2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz towing capacity
Up to 5,000 lbs (the source does not say which hitch type the figure is for). That rating is for this configuration: SEL Premium, SEL Premium AWD, with trailer brakes, AWD. The lowest-rated configuration in the same tables is 1,650 lbs, so the answer for your vehicle depends on how it is equipped.
Highest published rating5,000 lbsHitch type not stated. Lowest in the same tables: 1,650 lbs.
The top figure belongs to one specific build. Find the row that matches your engine, cab, drive and axle, and check the label on your driver's door jamb. Passengers and cargo in the truck come off what you can tow.
2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz towing capacity by engine
The highest rating published for each engine. Pick a figure to see every configuration behind it.
2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz towing capacity chart
All 35 configurations in the source, by hitch type and engine, highest rating first. Each row links to the page it is printed on.
Hitch type not stated
The source gives these trailer weights without naming a hitch type. They are shown as printed.
| Configuration | Drive | Axle | Max trailer | Needs | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEL Premium, SEL Premium AWD, with trailer brakeswith trailer brakes; cell prints '3,500 (5,000 AWD)' | AWD | 5,000 lbs | p. 6 | ||
| Limited, Limited AWD, with trailer brakeswith trailer brakes; cell prints '3,500 (5,000 AWD)' | AWD | 5,000 lbs | p. 6 | ||
| SEL Premium, SEL Premium AWD, with trailer brakeswith trailer brakes; cell prints '3,500 (5,000 AWD)' | AWD | 5,000 lbs | p. 6 | ||
| Limited, Limited AWD, with trailer brakeswith trailer brakes; cell prints '3,500 (5,000 AWD)' | AWD | 5,000 lbs | p. 6 | ||
| SE, SE, with trailer brakeswith trailer brakes | 3,500 lbs | p. 6 | |||
| SEL, SEL, with trailer brakeswith trailer brakes | 3,500 lbs | p. 6 | |||
| SEL Premium, SEL Premium FWD, with trailer brakeswith trailer brakes; cell prints '3,500 (5,000 AWD)' | FWD | 3,500 lbs | p. 6 | ||
| Limited, Limited FWD, with trailer brakeswith trailer brakes; cell prints '3,500 (5,000 AWD)' | FWD | 3,500 lbs | p. 6 | ||
| SE, SE, with trailer brakeswith trailer brakes | 3,500 lbs | p. 6 | |||
| SEL, SEL, with trailer brakeswith trailer brakes | 3,500 lbs | p. 6 | |||
| SEL Premium, SEL Premium FWD, with trailer brakeswith trailer brakes; cell prints '3,500 (5,000 AWD)' | FWD | 3,500 lbs | p. 6 | ||
| Limited, Limited FWD, with trailer brakeswith trailer brakes; cell prints '3,500 (5,000 AWD)' | FWD | 3,500 lbs | p. 6 | ||
| SE, SE, without trailer brakeswithout trailer brakes | 1,650 lbs | p. 6 | |||
| SEL, SEL, without trailer brakeswithout trailer brakes | 1,650 lbs | p. 6 | |||
| SEL Premium, SEL Premium, without trailer brakeswithout trailer brakes | 1,650 lbs | p. 6 | |||
| Limited, Limited, without trailer brakeswithout trailer brakes | 1,650 lbs | p. 6 | |||
| SE, SE, without trailer brakeswithout trailer brakes | 1,650 lbs | p. 6 | |||
| SEL, SEL, without trailer brakeswithout trailer brakes | 1,650 lbs | p. 6 | |||
| SEL Premium, SEL Premium, without trailer brakeswithout trailer brakes | 1,650 lbs | p. 6 | |||
| Limited, Limited, without trailer brakeswithout trailer brakes | 1,650 lbs | p. 6 |
| Configuration | Drive | Axle | Max trailer | Needs | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Cruz 2.5T AWD, with trailer brakeswith trailer brakes; reference guide row printed for model years 2022- | AWD | 5,000 lbs | trailer prep package: pre-wiring, heavy-duty transmission oil cooler | p. 8 | |
| Santa Cruz 2.5T AWD, with trailer brakeswith trailer brakes; reference guide row printed for model years 2022- | AWD | 5,000 lbs | trailer prep package: pre-wiring, heavy-duty transmission oil cooler | p. 8 | |
| Santa Cruz 2.5T AWD, with trailer brakeswith trailer brakes; reference guide row printed for model years 2022-; model_year is the printed start year | AWD | 5,000 lbs | trailer prep package: pre-wiring (4/7-pin), heavy-duty transmission oil cooler | p. 9 | |
| Santa Cruz 2.5T FWD, with trailer brakeswith trailer brakes; reference guide row printed for model years 2022- | FWD | 3,500 lbs | trailer prep package: pre-wiring, heavy-duty transmission oil cooler | p. 8 | |
| Santa Cruz 2.5T FWD, with trailer brakeswith trailer brakes; reference guide row printed for model years 2022- | FWD | 3,500 lbs | trailer prep package: pre-wiring, heavy-duty transmission oil cooler | p. 8 | |
| Santa Cruz 2.5T FWD, with trailer brakeswith trailer brakes; reference guide row printed for model years 2022-; model_year is the printed start year | FWD | 3,500 lbs | trailer prep package: pre-wiring (4/7-pin), heavy-duty transmission oil cooler | p. 9 | |
| Santa Cruz 2.5T, without trailer brakeswithout trailer brakes; reference guide row printed for model years 2022- | 1,650 lbs | trailer prep package: pre-wiring, heavy-duty transmission oil cooler | p. 8 | ||
| Santa Cruz 2.5T, without trailer brakeswithout trailer brakes; reference guide row printed for model years 2022- | 1,650 lbs | trailer prep package: pre-wiring, heavy-duty transmission oil cooler | p. 8 | ||
| Santa Cruz 2.5T, without trailer brakeswithout trailer brakes; reference guide row printed for model years 2022-; model_year is the printed start year | 1,650 lbs | trailer prep package: pre-wiring (4/7-pin), heavy-duty transmission oil cooler | p. 9 |
| Configuration | Drive | Axle | Max trailer | Needs | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Cruz 2.5L FWD,AWD, with trailer brakeswith trailer brakes; reference guide row printed for model years 2022- | 3,500 lbs | trailer prep package: pre-wiring, heavy-duty transmission oil cooler | p. 8 | ||
| Santa Cruz 2.5L FWD,AWD, with trailer brakeswith trailer brakes; reference guide row printed for model years 2022- | 3,500 lbs | trailer prep package: pre-wiring, heavy-duty transmission oil cooler | p. 8 | ||
| Santa Cruz 2.5L FWD, AWD, with trailer brakeswith trailer brakes; reference guide row printed for model years 2022-; model_year is the printed start year | 3,500 lbs | trailer prep package: pre-wiring (4-pin), heavy-duty transmission oil cooler | p. 9 | ||
| Santa Cruz 2.5L FWD,AWD, without trailer brakeswithout trailer brakes; reference guide row printed for model years 2022- | 1,650 lbs | trailer prep package: pre-wiring, heavy-duty transmission oil cooler | p. 8 | ||
| Santa Cruz 2.5L FWD,AWD, without trailer brakeswithout trailer brakes; reference guide row printed for model years 2022- | 1,650 lbs | trailer prep package: pre-wiring, heavy-duty transmission oil cooler | p. 8 | ||
| Santa Cruz 2.5L FWD, AWD, without trailer brakeswithout trailer brakes; reference guide row printed for model years 2022-; model_year is the printed start year | 1,650 lbs | trailer prep package: pre-wiring (4-pin), heavy-duty transmission oil cooler | p. 9 |
Common questions
Which 2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz engine tows the most?
Engine not named in the table, at up to 5,000 lbs. Next is 2.5T at up to 5,000 lbs.
Where do these numbers come from?
From 2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz Specifications; 2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz Specifications V2; 2023 Hyundai Santa Cruz Specifications. Each row in the tables above links to the document and gives the page the figure is printed on.
Towing equipment for the 2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz
Parts sold to fit this vehicle. Fitting one does not raise a rating, and the tables above say what each rating needs.
- Trailer wiring harness for the 2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz. See on Amazon (paid link)
- Trailer hitch receiver for the 2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz. See on Amazon (paid link)
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Where these numbers come from
- 2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz Specifications, Hyundai. Manufacturer spec sheet. Retrieved October 3, 2026.
- 2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz Specifications V2, Hyundai. Manufacturer spec sheet. Retrieved October 3, 2026.
- 2023 Hyundai Santa Cruz Specifications, Hyundai. Manufacturer spec sheet. Retrieved October 3, 2026.
Page numbers count pages in the linked file, which can differ from the number printed in the corner. Report a number that looks wrong.
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