Hyundai Santa Cruz towing capacity
The 2026 Hyundai Santa Cruz is rated for up to 3,500 lbs (the source does not say which hitch type the figure is for), in its best-equipped configuration. Other configurations are rated lower.
Source documents last retrieved October 3, 2026.
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2026 Hyundai Santa Cruz
Hitch type not stated
The source gives these trailer weights without naming a hitch type. They are shown as printed.
| Configuration | Engine | Drive | Axle | Max trailer | Needs | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SE, SEL, SEL Activity, SE, SEL, SEL Activity, with trailer brakeswith trailer brakes; merged cell across SE, SEL and SEL Activity | 3,500 lbs | p. 19 | ||||
| SE, SEL, SEL Activity, SE, SEL, SEL Activity, without trailer brakeswithout trailer brakes; merged cell across SE, SEL and SEL Activity | 1,653 lbs | p. 19 |
2025 Hyundai Santa Cruz
| Engine | Hitch type not stated |
|---|---|
| Engine not named in the table | 5,000 lbs |
All 7 2025 Santa Cruz configurations, with axle, cab and required equipment
2024 Hyundai Santa Cruz
| Engine | Hitch type not stated |
|---|---|
| Engine not named in the table | 5,000 lbs |
All 7 2024 Santa Cruz configurations, with axle, cab and required equipment
2023 Hyundai Santa Cruz
| Engine | Hitch type not stated |
|---|---|
| Engine not named in the table | 5,000 lbs |
All 7 2023 Santa Cruz configurations, with axle, cab and required equipment
2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz
| Engine | Hitch type not stated |
|---|---|
| Engine not named in the table | 5,000 lbs |
| 2.5T | 5,000 lbs |
| 2.5L | 3,500 lbs |
All 35 2022 Santa Cruz configurations, with axle, cab and required equipment
Source: 2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz Specifications; 2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz Specifications V2; 2023 Hyundai Santa Cruz Specifications
Common questions
How has the Hyundai Santa Cruz's towing capacity changed by year?
Highest published rating by model year: 2026: 3,500 lbs; 2025: 5,000 lbs; 2024: 5,000 lbs; 2023: 5,000 lbs; 2022: 5,000 lbs.
What hitch are the Hyundai Santa Cruz ratings for?
For some years the manufacturer's document gives a trailer weight without naming a hitch type. We show those as "Hitch type not stated" and do not assume one.