The Santa Cruz concept was powered by a 2.0L R turbodiesel with an output of  and  of torque, driving all four wheels using Hyundai's HTRAC system.
The Santa Cruz concept employed a 2.0L R turbodiesel with an output of approximately 147 horsepower and 184 lb-ft of torque, utilizing Hyundai's HTRAC system for all-wheel drive.