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 utilized a 2.0L R turbodiesel engine producing roughly 147 horsepower and 184 lb-ft of torque, which was transmitted to all four wheels via Hyundai's advanced HTRAC system.