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Hyundai Santa Cruz vs Honda Ridgeline: towing
For 2025, both print the same conventional maximum of 5,000 lb. Across 5 model years where both are cited, the Hyundai Santa Cruz led 0 times, the Honda Ridgeline 0 times, with 5 ties.
Every figure is a printed manufacturer chart value for its own model year. Maximums need specific equipment; the same-setup table is the fairer comparison.
2025: same cab, same drivetrain
2025 is the newest year with substantial chart coverage for both trucks. Best printed conventional rating for each body style; “No row” means the transcribed chart has none for that setup. Extended cab groups SuperCab, Double Cab, Quad Cab, King Cab and Access Cab; crew groups SuperCrew, CrewMax and Mega Cab.
| Setup | Hyundai Santa Cruz | Honda Ridgeline | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crew cab 2WD | 3,500 lb Not specified in chart (trim column), Crew Cab, SEL Activity trim | No row | — |
2025 rating ranges
| Hitch | Hyundai Santa Cruz | Honda Ridgeline |
|---|---|---|
| Conventional | 3,500–5,000 lb | 5,000 lb |
2025 Hyundai Santa Cruz by engine
- Not specified in chart (trim column)3,500–5,000 lb
2025 Honda Ridgeline by engine
- 3.5L V65,000 lb
Source: Honda, 2025 Honda Ridgeline Specifications & Features (Honda News)
Year by year
Highest cited conventional rating for each model year. A blank means that year is not cited or the model was not sold, never zero.
| Year | Hyundai Santa Cruz | Honda Ridgeline | Higher |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 5,000 lb | 5,000 lb | Tie |
| 2025 | 5,000 lb | 5,000 lb | Tie |
| 2024 | 5,000 lb | 5,000 lb | Tie |
| 2023 | 5,000 lb | 5,000 lb | Tie |
| 2022 | 5,000 lb | 5,000 lb | Tie |
| 2021 | — | 5,000 lb | |
| 2020 | — | 5,000 lb | |
| 2019 | — | 5,000 lb | |
| 2018 | — | 5,000 lb | |
| 2017 | — | 5,000 lb | |
| 2014 | — | 5,000 lb | |
| 2013 | — | 5,000 lb | |
| 2012 | — | 5,000 lb | |
| 2011 | — | 5,000 lb | |
| 2010 | — | 5,000 lb | |
| 2009 | — | 5,000 lb | |
| 2008 | — | 5,000 lb | |
| 2007 | — | 5,000 lb | |
| 2006 | — | 5,000 lb |