What is the 2023 Hyundai Santa Cruz Towing Capacity?

Pickup trucks from automakers that don’t necessarily have pickups in their repertoire can have a hard time marketing themselves to potential buyers. That may be true with the 2023 Hyundai Santa Cruz, which is relatively new to the pickup market while trying to play catchup with other brands more well-known for rugged trucks.

It all starts with towing and cargo capacity since that’s what pickups are known for. What is the 2023 Hyundai Santa Cruz towing capacity? The Hyundai Santa Cruz can tow up to 5,000 pounds when equipped with AWD and the available trailer brake system.

Discover more about the 2023 Hyundai Santa Cruz engine specs and towing capacity from our team. 

2023 Santa Cruz Towing Capacity

It’s important to realize that the 2023 Hyundai Santa Cruz towing capacity maxes out at 5,000 pounds, but it depends on the engine and trim level you choose. The Woodlands drivers can also see Hyundai Santa Cruz payload capacity also varies by trim. 

The Santa Cruz Premium and Limited models offer the highest towing capacity of 5,000 with AWD and optional trail brakes installed. 

Find out the specifics of each 2023 Hyundai Santa Cruz payload capacity and towing capacity by trim level below:

SE

• Payload FWD/AWD: 1,753 / 1,753 pounds
• Towing FWD/AWD: 3,500 / 3,500 pounds

SEL

• Payload FWD/AWD: 1,731 / 1,732 pounds
• Towing FWD/AWD: 3,500 / 3,500 pounds

Premium

• Payload FWD/AWD: 1,609 / 1,631 pounds
• Towing FWD/AWD: 3,500 / 5,000 pounds

Limited

• Payload FWD/AWD: 1,521 / 1,609 pounds
• Towing FWD/AWD: 3,500 / 5,000 pounds

Another thing to keep in mind is that the 2023 Hyundai Santa Cruz towing capacity numbers are when you have optional trailer brakes installed. Without trailer brakes, then each Santa Cruz model can only tow 1,650 pounds.

2023 Santa Cruz Engine Specs

The 2023 Hyundai Santa Fe comes with one of two engines, depending on the trim levels: a 2.5L engine and a 2.5L turbo engine. Each engine offers powerful performance for your Houston commute, weekend getaway, and vacation. But the 2.5L turbo engine for the Santa Cruz Premium and Limited models provides more overall power for your daily drives and work on the jobsite. 

Explore the 2023 Santa Cruz engine specs below:

2.5L Engine

• 191 hp
• 181 lb-ft of torque
• 8-Speed Transmission
• EPA-Estimated Fuel Economy: 21 City / 26 Highway

2.5L Turbo Engine

• 281 hp
• 311 lb-ft of torque
• 8-Speed Transmission
• EPA-Estimated Fuel Economy: 19 City / 27 Highway

Test Drive the 2023 Hyundai Santa Cruz at Humble Hyundai

Reading about the 2023 Hyundai Santa Cruz can only get you so far. You’ve got to take one of these beauties for a test drive to truly understand the power and towing capability of the 2023 Hyundai Santa Cruz. Visit our Humble dealership to take a spin! Our friendly team will help you find the right Santa Cruz model for your lifestyle. Contact us or call 832-995-2204 to arrange a time for a test drive! 

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