Hyundai Santa Cruz Pickup (2021)

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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% (not directly comparable across industries)
Pros
  • Basic offroad capabilities
Cons
  • FWD for a pickup truck
  • Basic suspension setup
  • Ugly

What external reviewers found***

External score 50% (not directly comparable across industries)
Pros
  • Decent fuel economy
  • Comfortable to drive
  • Lots of tech features
Cons
  • Smaller towing capacity than conventional pickup trucks
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Specifications

2.52.5 Turbo AWD

Capacity

Cargo CapacityBed Length 48.4" ~ 52.1", 101.9 sq.ft.
Engine Oil Capacity5.2 L / 5.5 qt
Passengers5

Chassis

Chassis TypeUnibody
Offroad | Approach Angle17.5 deg
Offroad | Breakover Angle18.6 deg
Offroad | Departure Angle23.2 deg
Power SteeringElectric Steering
Suspension | FrontMacPherson strut
Suspension | RearMulti-link

Construction

Body Style4-door Crossover
PlatformHyundai-Kia N3

Dimensions

Ground Clearance218 mm / 8.6 in
Size | Height1694 mm / 66.7 in
Size | Length4971 mm / 195.7 in
Size | Width1905 mm / 75.0 in
Wheelbase3005 mm / 118.3 in

Performance

Towing Capacity1588 kg / 3501 lbs (w/ brakes @ 12% gradient)2268 kg / 5000 lbs (w/ brakes @ 12% gradient)

Powertrain

Drivetrain LayoutFront-engine (transverse), Front-wheel driveFront-engine (transverse), All-wheel drive
EngineG4KNG4KP
Engine | Bore88.5 mm / 3.5 in
Engine | Compression Ratio13.0:110.0:1
Engine | Displacement2.5 L / 152.4 cu-in / 2497.0 cc
Engine | Power190.0 hp / 141.7 kW275.0 hp / 205.1 kW
Engine | Specific Output76.1 hp/L / 1.2 hp/cu-in110.1 hp/L / 1.8 hp/cu-in
Engine | Stroke101.5 mm / 4.0 in
Engine | Torque244 Nm / 180.0 lb-ft420 Nm / 309.8 lb-ft
Engine | TypeNaturally-aspirated direct- and multi-port-injected petrol inline-4 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinderTurbocharged direct- and multi-port-injected petrol inline-4 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinder
Transmission | Gears8-speed
Transmission | TypeAutomaticDouble clutch transmission (DCT)

Production

Availability2021
Debut2021-04
Made InUSA

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External Reviews

digitaltrends[1]

Reviewer score 50%
Reviewers from digitaltrends have found the following***:
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.
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Pros
  • Lots of tech features
  • Comfortable to drive
  • Decent fuel economy
Cons
  • Smaller towing capacity than conventional pickup trucks

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References

  1. ^ 2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz first drive: Finally, something new. [digitaltrends]. https://www.digitaltrends.com/cars/2022-hyundai-santa-cruz-review/. 2021-08-09. Retrieved 2021-08-12.

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