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2023 Hyundai Santa Cruz

SEL FWD

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What the SEL adds over the SE (+$2,490)

Spec	SE	SEL
Base MSRP (excludes destination)	$25,700	$28,190
Payload capacity	1753 lbs	1532 lbs

Standard here, not on the base trim: 8" color touchscreen Display Audio: Adds SiriusXM, Bluelink®, 8-way power driver's seat, Bluelink®, Front auto up/down power windows, Glove compartment Illuminated, Heated front seats, Heated outside mirrors, Illuminated push button start, Keys - Proximity w/ detachable valet key (2), Power driver's lumbar support, Proximity key entry with push button start, remote engine start, Remote engine start (on key fob), Side mirrors with turn signal indicators, SiriusXM Satellite Radio (3mo trial subscription), Sunvisors w/ Illumination

Specifications

Source: manufacturer press kit

Brakes

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	naturally aspirated
Cylinder count	4
Engine displacement	2497 cc
Fuel injection system	gdi mpi
Engine type (full description)	2.5L GDI + MPI DOHC 16-valve Inline 4-cylinder
Valve configuration	DOHC 16-Valve

Engine Output

Horsepower	191 hp
Torque	181 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)

$28,190

Seating

Passenger seating capacity

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

245/60R18

Transmission

Final drive ratio	4.1
Transmission speeds	8
Transmission type	automatic

Weights

Gross vehicle weight rating	5456 lbs
Payload capacity	1532 lbs

Wheels

Wheel diameter	18 in
Wheel material	forged alloy
Wheel width	7.5 in

Standard & optional equipment

Source: manufacturer press kit

Safety29 std · 0 opt

Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (FCA) with Pedestrian Detection
Lane Following Assist
Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist
Airbags (Front - Advanced): Driver (1), Front passenger (1)
Driver and front passenger side-impact FR (Thorax) (2)
Lane Keeping Assist
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
Hillstart Assist Control (HAC)
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

Infotainment8 std · 1 opt

Bluetooth controls (Voice recognition, Accept call, Hang up)
8" color touchscreen Display Audio: Adds SiriusXM, Bluelink®
Android Auto™ & Apple CarPlay™ (Wireless with 8" Display Audio)
Audio controls (Volume up/down, Mute, Seek up/down, Mode)
Bluelink®
Front Dual USB outlets
HD Radio Technology
SiriusXM Satellite Radio (3mo trial subscription)
Wireless Device Quick Charging 15W optional

Convenience10 std · 1 opt

Proximity key entry with push button start, remote engine start
Remote engine start (on key fob)
Cruise control (standard)
Front auto up/down power windows
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)
115V power outlet (in sidewall storage) optional
12-volt outlet (2) Front (1)

Climate3 std · 0 opt

Cabin air filter
Manual air conditioning
Rear seat heater ducts

Seating6 std · 0 opt

8-way power driver's seat
Heated front seats
Cloth – stain and odor resistant
Passenger Capacity 5
Power driver's lumbar support
Rear Seats 60/40 split tip-up lower seat cushions

Interior17 std · 3 opt

4.2" Multi-Information Display
Assist grips (4)
Central dome light (with delay) and auto cut-off
Cupholders, Dual Front center console-mounted
Front center console Fixed armrest storage box
Front maplights
Glove compartment Illuminated
Glove compartment With Damper
Illuminated power window switches
Illuminated push button start
Rear cupholders (on door panel)
Storage tray (below 12-volt outlet)
10.25" Digital instrument cluster optional
Carpeted floor mats optional
Front and Rear LED maplights optional
Inside rearview mirror Manual day/night
Sunvisors w/ Illumination
Tilt & Telescoping steering column
Sunvisors w/ sliding function
Trip odometer

Exterior18 std · 6 opt

Power sunroof Conventional-Type optional
18 x 7.5J Alloys
245/60R18 tires
Acoustic Laminated Windshield
Body color side mirror housing
Halogen headlights (MFR-type)
Heated outside mirrors
Integrated rear bumper side steps
LED Daytime Running Lights
LED cargo light (roof-mounted)
LED taillights
Privacy Glass Rear/back glass
Roof-mounted Center High-Mount Stop Lamp (CHMSL)
Shark-fin roof antenna (gloss black)
Side mirrors with turn signal indicators
LED bed lighting (2) optional
Rear sliding glass window with defroster optional
Roof cross rails optional
Roof side rails optional
Automatic headlights
Rear window defroster
Solar glass Front Door, Windshield
Temporary Spare Tire
Mudguards Front/Rear optional

Powertrain2 std · 2 opt

HTRAC AWD, Active On-Demand optional
FWD
8-speed automatic torque converter 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

Cargo7 std · 1 opt

Dual C-channel adjustable utility track rail and cleat system
Heavy duty cargo D-rings
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)
Integrated tonneau cover with two built-in T-slot accessory tracks (factory installed) optional

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 SEL

Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kits

How much is the 2023 Hyundai Santa Cruz SEL?

The manufacturer lists $28,190 for the 2023 Hyundai Santa Cruz SEL. That is $2,490 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 SEL add over the SE?

Against the SE, 15 features become standard that the SE does not and 2 published specifications differ. Both lists are on this page, taken from the manufacturer's own press material.