2025 Hyundai Santa Cruz Refresh Adds $2,000 Price Hike

By Kevin Joseph August 27, 2024

Introducing the 2025 Hyundai Santa Cruz, unveiled at this year's New York Auto Show. You can look forward to finding these available at the dealer lots later this summer,

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-with a price tag that is slightly higher than the current model. Here's the latest and enhanced version:

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Fresh Design & Tech Upgrades - Exterior: Introducing a fresh front grille, a revamped bumper, modernized daytime running lights, and sleek new wheel designs.

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Interior: Hyundai introduces its latest feature: a panoramic curved screen setup that includes a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster and touchscreen infotainment system.

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The system now includes real buttons for added convenience and user-friendly navigation.

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Additionally, you can take advantage of the convenience of wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay.

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Tech Features: Exciting features include a fingerprint scanner for vehicle ignition, Digital Key 2 for using your phone as a key, and convenient over-the-air updates for your infotainment system.

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Off-Road Ready - The XRT trim has received some exciting upgrades, making it more than just an appearance package.

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It now comes equipped with off-roading enhancements such as a unique grille, eye-catching red tow hooks, and durable all-terrain tires.

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Powertrain Options - You have the option to select either the 2.5-liter engine with 191 horsepower or the turbocharged version that provides 281 hp.

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A tow mode is now available for both Limited and XRT trims in the turbo version.

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Pricing Details - Here are the prices after a $1,395 destination charge: The starting price for SE is $29,895, while SEL is priced at $31,595.

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Introducing a new SEL Activity priced at $34,595. We also have the XRT available for $41,395 and the Limited edition for $43,895.

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Despite the recent price increases, Hyundai seems to have a strategy in place to mitigate the impact of earlier hikes in 2024, which helps to soften the blow of these changes.

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By contrast, the 2025 Honda Ridgeline has a starting price of $41,545, while the Ford Maverick begins at $27,890.

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