
The New 2026 Hyundai Santa Cruz for Sale in Waterloo, IA
The 2026 Hyundai Santa Cruz is a versatile Sport Adventure Vehicle that blends practicality with innovation. At C & S Hyundai in Waterloo, IA, we're excited to offer this compact pickup for drivers who want a vehicle that handles both daily commutes and weekend adventures. It combines a truck bed's utility with crossover-like driving, perfect for city streets or outdoor trips. This vehicle's thoughtful engineering and modern features aim to exceed expectations.
What's New for the 2026 Hyundai Santa Cruz?
The 2026 Hyundai Santa Cruz offers many standard and available features that improve convenience and capability. Drivers in Independence, IA will value the vehicle's refinements, including enhanced connectivity via Blue Link+ and Over-the-Air updates for the controller and multimedia systems. The model provides excellent value across five trims, each tailored to various lifestyles while preserving the Santa Cruz's innovative spirit that makes it a leader in the compact pickup segment.
Distinctive Design of the 2026 Hyundai Santa Cruz
The 2026 Hyundai Santa Cruz has a bold, athletic design with a balanced size of 195.9 inches long, 75.0 inches wide, and 66.7-66.9 inches tall. Suitable for Cedar Falls, IA, it fits in parking garages and scenic roads. Features include auto on/off LED headlamps with high beams, body-colored side mirrors, and available 18-inch or 20-inch alloy wheels. The hard tonneau cover with built-in storage on select trims enhances security and style.
Performance Capabilities of the 2026 Hyundai Santa Cruz
The 2026 Hyundai Santa Cruz has two powertrain options. The standard 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine produces 191 horsepower and features an eight-speed automatic with SHIFTRONIC. For more power, drivers in Waverly, IA can choose the turbocharged 2.5-liter engine with 281 horsepower. Both use GDI, MPI, and CVVT for efficiency. The base engine gets up to 22 MPG city and 30 MPG highway with front-wheel drive; all-wheel drive offers 21 MPG city and 29 MPG highway. The turbocharged engine delivers 18 MPG city and 25 MPG highway, with stronger acceleration.
Interior Comfort and Technology Features
Step inside the 2026 Hyundai Santa Cruz to discover a cabin focused on comfort and connectivity. It features a 12.3-inch touchscreen with wireless Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, SiriusXM, and the Blue Link+ system. Commuters from Evansdale, IA will value the voice-activated dual-zone climate control and proximity key entry with push-button start. Seating for five includes heated front seats, ventilated seats on the Limited trim, and premium materials like stain-resistant cloth and leather. An available Bose Premium Audio System with eight speakers makes every drive feel like a concert.
Advanced Safety Features
Safety is a priority in the 2026 Hyundai Santa Cruz, featuring driver assistance technologies like Blind Spot Collision Warning, Lane Keeping Assist, Lane Departure Warning, Lane Following Assist, and Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist. It includes Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance, dual front, side, and curtain airbags. Options such as Smart Cruise Control, Aerial View Camera, and Driver Monitoring further boost safety for families traveling from Dubuque, IA.
2026 Hyundai Santa Cruz Trim Levels
- SE: The entry-level trim offers 18-inch alloy wheels, stain-resistant cloth seats, a 12.3-inch touchscreen with wireless smartphone integration, front bucket seats with six-way manual adjustment, manual air conditioning, and safety features like Blind Spot Collision Warning and Lane Keeping Assist.
- SEL: Building upon the SE, this trim adds H-Tex leatherette seating, heated front seats with eight-way power driver adjustment and 2-way lumbar support, body-colored heated power mirrors with turn signal indicators, dual-zone automatic climate control, and illuminated vanity mirrors for enhanced convenience.
- SEL Activity: This adventure-focused trim includes everything from the SEL plus an express open/close panoramic sunroof, hard tonneau cover with integrated storage, and a sliding rear window with defroster, making it ideal for outdoor enthusiasts.
- XRT: Built for those seeking extra performance, the XRT comes equipped with a turbocharged 281-horsepower engine, standard all-wheel drive, all-terrain tires, exclusive 18-inch alloy wheels, an Aerial View Camera System, voice-activated navigation, Smart Cruise Control with Stop and Go, a leather steering wheel, and unique black exterior accents.
- Limited: The flagship trim offers luxury features like a turbocharged engine, 20-inch alloy wheels, heated and ventilated leather seats, Bose Premium Audio with eight speakers, a heated leather steering wheel, rain-sensing wipers, driver memory settings, a HomeLink garage door transmitter, and an auto-dimming rearview mirror.
Available Color Options
The 2026 Hyundai Santa Cruz offers various interior color options for Cedar Rapids, IA shoppers. They can choose from Black or Medium Gray seat trims across different upholstery, including stain and odor-resistant cloth on the SE, H-Tex leatherette on the SEL, SEL Activity, and XRT trims, and leather-trimmed surfaces on the Limited model. These choices allow your Santa Cruz to reflect your style while maintaining a cohesive, sophisticated look.
Buy or Lease Your 2026 Hyundai Santa Cruz at C & S Hyundai
Experience the 2026 Hyundai Santa Cruz at C & S Hyundai in Waterloo, IA. Our team can help you find the right trim and configuration in our new Hyundai selection. Visit us for inventory and test drives. We offer flexible buying and leasing options to fit your budget. Whether upgrading or adding to your fleet, we aim for a seamless, enjoyable purchase. Contact us today to see why the Santa Cruz redefines compact pickups.
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C & S Hyundai
812 Washington St
Waterloo, IA 50702
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