Used 2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz for SaleNationwide

How much does the 2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz cost?

Prices have softened 6.75% compared to this time last year, making it a favorable time to shop this model year.

There are 1,079 listings available, which gives you a meaningful amount of inventory to compare.

Is the 2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz a good car?

Yes — 4.64/5 owners’ rating points to strong owner satisfaction, and the expert rating is 8.00/10. The model scores 9/10 across Look and feel, Performance, and Technology.

Owners consistently praise the unique design, versatile features, comfortable interior, smooth driving, and impressive fuel economy. The Santa Cruz is also framed as a good fit if you want something more rugged than a sedan or crossover SUV without moving all the way to a traditional pickup.

The main trade-offs are the cramped back seat and the lack of physical buttons for audio and climate control. Deal shoppers should also keep in mind that some owners were disappointed by towing capacity and pricing that felt higher than expected.

With 32.4% of listings marked as good or great deals, you have room to shop selectively.

Is the 2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz reliable?

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

Owners’ feedback points to a dependable-feeling ownership experience, with repeated praise for the Santa Cruz’s comfortable interior, smooth driving, and versatile design. The expert evaluation also emphasizes Hyundai’s strong warranty coverage and notes that the truck is built to be easy to live with rather than demanding.

Hyundai’s warranty coverage includes 10 years/100,000 miles on the powertrain, 5 years/60,000 miles on the new-vehicle warranty, and 3 years/36,000 miles of free routine maintenance.

For used buyers, the main long-term ownership risk is less about outright durability and more about whether the truck’s compromises — especially towing expectations and cabin practicality — match how you plan to use it.

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

Accident-free inventory is solid at 87.5% — always verify the vehicle history report.

You should still run a vehicle history report on any candidate, even if the listing looks clean. Prioritize a pre-purchase inspection that focuses on interior wear, rear-seat usability, and whether the truck’s equipment matches the trim level you expect. It also makes sense to pay close attention to how the vehicle was used, since the Santa Cruz’s appeal depends heavily on condition and feature content.

Key things to evaluate:

• Trim level: The base SE is the simplest version, while higher trims add more comfort and convenience equipment. The feature gap matters because some of the Santa Cruz’s most appealing tech and driver-assistance features are reserved for higher trims.
• Powertrain: You get a 2.5-liter four-cylinder with an eight-speed dual-clutch automatic. The naturally aspirated version makes 191 horsepower and 181 pound-feet of torque, while the turbocharged version makes 281 horsepower and 311 lb-ft of torque. The base engine can be paired with front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive, while the turbo engine is all-wheel drive only.
• Safety package: Hyundai includes standard forward-collision warning, automatic emergency braking, lane-keeping assist, lane-follow assist, rear-seat reminder, and a driver-attention monitor. Blind-spot collision-avoidance assist, blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert, safe exit assist, a surround-view camera system, and Highway Driving Assist are available on higher trim levels.
• Infotainment: The standard setup is an 8-inch touchscreen with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. A 10.25-inch touchscreen, wireless phone charging, and a 10.25-inch digital instrument cluster are available on higher trim levels.
• Fuel efficiency: The base front-wheel-drive engine is rated at 23 mpg combined (21 mpg city, 26 mpg highway), while the turbo engine is rated at 22 mpg combined (19 mpg city, 27 mpg highway).

Which 2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz trim should I buy?

The 2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz is offered in 4 trim levels: SE, SEL Activity Package, SEL Premium, and Limited.

Here's the short version:

• SE: This is the entry point and the best fit if you want the lowest price and are comfortable with the standard equipment set. It gives you the core Santa Cruz experience, but you give up some of the convenience and tech upgrades that make higher trims feel more complete.
• SEL Activity Package: This trim is the first step up if you want more everyday usability and a better-equipped feel without jumping all the way to the top of the range. It makes the Santa Cruz easier to recommend if you want a more balanced mix of value and features.
• SEL Premium: This is the best-value trim for many shoppers because it moves you closer to the Santa Cruz’s richer tech and comfort story without requiring you to pay for the fully loaded model. If you want a smarter middle ground, this is the one to focus on.
• Limited: This is the most upscale version, and it’s the right choice if you want the strongest feature content, including the larger touchscreen, digital instrument cluster, leather upholstery, heated and ventilated front seats, 20-inch wheels, AWD, and the turbo engine.

Safety-package note: blind-spot collision-avoidance assist, blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert, safe exit assist, a surround-view camera system, and Highway Driving Assist are available on higher trim levels rather than standard across the lineup.

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

This is a moderate, selective buyer’s market, so you can shop carefully and still find worthwhile listings.

• Deal availability: 32.4% of listings are priced as good or great deals.
• Inventory: There are 1,079 listings available.
• Price trend: Prices have softened 6.75% compared with last year.
• Clean inventory: 87.5% of listings are accident-free.

If you find a listing below $22,632, 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 $22,825 sits slightly below last year's $24,476.

That price decline suggests the Santa Cruz has become more accessible to used buyers, which can help demand in the near term. For a future seller, the key question is whether the market continues to value the truck’s unique positioning and strong feature content enough to offset normal depreciation. The model’s broad appeal to shoppers who want something between a crossover and a pickup should help support interest, especially in well-equipped examples.

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 new model, so safety ratings from IIHS and NHTSA aren’t available yet.

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

Hyundai includes standard forward-collision warning, automatic emergency braking, lane-keeping assist, lane-follow assist, rear-seat reminder, and a driver-attention monitor. Higher trims add blind-spot collision-avoidance assist, blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert, safe exit assist, a surround-view camera system, and Highway Driving Assist.

A key caveat is that Highway Driving Assist can help with acceleration, deceleration, and lane centering, but it has trouble handling even gentle highway curves.

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:

• 32.4% of listings are priced as good or great deals.
• Accident-free inventory is solid at 87.5% — always verify the vehicle history report.
• Price trend: Prices have softened 6.75% compared with last year.
• Owners rate it 4.64/5 — a strong satisfaction signal.
• The 2022 stands out as Hyundai’s first U.S. pickup and offers a different, more crossover-like take on the truck formula.

The bottom line: If you want the Santa Cruz’s unique mix of truck styling, car-like driving manners, and strong feature content, the 2022 is a sensible place to shop. If you’re especially price-sensitive, focus on listings near the low end of the range and compare trims carefully so you don’t overpay for features you may not need.

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