Hyundai Santa Cruz
The Santa Cruz combines the versatility of an open cargo bed with the comfort and handling of an SUV. For some reason, Hyundai still doesn’t want to call it a pickup. Customers don’t seem to care, as sales are surprisingly decent. The Santa Cruz is motivated exclusively by a turbocharged 2.5-litre four-cylinder engine producing 281 horsepower and towing up to 5,000 lbs. Too bad the cargo bed is just 4 feet and 3 inches long.
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2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz: How Sporty and Adventurous is it Really?
2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz: How Sporty and Adventurous is it Really?How does a manufacturer release an all-new car and already manage to be top of its vehicle class? Well, they create their own class segment of course. Enter the Hyundai Santa Cruz, the Korean automaker’s latest Sports Adventure Vehicle (SAV). Now, this isn’t the first time we’ve seen the SAV …
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2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz: Play First, Work Later
2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz: Play First, Work LaterWe tend to forget that pickups are primarily designed for work. There was a time when refinement, driving dynamics and luxurious content were not really a concern for manufacturers. They simply wanted to build tough, capable vehicles that could withstand a lot of abuse. Now, things have changed. Many people …
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2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz: We Put Korea’s First-ever Pickup to the Test
2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz: We Put Korea’s First-ever Pickup to the TestHyundai is finally launching its long-promised Santa Cruz pickup for 2022. This so-called “Sport Adventure Vehicle” has no intentions to give the big American trucks a run for their money. Rather, it’s an alternative to models like the Honda Ridgeline and the all-new Ford Maverick . The Car Guide recently …
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2025 Hyundai Santa Cruz Shows Updated Looks, New Tech, XRT Model
2025 Hyundai Santa Cruz Shows Updated Looks, New Tech, XRT ModelHyundai introduced a refreshed Santa Cruz at the New York International Auto Show today. The new 2025 model features updated looks and packs more technology while also offering a new XRT model. The most significant changes to the exterior can be found up front, with a redesigned grille and headlights.
Recalls
Hyundai, Kia Expand Trailer Wiring Recall to Prevent Possible Fires
Hyundai, Kia Expand Trailer Wiring Recall to Prevent Possible FiresMore Hyundai and Kia vehicles will have to be recalled because of a potentially faulty trailer wiring harness that could result in a short circuit and cause the control module to overheat. The recall was first announced last August and originally affected 292,000 Palisade and Telluride SUVs (MY2020-2022) in North …
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Dual-Clutch Transmission Issues in Hyundai, Kia Models Lead to Recall
Dual-Clutch Transmission Issues in Hyundai, Kia Models Lead to RecallIt’s safe to say that the dual-clutch transmission developed and sold by Hyundai and Kia is generating mixed reviews so far. And now a particular manufacturing issue has been discovered, prompting the two companies to announce a recall. More than 130,000 vehicles are affected in North America. Transport Canada has …
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2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz Priced Way Above Ford Maverick
2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz Priced Way Above Ford MaverickHyundai introduced the all-new 2022 Santa Cruz back in mid-April as its first-ever Sport Adventure Vehicle with an open bed (it doesn’t want to use the word “pickup”). Pre-orders started soon after and the first deliveries in Canada are scheduled for September. All that was missing was the pricing structure, …
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Hyundai Santa Cruz Pre-orders Begin and You’d Better Hurry
Hyundai Santa Cruz Pre-orders Begin and You’d Better HurryThe all-new Hyundai Santa Cruz is generating plenty of interest, as evidenced by the large number of page views we got following its world premiere on April 15. The reason we’re talking about it today is because the company has announced the start of pre-sales. In other words, you can …
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All-new 2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz Doesn’t Want to be Called a Pickup
All-new 2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz Doesn’t Want to be Called a PickupFor the first time ever, a Korean pickup truck is making its debut in North America. Hyundai’s approach with the all-new 2022 Santa Cruz is pretty unconventional, mind you. In fact, the company doesn’t want to call it a pickup or a truck, instead using the term “sport adventure vehicle.” …
