2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz | Family Pickup Review
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 18 มิ.ย. 2024
- Thanks to my day job at Kelley Blue Book, I drive and review lots of cars. This new 2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz is one of them. The Santa Cruz is a compact pickup truck whose only real competition is the new Ford Maverick. In this video, we drive the Hyundai Santa Cruz to review its positives and negatives from a family perspective.
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2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz
2.5 Turbo
281hp, 311 lb-ft
8sp Dual-Clutch Transmission
19city/27hwy AWD
Base: $23,990 SE
As-Tested: $40,120 Limited
Plus $1,225 destination
During our review of this 2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz, we tested a range of practical details including passenger space, cargo space, bed functionality, child seat accommodation, safety features, infotainment, handling, steering, performance, acceleration, hybrid refinement, price, and value. How did it go? Watch and see. #MicahDrives
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00:00 2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz Review
0:15 Information Explosion
0:48 Interior Review
2:39 Bed Review
5:04 Safety Features
5:40 Arm Rest Test
6:32 Exterior Review
7:55 Driving Impressions
9:38 Evie Drives
11:37 Emotion Factor
12:36 Engine Choices
13:48 Tow Capacity
14:15 Infotainment Review
16:43 Which Hyundai Santa Cruz trim is best?
17:56 Hyundai Santa Cruz Competitors
18:38 Synopsis - ยานยนต์และพาหนะ
I would definitely pick this over the Ford Maverick as this vehicle doesn't make me feel like I'm driving a pest control vehicle.
Thank you! I literally burst out laughing when I read this.
I was going to say the same thing. This made me laugh out loud.
That really is a LOL in the very overused LOL world.
It's funny because it's true.
The Maverick is just plain ugly and pretty colors don't help it any.
I am in love with the Santa Cruz but local dealers are asking 10k over sticker, which is insane. Guess I am going to wait. Great review guys!
$29,500 SEL AWD on the lot in St Paul, Mn.
Contact D and M Leasing. They lease, but they also sell, and there's no markup.
Yes! I went to a dealer last night and sticker price was 33k and when the paperwork came out it was 40K! Insane.. they always say its a chip shortage. Might as well get a tacoma.. toyota lasts forever
Bought one for my wife and I love borrowing it. What a nice little truck this is!
I love my Santa Cruz Limited in Mojave Sand. I live in an area with several super cars, and the Santa Cruz gets more attention than all of them. The Level 2 self driving system is a game changer on long trips as well. With a bike rack on the back for my family’s bikes and the retractable tonneau cover to keep everything else dry, this trucklet is setup for any adventure we can throw at it.
Dear automakers, glossy black capacitive controls don’t make something fancy. They make something frustrating and worse.
Great review. Whatever you call her is a testament of affection. Disregard the haters. Love my Santa Cruz SEL AWD...some options are better left checked off. Keep up the entertaining format!
"It's hauling fun you guys!"... Love it Evie! 👌🏿
Who's complaining about you calling your wife "Sweetie?" I love that you do that! You guys are fantastic.
Wait! That’s not her name? I thought it was cute.
Thank you for the “family focused” part of your review.
The Island Hopper t-shirt was a great touch.
Great review, very detailed! I've been driving an Ultimate trim, here in Canada, for a bout 5 months now and it puts a smile on my face every time I get in it. The lack of knobs and buttons took me a couple of days to get used to, it's really not a big deal.
Bought the turbo model with all the extras. Love it drives and handles beautifully
Y'all have way too much fun making your videos. I 💗it!
Another great review. I’m not in the market for a car but still watch your videos because they’re just fun and entertaining. Especially since your whole family is involved.
I’ve been watching your channel for a while and have been eagerly awaiting your 100k sub count goal. I think it’d be super fun if you threw everyone for a loop and when it comes time to do your “windowless white van” it ends up being a review of one of those covert sleeper vans where it’s kitted out with a bed, kitchen, shower, etc. I think that’d be pretty hilarious and entertaining!
Keep up the great work!
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I have the ice white SE premium Santa Cruz and it’s everything Hyundai said it is. Very happy with its fun to drive love the power and stylings. Feel very safe in it.
The dash is the Star Ship Enterprise Bridge! As far as the bed use your head and buy a utility trailer! 8x10 and you can haul any thing you want! And keep your good stuff good! Don't Forget the 100k warranty and free oil changes!
Love it, just discovered it today ina parking lot. We are going to look at them
I traded in my 30,000 mile 2019 Nissan Rogue sport se awd for the Sta Cruz SEL awd. I loved the Nissan but needed a pickup truck so the Hyundai Santa Cruz was our new "truck". Ridgeline? Please...they just suck. Took off the Kumho highway tires and put Blizzak DVM-2's on. Nothing beats Blizzaks in the winter. The Sta Cruz plows through the snow and with -45° windchill it's perfect for extreme weather. Very happy with our new "truck."
My USA Limited has full speed adaptive cruse control. Great family review!
Nice video. Enjoyed watching.
Gotta applaud Hyundai for taking risks and bringing us a modern day Subaru Baja. This probably won’t be a huge seller for them but it certainly builds brand awareness. Wonder if Kia will bring us a more sporty El Camino variant 😝
I think it would be a bigger seller if they could reduce the price a bit (even if it means cutting features) and replace the 2.5 base engine with the 1.6T hybrid. Its rated 38mpg/38mpg city highway in the Tucson, so even if it just did say 36/32 or so in the Santa Cruz would be a big improvement, and its more powerful and responsive than the 2.5 base.
Lol are you kidding! Sold before the Hauler gets there. Retired folks love them. They are outselling the Corvette! Look it up !
We have yet to find a Santa Cruz on the lot at any of our local dealerships. I don't thinks sales will be a problem
I got my 2023 Santa Cruze limited in Sage Gray I didn't want to buy a new car until next year but I could let this one go...its the best!!!
Looking forward to that review of a windowless white van. But I don't know if I'm ready for a discussion about how family-friendly it is.
Wow, I keep watching car reviews and Hyundai sure is giving all the other auto manufacturers a run for their money. Price, quality, features, options, extras, plus great warranties and service that includes oil changes and tire rotations. I’m impressed. However, as a Detroiter I’m also concerned for the Big Three and their employees.
Exccept if you try to offroad and the hyundai trans overheats
The Big Three did it to themselves on that one...
@@B_noJ Well, if we’re going to start placing blame, there certainly is a lot of blame to go around on all sides. But, that being said, for the most part, it’s the Unions and the gross overpayment of salaries, benefits, and pensions that did it. I’m all for fair pay, the ethical treatment of employees, and safe working conditions, but what has happened with the Big 3 is over the top and was caused by the Unions.
@Tim Couldn't agree more. 👍
@@toyota420xp except it’s not made for off-roading. Smh. Buy a tacoma if thats what ur looking for.
Best review!
First review that mentions the volume and climate knobs on the lower trims. Even kbb didn't
I like it a lot..going to test drive one Friday
I like it. I would also like to see the lower model reviewed, the SE.
Great vids subscribed!
Pretty nice "Action activity AWD vehicle" another suggestion. Thank you guys.
Best auto review ever - in terms of completeness, fun to watch, different view points. Look forward to more…
Nice video guys!😸
Just bought one !! Your overview really was very well done. Thanks.
Would like to have a radio volume knob .
Got mine for msrp
Recent engine issues aside, they came so close to a practical/fun to drive vehicle here. The bed needed another 12 inches in length. If it's just a big tub in the back, it's basically a big cooler, suitcase or 4 bags of pet food.
Fold down the tailgate for longer items. Obviously if you haul lots of big things this isn’t the right vehicle but works for many tasks.
I was lucky enough to be selected by JD Power to test drive the Santa Cruz for 3 weeks prior to its release. It was the limited fully loaded turbo version. Very fun to drive, loved many things about the vehicle however the touchscreen was somewhat annoying because some of the touch points were very small and hard to hit without looking at the screen where a volume power on and off knob is much more intuitive. I did give Hyundai a lot of constructive feedback and hopefully they will listen for the refresh in a few years, otherwise I think the vehicle is a home run for Hyundai.
One aspect of the armrest test should be comfort when holding your sweetie's hand. It's amazing how frustrating it can be when sweetie is feeling 'relationship-y' on a road trip, but then your hands are just dangling, or very uncomfortable. Something my wife and I test in every potential vehicle!
As an owner of the SEL model, I do not miss the activity package at all. Also, this thing is fast enough without the Turbo. The towing capacity is interesting. It says non-turbo 3500lbs. But I read a spec that said the weight was dependent on AWD. I will say it will tow 3000lbs with ease. I got around 15-18mpg.
I always appreciate input from real owners. Thanks for sharing!
Hey man....Did you put an aftermarket tonneau cover? And is yours AWD??
@@adilbasit6330 Yes mine is an AWD. The after market soft tonneau covers are useless for me. The first one I cut open got by a thief. The second one got damaged by the sun. These days, I just carry a tarp and a cargo net in the storage another the bed. I may try 3 section hard cover next.
I love that car , probably my next car . I ride MTBs , this thing could be very cool for my lifestyle .... and my wife is obsessed with Home Depot and Costco . I saw the prototype at the Car Show and I secretly crossed my fingers in the hopes that they build something like that since my favorite car ( the Subaru Baja ) doesn't exists anymore ...... well , here it is and I love it . Se model in stone blue . I like the analog cluster , the infotainment system and controls of the base model better than the top of the like one .
I LOVE the Santa Cruz!
Wow - I sub to both you guys and Doug de Muro... he's just released a video about the 2022 Tucson hybrid! Interesting to watch both back to back!
i hope they bring the hybrid powertrain over from its brother suv. To me that would be the one to get and the one they should of led with.
Huge fan of this look. It’s the reason why I’m interested in a “truck.”
Used to sell Hyundai in 2017 and the Tuscon turbo line was always the most underrated vehicle in the line besides the genesis line. Lifetime sales people would always be asking each other when they thought it would coming out back in 2017! Glad they took time with it and worked everything out. Besides the warranty for a truck, the fact that the turbo as well as the engine components are all covered in a standard warranty for three years longer than any competitor. Who does that!?! Hyundai does and they are swinging guillotines for the competition. If you look at how they turned the luxury car competition into a food fight versus a tank, than the promise from this section of product development is very promising. Fun fact, the genesis took ten years to become the luxury line it did even with large loss from production of the early years.
It has some good points, but I went with the 2022 Honda Ridgeline. The rear seat room was one of the reasons I went with the HR. Good review.👍🇨🇦
Thanks for giving that vehicle a chance! Im hoping individuals go for this as well. Because without sales they get killed off. College student so I can't help😆
I have a 21 Ridgeline and I love it
@@beardown6574 thanks for supporting the underdogs
I have a 17 Ridgeline RTL-E and not thinking about replacing it anytime soon. Great all rounder!
@@TermlessHGW 👏🏾
Nice review Micah. Quick questions, do you have any issue with the leather on driver seat? Does it bulge or kinda puffy?
The weather change in some of the shots caught me off guard 😂 went from pretty snow to desert real fast
I actually like how it looks. I ended up ordering a maverick instead because of the price. Maybe down the road I’ll get a used one. Haven’t heard to well on the AWD system
I actually like the front grill on the Santa Cruz better than the Tucson! I wish the Tucson had the square fog light housing as opposed to the frown-looking thing
Would love to see the comparison video between Hyundai Sta Cruz and Ford Maverick!
I'm having a hard time understanding the excitement over a windowless white van? But I loved the Maverick and Santa Cruz reviews. I still can't make up my mind though!
The Santa Cruz looks quite agreeable. Nice.
It would make more sense for me if it had a larger bed. At least a 5.5 ft bed. I honestly don't use an 8 ft bed much but when I do. I REALLY need it.
The windows look tiny in the Santa Cruz. It’s an interesting thing to look at
I think a compilation video with the best iguana appearances is in order.
I have seen these a did not know who made it. I thought maybe they brought back the Subaru Brat. Neat idea if you want a small pickup.
Blue or green, green or blue. I’m having a challenging time ‘tween those two available choices before final order up. A truer electric blue would make it very easy. Or salsa red. Something exciting for crying out loud. I think the final litmus test shall be “which color will be more cheering looking over the hood on one of the many grey cloudy days in northern USA ??” Then the pale blue wins while resembling a blue sky.
you guys put on the most informative and FUN reviews.
That’s very kind of you to say, Scott!
Hyundai has perfected the 'sport drive' feel and power. I currently drive a 2019 Hundai Kona and if the 'sport drive' option in the Sana Cruz is comparable to the Kona you will love it. Switching from 'normal' to 'sport' is the push of a button and it immediately feels like a completely different vehicle. I'm going to take a look at the Santa Cruz and if it's even close to my expections, I'm going to own one.
16:15 I can confirm it doesn't have it, nor does it have the memory seats of the Tucson. Its weird they stripped some Tucson features in what is essentially the pickup version.
Sassy Sunday 🙀
Feel like Honda Ridgeline needs to be reviewed next
I have been looking for a trucklet. The options on the Santa Cruz drives me crazy. I prefer the non-turbo engine and the 8-inch screen, but the lack of automatic climate control and adaptive cruise control on the SEL might be a deal breaker for me. I want the car but there's no trim level that I like.
The big miss for me with the Santa Cruz (and the big win with the Maverick) is the SC’s lack of a hybrid drivetrain. I drive mostly city and congested highway miles and low to mid 20s in 2022 just doesn’t do it for me. I otherwise like just about everything else so let’s see if Hyundai offers this in hybrid or PEV in the future. I know these are just testers and you don’t have to live with them, but literally filling up twice as often / paying twice as much for fuel doesn’t make any sense. Add environmental and political concerns with oil extraction to the economic pain and I’m certain that my next car won’t be a gas guzzler.
My husband is also trying to hold out for a hybrid. In the meantime we are saving up the $$$ to help make the payment lower once we are ready to actually purchase.
My mom was seriously looking at a Maverick but was so disappointed when she finally sat in one. At 5'0", 70 years old, and iffy knees, she had trouble stepping up high enough to get into the truck and even with the seat jacked all the way up, felt like she had zero visibility. The Santa Cruz seems like that visibility would be even worse
I'm a big fan of the Tuscon but in pickup form, this just looks odd to me. Would be my last choice for a small pickup.
It's all that suburban people really need. It's just not enough of an "extension"for most. 😏
Been looking at this as a replacement to my current ride, this ticks off a whole bunch of boxes for me. I need something for a city ride and a roadtrip car to boot..
Micah, you call your girls 'Sweetie' . . . Go With IT!
- Hmmm and I'd say that the switch to 'Lover Potpourri' might be, well, hmmmm . . . . . . . . .
I vote yes to comparison videos!
Yea, but what's the real world, everyday advantage of the Santa Cruz compared to the Tuscon?
I think they using existing screens they use in other vehicles maybe like Palisade that don’t have wireless CarPlay.. smaller units might me new for Santa cuz and they were able to add wireless functionality
It’s not seamless, but it is pleasing.
Comment 1: who on earth is complaining that Micah calls Evie “Sweetie” too much??? It’s a non-issue, but really whatever you guys wanna call each other, go for it.
Comment 2: yes please direct comparison Maverick vs Santa Cruz. I mean I already know which I’d get but still love to see a good side-by-side review & comparison.
Comment 3: much like other commenters have said, I’m really not so sure that this was a good transmission choice for a truck-like vehicle. I’ve seen a few comparisons with other reviewers comparing a DCT to a CVT and… while in regular conditions a DCT seems to perform better than even an Automatic, when it comes to off-road or wintry/slippery conditions, even a CVT can outperform it and let enough power get to the wheels to give you traction. Just my two cents though.
I think it’s easy to take funky styling too far. I don’t think this car does that. Id probably still opt for the Maverick in a side by side but it’s still a good effort.
Does the head lights fill up with water
Maverick please. XLT hybrid please
How do you guys like living in the mountain's so far?
If you think of the bed more like a multipurpose trunk, like the El Camino, it's not offensive 😂
Bravo 👏👍
You can also change color so it so it red or what ever color u want dont mater what mode
Surprised they didn't do a hybrid version of this.
I dig it
The instrument display isn't hooded, looks like you'd get glare at times.
Fun fact: those Santa Cruz emblems on the bed rails and over the wheel arches are functional! They mark off the centers for the wheels and center line of the bed. Also, “smaht pahk” is not available. (I work for a Hyundai dealer) #themoreyouknow
No smaht pahk?! That's a deal breakah!
@@Snake-ms7sj correct they are GoPro mounts, the accessories just aren’t available just yet.
I like the styling but honestly it’s a Tucson with less internal storage and poor side visibility with that surfboard-sized C pillar.
'Thorough, entertaining review and impressive camera work. It's an interesting vehicle, but it only makes sense to *me* at $30k, with the (less-fun) non-turbo engine + 8-speed auto trans combo. I'd like to see the lower trim levels tested, in addition to the maxed-out luxury versions, but apparently Hyundai is not happy about releasing those trims for review.
Hyundai has officially refused to put anything but turbo models in their press fleet. Its not very comforting that they have very little confidence in their naturally aspirated powertrain. Frankly, I wish they copied the Maverick, and the base engine should have been the 1.6T hybrid they have in the Tucson, and abandon the 2.5 NA. Its sluggish in the lighter Tucson, so its likely sluggish in the slightly heavier Santa Cruz too.
@@BoopSnoot both the Tucson and the Santa Cruz should have the 1.6T. I’m not sure why they went with the 2.5 n/a
@@jacobyo99 Well the 1.6T hybrid I mean. The Tucson in Korea has the 1.6T non-hybrid, and its a dog, even slower than the 2.5. But the 1.6T hybrid that gets that big time power boost from the electric part of the powertrain makes 226hp and gobs of instant torque, and most reviewers felt its very lively. REal world fuel economy isn't as high as the Maverick hybrid, but its more torquey and sounds better.
I have the sel with the activity package. Worth every penny! No one who buys this needs to win races. Other than halogen headlights I have nothing to complain about
can you put a REFRIGEERATOR in the back of it standing up??? :) that's what the ''trk'' needs to do lol cuz you put friges on the side, well don't... if they are upright keep them upright, or they get seasick... seasick is no good lol
I'll buy several
i like it
No matter how many bells and whistles or value proposition Hyundai Corp. offers I’ll never trust their powertrains in the long term. I bought new 2016 Kia and it’s engine lasted 72,000 before it went poopy in it’s pants. I’m talking connecting rod thru the block. They have also had fire issues in the past.
Did u have an issue claiming ur warranty?
@@jestercastillo4168 I must give them credit that they did honor the warranty. They put a remanufactured engine in the vehicle. They also provided a rental car during the repairs. I traded it in very shortly after getting it back.
I have a 2016 Hyundai Veloster Turbo. Haven't had any mechanical issues at all and I abuse the poor thing. 81,000 miles and still going strong.
Where is the spare tire on the Santa cruz?
we noticed using a $100 bike rack is the best
Love it, but dont like these comparisons of a Tucson to the Santa Cruz or a Maverick or a Ridge and the Pilot to a Ridgeline. 13 year Ridge owner of a 06 ridge and now a 19. Im trading my CRV for the Santa. Will let you know the diff. the Pilot is not a Ridgeline in many ways.
The roll up bed cover takes a foot of the usable bed length.
Yes, you only have a little more than 3 feet of bed when the cover is open, making it mostly unusable.
Mrs. Muzio beautiful as always!
That slammed Silverado with early 2000's billet rims, like what? Where? How? On snow? What?
Should put Sport Adventure Vehicle in the title for 💩’s and giggles.
Inching closer to 100K and that windowless white van review!
Subaru has wasted many good “truck craze” years to cash in on nimble, comfortable, more economical small truck market. All I want is a very comfortable ride, quiet, plenty front legroom (Ridgeline failed for me on that), not guzzler, easy to park, a bed in back. I am disappointed both Santa C. and Maverick do not offer clamshell doors with less back seat room and more bed length as option for many who are not hauling people in back seat.
Bro, I know you know how to white balance
What is apple car play
I think it's a KEC! Korean El Camino!
Packages should be fun AND elegant! It’s fun when the passenger enjoys playing with your knob, so you can concentrate…….The 100k review is going to have shirtless Micah, right? Promises were made!
Scuze me while I go do some crunches.
TFL took a dual clutch SC off road and had to stop after less than a minute due to the DC burning up.
Also Hyundai brags about 5k towing but they do not include a factory brake controller. Injury lawyers are probably going to call this a defect when they chase the ambulances that have to scrape people off the road.
It's easy to imagine burning up a dual-clutch at super slow speeds where the clutch is constantly slipping.
It never actually overheated though… Andre just decided to stop. This one is the wet dual clutch, would have been nice to see if that makes a difference off road.