Santa Cruz
New Hyundai Santa Cruz in Avondale, AZ
New Hyundai Santa Cruz Review | Exciting Compact Truck Finds Its Stride
The new Santa Cruz is definitely a clever idea, an urban driver with a truly useful truck bed. For two years in a row, it has taken home the JD Power APEAL Award for the midsize truck class. This smart truck even earned Top Safety Pick from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety.
When it was introduced, it took home the coveted Motor Trend Truck of the Year Award. It scored a Popular Science Best of What's New Award as well. In 2022 it was named an IIHS Top Safety Pick. In 2023, it easily took home a Car and Driver's Editors Choice Award.
How does this compact truck rate for your use? Get answers in this review of its style, performance, technology, utility, and capability.
Performance
The new Santa Cruz boasts a spirited four-cylinder powertrain that delivers ample acceleration. With 191 horsepower and 181 lb-ft of torque at your disposal, it provides the oomph needed for an engaging driving experience.
For those seeking an even more exhilarating ride, the new Santa Cruz truck offers a turbocharged 2.5-liter engine. This true powerhouse cranks up a robust 281 horsepower and an impressive 311 lb-ft of torque.
This high-performance midsize truck is paired with a dual-clutch automatic transmission, a sophisticated system that employs two separate clutches to manage odd and even gear sets separately.
Enhancing its versatility, the all-wheel drive system can efficiently distribute torque to the wheels that require extra traction. This proves valuable not only for all-weather driving but also for off-road adventures, ensuring you have the grip you need when it matters most. Moreover, paddle shifters are available, allowing you to take control like a manual, giving you a more personalized driving experience.
Utility
The new Hyundai Santa Cruz, with its impressive 8.6-inch ground clearance, is well-prepared to conquer even the most demanding terrains. The Santa Cruz XRT, in particular, comes loaded with a set of valuable features, including sturdy bed rails, protective skid plates, and specialized side steps. Some models are further enhanced with additional LED lighting to illuminate the truck bed effectively.
The bed, built with a one-piece composite construction, offers more than meets the eye. It comes complete with a lockable hidden compartment and convenient sidewall storage units, providing a secure space for your equipment and tools. Added bed versatility is heavy-duty cargo D-rings, making it easy to secure your gear during transport.
The tailgate, featuring assisted open and close functions, boasts a range of configurations, including the option to lay it flat, creating a spacious, level surface for efficient cargo transportation. Accessing the truck bed is a breeze, thanks to the integrated steps that facilitate easy entry and exit.
Additionally, the tonneau cover ensures a flush closure against the wall, optimizing space for larger loads. Inside the vehicle, the rear cushions can be flipped up to create extra interior storage capacity, making the Santa Cruz exceptionally versatile for all your hauling needs. Competitive financing is available from your Avondale AZ Hyundai dealers.
Interior
The Hyundai truck’s interior is thoughtfully designed to offer an SUV-like space, accommodating both passengers and cargo with a generous 104 cubic feet of interior volume. Not only is it spacious, but it also features stain- and odor-resistant cloth upholstery, making maintenance a breeze.
Inside, you'll find a range of additional features that contribute to your comfort and convenience. These include an acoustic windshield, which helps reduce noise for a quieter cabin, and an electronic parking brake for added ease of use. The new Santa Cruz SEL trim goes the extra mile, providing the driver with a power-adjustable chair for personalized comfort.
Dual automatic climate controls offer a unique multi-air mode, ensuring optimal temperature control, and both front seats are equipped with a power heating function, delivering comfort no matter the season. Rear passengers are catered to, with dedicated USB ports and console-mounted A/C vents ensuring their comfort and convenience throughout the journey.
For an enhanced open-air experience, the rear glass window slides open, while an available sunroof further adds to the feeling of spaciousness.
The Santa Cruz Night Package introduces a touch of sophistication with its darker exterior elements and the use of black HTex soft-touch materials in the interior. Santa Cruz XRT and Limited trim levels offer a premium touch with black H-Tex or luxurious leather upholstery. For information about how the new Hyundai Santa Cruz compares to the Ford Maverick, you may want to check out this Santa Cruz vs Maverick comparison.
Technology
The new Hyundai truck enhances your driving experience through seamless connectivity, entertainment, and information at your fingertips. The 8-inch touchscreen centralizes your connectivity, effortlessly integrating with your smartphone for Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, granting access to your apps, calls, messages, and personalized entertainment.
Choosing the SEL trim with the Convenience Package introduces additional tech features like push-button start and BlueLink technology, which enables remote starting of your new Santa Cruz. For advanced navigation, an available 10.25-inch touchscreen, larger than the standard screen, enhances visibility, ease of map access, and the overall user experience.
The Hyundai cockpit experience is complete with a 10.25-inch digital instrument cluster that complements the 10.25-inch color touchscreen, providing comprehensive information at your fingertips.
With full equipment, the new midsize truck’s infotainment system offers navigation, real-time traffic data, HD radio incident information, dynamic voice recognition, and over-the-air updates for a truly advanced driving experience. The Hyundai Digital Key adds sophistication, enabling smartphone-based locking, unlocking, and starting of this midsize truck, revolutionizing modern driving.
Safety
The new Hyundai Santa Cruz prioritizes your road safety with a seamless suite of advanced features. In 2023, both the FWD and AWD models earned the important 5-star rating from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
Forward Collision Avoidance Assist and related Pedestrian Detection detects potential frontal collisions and pedestrians, actively preventing accidents. Blind Spot Monitoring and Rear Cross-Traffic Alerts ensure timely warnings and interventions. Lane Keeping and Lane Following Assists maintain lane integrity, reducing collision risks.
Junction-Turning Assistance improves intersection safety by detecting turn dangers and oncoming threats. Intelligent Speed Limit Assist enforces legal speeds. Leading Vehicle Departure Alert minimizes delays and rear-end collisions. Navigation-Based Smart Cruise Control with Curve Control enhances cruise control efficiency around curves.
Highway Driving Assist combines lane-following and smart cruise control for semi-automated highway driving. A surround view camera system simplifies tight spaces, while the Blind-Spot View Camera System increases blind spot awareness.
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- Bluetooth®
- Remote Start
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- Android Auto
- Apple CarPlay
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