===== DISTINCTIVE, VERSATILE, NO-ACCIDENT, ONE-OWNER, NONSMOKER, READY FOR ANYTHING! ===== This 2025 Hyundai Santa Cruz SE combines the everyday comfort of a compact SUV with the versatility of an open cargo bed, creating a vehicle unlike anything else on the road. Comfortable enough for daily commuting yet practical enough for weekend projects and outdoor adventures, the Santa Cruz delivers the flexibility modern drivers have been asking for. Unlike a traditional body-on-frame pickup, the Santa Cruz is built on a sophisticated unibody platform that emphasizes ride comfort, responsive handling, and everyday drivability. The result is a vehicle that's remarkably easy to maneuver while still providing the convenience of a highly functional cargo bed. ==== Competitive Advantage ==== The Santa Cruz occupies a unique segment between compact SUVs and midsize pickups. While competitors such as the Ford Maverick, Honda Ridgeline, and traditional midsize trucks each offer their own strengths, the Santa Cruz distinguishes itself through its SUV-like refinement, comfortable cabin, innovative cargo solutions, and stylish design that appeals to drivers who want versatility without the size of a conventional pickup. ==== Critics Commentary ==== Automotive journalists consistently praise the Santa Cruz for its comfortable ride quality, responsive handling, practical cargo bed, and everyday usability. Reviewers frequently note that it feels more like driving a refined crossover than a pickup truck while still providing impressive utility for work and recreation. ==== Awards & Recognition ==== * IIHS TOP SAFETY PICK recipient for the current-generation Santa Cruz. * Frequently recognized for innovation and everyday versatility. * Widely praised for successfully blending SUV comfort with pickup practicality. ==== Warranty ==== The odometer is hovering around the 41,728-mile mark, and it is STILL COVERED by the factory. * New Vehicle Limited Warranty * Covers nearly every major vehicle component against defects in materials or workmanship. * Expires December 23, 2029 or 60,000 miles, whichever comes first. * Powertrain Limited Warranty * Covers the engine, transmission, and numerous major drivetrain components. * Expires December 23, 2029 or 60,000 miles, whichever comes first. * Anti-Perforation Warranty * Covers corrosion perforation of original body sheet metal. * Expires December 23, 2031 with unlimited mileage. Want to extend its warranty coverage? In most cases, we can provide expanded options to help protect your investment with valuable, comprehensive coverage for years to come! ==== Standard Features ==== The Santa Cruz SE offers an outstanding blend of comfort, practicality, and technology with a spacious cabin, advanced driver-assistance features, intuitive infotainment, and a versatile composite cargo bed. Whether hauling home improvement supplies, camping gear, bicycles, or everyday cargo, it adapts effortlessly to changing needs. ==== Truck Capability ==== * Maximum factory towing capacity: Approximately 3,500 pounds * Maximum factory payload capacity: Approximately 1,400 pounds * Cargo bed length: 52.1 inches * Cargo bed width: 53.9 inches * Cargo bed width between wheelhouses: 42.7 inches * Cargo bed depth: 19.2 inches * Cargo bed volume: Approximately 27 cubic feet With approximately 3,500 pounds of factory towing capability, the Santa Cruz is well suited for pulling small boats, utility trailers, personal watercraft, lightweight campers, and recreational equipment. Its pickup bed also makes transporting landscaping supplies, furniture, bicycles, and weekend adventure gear far easier than a traditional SUV. Built on Hyundai's crossover architecture, the Santa Cruz delivers a remarkably smooth, quiet ride while maintaining the utility expected from a pickup. Its compact dimensions also make parking and maneuvering considerably easier than a convention
