2025 Hyundai Santa Cruz
Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD · 4 trims
Combined
25
City 22 · Highway 30
Cost per 100 miles
$16.28
Regular gasoline
Yearly fuel cost
$2,441
15,000 mi
Recalls
3
22 complaints
Cost per 100 miles: $16.28 · Yearly fuel cost: $2,441
Based on 15,000 miles a year and the average regular gasoline price in the US.
Trims
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Highway | Combined | Cost per 100 miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Cruz FWD Automatic (S8) · Regular gasoline | 2.5 L 4 cyl | Front-Wheel Drive | 22 | 30 | 25 | $16.28 |
| Santa Cruz AWD Automatic (S8) · Regular gasoline | 2.5 L 4 cyl | All-Wheel Drive | 21 | 29 | 24 | $16.95 |
| Santa Cruz AWD Automatic (AM-S8) · Regular gasoline | 2.5 L 4 cyl turbo | All-Wheel Drive | 19 | 27 | 22 | $18.49 |
| Santa Cruz XRT AWD Automatic (AM-S8) · Regular gasoline | 2.5 L 4 cyl turbo | All-Wheel Drive | 18 | 26 | 21 | $19.38 |
Fuel economy: U.S. EPA fueleconomy.gov
Cheapest states to run this car
- North Carolina · $13.27
- Georgia · $14.07
- Texas · $14.19
- South Carolina · $14.27
- Louisiana · $14.55
- Tennessee · $14.62
Most expensive states
- California · $23.20
- Hawaii · $22.55
- Nevada · $20.58
- Washington · $20.36
- Oregon · $18.83
- Alaska · $18.68
NHTSA safety ratings
| Overall | ★★★★★ |
|---|---|
| Frontal crash | ★★★★★ |
| Side crash | ★★★★★ |
| Rollover | ★★★★☆ |
Recalls
- AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW:CURTAIN (Nov 21, 2025)
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING (Nov 20, 2024)
- FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING (May 19, 2026)
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Recalls, complaints and ratings: NHTSA