The curtain was lifted on the 2025 Hyundai Santa Cruz at the New York Auto Show.

The 2025 Hyundai Santa Cruz is powered by a 2.5-liter direct-injected inline four-cylinder engine that delivers 191 horsepower and 245 Nm of peak torque. It comes with an 8-speed automatic transmission. Additionally, the center stack control has been redesigned for better ergonomics, incorporating additional physical switchgear for commonly used audio and HVAC functions.

Auto Desk, New Delhi: Hyundai recently unveiled the 2025 Santa Cruz at the New York Auto Show. The company has stated that it will reach American dealerships in the summers. Several changes have been made to the interior and exterior of the Santa Cruz with this new update. It also comes with ADAS along with a new infotainment system. Let's find out more about the updated Santa Cruz.

Design and dimensions

Speaking of design, there have been changes made to its front fascia. It features a new updated grille, alloy wheels, and daytime running lamps. The interior is shared with the 2025 Hyundai Tucson, which was also showcased at the New York Auto Show.

Interior and features

Speaking of the interior, it features a new panoramic foldable display that can accommodate an optional 12.3-inch driver information cluster and an available 12.3-inch audio-video navigation (AVN) system.

Furthermore, for better ergonomics, the center stack control has been redesigned, incorporating additional physical switchgear for commonly used audio and HVAC functions. To enhance practicality, Hyundai is offering a new shelf above the glovebox and a rear center armrest with two cup holders. Other changes in the interior include a new three-spoke steering wheel and air vents.

Engine and performance

The 2025 Santa Cruz is powered by a 2.5-liter direct-injected inline four-cylinder engine, which delivers 191 horsepower and 245 Nm of peak torque. It comes with an 8-speed automatic transmission.

Following that is a 2.5-liter, direct-injected turbocharged engine, which boasts 281 horsepower and 420 Nm of peak torque. It also comes with an 8-speed automatic transmission, but instead of a torque converter, it is a dual-clutch automatic transmission. In this engine and transmission combo, steering wheel-mounted paddle shifters are available for manual control of the gearbox, along with a new tow mode.