2026 Hyundai Santa Cruz compact pickup truck (gas-powered): 

🚚 2026 Hyundai Santa Cruz – EPA MPG (City / Highway / Combined)

🔹 Base 2.5 L Naturally Aspirated Engine

• FWD: ~22 MPG city / 30 MPG highway / 25 MPG combined

• AWD: ~21 MPG city / 29 MPG highway / 24 MPG combined

🔹 2.5 L Turbocharged Engine (XRT / Limited)

• AWD: ~18 MPG city / 25 MPG highway / ~20 MPG combined

📌 Notes

• EPA ratings for the 2026 model follow early listings and dealer specs — the exact numbers may be final-rated slightly later, but these are the current EPA estimates. 

• The naturally aspirated 2.5 L engine (commonly in SE / SEL trims) delivers the best fuel economy of the Santa Cruz lineup. 

• Turbocharged versions (in XRT and Limited trims) prioritize performance and torque, which lowers mpg. 

• Real-world driving can vary; many owners report combined mileage in the low-to-mid 20s on typical mixed driving. 

📊 Quick Summary

🧠 Extra Context

• The Santa Cruz uses a 2.5 L inline-4 in base trims and a 2.5 L turbo inline-4 in higher trims, both with an 8-speed automatic transmission. 

• Fuel economy is typical for a compact pickup with car-like dynamics — better than some larger pickups, but behind hybrid competitors. 

If you want, I can also estimate approximate driving range per full tank for the Santa Cruz based on these mpg figures and its fuel tank capacity (~17.7 gallons).