harman/kardon® premium audio system with 12 speakers
Heads-up Display
Surround view mirror
12.3" touch-screen display
Open for endless adventures.
Discover the SANTA CRUZ, the Sport Adventure Vehicle that was designed to open a new world of possibilities that meet your needs in one bold package. By combining SUV style with open-bed versatility, you can enjoy a multitude of benefits all at once without compromise. Roominess with manoeuverability, check. Towing capability and fuel efficiency, check. Open-bed cargo space and secured lockable storage, check.
Enjoy it all with the SANTA CRUZ – power, capability and versatility when it comes to moving cargo with comfort and refinement behind the wheel.
Trim Levels
Preferred
Purchase price from: $42,956
Key Features:
Smartstream 2.5L Turbocharged GDI engine with 8-speed Dual Clutch transmission
18" alloy wheels
Integrated tonneau cover
Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (FCA) with Pedestrian and Cyclist Detection
BlueLink® Connected Car Services
10.25" colour touchscreen navigation system
And more...
Ultimate
Purchase price from: $49,756
Includes Preferred AWD with Trend Package features plus:
10.25" full digital display instrument cluster
Surround View Monitor (SVM) and Blind View Monitor (BVM)
LED headlights
20" alloy wheels
Ventilated front seats
And more...
Exterior
Ready when you are.
The tough yet alluring modern design of the SANTA CRUZ makes efficient use of its compact dimensions by offering excellent manoeuvrability, making it a joy to park in challenging urban areas.
The SANTA CRUZ delivers next level versatility thanks to the flexibility of an open bed, so you can easily load it up with gear and get to your next adventure.
The standard sliding and lockable tonneau cover is lightweight, yet durable, with a strong aluminum construction that can hold up to 220 pounds. It offers desired privacy when closed and then rolls neatly into a canister in order to maximize your cargo area.
LED bed lighting
Top and side-mounted standard LED bed lights help illuminate night-time loading and unloading.
Lockable under-bed waterproof storage compartment
The standard underfloor storage is sealed to keep water and dirt out, so no matter what activities you have in mind your items will stay clean. Conversely, you can also use the storage for wet and muddy items, so your cabin stays clean — easily wash away dirt with the 1-way drain plug.
115 V open-bed outlet
A standard and convenient 115 volt power outlet can be accessed from the open bed.
Interior
Stay comfortable all journey long.
The interior design of the SANTA CRUZ prioritizes ergonomics and features that deliver comfort all journey long.
The SANTA CRUZ offers one powerful and confident ride with its standard 2.5L Turbocharged engine and HTRACTM All-Wheel Drive system ready for pursuing all kinds of adventures.
The standard cutting-edge 8-speed automatic transmission is smooth, yet highly responsive. Paired with steering wheel-mounted paddle shifters, you can enjoy an enhanced driving experience. Additionally, with standard shift-by-wire technology, you can effortlessly change gears at the press of a button.
Auto-levelling rear suspension
The standard auto-levelling rear suspension automatically adjusts the PALISADE to maintain a consistent ride height level when you are carrying a heavy load, ensuring great ride quality.
5,000 lb towing capacity
Confidently tow your weekend gear with up to 5,000 lbs of towing capacity.
HTRAC™ All-Wheel Drive with multi-terrain control modes
For the ultimate in handling, performance and traction, enjoy our HTRAC™ All-Wheel Drive system. It allows you to select the appropriate traction setting that best suits your current driving conditions with three dedicated terrain modes.
Performance
Traction Mode
Traction mode offers special traction tuning for SNOW, DEEP SNOW, MUD or SAND, optimizing available traction in those special conditions. Traction mode optimizes the Traction Control System, Electronic Limited Slip Differential and Electronic Stability Control for best traction in the chosen condition.
To help keep you in control and prevent slippage, you can seamlessly switch between SNOW and DEEP SNOW modes to give you the right amount of driving force in winter conditions.
MUD mode
Optimized for muddy, rutted or uneven terrain. In MUD mode, sensors can instantly detect wheel slippage and automatically redirect torque to the wheel with the most traction, so that you can keep moving despite the hazardous driving conditions.
SAND mode
Optimized for loose sand or deep gravel. Special algorithms developed for sand driving secure the right gear and help ensure each wheel receives the right amount of torque at the right moment to deliver optimal tire traction.
Safety
Hyundai SmartSense™
Our suite of available Hyundai SmartSense™ safety features include a range of camera, radar and motion detection technologies to provide you with added peace of mind.
At the core of the SANTA CRUZ is the SUPERSTRUCTURETM, a state-of-the-art platform built with our very own Advanced High-Strength Steel to deliver exceptional stiffness and strength. In the event of a collision, the SUPERSTRUCTURETM helps protect occupants inside the vehicle by absorbing harmful energy and redirecting it away from the passenger compartment.