Used Hyundai Santa Cruz for Sale near Heron Bay, ON

How much does the Hyundai Santa Cruz cost in today's market?

Used Hyundai Santa Cruz prices span a wide range depending on model year. Here's what the market looks like right now:

The Hyundai Santa Cruz's current nationwide average price is $34,249 CAD, and its lowest point over the past year was $34,249 CAD. Recently, prices have come down for the 2023, 2024, and 2025 models, making now a good time to shop recent model years.

Is the Hyundai Santa Cruz a good car?

Yes — the Hyundai Santa Cruz earns strong marks from owners across its model years, and the all-generations owner rating is 4.6/5 across every model year in the data.

Owners consistently praise its smooth ride, modern technology, and spacious interior, along with its unique design and versatile character. Reviewers also highlight its impressive fuel economy across model years and its comfortable, easy-to-live-with feel.

Expert reviews rate the 2025 and 2022 models among the highest across all years.

The main trade-offs centre on towing capacity, payload capacity, and the way some versions handle on pavement with all-terrain tyres. Some owners also mention concerns about the durability of certain electronic features and the price.

28.3% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Hyundai Santa Cruz models reliable?

Owners and experts consistently praise the Santa Cruz for its smooth ride, modern technology, and comfortable, practical interior. The model also earns repeat praise for its distinctive design and versatile everyday usability.

• Owners rate the Hyundai Santa Cruz between 4.3 and 4.9 out of 5 stars across all model years in the data.

For used buyers, long-term ownership risk looks manageable if you focus on well-kept examples and check that the electronics and other high-use features work as expected.

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

Key things to evaluate:

• Safety package: forward collision warning, automatic emergency braking, blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert, lane departure warning, and lane-keep assist; starting with the XRT trim level, the Santa Cruz features an intersection collision braking system, a surround-view camera system, blind-spot cameras, and adaptive cruise control with automatic speed adjustment for curves.
• Infotainment: a sophisticated 12.3-inch touchscreen infotainment system featuring navigation, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, SiriusXM satellite radio, and Bluelink connected services.
• Fuel efficiency: The Preferred and Ultimate trims see fuel economy ratings of 10.7 litres per 100 kilometres combined. The XRT is the least efficient version of the Santa Cruz at 11.1 L/100 km combined.

Which Hyundai Santa Cruz trim should I buy?

The 2025 Hyundai Santa Cruz offers these trims:

• Preferred: The entry trim brings the turbocharged 2.5-litre four-cylinder engine and standard all-wheel drive, making it the starting point if you want the Santa Cruz’s core capability and everyday versatility.
• XRT: This trim adds the improved approach angle, standard all-terrain tires, blind-spot cameras, a surround-view camera system, and adaptive cruise control with automatic speed adjustment for curves; it suits you if you want the off-road-flavoured version.
• Ultimate: This is the best-value trim if you want the most complete Santa Cruz experience, adding Highway Driving Assist, lane-centring assist, wireless smartphone charging, and the most advanced tech and convenience features in the lineup.

What Hyundai Santa Cruz do most buyers choose?

The Hyundai Santa Cruz years with the most listings are 2024, 2023, and 2025.

Higher-volume model years tend to draw more shopper attention because they give you more inventory to compare and more chances to find the right colour, trim, and price. They also usually make it easier to shop for a deal without waiting for a rare listing to appear.

What is the Hyundai Santa Cruz's resale value?

The table shows broad downward movement across the lineup, which can work in your favour if you’re shopping used. The declines are all double-digit, so recent model years have become meaningfully more affordable over the past year. The newest years have seen the smallest drops, which helps support their stronger resale position.

The 2025, 2024, and 2023 model years have held their value best, with the smallest year-over-year price changes.

Is the Hyundai Santa Cruz safe?

• 2025: 9/10
• 2024: 8/10
• 2022: 7/10

The 2025 Santa Cruz comes standard with several driver-assistance features, including forward collision warning, automatic emergency braking, blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert, lane departure warning, and lane-keep assist.

For the safest used buy, the 2025 model posts the highest confirmed score of 9/10.

Should I buy a used Hyundai Santa Cruz now or wait for the next model?

Buy now if:

• Price trend: The 2025 model is at −10.06% versus a year ago, and the 2024 model is at −11.35%.
• Deal availability: The 2025 model has 29.8% good and great deals, and the 2024 model has 30.8%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2024 model has the most listings at a current average price of $35,921 CAD. The Hyundai Santa Cruz offers a distinctive small-truck character with everyday versatility, a comfortable ride, and useful tech that helps it stand out in the segment.

Consider waiting if:

• Powertrain/efficiency: The turbocharged 2.5-litre four-cylinder engine produces 281 horsepower and 311 pound-feet of torque, and the XRT is rated at 11.1 L/100 km combined.
• Tech: Every 2025 Santa Cruz includes a 12.3-inch touchscreen infotainment system with navigation, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, SiriusXM satellite radio, and Bluelink connected services.
• Safety: The latest model adds an intersection collision braking system, a surround-view camera system, blind-spot cameras, and adaptive cruise control with automatic speed adjustment for curves.
• Starting price: Prices range from $44,994 CAD to $53,494 CAD.

If you're buying used today, the 2024 model year offers the best mix of value and availability. If you want the latest tech and features, it may be worth waiting for the next model year's inventory to build up.

How does the 2025 Hyundai Santa Cruz compare to the 2025 Ford Maverick?

Expert Pros & Cons (per CarGurus review team)

2025 Hyundai Santa Cruz:

• Pros: Fun to drive, Impressive technology, Great warranty.
• Cons: On-pavement handling with all-terrain tires, Cramped back seat, Not much cargo space.

2025 Ford Maverick:

• Pros: Standard hybrid powertrain, Charming and functional interior, Fun-to-drive Lobo model.
• Cons: Price has crept up, Advanced safety features are not standard, Excessive touchscreen controls.

Our experts score the 2025 Hyundai Santa Cruz 8/10 and the 2025 Ford Maverick 7.8/10. The Santa Cruz brings more technology and a stronger warranty, while the Maverick counters with a standard hybrid powertrain and a more functional interior. If you want the more affordable starting price and better fuel economy, the Maverick stands out; if you want the more tech-forward small truck, the Santa Cruz has the edge.

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

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from October 27, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.