Limited AWD
What the Limited adds over the SE (+$13,950)
| Spec | SE | Limited |
|---|---|---|
| Curb weight (maximum) | 3779 lbs | 4191 lbs |
| Curb weight (minimum) | 3779 lbs | 4191 lbs |
| 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 | 5522 lbs | 5798 lbs |
| MPG (city) | 22 mpg | 18 mpg |
| MPG (combined) | 25 mpg | 20 mpg |
| MPG (highway) | 30 mpg | 25 mpg |
| Base MSRP (excludes destination) | $29,750 | $43,700 |
| Tire size | 245/60R18 | 245/50R20 |
| Final drive ratio | 4.1 | 3.5 |
| Wheel diameter | 18 in | 20 in |
Standard here, not on the base trim: 115V power outlet (in sidewall storage), 12.3" Audio-Video-Navigation (AVN) color touchscreen (ccNc) with onboard Navigation, 12.3" Digital Instrument Cluster, 6-way power passenger's seat, 8-way power driver's seat, Ambient interior lighting - Upper center console & front door pockets (64-color), Auto-dimming Mirror (with HomeLink®), Auto-dimming Mirror (with HomeLink®), Blind-Spot View Monitor (BVM), Body color door handles, Bose® Premium Audio System, Center console-mounted rear A/C vents, Dark chrome accent grille and tailgate handle, Dual C-channel adjustable utility track rail and cleat system, Dual automatic temperature control with Auto Defogger (full capacitive-touch controls), Dynamic Voice Recognition, Fingerprint scanner (infotainment + engine start), Forward Attention Warning (FAW), Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (FCA) with Pedestrian, Cyclist, and Junction Turning Detection (sensor fusion-type), Glove compartment - Illuminated, HTRAC AWD, Active On-Demand, Heated front seats, Heated outside mirrors, Heated steering wheel, Highway Driving Assist 1 (HDA), Hyundai Digital Key 2 Touch, Hyundai Pay, Integrated Memory System (IMS) for Driver (Seat + Side Mirrors), Integrated Memory System (IMS) for Driver - Driver seatback map pocket, Integrated tonneau cover with two built-in T-slot accessory tracks (factory installed), Intelligent Speed Limit Assist (ISLA), LED bed lighting (2), Leather-trimmed seats, Leather-wrapped shift knob, Leather-wrapped steering wheel, Navigation-based Smart Cruise Control with Curve Control (NSCC), Power Window Switches - Front auto down/up, Power driver's lumbar support, Power sunroof - Conventional-type, Rain-sensing Wipers
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 with Automatic Vehicle Hold |
Cargo
| 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 Economy
| MPG (city) | 18 mpg |
| MPG (combined) | 20 mpg |
| MPG (highway) | 25 mpg |
Fuel System
| Minimum recommended octane | 87 |
| Fuel tank capacity | 17.7 gal |
Headroom
| Front headroom | 40.2 in |
| Second-row headroom | 39.6 in |
Legroom
| Front legroom | 41.4 in |
| Second-row legroom | 36.5 in |
Pricing
| Base MSRP (excludes destination) | $43,700 |
Seating
| Passenger seating capacity | 5 |
Shoulder Room
| Front shoulder room | 57.7 in |
| Second-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 | 3.5 |
| Transmission speeds | 8 |
| Transmission type | automatic |
Weights
| Curb weight (maximum) | 4191 lbs |
| Curb weight (minimum) | 4191 lbs |
| Gross vehicle weight rating | 5798 lbs |
| Payload capacity | 1411 lbs |
Wheels
| Wheel diameter | 20 in |
| Wheel material | forged alloy |
| Wheel width | 7.5 in |
Standard & optional equipment
Source: manufacturer press kitSafety32 std · 0 opt
- Smart Cruise Control 2 & SCC with Stop & Go
- Blind-Spot View Monitor (BVM)
- Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (FCA) with Pedestrian, Cyclist, and Junction Turning Detection (sensor fusion-type)
- Lane Following Assist (LFA)
- Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist (RCCA)
- Surround View Monitor (SVM)
- Airbags (Front - Advanced): Driver (1) and Front passenger (1)
- Driver and front passenger side-impact FR (Thorax) (2)
- Highway Driving Assist 1 (HDA)
- Lane Keeping Assist (LKA)
- Navigation-based Smart Cruise Control with Curve Control (NSCC)
- Rearview camera
- Side air curtains (front and rear passengers) with rollover sensors (2)
- Downhill Brake Control (DBC) - Driver Selectable
- Driver Attention Warning (DAW)
- Rear side airbags with rollover sensors (2)
- Safe Exit Warning (SEW)
- VSM, ESC, TCS, DBC, TSC, HAC, ABS, BA, EBD, & TPMS
- Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) with 4-wheel disc brakes
- Blind-Spot Collision and Rear Cross-Traffic Avoidance-Assist Indicators (on mirrors)
- Electronic Parking Brake w/ Automatic Vehicle Hold
- Electronic Stability Control (ESC) with Traction Control (TCS) and Brake Assist
- Forward Attention Warning (FAW)
- High Beam Assist
- Hillstart Assist Control (HAC)
- Intelligent Speed Limit Assist (ISLA)
- Leading Vehicle Departure Alert
- Rear Occupant Alert (ROA)
- Steering wheel haptic feedback (for LKA and BCW)
- Vehicle Stability Management
- Immobilizer
- Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) w/Individual Tire Indicator
Infotainment16 std · 0 opt
- 12.3" Audio-Video-Navigation (AVN) color touchscreen (ccNc) with onboard Navigation
- Bluetooth controls (Voice recognition, Accept call, Hang up)
- AM/FM/HD Radio/SiriusXM®, Bluelink+
- Apple CarPlay® & Android Auto™ (Wireless)
- Audio controls (Volume up/down, Mute, Seek up/down, Mode)
- Bluelink+ Connected Car System
- Bose® Premium Audio System
- Dynamic Voice Recognition
- Front dual USB ports (Type-C)
- HD Radio™ Technology
- Hyundai Pay
- OTA update capability (ECU & multimedia – all; Map update only on XRT and Limited)
- Second row dual USB ports (Type-C)
- SiriusXM® Satellite Radio (3-month trial subscription)
- Steering-wheel paddle shifters
- Wireless Device Quick Charging 15W
Convenience9 std · 0 opt
- Hyundai Digital Key 2 Touch
- Proximity key entry with push button start, remote engine start
- Remote Start (on key fob) / Tailgate remote release (on key fob)
- 115V power outlet (in sidewall storage)
- 12-volt outlet - Front (1)
- Fingerprint scanner (infotainment + engine start)
- Power Window Switches - Front auto down/up
- Power door locks
- Remote keyless entry system with alarm and panic
Climate4 std · 0 opt
- Cabin air filter
- Center console-mounted rear A/C vents
- Dual automatic temperature control with Auto Defogger (full capacitive-touch controls)
- Rear seat heater ducts
Seating11 std · 0 opt
- 8-way power driver's seat
- Heated front seats
- Ventilated front seats
- Integrated Memory System (IMS) for Driver (Seat + Side Mirrors)
- 6-way power passenger's seat
- Integrated Memory System (IMS) for Driver - Driver seatback map pocket
- Leather-trimmed seats
- Passenger Capacity (5)
- Power driver's lumbar support
- Rear Seats 60/40 split tip-up lower seat cushions
- Rear seat center armrest with 2 cupholders (Limited)
Interior20 std · 1 opt
- Heated steering wheel
- Auto-dimming Mirror (with HomeLink®)
- 12.3" Digital Instrument Cluster
- 3-Spoke steering wheel
- Ambient interior lighting - Upper center console & front door pockets (64-color)
- Assist grips (4)
- Cupholders, Dual - Front center console-mounted
- Front and Rear LED maplights
- Front center console - Fixed armrest storage box
- Glove compartment - Illuminated
- Glove compartment with Damper
- Leather-wrapped shift knob
- Leather-wrapped steering wheel
- Rear cupholders (on door panel)
- Seatback map pockets - Front Passenger
- Sunvisors - Dual vanity mirror with cover
- Sunvisors with sliding function
- Tilt & Telescoping steering wheel
- Sunvisors w/ Illumination
- Trip odometer
- Floor mats - Carpetedoptional
Exterior24 std · 1 opt
- Power sunroof - Conventional-type
- Bi-LED headlights (high/low beam, projector-type)
- Acoustic Laminated Windshield
- Body color door handles
- Body color side mirror housing
- Dark chrome accent grille and tailgate handle
- Heated outside mirrors
- Hood insulator
- Integrated rear bumper side steps
- LED Daytime Running Lights
- LED bed lighting (2)
- LED cargo light (roof-mounted)
- LED taillights
- Multi-functional tailgate (assisted open/close)
- 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
- Automatic headlights
- Privacy Glass - Rear/back glass
- Solar glass - Front Door, Windshield
- Spare Tire - Temporary Spare Tire
- Mudguards Front/Rearoptional
Powertrain3 std · 0 opt
- HTRAC AWD, Active On-Demand
- Drive Mode - Center-console mounted
- Tow drive mode
Chassis2 std · 0 opt
- Motor Driven Power Steering (MDPS) Rack and pinion steering, column-mounted
- Rear gas-pressurized shock absorbers, self leveling
Cargo7 std · 1 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
- Sheet Molded Composite bed
- Sidewall bed storage compartments
- Trailer pre-wiring (4-pin for 2.5L, 4/7-pin for 2.5T)
- Roof cross railsoptional
Ranked by what shoppers ask about first; standard equipment before options.
Transcribed from the manufacturer's official press kit for the 2026 Santa Cruz. Confirm with the window sticker for a specific unit.
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Insurers price the 2026 Santa Cruz very differently, and the gap between the best and worst quote on the same car and driver is usually larger than any option you are weighing on this page.
How to compare cover →Common questions about the Limited
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsHow much is the 2026 Hyundai Santa Cruz Limited?
The manufacturer lists $43,700 for the 2026 Hyundai Santa Cruz Limited. That is $13,950 above the SE, the cheapest trim of the same model year. MSRP excludes destination, options, taxes and dealer charges.
What does the 2026 Hyundai Santa Cruz Limited add over the SE?
Against the SE, 51 features become standard that the SE does not and 14 published specifications differ. Both lists are on this page, taken from the manufacturer's own press material.