Used 2025 Hyundai Santa Cruz for Sale nearThunder Bay, ON

How much does the 2025 Hyundai Santa Cruz cost?

Prices have softened 10.67% compared to this time last year, making it a favourable time to shop this model year.

There are 153 listings available, which suggests you have some room to compare prices and equipment.

Is the 2025 Hyundai Santa Cruz a good car?

The 2025 Hyundai Santa Cruz earns an 8/10 expert rating.

The model scores 9/10 across Technology and Safety.

It is aimed at you if you want pickup versatility for weekend DIY projects, hauling bulky items, and carrying adventure gear on day trips. The 2025 updates add new tech, styling changes, and off-roading enhancements, and the truck is described as fun to drive with impressive technology and a great warranty. The trade-offs are clear: the styling is not broadly appealing, the back seat is cramped, and cargo space is limited.

The Santa Cruz has a strong share of good-value inventory, with 32.7% of listings priced as good or great deals.

Is the 2025 Hyundai Santa Cruz reliable?

The 2025 Hyundai Santa Cruz is presented as a well-equipped, warranty-backed small truck that should suit everyday use better than heavy-duty work. Its turbocharged engine runs on regular gas, which helps keep ownership simpler and more affordable at the pump than premium-fuel setups.

Hyundai’s tech and safety package also adds confidence for day-to-day driving, and the model’s great warranty is a meaningful ownership advantage. That said, the quirky dual-clutch transmission in the XRT and the brake heat noted during testing are reminders that long-term used ownership can still bring some mechanical compromises, especially if you plan to drive it hard or tow regularly.

What should I look for when buying a used 2025 Hyundai Santa Cruz?

Key things to evaluate:

• Trim level: The Preferred, XRT, and Ultimate trims differ in appearance and equipment. The XRT adds a bolder look with an improved approach angle and standard all-terrain tyres, while the Ultimate is the one to prioritise if you want the best on-road balance.
• Powertrain: All trims use a turbocharged 2.5-litre four-cylinder engine with standard all-wheel drive. It makes 281 horsepower and 311 pound-feet of torque, runs on regular gas, and the XRT’s eight-speed dual-clutch automatic can feel quirky in traffic.
• Safety package: Standard equipment includes forward collision warning, automatic emergency braking, blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert, lane departure warning, and lane-keep assist. The XRT adds intersection collision braking, a surround-view camera system, blind-spot cameras, and adaptive cruise control with curve speed adjustment, while Highway Driving Assist is standard on the Ultimate.
• Infotainment: Every trim gets a 12.3-inch touchscreen with navigation, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, SiriusXM satellite radio, Bluelink connected services, and over-the-air software updates. Wireless charging is standard on the XRT and Ultimate.
• Fuel efficiency: The Preferred and Ultimate are rated at 10.7 L/100 km combined, while the XRT is rated at 11.1 L/100 km combined.

Which 2025 Hyundai Santa Cruz trim should I buy?

The 2025 Hyundai Santa Cruz is offered in 3 trim levels: Preferred, XRT, and Ultimate.

Here's the short version:

• Preferred: This is the entry point, but it still gives you the core Santa Cruz formula: turbo power, standard AWD, and the full 12.3-inch infotainment setup. It makes sense if you want the least expensive way into the model without chasing extra hardware.
• XRT: This is the most distinctive trim, with the bolder off-road look, improved approach angle, all-terrain tyres, surround-view camera system, blind-spot cameras, and adaptive cruise control with curve speed adjustment. It is the right pick if you want the rugged appearance and extra equipment, but it is also the least efficient version.
• Ultimate: This is the best-value trim if you care most about everyday driving polish. It adds Highway Driving Assist and is the trim the experts would choose over the XRT for better on-road driving dynamics.

The XRT and Ultimate trims also get wireless smartphone charging, while the Ultimate adds the highway-focused safety tech.

Is now a good time to buy a used 2025 Hyundai Santa Cruz?

This looks like a moderate, selective buyer’s market, so you can shop carefully without expecting every listing to be a bargain.

• Deal availability: 32.7% of listings are priced as good or great deals.
• Inventory: There are 153 listings available.
• Price trend: Prices have softened 10.67% compared with last year.

If you find a listing below $38,505 CAD, that's toward the low end of the year-round range and worth acting on quickly.

What is the 2025 Hyundai Santa Cruz's resale value?

The current average of $38,505 CAD sits slightly below last year's $43,107 CAD.

That drop suggests the Santa Cruz has become more attractive to used buyers than it was a year ago. If you buy now, you may benefit from softer pricing, but future resale could depend heavily on trim choice, condition, and how much the market continues to value small trucks with strong tech content.

Is the 2025 Hyundai Santa Cruz safe?

The 2025 Hyundai Santa Cruz earns a Marginal rating in the latest IIHS moderate overlap frontal-impact assessment, and the driver assistance technologies receive the same rating for front-crash prevention. It earns five-star ratings in each NHTSA collision evaluation and a four-star rollover resistance rating.

It earns a 9/10 safety score from our experts.

Standard safety equipment includes forward collision warning, automatic emergency braking, blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert, lane departure warning, and lane-keep assist. Starting with the XRT, you also get intersection collision braking, a surround-view camera system, blind-spot cameras, and adaptive cruise control with curve speed adjustment. Highway Driving Assist is standard on the Ultimate and combines adaptive cruise control with lane-centring assist for highway use.

The main caveat is the IIHS frontal-impact result and the matching front-crash-prevention rating, so you should pay close attention to how the driver-assistance systems feel in real-world use.

Should I buy a 2025 Hyundai Santa Cruz or consider a different year?

If you're weighing the 2025 against nearby model years, here's how to think about it:

Choose the 2025 if:

• 32.7% of listings are priced as good or great deals.
• Price trend: Prices have softened 10.67% compared with last year.
• The 2025 adds new tech, styling updates, and off-roading enhancements.

Consider the 2024 if:

• At $35,930 CAD, the 2024 costs less than the current year's $38,505 CAD average.
• It blends pickup utility with a compact, quirky personality.

The bottom line: Choose the 2025 if you want the latest tech and the strongest overall package, especially in Ultimate trim. If your priority is saving money, the 2024 is the better value play and still delivers the Santa Cruz formula.

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from September 22, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.