Best Hitch for a 2025 Hyundai Santa Cruz
Updated 12/29/2025 | Published 12/05/2025 >
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will this tow hitch fit my Hyundai 2025 Santa Cruz.Curt Powered Tail Light Converter with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector C59236?
asked by: David H
Expert Reply:
Hey David. I'm not sure what hitch you're referring to but the best one for your 2025 Hyundai Santa Cruz is going to be our etrailer item # e59ZV. This custom fit hitch bolts to your Hyundai with included hardware. It is a class III hitch with a 2" receiver that has a 5,000 lbs towing capacity and a maximum tongue weight of 750 lbs.
I really like the etrailer hitch item # e59ZV because of how it looks once you get it installed. The only part of it you see is the 2" receiver and the safety chain loops. The matte finish blends in better beneath your rear bumper than the ones with a glossy finish like item # C23WR.
I've attached a couple of pictures below along with an installation video we did so you can see what the etrailer item # e59ZV looks like installed and how to get it set up.
You can use the Curt item # C59236 for wiring, however I recommend the Curt T-Connector Vehicle Wiring Harness with 4-Pole item # C93DQ. This one is custom fit and plugs directly into the factory wiring behind your tail lights. With the item # C59236 you would need to cut and splice into your tail light wires and identify the correct functions.
The Mounting Bracket 4-Pole Flat item # 18144 you were looking at will work with both of the Curt 4-way connectors item # C93DQ and item # C59236. To attach it to the etrailer hitch item # e59ZV without drilling you'll want to use the No-Drill Mount for Electrical Mounting Bracket item # 18140. It's got a band clamp that will secure everything to the hitch's crosstube.
What do you plan on using your new hitch for?
You can add this information and any other questions you have where it says Reply to Jerred H and I'll be happy to answer them.
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Jerred H.
12/29/2025
Hey David, how did the etrailer hitch work out on your 2025 Santa Cruz? Did the matte finish look as clean under the bumper as expected? Your feedback could help others deciding between the different hitch options.