Hyundai Santa Cruz Australia
While speculation continues as to what Hyundai's first ute in Australia will be, it actually already sells one in North America: the Hyundai Santa Cruz. Australia is ready for car-based utes, and Hyundai is set to deliver in around 2026 with the Santa Cruz. Based on the Tucson mid-size SUV, this is an American-designed and made five-seater dual-cab, with monocoque (not body-on-frame) construction that cuts weight yet boosts power, efficiency, comfort and dynamics compared to, say, a Toyota HiLux.
It should beat the similar Ford Maverick to market. The Hyundai Santa Cruz ute has received a tougher look for 2025, but the lack of right-hand drive production means it's still off the table for Australia. Unlike the upcoming Tasman from sister brand Kia, the Santa Cruz features unibody and not body-on-frame construction.
That makes it more of a "lifestyle" ute, and serves as a rival for the Ford Maverick. While there's no news on the Hyundai Santa Cruz coming to Australia, the North American ute has received its first update. The price of Hyundai Santa Cruz 2026 will be AUD 71,832 in Australia expectedly, all specs, features and Price on this page are unofficial, official price, and specs will be update on official announcement.
Hyundai today unveiled its highly anticipated Santa Cruz Sport Adventure Vehicle for the USA market. Sadly, the LHD ute won't be headed downunder. While Australian buyers will miss out, US buyers are expected to flock to the sexy new pick.
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Hyundai ute: "be patient" says local boss Santa Cruz played down but Hyundai Australia has its hands up for everything electric A battery. Hyundai's city-slicking Santa Cruz ute has been teased for the USA, but it's still off the menu in Australia. A spokesperson last year confirmed the Santa Cruz is "not available to us in right-hand drive", although they also confirmed Hyundai Australia is "interested in that vehicle for sure".
Although Hyundai has previously said it's working on a ute for markets like ours, it. Everything you need to know about the Hyundai Santa Cruz ute. Real.
While there's no news on the Hyundai Santa Cruz coming to Australia, the North American ute has received its first update. The Hyundai Santa Cruz has received its first facelift, with subtle exterior design changes and an all.