Used 2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz for Sale nearOttawa, ON

How much does the 2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz cost?

Prices have softened 16.39% compared to this time last year, making it a favourable time to shop this model year.

There are 102 listings available, which gives you a reasonable amount of inventory to compare before you buy.

Is the 2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz a good car?

Yes — the 2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz earns a 4.64/5 user rating and an 8/10 expert rating. The model scores 9/10 across Look and feel, Performance, and Technology.

Owners consistently praise the unique design, versatile features, comfortable interior, smooth driving experience, and impressive fuel economy. That lines up well with its use case as a compact, car-like alternative to a conventional pickup, especially if you want something more rugged than a sedan or crossover SUV without moving into a traditional truck.

With 34.3% of listings marked as good or great deals, there is still some room to shop selectively.

Is the 2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz reliable?

Owners rate it 4.64/5, a strong signal of long-term satisfaction.

The owner feedback points to a vehicle that feels dependable in everyday use, with praise for its comfortable interior, smooth driving experience, and versatile features. The expert assessment also describes it as a vehicle that delivers a crossover-like driving experience and interior, which supports the sense that it should be easy to live with over time.

Hyundai’s 5-year, 100,000-kilometre new-vehicle limited warranty also adds some ownership reassurance. For used buyers, the main long-term risk is that the Santa Cruz’s more specialised packaging may not suit shoppers who need conventional truck durability or maximum towing capability.

What should I look for when buying a used 2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz?

Key things to evaluate:

• Trim level: The base Preferred grade uses halogen headlights, while the Ultimate adds features such as a surround-view camera system and Highway Driving Assist. If you want the most complete equipment list, the higher trim is the one to target.
• Powertrain: In Canada, every Santa Cruz uses a turbocharged 2.5-litre four-cylinder engine with an eight-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission and standard all-wheel drive. It makes 281 horsepower and 311 lb-ft of torque, and front-wheel drive is not offered.
• Safety package: Standard equipment includes forward-collision warning, automatic emergency braking, lane-keeping assist, lane-follow assist, rear-seat reminder, driver attention warning, blind-spot monitoring and collision-avoidance assist, rear cross-traffic alert, and safe exit assist. Highway Driving Assist and a surround-view camera system are available on the Ultimate grade.
• Infotainment: The standard 8-inch touchscreen includes wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. Higher trims can add a 10.25-inch touchscreen, wireless phone charging, and a 10.25-inch digital instrument cluster.
• Fuel efficiency: Natural Resources Canada rates it at 10.6 litres per 100 kilometres combined, with 12.1 city and 8.6 highway.

Which 2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz trim should I buy?

The 2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz is offered in 3 trim levels: Preferred, Preferred with the Trend Package, Ultimate.

Here's the short version:

• Preferred: This is the entry point, but it already gives you the core Santa Cruz formula: standard all-wheel drive, the turbocharged 2.5-litre engine, the 8-inch touchscreen with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and the full base safety suite. It makes sense if you want the Santa Cruz experience at the lowest price.
• Preferred with the Trend Package: This is the best-value choice if you want a more polished daily driver without jumping all the way to the top trim. It adds equipment that improves comfort and convenience while keeping the Santa Cruz’s core strengths intact.
• Ultimate: This is the trim to choose if you want the most complete Santa Cruz. It adds the 10.25-inch touchscreen, wireless phone charging, the 10.25-inch digital instrument cluster, a surround-view camera system, Highway Driving Assist, leather upholstery, heated and ventilated front seats, and 20-inch alloy wheels.

The safety package is standard across the range, but the Ultimate is the trim that unlocks the most advanced driver-assistance features.

Is now a good time to buy a used 2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz?

This looks like a moderate, selective buyer’s market, so you can afford to compare listings carefully before committing.

• Deal availability: 34.3% of listings are priced as good or great deals.
• Inventory: There are 102 listings available.
• Price trend: Prices have softened 16.39% compared with last year.

If you find a listing below $29,948 CAD, that's toward the low end of the year-round range and worth acting on quickly.

What is the 2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz's resale value?

The current average of $29,948 CAD sits slightly below last year's $35,818 CAD.

That softer pricing suggests the Santa Cruz has become more accessible for used buyers, but it also means future sellers may need to price competitively to stand out. If you buy at today’s average, you may have less room for appreciation than someone who bought when prices were higher. Still, the model’s distinctive design and broad appeal should help it remain relevant with shoppers who want a compact, car-like pickup alternative.

Vehicles with strong owner satisfaction ratings, like this model year's 4.64/5, tend to retain buyer demand, which supports resale value over time.

Is the 2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz safe?

The 2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz is a Top Safety Pick as designated by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), falling short of the organization’s top rating due to the halogen headlights that are standard on the Preferred grades.

It earns a 7/10 safety score from our experts.

Hyundai includes a strong standard safety suite with forward-collision warning, automatic emergency braking, lane-keeping assist, lane-follow assist, rear-seat reminder, driver attention warning, blind-spot monitoring and collision-avoidance assist, rear cross-traffic alert, and safe exit assist. A surround-view camera system and Highway Driving Assist are available on the Ultimate grade.

The main caveat is that the base headlights keep it from IIHS’s top designation, so if safety is a priority, you may want to focus on higher trims with better equipment.

Should I buy a 2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz or consider a different year?

If you're weighing the 2022 against nearby model years, here's how to think about it:

Choose the 2022 if:

• 34.3% of listings are priced as good or great deals.
• Price trend: Prices have softened 16.39% compared with last year.
• Owners rate it 4.64/5 — a strong satisfaction signal.
• The 2022 stands out as Hyundai’s first truly compact pickup in the U.S. in over a decade, with unibody construction and a crossover-like driving experience.

The bottom line: If you want the Santa Cruz’s distinctive mix of style, comfort, and everyday usability, the 2022 is the right place to start. It’s especially appealing if you value its unique packaging and don’t need a conventional truck’s maximum capability. If you’re more price-sensitive, keep shopping the market closely and look for listings near the low end of the range.

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from September 15, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.