joe the interior infotainment and lack of gloss black and touch screen controls has made this car a major contender for me. wow what a major improvement.

@thndr_5468

Ай бұрын

Seriously what were they thinking with thay huh?

You're hitting that auto show really hard Joe. Appreciate it greatly!

This review can be on the Top 10 funniest reviews by Mr. Raiti 😄 Amazing coverage with giggles throughout 😅

My buddy called mine, "a barbie truck" I agreed, but get over 30 mpg!! Lmao

@atg1338

Ай бұрын

But at the end of the day it's still a Barbie truck👎

@AntilleanConfederation

Ай бұрын

@@atg1338and your diesel still doesn’t make your 3 inch pickle any bigger.

@themidnighttavern6784

Ай бұрын

Nice, getting 42 mpg in our maverick hybrid. Let the haters hate, you and I are laughing all the way to the bank.

@lavapop1900

Ай бұрын

​@@atg1338if you dislike the truck so much why are you here?

@atg1338

Ай бұрын

@@lavapop1900 Last time i checked i'm free to look at whatever i want and say whatever i want.

This vehicle design can narrow down a clutter of options ranging from pickups, crossovers, and compact vehicle. Its really overlooked imo and this redesign is leaps ahead over last gen. I love it

Joe and Lori and Steve keep up the good work real true and I love the video 👍

hilarious. And this man always does such long takes! Been watching for many years now.

i sat in one at the philly auto show....great drivers seat cockpit, really did a great job.....very smooth design from hyuandi

Thanks for that, nice color!! Keep doing what you do..😁👍

Digging the blaze orange...thnx for another awesome information vehicle video...

@SiXiam

23 күн бұрын

That will be 42 thousand plus tip!

I have the 2023 Santa Cruz Limited and absolutely LOVE the new updates. Gorgeous and so fun to drive. I accidentally took mine off-road after GPS rerouted me due to an accident and ended up in the forest on a forest ranger track plowing through 6" of sugar sand. Locked the diff and this little truck went through like it was nothing. So impressive. 😍

@RaitisRides

3 күн бұрын

That is so fantastic to hear!

Man, I don’t usually comment, but this car looks stunning. I could see it being perfect for young couples who enjoy road trips but also want something more flashy and futuristic-kind of like a compact version of the Rivian R1T

I do enjoy your presentation 😂❤🎉 you are really a nice actor. A king kong catcher 😅 lovely

HUGE improvement over the first gen, even as a refresh. They must have listened to feedback well. I still want to see it in the green color

Love that color 🔥😍

What are those latch looking thing on teh wheel well and does it have blind spot cameras ?

I remember years ago when this was still a concept back in the 2010s

2023 HSC owner. 2.5 NA SEL trim. I really love the truck and use it to it's full capacity. I threw roof rails on for kayaks, haul trailers and generally have a blast with it. This seems improved, yes, but I've heard varying opinions of the Turbo paired with the 8 speed DCT - not all good. There may not be enough different for me to jump into a new model. However, if Hyundai keeps this up, they're going to be converting a lot of truck fans to the Sport Adventure Vehicle side.

Love this!

I want one! Thank you for your presentation.

I like the orange and black (they play off each other) but the Santa Cruz is built more like a stubby ElCamino or Ranchero than a pickup truck and those didn't sell very well either and neither is the Santa Cruz. Ford Maverick sales for 2023 were around 95,000 , Santa Cruz sales were barely over 20,000 for 2023. The price at $43k doesn't scream 'value'.

@joeviking61

Күн бұрын

Bullseye !

You mention controlling the DCT in both the aspirated 2.5L and turbo 2.5L. The aspirated 2.5L has used a normal 8 speed not a 8 speed DTC has this changed for 2025?

Wireless charging, ventilated seats?

That orange definitely reminds me of genesis magma, looking super sharp. This is tough but the Cruz definitely checks more boxes than the Maverick

I wouldn’t change a thing, loving this Santa Cruz even the color.

2 things it must have for me, all wheel drive and a nice moonroof

@ooooitznasty998

26 күн бұрын

It has both

I really love it and the color as well

Orange seems to be the trend from automakers

@TheBreakfastLover

Ай бұрын

Genesis Santa Cruz Magma?

love my SC. the only truck most 99% americans need

@atg1338

Ай бұрын

Wrong... more then 1% actually use a truck to tow or work out of. Been in construction for over 30 yrs and none of my guys could this joke of a SUV

@drumanaut

Ай бұрын

@@atg1338 I don't think the guys you met in construction account for more than 1% of the population.

@atg1338

Ай бұрын

@@drumanaut who builds america? Men in trucks! They tow boats and campers on the weekend... yes it's more than your 1%... trucks are the #1 selling vehicle....

@atg1338

Ай бұрын

@@drumanaut Do us all a favor and stop thinking!

I enjoyed doing this one. I think this blows the Maverick out of the water for design.

@atg1338

Ай бұрын

An suv with a bed... at least the ford isn't that

@Benscarreviews

Ай бұрын

@@atg1338 I’m just saying strictly styling. This setup is still practical for many though.

@atg1338

Ай бұрын

@@Benscarreviews gotcha

@ThisGuyRides

Ай бұрын

@@atg1338 But it is, based on Escape.

@AntilleanConfederation

Ай бұрын

@@atg1338Lmaoo dude the ford maverick is a ford escape with the bed. Literally built on the suv platform… also shared with the bronco sport

That thing is lovely !!!

actually, i would love to see cars like holden maloo gts again....2 doors lowrider pickup is lovely.

I think this thing looks great!

So, the DCT issue is going to be on all trims now?

Lori great job

@RaitisRides

Ай бұрын

She is the best in the BIZ!

Hmm, I like it. This could be my next truck, but I think it's a different color. Thanks for show.

I just wish they gave you a choice of interior color other than black. They fixed all of the short comings of the last model...physical buttons, all in one infotainment and instrument cluster, air vents in the back seat and an armrest in the back. I would have liked to see then get rid on the console transmission shifter. Overall, this is high on the list now.

Hey Joe, I vote yes to some colorized (orange) stitching on the dashboard. And what happened to your finger? Get it caught in the cup holder? 😂

No heated or ventilated seats in front? Or do they turn on with the car? And also looks like not included in back either

@MikeyMoNYC

18 күн бұрын

Heated fronts only on XRT. Limited gets ventilated. I forget if XRT gets the heated wheel but Limited definitely does.

Vehicles 'sold' Ford Maverick; 240,000 (projected to pass 100,000 units for 2024) Hyundai Santa Cruz; 92,000 (projected to maintain current numbers 25,000 to 30,000 for 2024) Like you mentioned the Santa Cruz is basically a Tucson without a trunk lid.

Those wheels are pretty cool

Reminds me of the subaru brat. Looks great

Definitely a unique opportunity for the buyer, it is up to end user needs whether it works!

The Santa Cruz is my dream truck

@trinubisataurus

15 күн бұрын

It's a great truck, I own one. Sel premium awd.

Hey what's happening Joel i love the colors it's has that is perfect 😊😊

@RaitisRides

Ай бұрын

hey Philip! Thanks for tuning in!

Vast improvement is styling. The lack of hybrid option it what will limit it.

Really wish these and the maverick would come as a manual transmission too

Looks cool

This is probably the best car+SUV+truck type vehicle out there.

I'm not sure if limited has changed with more options, but why doesn't the Santa cruz come with the same options as the tucson !!! I have the 2022 limited tucson and didn't buy the Santa Cruz because of a lack of options !!! Just doesn't make any sense !!! This is my fourth hyundai since 2007, I love the blue link and hoping palisade will get a hybrid version. Or I'll look at the new Santa fe.

Cmon Joe, tell us when the model 3 performance is debuting?

This would be a must buy if it was a hybrid

@AntilleanConfederation

Ай бұрын

No

@aristotle29

Ай бұрын

I agree. I was really hoping that they would have released a hybrid version for 2025...

@mattmekhaeil

Ай бұрын

Get the maverick

Looks great.... but I hate that steering wheel... Atl east use the one from the Palisade or new Santa Fe

i'll take one in black!

If for any reason my reserved Tacoma deal falls through this may be one of my backup choices. Great review as always

@bikes7777

Ай бұрын

Don't do it. Hyundai "reliability " is horrendous.

According to the sales report published by the Ford Motor Company for the United States market, the Maverick moved 94,058 examples of the breed in 2023. By comparison, the Hyundai Santa Cruz lags behind with merely 36,675 deliveries to its name.Jan 4, 2024

I don't know if it's better, but it certainly looks 😎

@RaitisRides

14 күн бұрын

You are right about that!

How honda should have did the Ridgeline

its funny nobody didnt think honda ridgeline was a truck. lol. but now the segment has two automaker taking the small/compact truck market. with cost of living increase people look into these two type of trucks.

looks very nice, but without a hybrid version they are seriously missing the mark...especially for a 2025 model.

That truck is off the chain but they should added led fog lights

@soulsage1984

Ай бұрын

Realistically, how often are you going to use fog lights? A couple of weeks out of the whole year?

@atg1338

Ай бұрын

Truck🤣🤣🤣🤣 not

I like it! Duh. lol. I would buy this and I'm not even a truck kind of guy.

Nice Car

It looks good

@RaitisRides

5 күн бұрын

I am so glad that you are liking this Santa Cruz!

5:12 - it's a baby cot rather than a bed (okay, good for twins)... Anyway, bring compact trucks to EU, please!

Is the color red or orange?

@RaitisRides

20 күн бұрын

It is orange

Rear diff lock?.

@RaitisRides

14 күн бұрын

No just center diff

@henrikhook.

14 күн бұрын

​@@RaitisRides-Ok.

Bro is covering every vehicle inside and out of the building

Is that Red or Orange? Sorry I have audio muted while at work, just seen the video pop up 😅

I give it a 👍

Its wierd that the Tuscons interior is actually better than this one although the difference is ones a pick up and ones a cross over suv

It’s not actually orange but it’s called canyon red.

You know, joe, you could start it up inside if it wasn't relying on an old school gas engine...

I am not a truck person at all. But this truck is so beautiful! It makes me want to morph into an outdoorsy person lol.

They male it electric with 350 mile range, I'd buy immediately. Would also like to see the tailgate open from the side like the ridgeline.

@RaitisRides

Ай бұрын

Why not just buy a Ridgeline Scott?

@scottlucier3717

Ай бұрын

@@RaitisRides did that twice. liked the old design better. couldn't bring myself to go to the new design.

In my opinion, since i have a 2022 hyundai santa cruz sel premium awd, this 2025 version needs to be thrown out. I like the color but that's it. I don’t mind change, but after 3 years with little to no major body changes, they pick this design. The front lights are too truck like. The reason i like the hyundai santa cruz is that it doesn't look like every other compact truck on the road. Now, with this design decision, it does. I'll stick with my 2022 for now. Also thats way too much screen and i don't like that they are connected. But the rear cup holders would have been nice on the first year models.

Yes!! It’s a Hyundai El Camino

great little SUV if you're 5 foot 5.

Yes, but not as good as future similarly priced Rivian small truck (I'm sure). Reaching...I know.

This is the truck!! Awesome I love it 😍

I think it’s not considered a truck. I believe a truck has to have a straight axel. The theory is a straight axle Can tow and pull and handle lots of weight as an independent cannot. Especially in the bed. It’s more of a hybrid.

As long as you dont want a hybrid.

Well at least the new grill looks more utilitarian or just dang proper for this vehicle......the prior one oooooh, lets not go there.

I like it but they could do much better with adding a bit of accent to the interior! You think that would just be common sense!

Those clear plastic headlight covers won't last a month in New York

the term for this vehicle is UTE it's a ute

That color is Magna Orange. 🤔

@RaitisRides

14 күн бұрын

Magma

Way better actually...but no one will still buy it and in the alternative everyone will keep buying the Ford Maverick so be interesting to see how Ford actually handles success despite still being a Ford for a change. Huge fan of the Kia minivan tho big time.

Able to compete with a ford Maverick.

For nearly everyone that I know that has a large/huge truck, and I'm in the Midwest... they would get more than they ever needed from a truck like the Santa Cruz or the Maverick.

The prototype show vehicle was fabulous. This crewcab sucks as bad as the Ford Maverick.

Too bad Hyundai / Kia won't put the same effort into designing RELIABILITY into their vehicles.

@dennissvitak5475

8 күн бұрын

Dude. I have had eight Hyundai's since 1998. None of them have ever needed warranty work. Ever. No recalls, either. Dunno what you're smoking, I think they're the finest vehicles ever made.

It’s a “mini picki” !!!!!!

Santa Cruz should be the sister of the new Santa Fe, not the Tucson imo.

It's still not a hybrid. The Santa Cruz would edge over the Maverick if it had a hybrid option. Pity

@RaitisRides

3 күн бұрын

Maybe next time.

Inside cabin to small especially back seat.

@RaitisRides

Ай бұрын

You need a full size truck then because it doesn't get any better on the midsize trucks.

@KenCrowe-tm6qg

Ай бұрын

@RaitisRides not really P T Cruiser has plenty of room front & back.

Looked at both and in my opinion dollar for dollar/equipment to equipment, the Ridge is just the better option. I did get a 23 Ridge instead of the Cruz and don't regret it.

It's better in some wyas.

@RaitisRides

Ай бұрын

You may be right!

42k for this tiny truck.Yikes. The car companies have lost touch with the entry level customer. A sad state of affairs; new car purchasing is moving out of reach of a significant percentage of the population. The car business will continue to shrink as a percentage of the population. We have 30 million more people in the USA, yet car sales are about the same.

It was smart for Hyundai to add actual physical knobs instead of glossy fingerprint touch pad they had in the previous first generation of the Santa Cruz’s upper trims. That interior is class leading… even in the higher class of pick up trucks; better than Maverick, Ridgeline, (Tacoma/Ranger/Colorado/Frontier).