2025 Hyundai Santa Cruz facelift gets $1,600 price hike

The only model to see a price cut is the Santa Cruz XRT, which is now $100 cheaper than last year.

The facelifted 2025 Hyundai Santa Cruz will hit U.S. dealerships this summer, bringing with it some changes and a price hike.

Last year, the entry-level Santa Cruz SE front-wheel drive was priced at $26,900 before $1,395 destination. This year, the Santa Cruz SE FWD starts at $28,500 before $1,395 destination. While the price increase is significant, the 2025 model does receive a host of updates, many of which are found inside the cabin.

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Upgrades include a new instrument panel, an optional curved display with a 12.3-inch infotainment display and a 12.3-inch instrument cluster, a new steering wheel, revised air vents, and a rear-seat center armrest with two cup holders. All trim levels also receive wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, over-the-air software and firmware updates, a USB-C port, Bluelink, and a fingerprint scanner.

Priced above the SE in the range is the SEL FWD, which is priced at $30,200, a slight increase from $29,650 for the 2024 model. Topping the front-wheel-drive range is the SEL Activity at $33,200.

The all-wheel-drive lineup starts at $30,000 for the SE, which is $1,600 more expensive than last year. The 2025 Santa Cruz lineup also includes the $31,700 SEL AWD (up $550), the new $34,700 SEL Activity AWD, the $40,000 XRT AWD (down $100) and the flagship $42,500 Limited AWD (up $1,180).

2025 Hyundai Santa Cruz

In addition to changing the interior of the 2025 Santa Cruz, Hyundai has also made the exterior look more rugged and less SUV-like. To do this, Hyundai has adopted a new grille with vertical lighting elements and a striking black underbody trim.

Customers can choose between two engines. The entry-level unit is a 2.5-liter naturally aspirated four-cylinder with 191 hp and 181 lb-ft (245 Nm) of torque, while the flagship 2.5-liter turbo four-cylinder has 281 hp and 311 lb-ft (422 Nm) of torque.