What Is The Towing Capacity Of A Hyundai Santa Cruz?

Your adventures may take you to the Yakima Peak to race on the snow with a snowmobile or to Rimrock Lake with a boat for a day of swimming and skiing. Depending on the trim level and when properly equipped, the Santa Cruz can tow up to 5,000 pounds. Yet which trim will best fit your lifestyle and tow what you need? Let us help you make that decision.

The Santa Cruz SE and SEL trim level comes standard with Front Wheel Drive (FWD). It boasts a 191-hp 2.5L GDI-MPI 4-cylinder engine and has a towing capacity of 1,650 pounds. Add the maximum tow kit with trailer brakes and this number goes up to 3,500 pounds. It comes with trailer pre-wiring with a standard 4-pin connector.

The SEL Premium and Limited trim comes standard with AWD and the turbocharged 2.5L four cylinder engine producing 281 horsepower and 311 pound-feet of torque. The all-wheel-drive will add more power to all the wheels. The standard 8-speed wet dual clutch transmission with paddle shifter also helps to give the Santa Cruz a push to pull the heavy loads over more rugged terrain.

Without the maximum tow kit with trailer brakes, you can tow up to 3,500 pounds. Add the tow kit and the towing capacity moves up to 5,000 pounds. The trailer pre-wiring in these trims comes with standard 4 or 7-pin.

• The wheelbase on all the trims is 118.3 inches, providing more towing stability and a smooth and comfortable ride.
• The maximum load limit/vehicle capacity weight is 1,411 pounds.

If you are uncertain about the key data of your Hyundai Santa Cruz, you can find it on the door jamb of the driver side of the vehicle.

When you’re loading up your vehicle, you have lots of room in the bed. Standard in all models is the lockable under-bed storage compartment, with a built-in drain plug. After you are all loaded up, keep your items safe with the available lockable tonneau cover. The cover comes standard in the SEL Premium and Limited trims. Get all the details about the truck bed size and what you can take along on our Santa Cruz blog.

Still wondering which Hyundai Santa Cruz is right for you? Our knowledgeable staff can help. They will discuss what you intend on towing and the available options on each trim level. While you’re at it, check out the features on the Santa Cruz and how Hyundai is here to keep you safe on the road, whether driving alone or loaded with passengers and gear.