Knowing all the ins and outs of what a truck can do can highlight what makes one option more ideal than another. And for many truck owners, tow capacity is a big deciding factor. Are you one of the many interested in what the 2024 Hyundai SANTA CRUZ is capable of in this area? If so, wonder no more. Our experts at Dublin Hyundai have made this comprehensive guide explaining the towing and hauling capacity for the new SANTA CRUZ. So read on to learn what makes this vehicle the perfect choice for your next truck.
2024 Hyundai SANTA CRUZ
The new 2024 Hyundai SANTA CRUZ is the perfect combination of SUV and open-bed truck. This modern truck delivers this duality by offering the unique comfort of an SUV and the rugged capabilities of a truck. When you opt for the SANTA CRUZ, you get your choice of the following five trims and MSRPs:
- 2024 Hyundai SANTA CRUZ SE: $26,650.
- 2024 Hyundai SANTA CRUZ SEL: $29,400.
- 2024 Hyundai SANTA CRUZ Night: $38,210.
- 2024 Hyundai SANTA CRUZ XRT: $39,850.
- 2024 Hyundai SANTA CRUZ Limited: $41,070.
Powerful Performance
Among the five trim levels, two main engine choices impact the towing capacity of your SANTA CRUZ. When you opt for the base SE and next-level SEL models, you get a 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine producing up to 191 horsepower and 181 lb-ft of torque. This engine pairs with a front-wheel drivetrain and an eight-speed automatic transmission equipped with SHIFTRONIC, Hyundai’s unique transmission system. Drivers can also upgrade their drivetrain to an all-wheel drive, making for a fun ride on and off the road.
The three higher trims have an upgraded turbocharged 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine issuing 281 horsepower and 311 lb-ft of torque. This engine has standard all-wheel drive and an eight-speed wet dual-clutch transmission with paddle shifters. In addition to boosting these trims’ towing capacity, this more powerful engine makes for a more responsive performance.
This powerful truck also has an independent MacPherson strut front suspension with coil springs to help dampen the impact of the inevitable bumps on the road. This makes for a remarkably smoother ride, regardless of whether you’re traversing the city or hauling a trailer. And to maximize your handling and ride quality, the SANTA CRUZ features an independent multilink design rear suspension, enhancing the smoothness of your drive. The improved handling also stabilizes the truck’s rear, making it ideal for maneuvering a heavy trailer.
Towing Capacity
The base and SE models of the new 2024 SANTA CRUZ have a towing capacity of up to 3,500 pounds. This makes these models perfect whether you need to haul a teardrop trailer for a weekend adventure or a fishing boat for a day out on the water. Also, trailer pre-wiring for these models includes the standard four-pin wiring harness.
Moving up the trim levels, you’ll get the same towing capacity for the Night, XRT, and Limited models, up to 5,000 pounds. With this impressive capacity, you can easily take along your 23-foot camper for a week-long getaway or transport your livestock, including several horses, wherever they need to be. In addition to the four-pin used in the lower trims, you get a second trailer pre-wiring option with the higher models, a seven-pin wiring harness.
Across all trims, the maximum load is 1,411 pounds, allowing you to carry almost anything you want to bring along. And if you opt for the integrated tonneau cover t-slot utility tracks in the truck bed, these can each handle up to 440 pounds of extra weight. Do you need even more capacity? If so, the roof side rails with the cargo cross bar can carry up to 220 pounds. So no matter how you look at it, the Hyundai SANTA CRUZ can carry practically anything you might need on your next adventure.
Additional Upgrades
You can add several upgrades to get the most out of your SANTA CRUZ’s capabilities and take your truck to the next level. For instance, opting for the Hyundai-manufactured tow hitch engineered and custom-built for the SANTA CRUZ ensures you can safely utilize your trim’s entire towing capacity.
Or, if you want to increase your truck’s ability to carry stuff around, you can also add roof rack cross rails, a truck bed divider, a truck bed fence, and a cargo net. These upgrades will let you take along everything you desire for your next adventure, whether kayaks on the roof rails or securing your luggage in the truck bed.
Towing Technology
The 2024 Hyundai SANTA CRUZ’s tech features revolve around driver-assistance technology that further simplifies your towing. For example, the forward collision avoidance assistant with junction turning detection helps protect you and your trailer from unexpected collisions. And with the blind-spot collision-avoidance assist system, you can change lanes safely and easily since it enables you to check for vehicles in your blind spots.
Standard on the Limited trim is the surround view monitor showing a view of the world around you. The rearview camera allows you to easily see your hitch as you guide it to your trailer’s tongue hookup. And with the left and right corner rear views, you can see down your vehicle and trailer’s sides, including the location of the cars nearby. Also, a top-view camera screen provides a better grasp of everything around you, giving you a heightened awareness as you navigate the road ahead.
Ready To Find Your Perfect Hyundai SANTA CRUZ?
Have you already begun your search in or around Dublin, California? Or are you just starting your research on the 2024 Hyundai SANTA CRUZ? In either case, look no further than Dublin Hyundai. Our expert team knows this remarkable truck’s ins and outs and can show you every little nook and cranny. With our help, you’ll be confident you’re getting a quality truck at the perfect price for you and your budget. Our team will happily assist you in any way possible, so stop by or give us a call today.We look forward to hearing from you.
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