2023 Hyundai Santa Cruz Towing Capacity

February 19th, 2023 by

2023 Hyundai Santa Cruz parked in woods
 

The new Hyundai Santa Cruz is ideal for towing your boat or jet skis out to the water on the weekend. How much can a Hyundai Santa Cruz tow along our Mechanicsburg roads? The 2023 Hyundai Santa Cruz towing capacity reaches an impressive 5,000 pounds. The Hyundai Santa Cruz payload capacity isn’t too shabby, either. Keep reading to find out more about the towing capacity of this SUV, as optimized by the Hyundai Santa Cruz towing package.

 

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2023 Hyundai Santa Cruz Towing Capacity and Payload

Harrisburg drivers can choose from four distinct trims for this remarkable SUV. For the maximum Hyundai Santa Cruz towing capacity, opt for the all-wheel drive version of the Limited or Premium trim, along with the Hyundai Santa Cruz towing package. Here is the towing capacity for each trim and drivetrain:

2023 Hyundai Santa Cruz Payload and Towing Capacity by Trim

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

2023 Hyundai Santa Cruz Engine Specs

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

What Can a Hyundai Santa Cruz Tow?

The 5,000-pound Hyundai Santa Cruz towing capacity opens up a ton of possibilities, because weekends around Newville are even more fun when you have a boat or camper behind your vehicle. Here are just a few of the things you can tow when your vehicle is equipped with the Hyundai Santa Cruz tow package:

  • Small Travel Trailer
  • Pop Up Camper
  • Large Enclosed Utility Trailer
  • A-Frame Camper
  • Teardrop Trailer
  • Small Enclosed Utility Trailer
  • Small Open Utility Trailer
  • Tow Dolly
  • Fishing Boat Trailer
  • Motorcycle Trailer
  • Jet Ski Trailer
  • Canoe / Kayak Trailer

Test Drive the New Hyundai Santa Cruz at Freysinger Hyundai

You should come take the new Santa Cruz for a test drive, so that you can experience its performance yourself. Just be sure to take advantage of our new vehicle specials. In the meantime, feel free to check out our essential car buying tips. We’re just down the road from Dillsburg. So, drop by or contact us today.

 

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