As a compact pickup, Columbus motorists can't expect to tow as much as most midsize trucks. Still, the Hyundai Santa Cruz has a 5,000-pound maximum towing rating when powered by the turbocharged 2.5-liter inline-4 engine. This more robust engine outputs 281 horsepower and 311 pound-feet of torque, surpassing the base model's 2.5-liter inline-4 ratings of 191 horsepower and 181 pound-feet of torque. Base models are capable of towing 3,500 pounds.

As anticipated, the Hyundai Santa Cruz excels in fuel efficiency, earning 21/27 (city/highway) miles per gallon.

Get peace of mind for your Hyundai Santa Cruz's powertrain thanks to a 10-year, 100,000-mile powertrain warranty and a limited warranty covering five years or 60,000 miles. Complimentary maintenance is covered for three years or the first 36,000 miles.