The Smallest Truck In America Is A Big Huge Deal | 2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz
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- Looking for a truck that'll fit in your garage with ease? How about a more practical AWD crossover? Somewhere to stash dirty items other than the trunk? There's a Santa Cruz for you. It remains to be seen whether non-truck shoppers will be interested in the pickup designed specifically for them, or if this will remain an American market novelty. Either way, it's certainly worth a long look... But so is that upcoming Ford Maverick...
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My bad, there is a typo on pricing, the Limited is $39,720.
$40,000 for a HYUNDAI is INSANE- at this price, I'd get the ridiculously over-priced Ridgeline with HUGE RESALE instead
Dealers are marking the limited edition up 4-5k fyi. Mine was $46k in Florida but i love it
I was waiting for this since you give the most professional reviews. Look forward to your driving review of the Maverick.
@@johnlewinski6359 Sure, you can buy a used Ridgeline with 30,000 miles on it already
@@johnlewinski6359 and your Ridgeline wouldn't have the looks, options, or warranty the SC has.
Good review - RE: the plywood the wheel wells are designed for a 4x8 sheet of plywood to rest on top of them as you touched on - what you didn't mention was that the tailgate will also lock at a partially open position that is level with the wheel wells thus making it very easy to haul 4x8 sheets.
Got my Limited 2 days ago. Absolutely love it! Bought it during a snow storm. AWD worked perfectly and never had problems moving around. Bought it almost 3 hours away and the drive home was comfortable and quiet. I was surprised by how solid it feels. It feels heavy and secure but is also very nimble and there was no rattling,squeaking when driving through all the snow and over snow ruts. Love this vehicle.
Excellent choice. Smart move.
Thanks Alex for a great review.
I purchased Santa Cruz Limited a couple weeks ago and absolutely love it. I've never owned a truck before, but this doesn't feel like a truck while driving at all, which made for an easy switch. It drives like a crossover and the bed is big enough for my camping trips, carrying bicycles, Home Depot runs, climbing gear etc.
I know that some people would prefer to get a Ridgeline for that price, but that is great that we have that choice. For me personally Santa Cruz provides enough utility and even more expensive top trim Ridgeline doesn't have ventilated seats and 360 cameras and those are must have features for me.
Just test drove an SEL today, loved it but the markup is crazy in my area.
@@TheJiggs666 never pay massive markups, wait a while till more arrive on dealership lots and the price goes down, never forget pre-covid Hyundai would run specials taking sometimes 6,000$ off their MSRP.
Don't pay 40,000+ plus on something that you'll be lucky to sell for 18,000 in 2 years when things go back to normal.
@@aidensnow5017 I didn't pay markup, and thank God I didn't, a couple months later, my local Hyundai dealer is selling ALL of his Hyundai's at MSRP...their allotments go quick, not every dealer is a scumbag lol.
Super. I'm glad you are so happy with it. I would get one too if I could.
I'm probably the only that thinks that the Ford Maverick is hideous, but the Hyundai Santa Cruz's design looks great especially the front design.
maverick is pretty damn ugly I'm with you on that
I think they're both pretty goofy looking overall. I'm glad they exist though. I'd love the compact truck segment to make a comeback with other manufacturers
YeAh MAVERICKS reminds me of NISSAN CUBE back then,,
Right there with you
You are not the only one. Although I don't consider the Maverick hideous ... I'd call it more ... dollar store. It looks cheap. Even dressed up in FX4 Lariat trim, it looks bland and boring and a bit like recycled plastic. If the Santa Cruz didn't exist though, I'd probably buy one. Thankfully Hyundai finally came through after 6 years!
This is the best, most comprehensive overview I have seen on this vehicle. Kudos.
Just got mine and don't want to get out of it. People are constantly stopping me in the street and asking me about it. Will be taking adventures all over the state of Florida in this baby.
ALEX - I always look forward to your reviews. You get right to the point and you tell it like it is.
I LOVE this thing. I actively DESPISE full size trucks, and I think this is the coolest car of the year.
I've been waiting 6 weeks for delivery of my Santa Cruz so I've watched every video and review I can find on here. The one thing that stands out to me is that there are at least 15 ways to say tonneau cover.
Love that you did the whole PBS intro without even smiling. Thx Alex for your consistently thorough reviews. 👍😎
That intro tune he has been using definitely sounds like its from public access tv lmbo its hilarious
I think this is great just for driving. It seems nimble and 281hp + 0-60 in 6.3 is decent.
Yeah the pickup part is terrible. This is a less convenient and cheaper Raptor basically.
@@toddysurcharge771 wow, what you said doesn't make sense at all. This vehicle doesn't compare to the raptor in any way, and that's a good thing.
Awesome review, no one else has explained the vehicle load in so much detail, thanks
I've BEEN waiting for this!!! Thanks, Alex!!!!
Great detailed review. It’s always fun to see what music you show on the head unit.
THANK YOU for finally explaining the payload numbers!! There has been so much misinformation out there about it that Hyundai may never get the facts out there again.
Alex is THE MAN
YES lots of confusion around this, everyone repeats that 600lb number without understanding it’s not a bed limitation.
@@johnmoore3504 So true. That "Maximum 660 pounds" bed payload capacity, we now know, is calculated with 5 people aboard, but rises to 1,000 pounds with just the driver and 1 passenger.
Seriously. I about crossed this vehicle off my list. How many people have done the same and will never come back?
@@kenhoward3512 How is anyone going to fit 1,000lbs of anything in that little 4 x 4.5 x 1.5 foot bed? 1,000 lbs is:
3 25 cubic feet side-by-side or French door refrigerators
1 concert grand piano
33 bags of mulch
I understand why most folks draw parallels to the old El Caminos/Sprints, Rancheros, Rampages/Scamps and Holden Utes, but those were 2-door, 2 to 3 seaters, had low ground clearances, and were really "re-bodied" or rehashed coupes, hatchbacks & sedans with a truck bed. They were not 4-door, 5 seaters, with 9 inches of ground clearance, plus a totally new body design.
Maverick is much bigger and better fuel efficiency and better looking.
and cheaper.
@@tocreatee3585 That front end looks like it hit a wall
The ElCamino/Ranchero still managed to work better as trucks. Imagine that! This thing is a crossover with an open cargo area, and it’s no more than most pickup buyers these days require. The caveat is that most of them don’t need pickups in the first place.
Yes I sell Hyundai's this is Tucson with a Bed lol😃 Drives great tho👍🏽
9" of ground clearance across the bottom of the unit body when 9" ground clearance in a body-on-frame is only at the lowest point- the differential/s- where the ground clearance under the rest if the frame/suspension is significantly higher than the differential ground clearance; another benefit of body on frame for 4wheelimg- along with suspension articulation capacity and torsional strength/capacity of the frame and resistance to damage/ease of repair of the separate frame, and the suitability for mounting live axles, along with cost of manufacturing.
Thanks Alex. Of all the videos I've watched on the Santa Cruz thus far, you have given the most concise information on the payload of this vehicle. Keep up the excellent reviews.
Great job Alex. Your reviews help make informed decisions.
You joke at the end, but PBS should license your content for distribution on their network.
I think I might catch myself watching if he did an entire episode like this just for kicks!
Thanks Alex! I can always count on you to provide all the important details.
Now I can't "unsee" the front turn signals. lol
Excellent initial review, Alex, packed with facts as always.
Can't wait to see a proper comparison between this and the maverick
and maybe the ridgeline too
@@RandomVideos-re9ux it's bigger. It's a different class. The Ridgeline is a pickup version of a Pilot and the Santa Cruz is a pick version of the Tucson.
@@SF.Automotive id consider them to be abt the same size compared to other pickups. Besides, the price is also similar
40mpg of the maverick was the only reason I bought it. It'll be a great daily driver.
@@RandomVideos-re9ux dude, there's a $15,000 price gap between the Ridgeline and the Santa Cruz. It's a completely different class. Just because they are both uni-body it doesn't mean they are the same size.
I was so excited for this review!
Ive had mine in ice white for 2 weeks and love it!! Its a real eye catcher!!
If you can get into the Santa fe for under $30,000 with the turbo engine that's a nice package, but no way I would pay $40,000 for the loaded version when I could buy a ridgeline for that
Hyundai needs to bring the Porter II to North America.
I agree with you about the front turnsignals. I thought i was the only one thinking so.
But many are like this
Sam Car Legion was also bothered by that...
@@OlJackBurton It's not a hokey school bus
2000+ miles into my new limited Santa Cruz and I have to say, THIS THING IS AWESOME! I spent about 20 hours in research before purchasing mine in Somersworth, NH and its still more car/truck/SUV than I had expected. It’s a very luxurious sports car with tons of power... has the interior space and convenience of an SUV... as well as a super functional truck bed for most of your home, yard, work and play/hobbie/activity needs and tasks. Hyundai nailed it on this one. Everywhere I go this thing is snapping heads around. Great overall value. I highly recommend checking this thing out if your even moderately interested or even curious... you won’t be disappointed.
Great review 👍
Really looking forward to your Maverick review.
Hi from Australia, great reviews, very enjoyable and no bull,
Nice 👍. I really like the Santa Cruz! Good job Hyundai and thank you Alex for the good review.
Just got my Limited. This is one Badass Truck! Had it a few days and I absolutely Love it!!❤️
The ending 🔥🔥🔥🔥
Great job on the video and review 👍 .
Best reviewer on TH-cam. (more trucks please ).
Best automotive videos out there!!!! Henderson NV
I’m glad they offer the 2.5T with AWD because the K5 and Sonata with the same engine have horrible tendencies to do burnouts and torque steer at 50% throttle.
Very informative video. Thanks, Alex! "Little Bitty" by Alan Jackson on the infotainment screen is funny!
Holy crap what a review ! I needed to watch others just to see how great a job you do. Exact length and width dimensions of the bed not oh about 4', delineating which safety features are on each trim level. then the specs of each trim level outstanding job. I love this thing and might end up with one though for what you get I think the SEL Premium gives me what I need. The turbo engine but 18" tires and maybe that smaller info screen that apparently still has wireless capability that the larger one does not. I wish someone could tell me if you can adjust the sensitivity of those safety features as they can be pretty obnoxious. My friends newer Frontier stops him from backing up when it sees a blade of grass and he claims he can't turn it off. Another friends expensive 2021 bmw X5 lets you adjust the level of correction. I am guessing its either on or off here since this is not a top of the line luxury vehicle ? A dealer told me these are selling sight unseen before they arrive on the lots here in Colorado and I believe him. Need to see those colors in person too.
My friend who works at the Hyund. dealer told me couple months ago that within 5 years the Koreans will bring a half ton pick up truck.
I hope they do and I bet it would be class-leading, but I wouldn’t expect it to sell very well.
Possible, I'd say. Hyundai sells a lot of trucks worldwide, so developing a truck lineup for the US wouldn't be too much of a stretch, unlike it would be for Honda.
@@markmiller3279 they definitely could produce a good truck, but converting loyal truck buyers from RAM, Ford, Chevy, and Toyota will be tough. The truck from Hyundai would probably need to feel “ALL AMERICAN”
Counts me out--if my wife and I are upfront then my mother-in-law would overload the truck if she insists on riding in the bed with her ice chest an 12 pack
Love you Alex! Nothing makes one happier than listening to your bright and positive outlook on the newest cars :)
Can’t wait to see someone lift this with all terrain tires. I know someone will. Crazy people with money all over TH-cam.
Lol - yeah, more $$ than sense. Hyundai's HTRAC is mediocre at best.
it has potential to look pretty cool with a lift, wheels and tires, maybe a bed rack, in the right color, maybe black. but ultimately i think it will flop and be discontinued after one model year.
Just smallest wheels that fit and good off-road tires
@@ejjackson2573 If I am not mistaken the AWD system Hyundai uses is the same as KIA. And a KIA Sorento with AWD had no problem getting past Devils Gate. The Duel Clutch Transmission would be the issue I think, unless you use the regular 2.5l.
I really love styling on this Santa Cruz!!!
I justify my '23 Santa Cruz by retiring my sedan and pickup truck for just one vehicle. But I absolutely needed my old pickup for hauling 5 gallon jerrycans of gasoline.. I didn't want to put them in my Sonata, even in the trunk. And I was paying full taxes and insurance on a pickup truck I only drove five or ten miles a year. So it is the answer to my prayers. No gasoline fumes on lawn mowing day! And as comfortable as my Sonata ( OK 98% But I'm happy)
Alex driving Santa Cruz near Santa Cruz mountains, that's where he lives as well.
Good job as always. The last 3 seconds are priceless. 😆😅🤣😂
Great review. This is on my radar for my next vehicle.
You're going to pay $40k?
I’m seriously considering this over the new frontier and I have a frontier already lol
This is perfect for me!! My travel trailer is 2200 I’m in love going to test drive this weekend !!! 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾
Excellent review Alex. The 8 speed dual clutch transmission is a wet type so Hyundai expects not to have overheating problems like in their 7 speed dual clutch of the past.👍
Great review
I think this car is amazing. I would buy an electric version or a plugin hybrid version without hesitation.
I agree, but car manufacturers seem extremely hesitant to offer any kind of electrification on any of their models.
I will buy one if they release a full electric.
You would think an "adventure" vehicle usually requires long travel trips and also eco conscious owners it's would be a no brainer for marketing department
AND - the self-leveling bed helps keep the headlights firing where they should *_instead of_* shooting upward with a load in the bed, blinding oncoming drivers.
Nice job Alex! You sold me. I’m getting one 😊
Reminds so much of the Baja. Nostalgically drawn me to get one.
I have a strange desire to start collecting all the strange 'crossover' pickups throughout the years. If only I had the room to store them. xD I like the styling for some reason.
I can dig it. Thanks to your review, I have a better prospective of size comparison. Not the itty bitty piggy that I originally thought. As one of the very few and far between sedan owners/fans left; this "SAV" might be the one that makes me think twice when it's time for a new everyday driver. Interesting that it's designed and built in the US. Genesis, Hyundai and Kia are on fire with their new line-ups.
Hyundai is killing it, I can’t think of better value for the money within mainstream (non-luxury) brands.
Who would have thunk that Hyundai/Kia would make the best mainstream SUVs and utes? And their Genesis/Ioniq brands aren't too bad either...
Nicely done Alex , can't wait for the comparos. OMG PBS I hope you never get that boring hahaha.
Headed to pick mine up right now.
I'm in love! It's kind of a shame that they couldn't do a midgate like the Baja or Avalanche, considering they didn't pull off the extending bed from the concept, but this is exactly up my alley. I just really wish it was EV, Ioniq 4 or whatever. The plug in the bed is nice, but V2L would've been even better.
Bonus: since I'm single and antisocial, and only weigh 155 with a 13 pound dog, I get more payload for toys and amenities for glamping. Dog bed for the tent? Dog bed for the tent. Separate coolers for food and drinks? Separate cooler for food and drinks.
Thanks! I've been waiting for your review on this...I'm still on the fence on whether I want this or not... thinking of waiting it out for a Hybrid to come along and for the dealer markup madness to stop.
same, waiting for the hybrid version of this, since it already exists on the platform it is based out of
I have a 2006 Tucson and am currently looking for a new ride and the Santa Cruz caught my eye. Hopefully my local dealer will have some at their lot. On another brief review the person said the top cover will hold 200 lbs.
Hard to believe that this rides better than the Ridgeline. It is the best riding and handling truck in America also that interior looks pretty cramped in the back but good luck to Hyundai going head to head with Ford.
Love your thorough reviews. Like the Kia Stinger you can’t see out the back of this vehicle very well. The blind spot and cross traffic alert should be standard all trims.
Ok havnt watched yet. But I KNOW he is going to love this thing! 😂
A simple trick to improve ride quality when running with a light load is to air down the rear tires 3-5 psi - the door decal rating in NA is typically for full load (unlike the EU, where you'll see options) - try it, you'll be surprised
Interesting! But airing down a unibody vehicle tire 4 psi below manufacturer recommendations sounds like a recipe for irregular tire wear and lower fuel economy.
@@James-il3tq Why would unibody make a difference?
@@James-il3tq Irregular wear, no provided you perform regular rotations. Lower economy, yes slightly. Personally, it's worth it for the added comfort. Main problem is the low tire pressure light that you might get - tire pressure monitoring reqs are unique to NA.
I own a new F150 Lariat FX4, 2.7L Ecoboost, and I run 2-3 pounds less than 35psi, which gives me much better handling with no load. Being Off road FX4 version it has very stiff suspension but very good for towing my travel trailer at 8000lbs with loaded bed is like it has absolutely noting on the Hitch, it doesn't even break a sweat. Hyundai has been throwing cheap models out like there is no tomorrow, what's next a space shuttle, oh, hang on, if they can copy one then they may LOL.
My opinion would be that this might do well where I live (Australia) we love our utes but there are too many pick up truck posers here also and this will appeal to them I think. Great review btw. I did enjoy this review, very informative and well presented.
Thumbs up for the Alex humor.
This channel is so underrated
Very detailed and thorough. I'll be buying this in a couple years if they offer a full electric by rhen.
My 73 Chevy Luv ( Corvette powered ) is the real deal.
A must see in person
One change they should make is to offer a power rear window. To be able to generate and adjust that kind of airflow from the driver's seat would be nice.
Nice review as always... a little typo in the pricing at the end :)
I wouldn't mind a PHEV version of this (like they already have with the Santa Fe).
Release a hybrid and it'd be an instabuy for me
Same. I'm an Uber driver so it's needed.
Yep. And make it available front or awd
Getting over 30 on highway...
LOOOVE This!
That is pretty damn sporty looking!
I would happily give up the rear seating for another 12-15'' of bed length.
I've never been interested in owning a 'truck' but could see myself buying this vehicle and being happy with it.
I got it. It's nice. But trucks these days are not cheap!
The new Subaru Baja looks awesome!
Would love to see this as a BEV or at least a PHEV.
This as a PHEV, I’d buy in a minute. As a ICE? Meh.
This is what the tuscon should have looked liked
This and the Ford Maverick are going to sell like crazy.
Please make a PHEV version 🤘🏽
Am sure you will see a HEV version...
@@ledwinka Either would be much better than these gas only engines.
For once, Ford made an excellent choice with offering a hybrid.
@@garrettw99 and a hybrid as standard equipment at that!
@@toronado455 yeah I would totally get the hybrid Maverick over the 2.0T. It would almost sway me away from the Santa Cruz if I was considering buying a small truck. But the Santa Cruz is a lot nicer inside.
I really like the idea of this truck, but the piano black interior is a deal breaker for me
Nice review, did notice the price image on the Limited is wrong. it's the same as the SEL. Also, that is not a locker in any real sense of the word - it simply a 50/50 split at low speed.
Hyundai is taking preorders for SEL and Limited, but FWD only. I'll wait for AWD.
NICE INTERIOR!
I'm definitely leaning more toward the Ford Maverick for sure.
I'm genuinely surprised they didn't release an electric version of this. Very cool, wouldn't mind owning one myself. Wish they still put bench seats in the front of pick up to make them 6 seaters.
Full options is very expensive, however I liked!.
( Alex, ERROR, around 18:00 the price of the limited is wrong on you video pop up ) great video as always , thank you
That ending! 😂
Urban drivers should get the base models. Same with the Maverick hybrid drivers. They’ll want the bed but in a smaller format for parking ease, plus to carry trail bikes, curb alert furniture, IKEA boxes…
I wish that rear window was powered and went completely down
Then then price goes to 50K
I am a baseball coach and umpire. This is would be perfect for me as I could keep all my umpire gear and baseball equipment in the lockable bed instead of the back of my suv.
Yep. Perfect.