Hyundai Santa Cruz towing capacity

The 2025 Hyundai Santa Cruz tows up to 5,000 lb when properly equipped.Depending on trim, engine, drivetrain and tow package, configurations for that year range from 3,500 lb to 5,000 lb, and payload tops out at 1,411 lb.

2025 Hyundai Santa Cruz towing capacity chart

Every 2025 configuration the manufacturer publishes, highest rating first. Match your trim, cab, engine and drivetrain, or decode your VIN to narrow it down. Full 2025 page.

All figures in pounds, from the Hyundai Newsroom 2025 Santa Cruz Specifications (SantaCruzSpecs061724.pdf). Hitch: The 5,000 lb rating requires the 2.5L turbo with HTRAC AWD and a trailer with brakes (2.5L models are limited to 3,500 lb and any trailer without brakes to 1,653 lb); the spec sheet does not state a hitch class. Ratings assume a properly equipped vehicle and a trailer with brakes where required by the manufacturer. "n/a" means the manufacturer does not publish that figure in this document.
Configuration	Engine	Towing	Payload	GVWR	Note
SEL Activity · Crew Cab · 4 ft · AWD	2.5L turbo I4, 281 hp	5,000	1,411	5,666	curb 4,107
XRT · Crew Cab · 4 ft · AWD	2.5L turbo I4, 281 hp	5,000	1,411	5,798	curb 4,228
Limited · Crew Cab · 4 ft · AWD	2.5L turbo I4, 281 hp	5,000	1,411	5,798	curb 4,295
SE · Crew Cab · 4 ft · FWD	2.5L I4, 191 hp	3,500	1,411	5,523	curb 3,779; maximum vehicle load limit 1,411 lb applies to all trims
SE · Crew Cab · 4 ft · AWD	2.5L I4, 191 hp	3,500	1,411	5,666	curb 3,922
SEL · Crew Cab · 4 ft · FWD	2.5L I4, 191 hp	3,500	1,411	5,523	curb 3,964
SEL · Crew Cab · 4 ft · AWD	2.5L I4, 191 hp	3,500	1,411	5,666	curb 4,107
SEL Activity · Crew Cab · 4 ft · FWD	2.5L turbo I4, 281 hp	3,500	1,411	5,523	curb 3,964; 2.5T column reads 3,500 (5,000 AWD)

Hyundai Santa Cruz towing capacity by year

Pounds. Source: manufacturer towing guides for each model year. Open a year for the per-configuration table.
Model year	Max towing	Towing range	Max payload	GVWR	Configs
2025 Hyundai Santa Cruz	5,000lb	3,500 to 5,000	1,411	5,523 to 5,798	8

Need to know whether a specific trailer is safe behind your Hyundai Santa Cruz? Use thetowing calculator, which checks trailer weight, tongue weight and passengers against the GVWR and GCWR of your configuration.

Frequently asked questions

How much can a Hyundai Santa Cruz tow?

The 2025 Hyundai Santa Cruz tows up to 5,000 lb when properly equipped. Depending on trim, engine, drivetrain and tow package, configurations for that year range from 3,500 lb to 5,000 lb.

Which Hyundai Santa Cruz year has the highest towing capacity?

Among the years listed, the highest published maximum is 5,000 lb (2025).

Where do I find my exact Hyundai Santa Cruz towing capacity?

Match your trim, cab, bed, engine and drivetrain to the configuration table on the model-year page, then confirm against the certification label in the driver's door jamb and the towing section of your owner's manual. The label shows your GVWR and axle ratings; the towing guide lists GCWR.