Used 2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz for Sale nearVictoria, BC

How much does the 2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz cost?

Prices have softened 15.65% compared to this time last year, making it a favourable time to shop this model year.

There are 102 listings available, which suggests a decent amount of inventory for you to compare.

Is the 2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz a good car?

Yes — the 2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz earns a 4.6/5 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 the Santa Cruz’s use case as a more rugged, easier-to-park alternative to a sedan or crossover SUV rather than a traditional work truck. With 31.4% of listings marked as good or great deals, you have a reasonable chance of finding a competitive example.

Is the 2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz reliable?

Owners rate it 4.6/5, a strong signal of long-term satisfaction.

Owner feedback points to a dependable, trouble-free ownership experience for many shoppers, with repeated praise for the Santa Cruz’s comfortable cabin, versatile nature, and smooth day-to-day driving. The expert assessment also supports that impression by describing the truck as well sorted on the road and easy to live with. Hyundai’s 5-year, 100,000-kilometre new-vehicle limited warranty adds some reassurance for used buyers, but you should still check service history carefully because towing complaints and higher-than-expected pricing suggest some owners may have pushed the truck beyond what they expected from it.

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

Key things to evaluate:

• Trim level: The Preferred grade uses halogen headlights, while higher trims add more equipment and the Ultimate brings the larger touchscreen, leather upholstery, heated and ventilated front seats, and 20-inch alloy wheels. If you want the best value, the mid-range trim with the Trend Package is the one to compare closely against the base model.
• Powertrain: Every Canadian Santa Cruz uses a turbocharged 2.5-litre four-cylinder engine with an eight-speed dual-clutch automatic and standard all-wheel drive. It delivers strong thrust for everyday driving, but it is not set up for serious off-roading.
• 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 the Santa Cruz at 10.6 L/100 km combined, with 12.1 L/100 km in the city and 8.6 L/100 km on the 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, and Ultimate.

Here's the short version:

• Preferred: This is the entry point, but it comes with the core Santa Cruz formula and standard safety and infotainment features. It makes sense if you want the lowest-cost way into the model and do not need the extra comfort and tech upgrades.
• Preferred with the Trend Package: This is the best-value choice for most shoppers because it adds meaningful equipment without jumping all the way to the top trim. It is the trim to focus on if you want a more complete daily driver.
• Ultimate: Choose this if you want the most upscale Santa Cruz experience, including the larger touchscreen, digital instrument cluster, leather upholstery, heated and ventilated front seats, 20-inch wheels, and available Highway Driving Assist and surround-view camera system.

The Preferred grades use halogen headlights, while the Ultimate gets the most advanced available safety and convenience 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 have room to shop carefully and compare listings.

• Deal availability: 31.4% of listings are priced as good or great deals.
• Inventory: There are 102 listings available.
• Price trend: Prices have softened 15.65% compared with last year.

If you find a listing below $29,206 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 $29,206 CAD sits slightly below last year's $34,623 CAD.

That price movement suggests the Santa Cruz has become more accessible for used buyers, but it also means sellers may need to be realistic about what the market will pay. If you own one, the current trend points to softer resale conditions than a year ago, especially if your truck is priced above the market average. Well-equipped examples with strong condition and desirable features should still attract attention, but you may need to price competitively to move quickly.

Vehicles with strong owner satisfaction ratings, like this model year's 4.6/5, tend to retain buyer demand, which supports resale value over time.

Is the 2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz safe?

The 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 broad 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 the headlight-related shortfall on lower trims, which keeps it from the IIHS’s highest honour.

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:

• 31.4% of listings are priced as good or great deals.
• Price trend: Prices have softened 15.65% compared with last year.
• Owners rate it 4.6/5 — a strong satisfaction signal.
• The 2022 stands out as Hyundai’s first compact pickup-style vehicle in this market, with a car-like unibody layout and a crossover-like driving experience.

The bottom line: If you want the most distinctive version of the Santa Cruz formula and you value its blend of comfort, style, and everyday usability, the 2022 is a strong used buy. If you are especially price-sensitive, keep shopping for the best-equipped example you can find within your budget, because the market has softened enough to reward patience.

How does the 2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz compare to the 2022 Ford Maverick?

Our experts score the 2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz 8/10 and the 2022 Ford Maverick 8.2/10. The Santa Cruz leans more toward comfort, style, and a car-like driving experience, while the Maverick is the more efficiency-focused and value-oriented choice. If you want stronger fuel economy and a lower starting price, the Maverick has the edge; if you want a more upscale-feeling compact truck alternative, the Santa Cruz is the more distinctive pick.

Read our full side-by-side expert comparison here.

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from November 3, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.