5 Ways the 2025 Santa Cruz Is the Best of Both Worlds
October 28 2024,
Why choose between comfort and capability when you can have both? The enhanced 2025 Hyundai Santa Cruz proves you can blend the conveniences of a modern SUV with the versatility of a pickup truck. Here are five ways the new Santa Cruz delivers the perfect combination of features for Canadian drivers.
Urban Style Meets Adventure-Ready Design
The 2025 Santa Cruz shows off a bold new face with its redesigned front end featuring a wider stance and more aggressive presence. The new grille incorporates larger chambers flanked by redesigned headlamps and daytime running lights, creating a sophisticated yet rugged appearance. For those seeking extra capability, the new XRT trim adds exclusive bumper designs, front tow hooks, and specially designed 18-inch wheels wrapped in all-terrain tires. This dual personality means the Santa Cruz looks equally at home in downtown Toronto or at a remote campsite.
Premium Tech in a Versatile Package
Inside the cabin, the Santa Cruz combines high-end technology with practical functionality. The new panoramic curved display seamlessly integrates a 12.3-inch driver information cluster with a 12.3-inch infotainment screen. Standard wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto eliminate cable clutter, while USB-C ports keep devices charged. The redesigned center stack puts frequently used controls within easy reach, and additional storage solutions, including a new shelf above the glove box, help organize daily essentials. Despite these premium features, the Santa Cruz maintains its practical nature with a versatile cargo bed ready for weekend adventures.
Comfort Meets Capability
The Santa Cruz delivers refined comfort without sacrificing capability. The upgraded interior features new air vents, an ergonomic steering wheel, and a rear seat center armrest with cupholders. Under this comfortable exterior lies genuine capability, with standard HTRAC all-wheel drive for Canadian weather conditions. A new towing drive mode enhances control when pulling up to 5,000 pounds, making it equally suited for hauling camping gear or moving furniture.
Daily Driver Meets Weekend Warrior
Power comes from a 2.5L turbocharged engine producing 281 horsepower and 311 lb.-ft. of torque, paired with an eight-speed dual-clutch transmission. This combination provides responsive city driving and confident highway passing, while paddle shifters add engagement when desired. The XRT trim's increased approach angle and all-terrain tires transform weekend adventures, while the practical cargo bed adapts to both work and play demands.
Safety Meets Adventure
Advanced safety features protect you without limiting capability. The new Forward Attention Warning system joins a comprehensive suite of driver assistance technologies. The XRT trim adds both Surround View Monitor and Blind View Monitor, providing extra confidence whether parking downtown or navigating tight trails. These systems work together to deliver peace of mind without compromising the Santa Cruz's adventurous spirit.
The 2025 Santa Cruz proves you can have it all - sophisticated design, advanced technology, genuine capability, and practical versatility in one distinctive package. Visit our showroom this fall to experience how the Santa Cruz can fit your lifestyle, whether you're tackling daily commutes or weekend escapes.
