The highly anticipated 2025 Hyundai Santa Cruz facelift made its debut at the New York International Auto Show, showcasing an impressive array of design and technology upgrades while keeping its existing engine lineup intact. 
Striking Exterior of the 2025 Santa Cruz
This facelift features a bold new front grille and stylish wheel designs. The off-road-focused Santa Cruz XRT variant stands out with its unique rear styling, rugged all-terrain tires, and distinctive red accents, including eye-catching hooks and exclusive 18-inch wheels.
Technologically Advanced Interior
The interior boasts a new panoramic curved display that seamlessly integrates a 12.3-inch digital cluster with a 12.3-inch infotainment system, paired with a fresh steering wheel design inspired by the 2024 Tucson.
Notable features now include over-the-air software updates, wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay compatibility, and a digital key for smartphone control. All models come equipped with surround-view cameras and blind-spot monitoring systems.
Powertrain and Performance Specs
The 2025 Santa Cruz continues with a robust 2.5-liter 4-cylinder engine delivering 191 horsepower, available in both front-wheel and all-wheel drive configurations. A turbocharged 2.5-liter option is also available, providing a powerful 281 horsepower and 422 Nm of torque, paired with an 8-speed dual-clutch transmission.
The updated Santa Cruz will hit U.S. showrooms next summer, with pricing details to be announced closer to the launch date.
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