Used 2024 Hyundai Santa Cruz for Sale nearPeterborough, ON

How much does the 2024 Hyundai Santa Cruz cost?

Prices have softened 10.80% compared to this time last year, making it a favourable time to shop this model year.

There are 190 listings available, which suggests you should have a reasonable amount of inventory to compare.

Is the 2024 Hyundai Santa Cruz a good car?

Generally — it earns a 4.3/5 user rating and a 7.8/10 expert rating. The standout strength is Look and feel at 9/10.

The Santa Cruz stands out because it blends pickup utility with a compact, quirky shape that gives it a distinctive presence. It has plenty of utility for its size, and its peppy powertrain helps it feel more lively than its footprint might suggest. Its stylish design is another clear draw, giving it appeal that goes beyond pure practicality.

The trade-offs are straightforward: fuel economy is poor, and the back seat is cramped, so it suits you best if you prioritise style and utility over rear-seat space and efficiency.

The market looks reasonably healthy, with 36.3% of listings marked as good or great deals.

Is the 2024 Hyundai Santa Cruz reliable?

Owners rate it 4.3/5, a solid signal of long-term satisfaction.

The Santa Cruz is backed by a strong warranty, which supports its ownership appeal. Its powertrain is described as peppy, and the model’s overall formula has remained consistent since its debut, which can be reassuring if you want something familiar in concept.

Hyundai also offers a five-year/100,000-kilometre new vehicle warranty and powertrain warranty in Canada, including roadside assistance for five years with unlimited kilometres.

For used buyers, the main long-term ownership risk is that poor fuel economy can make day-to-day running costs higher than you might expect.

What should I look for when buying a used 2024 Hyundai Santa Cruz?

Key things to evaluate:

• Trim level: The Preferred trim gives you the core Santa Cruz experience, while the Ultimate adds more equipment and a more upscale feel. The cabin is described as high-quality for the price point, and the Ultimate gets additional convenience and comfort features that make it the better-equipped choice.
• Powertrain: Canadian units are sold exclusively with all-wheel drive, and the turbocharged 2.5-litre four-cylinder is described as surprisingly peppy, with smooth shifts from the eight-speed dual-clutch transmission.
• Safety package: All trims get forward collision avoidance with pedestrian detection, blind-spot collision avoidance, rear cross-traffic collision avoidance, lane-keep assist, lane-following assist, safe exit warning and rear occupant alert. Adaptive cruise control and forward-collision avoidance with pedestrian-, cyclist- and junction-turning detection are optional on the Preferred trim’s Trend Package. The Ultimate gets everything, including Highway Drive Assist and blind-spot view monitor.
• Infotainment: You get a 10.25-inch display infotainment system. Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are not available, and there is no physical volume knob.
• Fuel efficiency: Expect to burn 12.2 L/100 km in city driving, 8.7 L/100 km on the highway and 10.6 L/100 km combined.

Which 2024 Hyundai Santa Cruz trim should I buy?

The 2024 Hyundai Santa Cruz is offered in 2 trim levels: Preferred and Ultimate.

Here's the short version:

• Preferred: This is the entry point, and it gives you the Santa Cruz’s core style, utility and standard safety equipment. It makes the most sense if you want the model’s distinctive packaging without stretching to the top trim.
• Ultimate: This is the best-value trim if you want the most complete Santa Cruz experience. It adds more convenience, more driver-assistance tech, wireless charging and the blind-spot view monitor, making it the trim to target if you want the most features.

The Ultimate gets everything, while the Preferred can add some features through the Trend Package.

Is now a good time to buy a used 2024 Hyundai Santa Cruz?

This looks like a moderate, selective buyer’s market.

• Deal availability: 36.3% of listings are priced as good or great deals.
• Inventory: There are 190 listings available.
• Price trend: Prices have softened 10.80% compared with last year.

If you find a listing below $35,673 CAD, that's toward the low end of the year-round range and worth acting on quickly.

What is the 2024 Hyundai Santa Cruz's resale value?

The current average of $35,746 CAD sits slightly below last year's $40,074 CAD.

That softer pricing suggests the market has moved in buyers’ favour, which can make the Santa Cruz easier to shop now than it was a year ago. For a future seller, that also means you may need to price competitively if you want to stand out. The model’s distinctive styling and strong owner satisfaction should help support demand, but resale will still depend on condition, mileage and trim.

Vehicles with solid owner satisfaction ratings, like this model year's 4.3/5, tend to retain buyer demand, which supports resale value over time.

Is the 2024 Hyundai Santa Cruz safe?

The 2024 Santa Cruz earns five-star ratings in front crash and four-star ratings in rollover from NHTSA.

It earns an 8/10 safety score from our experts.

Hyundai offers a pretty comprehensive set of advanced driver-assistance systems. All trims get forward collision avoidance with pedestrian detection, blind-spot collision avoidance, rear cross-traffic collision avoidance, lane-keep assist, lane-following assist, safe exit warning and rear occupant alert. Adaptive cruise control and forward-collision avoidance with pedestrian-, cyclist- and junction-turning detection are optional on the Preferred trim’s Trend Package. The Ultimate gets everything, including Highway Drive Assist and blind-spot view monitor.

The 2024 model has not yet been rated by IIHS, and the 2023 model’s headlamps were rated Poor in earlier testing.

Should I buy a 2024 Hyundai Santa Cruz or consider a different year?

If you're weighing the 2024 against nearby model years, here's how to think about it:

Choose the 2024 if:

• 36.3% of listings are priced as good or great deals.
• Price trend: Prices have softened 10.80% compared with last year.
• Owners rate it 4.3/5 — a solid satisfaction signal.
• It keeps the same familiar formula while adding a few new features for 2024.

Consider the 2025 if:

• At $37,857 CAD, the 2025 costs more than the current year's $35,746 CAD average.
• It adds new tech, styling updates and off-roading enhancements.

The bottom line: If you want the better price and the familiar 2024 formula, this year makes sense. If you value the newer updates and can spend more, the 2025 is the better fit. Price-sensitive buyers should focus on the 2024, especially if they find one near the low end of the market range.

How does the 2024 Hyundai Santa Cruz compare to the 2024 Ford Maverick?

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

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from November 4, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.