2025 Hyundai SANTA CRUZ Interior Features

South Korean automaker Hyundai has a longstanding reputation for pushing the limits of what's possible when it comes to automotive design. One of the most innovative vehicles to come from its production lines is the Hyundai SANTA CRUZ, which offers the functionality of a pickup truck with a smaller footprint similar to a compact SUV. This unique sport adventure vehicle boasts a premium interior and a host of contemporary tech features to enhance your driving experience. Here's a comprehensive review of the Hyundai SANTA CRUZ truck's interior and safety features. 

Dimensions and Space: Maximizing the Interior

Despite having a smaller footprint than a midsize pickup truck, the new Hyundai SANTA CRUZ makes excellent use of its interior space. Its high roofline provides plenty of headroom for ultimate passenger comfort across both rows of seating. Models without the sunroof offer a class-leading 40.2 inches of headroom in the front row and 39.6 inches in the rear row. Models with the sunroof get 38.4 inches of headroom up front and 39.6 inches in the rear. Legroom is also decent across all rows, with 41.4 inches in the front and 36.5 inches in the rear.

While the 2025 Hyundai SANTA CRUZ has a shorter bed than the average midsize pickup, at just 52.1 inches, it still provides enough versatility for your everyday cargo-hauling needs. One huge advantage is the bed's raised edges, which are handy when using the integrated tonneau cover (available on higher trims) or stacking items for safe transportation. The new SANTA CRUZ's bed also has a lockable underfloor trunk that provides dedicated storage for work tools, emergency kits, and other small items.

Interior Features: A Comprehensive Guide

Like its predecessor, the 2025 Hyundai SANTA CRUZ delivers a remarkably upscale cabin without pushing up its price tag. The base SE model comes with premium cloth-trimmed seats, while higher trims such as the SEL, SEL Activity, and XRT are outfitted with H-Tex leatherette seating surfaces. The top-of-the-line Limited model offers genuine leather-trimmed seats as standard.

All models also offer adjustable driver seats with lumbar support for additional comfort. The base trim's driver seat is adjustable six ways, while higher trims offer eight-way driver seat adjustability. Most higher trims come with heated and ventilated front seats so you can enjoy a cozy ride no matter the weather conditions. A leather-wrapped steering wheel and shift knob also come standard on the XRT and Limited models, with the latter also adding heating to keep your hands warm when driving in chilly conditions.

Higher trims come with a dual-zone automatic control system with an auto defogger. Standard on every trim except the SE is Multi-Air Mode with capacitive touch HVAC controls, which lets you adjust the climate and refresh the air inside the cabin with the touch of your finger. 

Technological Advancements Inside the 2025 SANTA CRUZ

For the 2025 model year, the Hyundai SANTA CRUZ's infotainment system has undergone significant changes to give you a more connected and fun driving experience. A new 12.3-inch center touch-screen is now standard, replacing the dual-screen infotainment system of the previous model. The updated interface also comes with standard wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay integration, making connecting your smartphone a breeze.

The 2025 SANTA CRUZ offers dual USB ports on both rows of seats, ensuring your phones stay charged while on the go. Higher trims such as the SEL Activity, XRT, and Limited also come with a wireless charging pad for additional convenience. Other noteworthy connectivity and entertainment tech standards on this iteration of the SANTA CRUZ include Sirius XM satellite radio, Bluetooth, Bluelink, and HD Radio. Top models offer other exclusive features, including dynamic voice recognition and a premium BOSE audio system. 

Safety First: Interior Driver-Assistance Technologies and Safety Features

Safety takes center stage in the new Hyundai SANTA CRUZ, with the model offering an impressive selection of standard and available driver-assistance systems across the trim lineup. Notable standard driver-assistance technologies on all models include lane-keep assist, forward collision-avoidance assist, blind-spot monitoring, lane-following assist, driver attention warning, and high beam assist. Models higher up the trim ladder offer additional advanced driver-assistance technologies such as a blind-spot view monitor, Smart Cruise Control 2 with Stop & Go, highway driving assist, intelligent speed limit assist, and navigation-based smart cruise control with curve control.

In addition to these sophisticated driver-assistance systems, the new Hyundai SANTA CRUZ offers safety features to bolster the safety of all occupants. Each model comes with eight airbags, providing comprehensive protection in the event of a collision. Also standard on every trim is an anti-lock braking system with four-wheel disc brakes, which improves safety and control during emergency braking by preventing your wheels from locking up. Other notable safety features and systems that are standard on the model include a vehicle stability management system and a tire pressure monitoring system with individual tire indicators. 

Multifunctional and Convenient Interior Storage Solutions

The 2025 Hyundai SANTA CRUZ offers thoughtful in-cabin solutions to maximize car storage space while keeping things organized and neat. For instance, its rear seats flip up to reveal an under-seat storage bin, which provides additional security for your belongings by storing them out of sight. Meanwhile, its dashboard and center console provide convenient storage for handy items such as phones, keys, and medication. The Limited trim also has front door pockets for keeping small items such as water bottles, file folders, and sunscreen.

Experience the 2025 SANTA CRUZ's Interior at Stivers Hyundai in Columbia 

Arguably the most advanced model to date, the 2025 SANTA CRUZ is an excellent choice if you're seeking a stylish and practical commuter vehicle that can also handle light tasks and off-road adventures. With its swanky interior design, versatile cargo capabilities, modern in-cabin tech, and full-panel driver-assistance features, this model is ready to take on the challenges of modern driving. We invite you to book a free test drive with us today for a firsthand experience of the SANTA CRUZ's impressive features, and discover why it should be your next vehicle.