Limited AWD
What the Limited adds over the SE (+$14,870)
| Spec | SE | Limited |
|---|---|---|
| Aspiration | naturally aspirated | twin turbo |
| Horsepower | 191 hp | 281 hp |
| Torque | 181 lb-ft | 311 lb-ft |
| Engine type (full description) | 2.5L GDI + MPI DOHC 16-valve Inline 4-cylinder | 2.5L Turbo GDI + MPI DOHC 16-valve Inline 4-cylinder |
| Gross vehicle weight rating | 5456 lbs | 5732 lbs |
| Base MSRP (excludes destination) | $25,700 | $40,570 |
| Payload capacity | 1753 lbs | 1521 lbs |
| Tire size | 245/60R18 | 245/50R20 |
| Final drive ratio | 4.1 | 4.846 (gears 1,2,5,6,R) / 3.316 (gears 3,4,7,8) |
| Transmission type | automatic | 8-speed Wet Dual Clutch |
| Wheel diameter | 18 in | 20 in |
Standard here, not on the base trim: 10.25" Digital instrument cluster, 10.25" color touchscreen with onboard Navigation & Traffic flow including incident data via HD Radio (HERE) (AVN 5.0), 115V power outlet (in sidewall storage), 20 x 7.5J Alloys, 245/50R20 tires, 8-speed Wet Dual Clutch transmission, 8-way power driver's seat, Ambient interior lighting Upper center console & front door pockets (64-color), Auto-dimming Mirror, Auto-dimming Mirror (with HomeLink), BOSE® Premium Audio System, Bi-LED headlights (high/low beam, projector-type), Blind-Spot View Monitor, Bluelink®, Body color door handles, Dark chrome accent grille and tailgate handle, Dual automatic temperature control with Auto Defogger (Full Capacitive-touch controls), Dynamic Voice Recognition, Floor console-mounted rear A/C vents, Front and Rear LED maplights, Front auto up/down power windows, Glove compartment Illuminated, HTRAC AWD, Active On-Demand, Heated front seats, Heated outside mirrors, Heated steering wheel, Highway Driving Assist, Hyundai Digital Key, Illuminated push button start, Integrated tonneau cover with two built-in T-slot accessory tracks (factory installed), Intelligent Speed Limit Assist, Keys - Proximity w/ detachable valet key (2), LED bed lighting (2), Leather-trimmed seating surfaces, Leather-wrapped shift knob, Leather-wrapped steering wheel, Multi-Air Mode, Navigation-based Smart Cruise Control with Curve Control, Power driver's lumbar support, Power sunroof Conventional-Type
Specifications
Source: manufacturer press kitBrakes
| Front brake diameter | 325 mm |
| Front brake type | ventilated disc |
| Rear brake diameter | 325 mm |
| Rear brake type | solid disc |
| Parking brake type | Electronic |
Cargo
| Cargo volume behind 2nd row | 27 cu-ft |
| Total interior volume | 101.8 cu-ft |
Connected Services
| Connected services brand | Bluelink |
Dimensions Exterior
| Ground clearance | 8.6 in |
| Overall height | 66.7 in |
| Overall length | 195.7 in |
| Overall width | 75 in |
| Wheelbase | 118.3 in |
Engine Basics
| Aspiration | twin turbo |
| Cylinder count | 4 |
| Engine displacement | 2497 cc |
| Fuel injection system | gdi mpi |
| Engine type (full description) | 2.5L Turbo GDI + MPI DOHC 16-valve Inline 4-cylinder |
| Valve configuration | DOHC 16-Valve |
Engine Output
| Horsepower | 281 hp |
| Torque | 311 lb-ft |
Fuel System
| Minimum recommended octane | 87 |
| Fuel tank capacity | 17.7 gal |
Headroom
| Front headroom | 40.7 in |
| Third-row headroom | 40.1 in |
Legroom
| Front legroom | 41.4 in |
| Third-row legroom | 36.5 in |
Pricing
| Base MSRP (excludes destination) | $40,570 |
Seating
| Passenger seating capacity | 5 |
Shoulder Room
| Front shoulder room | 57.6 in |
| Third-row shoulder room | 56.1 in |
Steering
| Steering type | Motor Driven Power Steering (MDPS) Rack and pinion, column-mounted |
| Turning radius (curb-to-curb) | 19.8 ft |
Suspension
| Front suspension type | MacPherson strut with coil springs |
| Rear suspension type | Multi-link |
Tires
| Tire size | 245/50R20 |
Transmission
| Final drive ratio | 4.846 (gears 1,2,5,6,R) / 3.316 (gears 3,4,7,8) |
| Transmission speeds | 8 |
| Transmission type | 8-speed Wet Dual Clutch |
Weights
| Gross vehicle weight rating | 5732 lbs |
| Payload capacity | 1521 lbs |
Wheels
| Wheel diameter | 20 in |
| Wheel material | forged alloy |
| Wheel width | 7.5 in |
Standard & optional equipment
Source: manufacturer press kitSafety35 std · 0 opt
- Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (FCA) with Pedestrian Detection
- Smart Cruise Control with Stop & Go (SCC)
- Blind-Spot View Monitor
- Lane Following Assist
- Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist
- Surround View Monitor
- Airbags (Front - Advanced): Driver (1), Front passenger (1)
- Driver and front passenger side-impact FR (Thorax) (2)
- Lane Keeping Assist
- Navigation-based Smart Cruise Control with Curve Control
- Rearview camera with dynamic parking guidelines
- Side air curtains (front and rear passengers) with rollover sensors (2)
- Downhill Brake Control (DBC)
- Driver Attention Warning
- Safe Exit Warning
- Trailer Sway Control
- Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) with 4-wheel disc brakes
- Anti-theft System integrated with remote keyless entry and panic alarm
- Blind-Spot Collision and Rear Cross-Traffic Avoidance-Assist Indicators (on mirrors)
- Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist
- Bodyside reinforcements
- Electronic Parking Brake w/ Automatic Vehicle Hold
- Electronic Stability Control (ESC) with Traction Control (TCS) and Brake Assist
- High Beam Assist
- Highway Driving Assist
- Hillstart Assist Control (HAC)
- Intelligent Speed Limit Assist
- LATCH Lower Anchors and Upper Tether Anchors
- Leading Vehicle Departure Alert
- Rear Occupant Alert
- Side air curtains with rollover sensors
- Traction Control System (TCS)
- Vehicle Stability Management
- Immobilizer
- Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) w/Individual Tire Indicator
Infotainment13 std · 0 opt
- Bluetooth controls (Voice recognition, Accept call, Hang up)
- 10.25" color touchscreen with onboard Navigation & Traffic flow including incident data via HD Radio (HERE) (AVN 5.0)
- Android Auto™ & Apple CarPlay™ (Wireless with 8" Display Audio)
- Audio controls (Volume up/down, Mute, Seek up/down, Mode)
- BOSE® Premium Audio System
- Bluelink®
- Dynamic Voice Recognition
- Front Dual USB outlets
- HD Radio Technology
- Second row Dual USB outlets
- SiriusXM Satellite Radio (3mo trial subscription)
- Steering Wheel Paddle Shifters
- Wireless Device Quick Charging 15W
Convenience11 std · 0 opt
- Proximity key entry with push button start, remote engine start
- Remote engine start (on key fob)
- 115V power outlet (in sidewall storage)
- Front auto up/down power windows
- Hyundai Digital Key
- Keys - Proximity w/ detachable valet key (2)
- Power door locks
- Remote keyless entry system with alarm and panic
- Remote release - Hood
- Remote release - Tailgate (on key fob)
- 12-volt outlet (2) Front (1)
Climate5 std · 0 opt
- Cabin air filter
- Dual automatic temperature control with Auto Defogger (Full Capacitive-touch controls)
- Floor console-mounted rear A/C vents
- Multi-Air Mode
- Rear seat heater ducts
Seating7 std · 0 opt
- 8-way power driver's seat
- Heated front seats
- Ventilated front seats
- Leather-trimmed seating surfaces
- Passenger Capacity 5
- Power driver's lumbar support
- Rear Seats 60/40 split tip-up lower seat cushions
Interior23 std · 1 opt
- Heated steering wheel
- Auto-dimming Mirror
- Auto-dimming Mirror (with HomeLink)
- 10.25" Digital instrument cluster
- Ambient interior lighting Upper center console & front door pockets (64-color)
- Assist grips (4)
- Central dome light (with delay) and auto cut-off
- Cupholders, Dual Front center console-mounted
- Front and Rear LED maplights
- Front center console Fixed armrest storage box
- Front maplights
- Glove compartment Illuminated
- Glove compartment With Damper
- Illuminated power window switches
- Illuminated push button start
- Leather-wrapped shift knob
- Leather-wrapped steering wheel
- Rear cupholders (on door panel)
- Storage tray (below 12-volt outlet)
- Carpeted floor mats optional
- Sunvisors w/ Illumination
- Tilt & Telescoping steering column
- Sunvisors w/ sliding function
- Trip odometer
Exterior25 std · 2 opt
- Power sunroof Conventional-Type
- 20 x 7.5J Alloys
- 245/50R20 tires
- Acoustic Laminated Windshield
- Bi-LED headlights (high/low beam, projector-type)
- Body color door handles
- Body color side mirror housing
- Dark chrome accent grille and tailgate handle
- Heated outside mirrors
- Integrated rear bumper side steps
- LED bed lighting (2)
- LED cargo light (roof-mounted)
- LED taillights
- Premium Daytime Running Lights (mirror-type)
- Premium front & rear fascias
- Privacy Glass Rear/back glass
- Rain-Sensing Wipers
- Rear sliding glass window with defroster
- Roof side rails
- Roof-mounted Center High-Mount Stop Lamp (CHMSL)
- Shark-fin roof antenna (gloss black)
- Side mirrors with turn signal indicators
- Roof cross rails optional
- Automatic headlights
- Solar glass Front Door, Windshield
- Temporary Spare Tire
- Mudguards Front/Rear optional
Powertrain3 std · 1 opt
- HTRAC AWD, Active On-Demand
- FWD
- 8-speed Wet Dual Clutch transmission
- AWD Lock optional
Chassis2 std · 0 opt
- Gas-pressurized shock absorbers, self leveling (rear)
- Motor Driven Power Steering (MDPS) Rack and pinion steering, column-mounted
Cargo8 std · 0 opt
- Dual C-channel adjustable utility track rail and cleat system
- Heavy duty cargo D-rings
- Integrated tonneau cover with two built-in T-slot accessory tracks (factory installed)
- Lockable under bed storage compartment
- Multi-functional tailgate (assisted open/close)
- Sheet Molded Composite bed
- Sidewall bed storage compartments
- Trailer pre-wiring (4-pin for 2.5L NA, 4/7-pin for 2.5T)
Ranked by what shoppers ask about first; standard equipment before options.
Transcribed from the manufacturer's official press kit for the 2023 Santa Cruz. Confirm with the window sticker for a specific unit.
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Common questions about the Limited
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsHow much is the 2023 Hyundai Santa Cruz Limited?
The manufacturer lists $40,570 for the 2023 Hyundai Santa Cruz Limited. That is $14,870 above the SE, the cheapest trim of the same model year. MSRP excludes destination, options, taxes and dealer charges.
What does the 2023 Hyundai Santa Cruz Limited add over the SE?
Against the SE, 56 features become standard that the SE does not and 11 published specifications differ. Both lists are on this page, taken from the manufacturer's own press material.