What is the fuel consumption of the 2026 Hyundai Santa Cruz?
According to Natural Resources Canada, the most efficient configuration (AWD) uses 11.4 L/100 km combined (13.1 city, 9.3 highway).
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2026 Hyundai Santa Cruz – Price in Canada, Specs & Trims
PriceMSRP not checked yetOfficial NRCan ratings below
- Combined
- 11.4 L/100 km
- City 13.1 · Hwy 9.3
- Drivetrain
- AWD
The 2026 Hyundai Santa Cruz is in the Natural Resources Canada fuel-consumption ratings for new light-duty vehicles sold in Canada. 1 configuration are listed, with official L/100 km or electric range. MSRP is shown only when a separate published Canadian price has been checked.
Updated Sources: Natural Resources Canada (fuel consumption ratings)
Hyundai Santa Cruz: quick answers
Sources: NRCan, Transport Canada, checked MSRPIs the 2026 Hyundai Santa Cruz available with all-wheel drive?
Yes. AWD is standard on every configuration NRCan rates.
Are there any recalls on the 2026 Hyundai Santa Cruz?
No Transport Canada recall covers the 2026 Hyundai Santa Cruz in our data, which syncs daily with Transport Canada’s recall database.
Is the Hyundai Santa Cruz fuel efficient?
Its Vehonix efficiency score is 3.2/10. It ranks #214 of 283 SUV models for fuel use.
What are the main rivals of the Hyundai Santa Cruz?
The closest matches by body style and price are the Genesis GV80, Jeep Wrangler JL Unlimited, Jeep Grand Cherokee L Classic and Land Rover Discovery Sport P250. The Rivals section compares price, fuel use and power.
Hyundai Santa Cruz photos
Exterior · InteriorExterior 6 photos
Interior 4 photos
Canadian buyer checklist
NRCan 2026 dataAWD for winter
AWD standard
Winter tires still matter most (mandatory in Quebec Dec. 1 to Mar. 15).
Combined fuel use (NRCan)
11.4 L/100 km
Source: Natural Resources Canada 2026 Fuel Consumption Guide open data, for every rated configuration.
Quick Specifications
City fuel economy13.1 L/100 km
Highway fuel economy9.3 L/100 km
Combined fuel economy11.4 L/100 km
Vehonix efficiency score3.2/10
Dimensions, capacity and EnerGuide
Metric unitsDimensions, capacity and EnerGuide label figures have not been verified for this model yet.
Compare 2026 trims
Tap a trim for full details and province pricing| Trim | AWD |
|---|---|
| Powertrain | Gasoline |
| Transmission | Automatic (AS8) |
| Drivetrain | AWD |
| City (NRCan) | 13.1 L/100 km |
| Highway (NRCan) | 9.3 L/100 km |
| Combined (NRCan) | 11.4 L/100 km |
| CO2 | 267 g/km |
| MSRP | Not published |
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Canadian price and payments
Sales tax by province| MSRP | — |
|---|---|
| Freight and PDI | $0 |
| Dealer fees | $0 |
| Before tax | — |
| HST (13 %) | — |
| Estimated total, Ontario | — |
Enter an MSRP to see the total: it is not published in our source data for this trim.
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Features and driver assistance
No checked equipment list has been added yet. The ratings above come from the NRCan file.
What will fuel cost?
Based on your kilometres and pricesCheapest to run: AWD, $3,531/yr · $17,655 over 5 years
Estimate from NRCan city and highway ratings, your split and your prices. Plug-in hybrids are calculated on gasoline unless comparison is on. Real-world use varies, especially in winter.
Hyundai warranty in Canada
Years / km, whichever comes first- Basic (bumper to bumper)
- Not verified
- Powertrain
- Not verified
- Corrosion perforation
- Not verified
- Roadside assistance
- Not verified
The manufacturer’s Canadian warranty has not been verified for this model yet. Terms apply to whichever comes first, years or km.
Safety and recalls
Transport Canada · updated 2026-10-19No safety recalls on file for the 2026 Hyundai Santa Cruz so far.
Earlier model years · 2025: 3 · 2024: 1
OtherA software problem with the front camera could cause the forward collision avoidance (FCA) system to apply the vehicle's brakes suddenly.
Issue
On certain vehicles, a software problem with the front camera could cause the forward collision avoidance (FCA) system to apply the vehicle's brakes suddenly.
Note: For the Tucson model, this recall affects gas, hybrid (HEV) and plug-in hybrid (PHEV) models.
Safety Risk
A vehicle that brakes suddenly when there's no risk of a collision could increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Actions
Hyundai will notify owners in writing and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to update the front camera software.
Filed under Santa Cruz · Official Transport Canada notice ↗
AirbagThe side curtain airbags may not have been installed properly.
Issue
On certain vehicles, the side curtain airbags may not have been installed properly. As a result, the airbag(s) may not inflate properly in a crash.
Safety Risk
A side curtain airbag that doesn't work properly could increase the risk of injury in a crash.
Corrective Actions
Hyundai will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to reinstall the side curtain airbags properly.
Filed under Santa Cruz · Official Transport Canada notice ↗
ElectricalThe wiring for the center console extension may not have been routed properly.
Issue
On certain vehicles, the wiring for the center console extension may not have been routed properly. As a result, the wiring could contact the release for the shift lever lock. If this happens, the transmission could be shifted out of the Park (P) position without pressing the brake pedal.
Safety Risk
A vehicle that moves suddenly could create the risk of an injury or a crash.
Corrective Actions
To reduce the safety risk, Hyundai recommends that you should always use the parking brake when you park. Hyundai will notify owners in writing and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to reroute the center console extension wiring.
Filed under Santa Cruz · Official Transport Canada notice ↗
LabelThe compliance label may be missing information in French.
Issue
On certain vehicles, the compliance label may be missing information in French. The words listed on the label for "Tires", "Rims", "Front" and "Rear" appear in English only, when they should be listed as "Tires/Pneus", "Rims/Jantes", "Front/Avant" and "Rear/Arriere". Canadian regulations require this information to be listed on the label in both English and French.
Safety Risk
These small errors do not affect vehicle safety.
Corrective Actions
This is not a recall. The company has corrected the compliance label for all new vehicles.
Filed under Santa Cruz · Official Transport Canada notice ↗
Recalls Transport Canada has filed under this model name. A recall may cover only some versions or build dates, so check your VIN with the manufacturer or a dealer. Transport Canada says manufacturers almost always make these repairs free of charge. How to check your vehicle →
Owner and visitor ratings
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Against the competition
Santa Cruz vs rivals
The Hyundai Santa Cruz leads in 0 of 3 categories against 4 direct rivals.
- Combined fuel useGV8011.3 L/100 kmSanta Cruz: #4 of 5
- Max powerGV80375 hp
- Vehonix efficiency scoreGV803.3/10Santa Cruz: #4 of 5
Genesis · 2026
GV80
From $82,000
- Combined
- 11.3 L
- Power
- 375 hp
- Vx score
- 3.3/10
Where the Santa Cruz wins
- Fewer 2026 recalls (0 vs 1)
Jeep · 2026
Wrangler JL Unlimited
MSRP not checked yet
- Combined
- 11.3 L
- Power
- 285 hp
- Vx score
- 3.3/10
Where the Santa Cruz wins
- Fewer 2026 recalls (0 vs 3)
Jeep · 2026
Grand Cherokee L Classic
MSRP not checked yet
- Combined
- 11.3 L
- Power
- —
- Vx score
- 3.3/10
Where the Santa Cruz wins
- Fewer 2026 recalls (0 vs 2)
Land Rover · 2026
Discovery Sport P250
MSRP not checked yet
- Combined
- 11.5 L
- Power
- —
- Vx score
- 3.2/10
Where the Santa Cruz wins
- Available
| Spec | HyundaiSanta CruzThis car | GenesisGV80 | JeepWrangler JL Unlimited | JeepGrand Cherokee L Classic | Land RoverDiscovery Sport P250 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Combined fuel use | 11.4 L/100 km | 11.3 L/100 km | 11.3 L/100 km | 11.3 L/100 km | 11.5 L/100 km |
| City / highway (L/100 km) | 13.1 / 9.3 | 12.5 / 9.8 | 11.9 / 10.1 | 13 / 9.4 | 12.7 / 10 |
| Max power | — | 375 hp | 285 hp | — | — |
| Vehonix efficiency score | 3.2/10 | 3.3/10 | 3.3/10 | 3.3/10 | 3.2/10 |
| Fuel type | Gasoline | Gasoline | Gasoline | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drivetrain | AWD available | AWD available | 4x4 available | 4x4 available | No |
| Drivetrains | AWD | AWD | 4WD | 4WD | — |
| Rated configurations | 1 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 1 |
| Recalls this model year | 0 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| Compare | Head-to-head → | Head-to-head → | Head-to-head → | Head-to-head → |
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