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Exterior
Ready when you are.
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The tough yet alluring modern design of the SANTA CRUZ makes efficient use of its compact dimensions by offering excellent manoeuvrability, making it a joy to park in challenging urban areas.
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Cargo
Ready for anything. 
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Whatever life throws at you, the SANTA CRUZ is capable enough to take it on. Its open bed, complete with a lockable tonneau cover, offers versatile cargo capability and keeps your gear secure. Built with a glass-fibre reinforced polyester that resists scratches and dents, this rugged and innovative vehicle is as tough as it gets. 
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Standard integrated tonneau cover
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Standard integrated tonneau cover
Standard LED bed lighting
Top and side-mounted standard LED bed lights help illuminate night-time loading and unloading.
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Standard LED bed lighting
Standard under and sidewall bed storage
Store your items securely in the sidewall storage or lockable, waterproof under-bed compartment to keep them safe from water and dirt. 
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Standard under and sidewall bed storage
Standard manual sliding rear glass
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Standard manual sliding rear glass
Standard cargo D-rings
Effortlessly secure your cargo in place with convenient tie-down points.
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Standard cargo D-rings
Standard dual c-channel utility bed tracks
Built-in tracks allow for easy installation of various accessories, cargo management systems, and tool mounts.
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Standard dual c-channel utility bed tracks
Standard 115V power inverter
A standard and convenient 115 volt power outlet can be accessed from the open bed.
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Standard 115V power inverter
Interior
Stay comfortable all journey long.
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The interior design of the SANTA CRUZ prioritizes ergonomics and features that deliver comfort all journey long.
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Technology
Advanced tech that puts you first. 
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The SANTA CRUZ is proof that technology should adapt to your life, not the other way around. From intuitive controls to seamless connectivity, every feature is designed to fit effortlessly into your routine. 
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Standard 12.3” ccNC infotainment system
A standard high-definition, full-colour 12.3" touch-screen infotainment system showcases information and entertainment brilliantly and beautifully.
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Standard 12.3” ccNC infotainment system
Available 12.3” ccNC infotainment system with navigation
Your journey has never been easier thanks to the available navigation on the 12.3” HD touchscreen.  It helps make your drive as convenient as possible – simply search, explore, and plan your trip with just a tap of a button.
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Available 12.3” ccNC infotainment system with navigation
Available fingerprint recognition system
The available fingerprint recognition system allows you to start your vehicle using only your finger, turning your finger into your key.
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Available fingerprint recognition system
Available auto-dimming mirror with Homelink
Hyundai's HomeLink lets you control your garage door and other home systems right from your car with just a push of a button.
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Available auto-dimming mirror with Homelink
Available driver’s seat integrated memory system
Create personal profiles for every individual driver and the SANTA CRUZ will automatically adjust the seat to your desired preferences.
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Available driver’s seat integrated memory system
Available wireless charging pad
The available wireless charging pad is located in the centre console, so you can easily charge your smartphone, cable-free.
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Available wireless charging pad
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Standard proximity key with remote starter 
Open the front doors and start the engine, all without having to dig around for your key fob. The advanced proximity key also offers remote engine start at the press of a button.
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Available Bose® premium audio with 8 speakers 
An available Bose® premium sound system brings rich sound to the cabin — the perfect way to listen to your favourite playlist.
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Rain-sensing windshield wipers
For added convenience, available rain-sensing windshield wipers automatically activate when moisture is detected.
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Connectivity.
Your world, connected. 
The SANTA CRUZ effortlessly syncs to you, offering advanced connectivity to keep you seamlessly in touch with your world. 
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Performance
Power your next adventure.
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The SANTA CRUZ offers one powerful and confident ride with its standard 2.5L Turbocharged engine and HTRAC<sup>TM</sup> All-Wheel Drive system ready for pursuing all kinds of adventures.
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Standard 2.5L Turbo Smartstream GDI engine with 8-speed dual clutch transmission
The standard 2.5L Turbocharged GDI engine boasts 281 horsepower and an impressive 311 lb.-ft. torque. That kind of power gives the SANTA CRUZ a remarkable towing capacity of up to 5,000 lbs.
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Standard 2.5L Turbo Smartstream GDI engine with 8-speed dual clutch transmission
Tow mode
Tow Mode optimizes transmission and engine settings to improve stability, power, and braking while towing heavy loads.
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SAND mode
Optimized for loose sand or deep gravel. Special algorithms developed for sand driving secure the right gear and help ensure each wheel receives the right amount of torque at the right moment to deliver optimal tire traction.
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SNOW mode
Optimized for snow-covered and slippery roads. This mode will distribute the driving force of the vehicle based on road conditions to help suppress wheel slippage.
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MUD mode
Optimized for muddy, rutted or uneven terrain. In Mud mode, sensors can instantly detect wheel slippage and automatically redirect torque to the wheel with the most traction, so that you can keep moving despite the hazardous driving conditions.
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Safety
Hyundai SmartSense<sup>TM</sup>&nbsp;&nbsp;
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Our suite of available Hyundai SmartSense™ safety features include a range of camera, radar and motion detection technologies to provide you with added peace of mind.
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Safety
The SUPERSTRUCTURE<sup>TM</sup>
At the core of the SANTA CRUZ is the SUPERSTRUCTURE<sup>TM</sup>, a state-of-the-art platform built with our very own Advanced High-Strength Steel to deliver exceptional stiffness and strength. In the event of a collision, the SUPERSTRUCTURE<sup>TM&nbsp;</sup>helps protect occupants inside the vehicle by absorbing harmful energy and redirecting it away from the passenger compartment.
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