2027 Hyundai Santa Cruz Safety Ratings and Features | Webb Hyundai Merrillville
2027 Hyundai Santa Cruz Safety Ratings and Features | Webb Hyundai Merrillville
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How safe is the 2027 Hyundai Santa Cruz?
The Santa Cruz earned a 2025 IIHS TOP SAFETY PICK and a 5-Star Overall Safety Rating from NHTSA. Hyundai SmartSense driver assistance is included, covering forward collision avoidance assist, blind-spot collision avoidance assist and lane keeping assist.
| Rating or system | Result |
|---|---|
| IIHS | 2025 TOP SAFETY PICK |
| NHTSA overall | 5-Star Overall Safety Rating |
| Hyundai SmartSense | Standard driver assistance suite |
| HTRAC all-wheel drive | Available, standard on XRT and Limited |
| Terrain Mode Select | Snow, Mud and Sand modes on XRT |
Does the Santa Cruz handle Northwest Indiana winters?
Available HTRAC all-wheel drive distributes torque between axles as conditions change, which is the system that matters most on an unplowed side street in Merrillville or a lake-effect morning near Valparaiso. The XRT adds Terrain Mode Select with a dedicated Snow setting and 18-inch all-terrain tires.
Key takeaways
- 2025 IIHS TOP SAFETY PICK.
- 5-Star NHTSA Overall Safety Rating.
- Hyundai SmartSense driver assistance is standard.
- HTRAC all-wheel drive is available on every trim.
- XRT adds Terrain Mode Select with Snow, Mud and Sand modes.
Frequently asked questions about the 2027 Hyundai Santa Cruz
Is the Hyundai Santa Cruz an IIHS Top Safety Pick?
Yes, it earned a 2025 IIHS TOP SAFETY PICK.
What is the Santa Cruz NHTSA rating?
It received a 5-Star Overall Safety Rating.
What driver assistance features are standard?
Hyundai SmartSense is standard and includes forward collision avoidance assist, blind-spot collision avoidance assist and lane keeping assist.
Is all-wheel drive good in snow?
Available HTRAC all-wheel drive shifts torque between axles as grip changes. The XRT adds a Snow mode within Terrain Mode Select and all-terrain tires.
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