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2026 Hyundai Santa Cruz

SEL Activity FWD

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What the SEL Activity adds over the SE (+$4,700)

Spec	SE	SEL Activity
Curb weight (maximum)	3779 lbs	3900 lbs
Curb weight (minimum)	3779 lbs	3900 lbs
Base MSRP (excludes destination)	$29,750	$34,450

Standard here, not on the base trim: 115V power outlet (in sidewall storage), 12.3" Digital Instrument Cluster, 8-way power driver's seat, Center console-mounted rear A/C vents, Dual C-channel adjustable utility track rail and cleat system, Dual automatic temperature control with Auto Defogger (full capacitive-touch controls), H-Tex® seating surfaces (leatherette), HTRAC AWD, Active On-Demand, Heated front seats, Heated outside mirrors, Integrated tonneau cover with two built-in T-slot accessory tracks (factory installed), LED bed lighting (2), Power Window Switches - Front auto down/up, Power driver's lumbar support, Power sunroof - Conventional-type, Rear sliding glass window with defroster, Roof side rails, Side mirrors with turn signal indicators, Sunvisors w/ Illumination, Wireless Device Quick Charging 15W

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 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	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 Economy

MPG (city)	22 mpg
MPG (combined)	25 mpg
MPG (highway)	30 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)

$34,450

Seating

Passenger seating capacity

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

245/60R18

Transmission

Final drive ratio	4.1
Transmission speeds	8
Transmission type	automatic

Weights

Curb weight (maximum)	3900 lbs
Curb weight (minimum)	3900 lbs
Gross vehicle weight rating	5522 lbs
Payload capacity	1411 lbs

Wheels

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

Standard & optional equipment

Source: manufacturer press kit

Safety25 std · 0 opt

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

Infotainment12 std · 0 opt

Bluetooth controls (Voice recognition, Accept call, Hang up)
12.3" Touchscreen Display (ccNc Lite) with 6-speakers
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
Front dual USB ports (Type-C)
HD Radio™ Technology
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)
Wireless Device Quick Charging 15W

Convenience8 std · 0 opt

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)
Cruise control
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

Seating6 std · 0 opt

8-way power driver's seat
Heated front seats
H-Tex® seating surfaces (leatherette)
Passenger Capacity (5)
Power driver's lumbar support
Rear Seats 60/40 split tip-up lower seat cushions

Interior15 std · 1 opt

12.3" Digital Instrument Cluster
3-Spoke steering wheel
Assist grips (4)
Cupholders, Dual - Front center console-mounted
Front and Rear LED maplights
Front center console - Fixed armrest storage box
Glove compartment with Damper
Rear cupholders (on door panel)
Seatback map pockets - Front Passenger
Sunvisors - Dual vanity mirror with cover
Sunvisors with sliding function
Tilt & Telescoping steering wheel
Inside rearview mirror - Manual day/night
Sunvisors w/ Illumination
Trip odometer
Floor mats - Carpetedoptional

Exterior21 std · 1 opt

Power sunroof - Conventional-type
Bi-LED headlights (high/low beam, projector-type)
Acoustic Laminated Windshield
Body color side mirror housing
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)
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 · 1 opt

HTRAC AWD, Active On-Demand
Drive Type - FWD
Drive Mode - Center-console mounted
AWD Lockoptional

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.

Common questions about the SEL Activity

Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kits

How much is the 2026 Hyundai Santa Cruz SEL Activity?

The manufacturer lists $34,450 for the 2026 Hyundai Santa Cruz SEL Activity. That is $4,700 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 SEL Activity add over the SE?

Against the SE, 20 features become standard that the SE does not and 3 published specifications differ. Both lists are on this page, taken from the manufacturer's own press material.