto
- Versatile Performance: Powerful engine options and a robust chassis for both city driving and off-road excursions.
- Comprehensive Safety: Equipped with a wide range of safety features with Hyundai SmartSense safety suite
Design
The 2025 Hyundai Santa Cruz features a distinctive design that sets it apart in the sports adventure vehicle segment. With its bold and aggressive front fascia, sculpted body lines, and athletic stance, the Santa Cruz is both rugged and refined. The innovative design seamlessly integrates the functionality of a pickup truck with the comfort and style of an SUV. Inside, the Santa Cruz offers a well-appointed cabin with premium materials, ample space, and intuitive controls, ensuring that every journey is as comfortable as it is adventurous.
Design Highlights
- Bold Front Fascia: Aggressive grille design with integrated LED lighting.
- Sculpted Body Lines: Athletic contours that enhance both style and aerodynamics.
- Integrated Bed: Functional truck bed with hidden storage compartments.
- Premium Interior: High-quality materials and a spacious, comfortable cabin with tons of interior space.
Technology
The 2025 Santa Cruz is equipped with advanced technology features that enhance connectivity, convenience, and entertainment. The centrepiece of the tech experience is the large touchscreen display, which offers seamless integration with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, keeping you connected on the go. Hyundai's Digital Key technology allows you to control various vehicle functions through your smartphone, adding a new level of convenience. Other tech features include a premium audio system, wireless charging, and a comprehensive suite of driver assistance technologies that make every drive safer and more enjoyable.
Technology Highlights
- Touchscreen Display: Large display with Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto integration.
- Digital Key: Use your smartphone to access and control your vehicle.
- Wireless Charging: Convenient charging pad for your devices.
- Premium Technology: Comprehensive suite of safety and driver assistance technologies, as well as a premium audio system.
Performance
The 2025 Santa Cruz offers a versatile and powerful performance with two engine options to suit different driving needs. The base engine is a 2.5-litre direct-injected four-cylinder, producing 191 horsepower and 181 lb-ft of torque. For those seeking more power, a turbocharged 2.5-litre engine is available, delivering an impressive 281 horsepower and 311 lb-ft of torque. This turbo engine is paired with an 8-speed wet dual-clutch transmission, ensuring smooth and responsive shifts. The Santa Cruz also boasts a towing capacity of up to 5,000 pounds when equipped with the turbo engine and all-wheel drive, making it capable of handling heavy loads with ease.
Performance Highlights
- Engine Options: 2.5L base engine with 191 hp or 2.5L turbocharged engine with 281 hp.
- Towing Capacity: Up to 5,000 pounds with the turbo engine and AWD.
- Transmission: 8-speed wet dual-clutch for smooth and responsive performance.
- Drive Modes: Multiple drive modes to optimize performance for different conditions.
Safety
Safety is a key focus in the 2025 Santa Cruz, which comes equipped with Hyundai’s SmartSense suite of advanced safety features. This includes Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist with Pedestrian Detection, which can automatically apply the brakes to avoid a collision. Lane Keeping Assist and Lane Following Assist help keep the vehicle centred in its lane, while Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist provides alerts and can take action to avoid a collision when changing lanes. Additionally, the Santa Cruz features Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist, which helps detect vehicles approaching from the side when backing out of a parking space. Safe Exit Warning is another key feature that alerts passengers to oncoming traffic before they open their doors.
Safety Highlights
- Forward Collision-Avoidance: Automatically applies brakes to prevent collisions.
- Lane Keeping Assist: Helps maintain vehicle position within the lane.
- Blind-Spot Assist: Monitors and prevents unsafe lane changes.
- Rear Cross-Traffic Alert: Detects approaching vehicles when reversing.
*Design, Specifications, Pricing and other information may vary. Please see Hyundai of Aurora for more details.
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