The Hyundai Santa Cruz compact pickup truck has been impressing drivers in the Portsmouth area since its debut. With the arrival of the 2026 model, it's worth taking a look at how this latest version compares to the 2025 Hyundai Santa Cruz.
Exterior and Interior Updates
The 2026 Hyundai Santa Cruz features a bold new front grille design that gives it a more aggressive and distinctive look compared to the 2025 model. LED headlights and taillights now come standard on all trims. Around North Hampton, the Hyundai Santa Cruz has become a common sight, its versatile size making it ideal for everything from weekend adventures to trips to the hardware store.
Inside, the 2026 Hyundai Santa Cruz adds several new amenities, including an available 12.3-inch digital instrument display and a larger 10.3-inch touchscreen with the latest connectivity features. Epping drivers will appreciate the spacious, flexible interior that can easily adjust to carry passengers or cargo.
Performance and Capability
A powerful engine lineup remains a highlight of the Hyundai Santa Cruz. The 2026 model continues to offer both a 2.5-liter inline-4 and an available turbocharged version that produces over 275 horsepower in the 2025 model—one of the most powerful options in its class. The Hyundai Santa Cruz is often spotted towing boats and campers out to the lakes and parks around York ME.
Hyundai has also retuned the suspension in the 2026 Hyundai Santa Cruz for a smoother ride and improved handling. Available HTRAC all-wheel drive provides excellent traction and stability in rough weather that Newburyport MA residents are all too familiar with.
Advanced Safety Technology
Like the 2025 model, the 2026 Hyundai Santa Cruz comes standard with Hyundai SmartSense, a suite of driver assist and safety technologies. Lane keeping assist, forward collision avoidance, driver attention warning, and more work together to provide extra peace of mind on the roads around Portsmouth.
For 2026, Hyundai has updated the rear occupant alert to include ultrasonic sensors that can detect and notify the driver of children or pets in the second row to help prevent them from being left in the vehicle.
Book Your Test Drive
To experience the exciting updates to the 2026 Hyundai Cruz Fe for yourself, visit McFarland Hyundai at our showroom in North Hampton, NH. Our friendly team would be happy to set up a test drive and help you compare trim options to find the right Hyundai Santa Cruz model for your lifestyle.
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