Hyundai Santa Cruz
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Product Overview
Hyundai Santa Cruz is a new "Sport Adventure Vehicle" that combines a crossover with the utility of a pickup truck. It is based on the Hyundai Tucson and therefore uses a unibody construction.
Powering the Santa Cruz is a choice of two 2.5L direct-injected petrol engines, one naturally aspirated and one turbocharged. They prioritize fuel efficiency and are paired with 8-speed transmissions in automatic and DCT guises respectively.
The base model is front-wheel drive, while other trim levels feature Hyundai's HTRAC all-wheel drive system that is able to send up to 50% of the power to the rear.
Inside, the Santa Cruz is rather similar to the Tucson, sharing with it most of the front and center consoles, though some controls of the vehicle's off-road features are added into the mix.
Ratings
What we found
Neofiliac score 10%
Pros
- Basic offroad capabilities
Cons
- FWD for a pickup truck
- Basic suspension setup
- Ugly
What external reviewers found
External score 50%
Pros
- Decent fuel economy
- Comfortable to drive
- Lots of tech features
Cons
- Smaller towing capacity than conventional pickup trucks
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Specifications
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External Reviews
digitaltrends[1]
Reviewer score 50% (normalized by Neofiliac)The Santa Cruz uses essentially the same HTRAC all-wheel-drive system as other Hyundai vehicles. It lacks the low range and locking differentials of dedicated off-roaders like the Jeep Gladiator. While the Santa Cruz is nicer to drive than these old-school trucks, its small bed and lower maximum towing capacity will limit your ability to do real truck stuff.
Pros
- Lots of tech features
- Comfortable to drive
- Decent fuel economy
Cons
- Smaller towing capacity than conventional pickup trucks
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References
- ^ 2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz first drive: Finally, something new. [digitaltrends].
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