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2023 Hyundai Santa Cruz

SEL Premium AWD

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What the SEL Premium adds over the SE (+$11,900)

Spec	SE	SEL Premium
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	$37,600
Payload capacity	1753 lbs	1609 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, Auto-dimming Mirror, Bi-LED headlights (high/low beam, projector-type), Bluelink®, Body color door handles, Dark chrome accent grille and tailgate handle, Dynamic Voice Recognition, 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, 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-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, Proximity key entry with push button start, remote engine start, Rear sliding glass window with defroster, Remote engine start (on key fob), Roof side rails, Side mirrors with turn signal indicators, SiriusXM Satellite Radio (3mo trial subscription), Smart Cruise Control with Stop & Go (SCC), Steering Wheel Paddle Shifters, 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	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)

$37,600

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

245/50R20

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	1609 lbs

Wheels

Wheel diameter	20 in
Wheel material	forged alloy
Wheel width	7.5 in

Standard & optional equipment

Source: manufacturer press kit

Safety32 std · 0 opt

Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (FCA) with Pedestrian Detection
Smart Cruise Control with Stop & Go (SCC)
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
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
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

Infotainment11 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)
Bluelink®
Dynamic Voice Recognition
Front Dual USB outlets
HD Radio Technology
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)

Climate3 std · 0 opt

Cabin air filter
Multi-Air Mode
Rear seat heater ducts

Seating5 std · 0 opt

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

Interior20 std · 1 opt

Auto-dimming Mirror
10.25" Digital instrument cluster
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

Exterior22 std · 4 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
Privacy Glass Rear/back glass
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
18 x 7.5J Alloys optional
245/60R18 tires optional
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 SEL Premium

Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kits

How much is the 2023 Hyundai Santa Cruz SEL Premium?

The manufacturer lists $37,600 for the 2023 Hyundai Santa Cruz SEL Premium. That is $11,900 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 Premium add over the SE?

Against the SE, 41 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.