What’s New in the 2025 Santa Cruz? Top Features and Innovations to Know

October 24th, 2024 by

The Hyundai Santa Cruz has always defied traditional pickup truck conventions. For 2025, Hyundai’s compact pickup gets a bold makeover that dials up both attitude and style. 

The 2025 refresh brings a sharper design, clever interior upgrades, and enough smart features to make any techie rejoice. But don’t let the polished appearance fool you. This truck is still ready for any adventure.

Whether you’re an off-road enthusiast or just like driving the boldest vehicle on the road, the updated Santa Cruz will have you rethinking what a modern truck can be. 

Let’s dive into what you can expect from the revamped Santa Cruz.

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A Bold New Look: The 2025 Santa Cruz’s Exterior Design Enhancements

The 2025 Santa Cruz exterior design is bolder and stronger than ever. With a new front fascia, new grille, and fresh wheel designs, it’s designed to turn heads. It also has a wider stance than previous models and larger headlamps, giving it a more aggressive and commanding presence.

The bed of the Santa Cruz is ultra-functional with storage on both sides, a sealed underfloor bin with drains, and an available 115-volt power outlet. Whether you’re camping, working, or off-roading, the Santa Cruz bed was made to make it easier. There’s also an available lockable tonneau cover to keep your belongings secure.

Speaking of off-roading, the available XRT trim is equipped with all-terrain tires and front tow hooks to handle any adventure.

The Hyundai Santa Cruz color options are designed to complement its rugged appearance:

  • Sage Gray
  • Rockwood Green
  • Atlas White
  • Phantom Black
  • Blue Stone
  • Hampton Gray
  • Canyon Red (XRT trim only)

Comfort Meets Functionality: What’s Inside the 2025 Santa Cruz’s Redesigned Interior

Step inside the new Santa Cruz and you’ll find a totally revamped cabin that’s just as impressive as its refreshed exterior. The first thing you’ll notice is the sleek curved display that stretches across the dash. But don’t worry, physical controls have made a comeback for things like climate control and your audio settings. The whole dash has a bold new look that matches the truck’s exterior style and you’ll even have some clever storage spots, including a shelf above the glovebox.

Even the most basic Santa Cruz cabin features got a refresh, including the steering wheel, air vents, and back seat center armrest with drink holders. The overall result is an interior that looks more expensive than it is. It’s one of the nicest cabins in the compact and mid-size truck class and the first to offer a fully digital gauge cluster.

Basically, it’s everything we already loved about the old Santa Cruz with the style and practicality kicked up a notch.

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Stay Connected and In Control: New Technology in the 2025 Santa Cruz

The practical, yet high-tech features in the 2025 Santa Cruz deliver a modern driving experience. The centerpiece is an impressive panoramic curved display that can be configured with dual 12.3-inch screens – one for your essential driving info and another for navigation and entertainment. The redesigned dash keeps things clean and intuitive with a mix of digital controls and physical buttons for common functions, while Bluelink+ Connected Car technology keeps you linked to your vehicle wherever you go. 

Getting in and out is a breeze with Digital Key 2 Touch, and there’s even a fingerprint scanner for added security and personalization. Every trim level now comes with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity for maximum convenience. They’ve also upgraded the charging game with USB-C ports throughout the cabin–including the back seat–and available wireless charging. 

It’s like driving around in a high-end tech command center that’s actually easy to use.

Power and Precision: Performance of the 2025 Santa Cruz

When it comes to the 2025 Santa Cruz performance, there’s just one word to describe it: impressive. It’s equipped with an in-line four-cylinder engine and 8-speed automatic transmission with SHIFTRONIC®. This powertrain delivers up to 281 horsepower, up to 3,500 max towing capacity on FWD models, and up to 30 MPG on the highway.

Tackle any terrain with Drive Mode Select or the available HTRAC All Wheel Drive. 

Experience the New Hyundai Santa Cruz at Wolfchase Hyundai!

Whether you’re looking for a reliable everyday pickup or want to take your weekend adventures to the next level, the new Santa Cruz is for you!

Best of all, 2025 models are in stock at Wolfchase Hyundai! Explore our inventory, then visit us for a test drive! We can’t wait to help you get into your new Hyundai! 

As your local Wolfchase Hyundai dealer, we proudly serve drivers in the Memphis area.

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