2023 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, Limited, SEL Premium, Limited 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.
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.
2023 Hyundai Santa Cruz towing capacity chart
All 7 configurations in the source, by hitch type, 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, Limited, SEL Premium, Limited AWD, with trailer brakeswith trailer brakes; one merged cell across SEL Premium and Limited 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, Limited, SEL Premium, Limited FWD, with trailer brakeswith trailer brakes; one merged cell across SEL Premium and Limited 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, Limited, SEL Premium, Limited, without trailer brakeswithout trailer brakes; merged cell across SEL Premium and Limited | 1,650 lbs | p. 6 |
Common questions
Where do these numbers come from?
From 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 2023 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 2023 Hyundai Santa Cruz. See on Amazon (paid link)
- Trailer hitch receiver for the 2023 Hyundai Santa Cruz. See on Amazon (paid link)
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Where these numbers come from
- 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.