BETTER THAN FORD: 2024 Hyundai Santa Cruz "Sports Adventure Vehicle" Pickup Truck
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The Return of the Mini Pickup: Hyundai's All-New Santa Cruz
In the 1970s, mini pickup trucks were all the rage, with Japanese brands leading the charge and several domestic brands joining the trend. Fast forward 50 years, and Hyundai aims to tap into that nostalgia with its all-new Santa Cruz "sports adventure vehicle." However, this modern take on the mini pickup comes with new features that set it apart.
Unlike the mini pickups of the past, the Santa Cruz offers a spacious five-passenger cabin, making it ideal for transporting a young family or two couples in comfort-something the mini pickups never provided. Additionally, the Santa Cruz boasts impressive performance with its optional 281-horsepower turbocharged engine, a level of power unheard of in the small pickups of the past.
Inside, the Santa Cruz offers the creature comforts expected from a contemporary compact crossover, which is not surprising since it's based on the new Hyundai Tucson SUV. While the Santa Cruz channels the Tucson in many ways, such as in interior design, it distinguishes itself with unique powertrain options and a distinct approach to its segment.
Creating its own niche, the Santa Cruz has few direct competitors. One is the 2022 Ford Maverick, which shares similarities but leans more towards a traditional truck design. The Santa Cruz is about 4 inches shorter in overall length and rides on a slightly shorter wheelbase compared to the Maverick. Another comparison is with the Hyundai Tucson, as both share a platform and many components, although the Tucson is about a foot shorter in overall length and has a significantly shorter wheelbase.
The Santa Cruz stands out by blending the nostalgic appeal of mini pickups with modern performance and comfort, carving out a unique space in today's automotive market.
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That nobody is here. 23 SEL trim, non turbo, awd. 20k miles on it. nicer interior, reliable, comfy, and practical. I didn’t need full size truck so it was good solution for me and still it is.
I really like the truck. I am afraid to deal with the DCT and Hyundais long warranty is offset by horrible service experiences when using it on past vehicles. Can't get higher trim level options I want in the non turbo version with the traditional transmission
I am not a Ranger fan, but in 2023 there were almost zero Rangers around because they had the 2024 was coming . I didn't see a single Ranger on the lot in 2023 anywhere around here in Wisconsin. A few used was about it.
I see them from time to time here in Minnesota. Very cool truck. I would kill for a sport version with the twin turbo V6 from the Genesis G70 and Kia Stinger GT
I’ll say it since nobody else will I have always liked this specific truck is always fascinated me with the shape the interior design and it’s always looks like those pretty fuel-efficient I still make it one of these when I get a chance
I’ve always liked the Santa Cruz however its no nowhere worth the price. I would consider one if it was less.
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Agree. I was thinking of one as an alternative to Ford Maverick...but the hybrid maverick is a much better deal if you want a small truck for doing small jobs, and the gas mileage is greater.
get one with the turbo so it will blow up twice as fast as the one without the turbo. kia in the same boat.
Better than Chinese cars
Probably a nice compact truck but look at the 5 years estimated deprecaition. It is likely more than 50%. A maverick retains it's value much better. If you ever think you might trade it in, I would avoid it.
bad engines blow up if turbo
This is NOT fuel efficient... the MPG is very low
Hello Subaru, Toyota, GM... Wake up and answer the phone. Your consumers want smaller trucks
Ooooooo no thank you....
I wouldn’t call that a pick up truck 😂
That is not a truck that is a toy