How Much Can A 2026 Hyundai Santa Cruz Tow?

Designed for outdoor enthusiasts, the 2026 Hyundai Santa Cruz is a Sport Adventure Vehicle with versatile capabilities. Blending the convenience of an SUV with the utility of a truck, the Santa Cruz is easy to drive in Berea, while also delivering ample towing and payload power for your biggest adventures. How much can a 2026 Hyundai Santa Cruz tow and haul? Find out with Don Franklin Somerset Hyundai below! Then, schedule a Hyundai test drive in Somerset.

2026 Hyundai Santa Cruz Towing Capacity

The 2026 Hyundai Santa Cruz traded in the previous model’s 8-speed wet dual-clutch transmission for an 8-speed automatic transmission. Fortunately, this change delivers smoother performance without affecting towing capabilities. When comparing the 2026 8-speed automatic vs. the dual-clutch towing limits from last year, you’ll still be able to tow up to 3,500–5,000 pounds, depending on the configuration. 

With an 8-speed automatic transmission and either a 2.5L GDI-MPI 4-cylinder or 2.5L turbocharged GDI-MPI 4-cylinder engine, the 2026 Santa Cruz trim levels offer the following towing capabilities:

2.5L GDI-MPI 4-Cylinder Towing

• SE: Up to 3,500 pounds w/ trailer brakes
• SEL: Up to 3,500 pounds w/ trailer brakes
• SEL Activity: Up to 3,500 pounds (FWD) or 5,000 pounds (AWD) w/ trailer brakes

2.5L Turbocharged GDI-MPI 4-Cylinder Towing

• XRT: Up to 5,000 pounds w/ trailer brakes
• Limited: Up to 5,000 pounds w/ trailer brakes

If you need help selecting a model with an appropriate towing capacity for your driving needs in Danville, our team can help! You can also count on our parts center for any towing accessories your new Santa Cruz may require.

2026 Hyundai Santa Cruz Payload Capacity

When you want to toss your gear in the bed and hit the road in Campbellsville, how much payload weight can the Santa Cruz handle? Across the lineup, the maximum load limit/vehicle capacity weight of the 2026 Hyundai Santa Cruz is 1,411 pounds.

Check Out The 2026 Hyundai Santa Cruz At Don Franklin Somerset Hyundai

Are you ready to upgrade to a 2026 Hyundai Santa Cruz with impressive towing and hauling capabilities? Contact us to start planning a visit to our Hyundai dealership in Somerset! We’ll help you head home in a new Santa Cruz that elevates your daily routine and weekend excursions.