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2027 Hyundai Santa Cruz

SE AWD

Gas AWD MSRP $31,800Compare this trim against anything →

What the SE adds over the SE (+$1,500)

Spec	SE	SE
Curb weight (maximum)	3785 lbs	3931 lbs
Curb weight (minimum)	3785 lbs	3931 lbs
Gross vehicle weight rating	5523 lbs	5666 lbs
MPG (city)	22 mpg	21 mpg
MPG (combined)	25 mpg	24 mpg
MPG (highway)	30 mpg	29 mpg
Base MSRP (excludes destination)	$30,300	$31,800

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

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)	21 mpg
MPG (combined)	24 mpg
MPG (highway)	29 mpg

Fuel System

Minimum recommended octane	87
Fuel tank capacity	17.7 gal

Headroom

Front headroom	40.2 in
Third-row headroom	39.6 in

Legroom

Front legroom	41.4 in
Third-row legroom	36.5 in

Pricing

Base MSRP (excludes destination)

$31,800

Seating

Passenger seating capacity

Shoulder Room

Front shoulder room	57.7 in
Third-row shoulder room	56.1 in

Steering

Steering type	Rack and pinion, Motor Driven Power Steering (MDPS), 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)	3931 lbs
Curb weight (minimum)	3931 lbs
Gross vehicle weight rating	5666 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

Safety32 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) / 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)
Adjustable front-seat shoulder belt anchors
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)
Bodyside reinforcements
Brake Assist
Child safety locks (rear)
Electronic Parking Brake w/ Automatic Vehicle Hold
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) with Traction Control (TCS) and Brake Assist
Front and rear outboard seatbelt pretensioners and load limiters
High Beam Assist
Hillstart Assist Control (HAC)
LATCH Lower Anchors and Upper Tether Anchors
Leading Vehicle Departure Alert
Power window lock-out button
Rear Occupant Alert (ROA)
Safe Exit Warning (SEW)
Steering wheel haptic feedback (for LKA and BCW)
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)
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)

Convenience11 std · 0 opt

Proximity key entry with push button start, remote engine start
12-volt outlet - Front (1)
Cruise control
Cruise controls on steering wheel
Keys - Proximity w/ detachable valet key (2)
Keys - Standard w/ key fob (2)
Power Window Switches - Driver auto down
Power door locks
Remote keyless entry system with alarm and panic
Remote release - Hood
Remote release - Tailgate (on key fob)

Climate3 std · 0 opt

Cabin air filter
Manual air conditioning
Rear seat heater ducts

Seating5 std · 0 opt

Rear Seats - 60/40 split tip-up lower seat cushions
6-way adjustable driver's seat
Cloth-trimmed seats (stain- and odor-resistant)
H-Tex® seating surfaces (leatherette)
Passenger Capacity - 5

Interior21 std · 1 opt

4.2" Multi-Information Display
Assist grips (4)
Central dome light (with delay) and auto cut-off
Cupholders, Dual - Front center console-mounted
Door armrest - Integrated
Front and Rear LED maplights
Front center console - Fixed armrest storage box
Front maplights
Glove compartment With Damper
I/P switch illumination (hazard)
Illuminated power window switches
Illuminated push button start
Rear cupholders (on door panel)
Roof trim - Black
Steering wheel - 3-Spoke
Storage tray (below 12-volt outlet)
Inside rearview mirror - Manual day/night
Tilt & Telescoping steering wheel
Seatback map pockets - Front Passenger
Sunvisors w/ sliding function and dual vanity mirror with cover
Trip odometer
Floor mats - Carpeted optional

Exterior17 std · 1 opt

18 x 7.5J Alloy wheels
Acoustic Laminated Windshield
Bi-LED headlights (high/low beam, projector-type)
Body color side mirror housing
Hood insulator
Integrated rear bumper side steps
LED Daytime Running Lights
LED cargo light (roof-mounted)
LED taillights
Multi-functional tailgate (assisted open/close)
Roof-mounted Center High-Mount Stop Lamp (CHMSL)
Shark-fin roof antenna (gloss black)
Automatic headlights
Privacy Glass - Rear/back glass
Rear window defroster
Solar glass - Front Door, Windshield
Spare Tire - Temporary Spare Tire
Mudguards Front/Rear optional

Powertrain4 std · 1 opt

HTRAC AWD, Active On-Demand optional
FWD
8-speed automatic torque converter transmission
Drive Mode - Center-console mounted
Smartstream Engine Family 2.5L GDI + MPI DOHC 16-valve Inline 4-cylinder, Displacement: 2,497 cc, full engine cover, Continuously Variable Valve Timing (CVVT)

Chassis2 std · 0 opt

Motor Driven Power Steering (MDPS) Rack and pinion steering, column-mounted
Rear gas-pressurized shock absorbers, self leveling

Cargo5 std · 0 opt

Heavy duty cargo D-rings
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)

Ranked by what shoppers ask about first; standard equipment before options.

Transcribed from the manufacturer's official press kit for the 2027 Santa Cruz. Confirm with the window sticker for a specific unit.

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Common questions about the SE

Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kits

How much is the 2027 Hyundai Santa Cruz SE?

The manufacturer lists $31,800 for the 2027 Hyundai Santa Cruz SE. That is $1,500 above the SE, the cheapest trim of the same model year. MSRP excludes destination, options, taxes and dealer charges.

What does the 2027 Hyundai Santa Cruz SE add over the SE?

Against the SE, 7 published specifications differ. Both lists are on this page, taken from the manufacturer's own press material.