2025 Hyundai SANTA CRUZ Expected Release Date

• The 2025 Hyundai SANTA CRUZ is expected for a Summer 2024 release, with a refreshing new look, tech upgrades, and a beefier XRT trim.
• Starting at $26,900, the 2024 SANTA CRUZ is also in stock here at Safford Hyundai of Springfield, VA.

Excitement is brewing as Hyundai enthusiasts eagerly await the release of the 2025 Hyundai Santa Cruz, expected to hit dealerships this summer. With a blend of innovative design upgrades and advanced technologies, the refreshed Santa Cruz promises to elevate the driving experience for adventure-seeking enthusiasts. Let’s delve into what the 2025 model has in store.

Design Upgrades Unveiled

Brad Arnold, senior design manager of exteriors at Hyundai Design North America, recently provided insights into the design upgrades of the 2025 Hyundai Santa Cruz. The goal? To present a bolder, stronger design while enhancing its capabilities. Here’s a glimpse at some of the main changes from the 2024 model:

• Redesigned exterior surfaces and grille
• New wheel designs and daytime running lights
• XRT-exclusive enhancements including front tow hooks and all-terrain tires

Enhanced Interior Experience

Step inside the 2025 Santa Cruz, and you’ll find a refined interior designed to provide both comfort and functionality. From a panoramic curved display to ergonomic controls, Hyundai has left no stone unturned in ensuring an immersive driving experience. Key interior upgrades include:

• Panoramic curved display with optional 12.3-inch driver information cluster
• Improved center stack controls with additional physical switchgear
• Enhanced storage options, including a new shelf above the glovebox

Advanced Infotainment and Safety Features

Hyundai continues to push boundaries with its infotainment and safety offerings. The 2025 Santa Cruz comes equipped with a range of cutting-edge features aimed at enhancing convenience and peace of mind on the road, including:

• Wireless Apple CarPlay® / Android Auto™ integration on all trim levels
• Over the Air (OTA) software and firmware update support
• Forward Attention Warning (FAW) for enhanced safety awareness

Potent Powertrains and Driving Dynamics

Under the hood, the 2025 Santa Cruz offers two powerful and efficient powertrains designed to deliver an exhilarating driving experience.

• Eight-speed automatic transmission for seamless performance
• HTRAC® All-Wheel-Drive capability for enhanced traction and control
• Increased towing capacity with the turbocharged powertrain’s new tow mode

Interested in the 2025 Hyundai SANTA CRUZ? The 2025 SANTA CRUZ will be available the summer of 2024! In the meantime, checkout our vast SUV and Pickup truck lineup here at Safford Hyundai of Springfield, VA!