2025 Hyundai Santa Cruz| First look

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The 2025 Hyundai Santa Cruz XRT is a compact pickup truck that has received a significant overhaul for the 2025 model year. Here’s my first look and review of the redesigned Santa Cruz.
Exterior
The Santa Cruz has a new front-end design and eye-catching colors.
The XRT trim has more distinctive styling and new 18-inch wheels wrapped in all-terrain rubber.
XRT trim also features exclusive front and rear bumper designs, which improve the approach angle.
The grille of the XRT model is blacked out, and it has unique side cladding that extends into the doors.
Interior
Inside, the Santa Cruz has a restyled center console with a curved housing for the optional dual 12.3-inch screens.
The air vents and steering wheel have been restyled, and the rear-seat center armrest now features two cupholders.
All trim levels feature wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and the cabin is peppered with USB-C ports.
Performance
The powertrains carry over unchanged, with the standard 2.5-liter four-cylinder producing 191 horsepower and 181 pound-feet of torque.
The more potent engine lifts the tow rating to 5000 pounds and the XRT comes with all-wheel drive.
Safety
Santa Cruz also adds a driver-assist called Forward Attention Warning, which uses an infrared camera to monitor the driver’s face to help prevent distracted driving.
Overall, the 2025 Hyundai Santa Cruz XRT is a compact pickup truck that combines style, performance, and advanced features. It’s a strong contender in its segment.