2025 Hyundai Santa Cruz Goose Scores by Trim
Typical scores for 5 trims, from 560 live listings. Updated daily.
Best trim for…
Towing
Limited
12median of 177
Off-Road
XRT
20median of 124
Work
SE
84median of 65
Comfort
Limited
76median of 177
Goose Scores by trim
| Trim | Towing | Off-Road | Work | Comfort | Listings | Shop |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Limited | 12 | 19 | 34 | 76 | 177 | 87 used |
| SE | 3 | 5 | 84 | 31 | 65 | 61 used |
| SEL | 3 | 19 | 70 | 33 | 131 | 118 used |
| SEL Activity | 3 | 19 | 68 | 38 | 63 | 49 used |
| XRT | 12 | 20 | 68 | 38 | 124 | 71 used |
Typical score = the median Goose Score of a trim's live listings. Trims with fewer than 3 listings show no score.
Key specs by trim
| Trim | Tow (lb) | Payload (lb) | Axle | Engine | Drive |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Limited | 5,000 | 1,411 | 3.65 | 2.5L Turbo I4 | AWD |
| SE | 3,500 | 1,753 | 2.65 | 2.5L I4 | FWD |
| SEL | 3,500 | 1,753 | 2.65 | 2.5L I4 | FWD |
| SEL Activity | 3,500 | 1,753 | 2.65 | 2.5L I4 | AWD |
| XRT | 5,000 | 1,411 | 3.65 | 2.5L Turbo I4 | AWD |
Why these scores
Standard equipment on the top trim that each score counts. Equipment a score doesn't read isn't listed.
Towing — Limited
- Factory tow capability
- Trailer sway control
Off-Road — XRT
None of the equipment the Off-Road score counts stands out in this trim's standard spec.
Work — SE
- Cargo bed lighting
Comfort — Limited
- Heated front seats
- Ventilated front seats
- Premium audio
- Panoramic roof / moonroof
Spec table
| Model | Max Tow (lbs) | Max Payload (lbs) | Powertrains |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Hyundai Santa Cruz | 5,000 | 1,753 | 2.5L Turbo I4, 2.5L I4 |
| 2025 Hyundai Santa Cruz | 5,000 | 1,753 | 2.5L I4, 2.5L Turbo I4 |
| 2026 Hyundai Santa Cruz | 5,000 | 1,753 | 2.5L I4, 2.5L Turbo I4 |
Goose Scores run 1–100 in four buckets and are computed from each truck's spec and window sticker. How Goose scores trucks