[Cruz'n]

Does your trailer have electric brakes? Thats a big first starting point.

 

[LittleBokey]

I'd like to be able to tow my car to the track. It's street legal but it's not practical to dive to other the out of town tracks. Even at 5000# it seems like it will be close but I don't have any experience in towing. My car is currently about about 2750# and a lightweight hauler is about 1500#. I saw an even lighter trailer at 1060# and while the bed dimensions are big enough, it's SUPER close. I'm guessing that I should be looking at a trailer with a bit of room to spare. If anyone is knowledgeable in towing cars, I'd appreciate any information you have to share.

Yes... think max of 80% if you have passengers.. depending on passenger size 😳. Also trailer tongue weight.. many things to consider when towing. Too many to convey here... search the net, there are a lot of great towing guides and towing calculators out there to help. 👍👍👍⁷

 

[JMII]

I wouldn't push that 5000# limit, its called the limit for a reason. Based on the numbers I'd feel safe towing around 3,500-4,000 with a SC. And that point you going to need trailer brakes for sure, check local laws as well: State and Province Towing Laws

 

[Cruz'n]

Has anyone that has taken delivery actually attempted to tow?

Or sought out the equipment needed to tow over 1600lbs?

If anyone has a factory hitch or a top trim, could you please take a look under the rear bumper and what wires are there?

 

[JMII]

Has anyone that has taken delivery actually attempted to tow?

1,500 mile break in period so I am guessing no.

I believe these early models only had the 4 pin due to limited available on the 7 pin.

 

[Cruz'n]

Looks like a tow hitch (with 4 pin?) Is $450.

 

[Cruz'n]

The Truth About Cars- "Santa Cruz turbo all-wheel-drive models packing a heavy-duty transmission cooler".

The Right Spec: 2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz

We find the best spec of Hyundai's new Santa Cruz

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[Cruz'n]

2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz: We Put Korea’s First-ever Pickup to the Test

Hyundai is finally launching its long-promised Santa Cruz pickup for 2022. This so-called “Sport Adventure Vehicle” has no intentions to give the big American trucks a run for their money. Rather, it’s an alternative to models like the Honda Ridgeline and the all-new Ford Maverick . The Car...

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Towing Pains
According to the manufacturer, the 2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz can tow up to 5,000 pounds. During the media launch, we did a few runs with a trailer carrying a personal watercraft, which represented a combined weight of 1,100 pounds—or 22 percent of the vehicle’s maximum towing capacity.

That relatively light load did affect acceleration and made it harder to go up small hills at a steady speed. The transmission also felt burdened by the task at hand. So, if you need to tow on a regular basis, the Santa Cruz may not be the right pick.

 

[SC-421]

2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz: We Put Korea’s First-ever Pickup to the Test

Hyundai is finally launching its long-promised Santa Cruz pickup for 2022. This so-called “Sport Adventure Vehicle” has no intentions to give the big American trucks a run for their money. Rather, it’s an alternative to models like the Honda Ridgeline and the all-new Ford Maverick . The Car...

www.guideautoweb.com

Towing Pains
According to the manufacturer, the 2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz can tow up to 5,000 pounds. During the media launch, we did a few runs with a trailer carrying a personal watercraft, which represented a combined weight of 1,100 pounds—or 22 percent of the vehicle’s maximum towing capacity.

That relatively light load did affect acceleration and made it harder to go up small hills at a steady speed. The transmission also felt burdened by the task at hand. So, if you need to tow on a regular basis, the Santa Cruz may not be the right pick.

Hmmmm. Perhaps it's wishful thinking on my part, but I kind of wonder about the comment about the acceleration and burdened transmission. I say that because they cite the 5000# towing capacity as a Strong Point but don't mention the towing experience as a Weak Point. I think any towing is going to affect acceleration; I guess the question is how bad was it? And what do they mean about burdening the transmission? They also said the turbo/DCT pairing was a Weak Point but don't mention this anywhere in the article. IDK, feels like a somewhat weak review and I'm taking it with a grain of salt.

On a side note (but related), I noticed that the power output is similar to the 2.3 liter EcoBoost found in the Ranger; which has a 7500# tow rating (the Ranger also weighs about the same or more depending on trims). Probably apples and oranges in that comparison (the transmissions are surely different) but if the Ranger can do 7500#, I don't see why the SC would have an issue with 5000#.

 

[roadsterdoc]

Looks like a tow hitch (with 4 pin?) Is $450.

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That sticker picture doesn’t show the tow hitch, but yes it’s a $450 option. All SC have a 4-pin harness and a plug for a 7-pin. I am not aware of any SC coming with a tow hitch installed yet. Hopefully someone will speak up!

 

[Cruz'n]

I was trying to do a screen grab of a vid on my phone. Didnt quite catch the tow hitch words, but you can see the 450$.

That Cruz has the hitch installed installed and listed on the window sticker. In the top right, above wheels locks.

Re pin connections. 4 pin is standard, 7 pin exisits in myth and legend. I think what you mean is the wiring for a controller at the dash?

 

[roadsterdoc]

@Cruz'n Thank you for confirming that hitches do currently exist! The build sheet option is “TH” by the way.

I do not know about the dash wiring.
Someone posted photos of the under bed wiring harness connector that is intended for a 7-pin harness. Apparently a 4-pin is on every vehicle per several posts. They really can’t provide a hitch receiver without at least a 4-pin harness. Thank you for confirming that hitches do currently exist!

 

[Cruz'n]

Better pic.

 

[Cruz'n]

Would be interesting if there is 4 pin wiring in place from the factory on ever vehicle.

So theoretically one would simply need to buy an aftermarket hitch and not need to worry about the wiring aspect.

Maybe the wires and 4 pin connector are just zap strapped up and out of the way on the bumper?

If so, i wonder why a 4 pin wiring harness is showing on the Santa Cruz accessory site...

 

[Cruz'n]

Another funny thing, it says to install the wiring before the hitch.

In a video I saw, the hitch was on the Cruz, but there was no flat 4 plug visible.

 

[JMII]

The Truth About Cars- "Santa Cruz turbo all-wheel-drive models packing a heavy-duty transmission cooler".

I called BS on that. Zero confirmation, nobody else has reported it. However I guess its possible all AWD models have some kind of cooling not found on the FWD models but I bet its just part of the AWD system and not separate, additional cooler.

I think any towing is going to affect acceleration; I guess the question is how bad was it? And what do they mean about burdening the transmission?

I too wonder what their point of reference is. Anytime you tow the acceleration and transmission are going to suffer some. Well unless you've got a diesel

Re pin connections. 4 pin is standard, 7 pin exisits in myth and legend.

The 7 pin is real, it has been shown in a video. The secondary 4 pin in the dash for a brake controller has never been confirmed and personally I doubt they put one in.

 

[Cruz'n]

The Hyundi dude arbitrarily holding a loose 7pin doesnt give me much confidence.

An after thought that they tossed into their luggage before heading to the junket.

"Oh, someone might ask about trailer towing, bring this".

it shouldn't be this hard.

 

[JMII]

The Hyundi dude arbitrarily holding a loose 7pin doesnt give me much confidence.

The part is not available yet so they showed a sample. Kind of like the all the weather mats and the fender flares are currently nowhere to be found yet listed as accessories. This is not some government cover up to stop you from towing if you must have a 7 pin just buy an adapter off Amazon or order the Kia one.

 

[mn_steve]

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I don't know if anyone has posted this but the receiver with a 4 pin hookup is $700 and not available yet. There may also be aftermarket versions out there but I could not find one and my local hitch place had not seen anything yet.

 

[JMII]

2022-2024 Hyundai Santa Cruz Towing Kit

The 2022-2024 Hyundai Santa Cruz Towing Kit is the perfect bundle made for your Santa Cruz, for all your towing needs. Order yours right here at hyundaishop.com

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I don't know if anyone has posted this but the receiver with a 4 pin hookup is $700 and not available yet. There may also be aftermarket versions out there but I could not find one and my local hitch place had not seen anything yet.

I have no idea why that part is so much since the official accessory list shows it as $450 option. Click on the images to see them full sized...