Hyundai Santa Cruz

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Hyundai Santa Cruz
Unibody
RelatedHyundai Tucson (NX4)
Powertrain
Engine
Curb weight
1,680–1,870 kg (3,704–4,123 lb)

The Hyundai Santa Cruz is a four-door compact

unibody
chassis design.

Industry analysts expected the Santa Cruz to attract car or crossover buyers instead of people who have owned a larger, traditional pickup truck.[4]

Overview

The Santa Cruz was previewed by a concept pickup truck at the 2015 North American International Auto Show with the same name.[5]

The production model debuted in April 2021 for the North American market. Marketed as a "Sport Adventure Vehicle",

daytime running lights.[8]

The Santa Cruz uses a front-wheel-drive configuration as the base model, with an available upgrade to the HTRAC all-wheel-drive system. The HTRAC system allows for the rear wheels to receive up to 50 percent of the drive power via a lockable clutched center differential. It is equipped with strut suspension for the front wheels and a multi-link independent suspension in the rear. The rear suspension is equipped with self-leveling shock absorbers to keep the truck level even when there is weight on the bed or a trailer on the hitch.[9]

  • Rear view
    Rear view
  • Interior
    Interior

Powertrain

The Santa Cruz is available with the standard 2.5-liter 4-cylinder

turbocharged 2.5-liter engine that produces 281 hp (285 PS; 210 kW) and 311 lb⋅ft (422 N⋅m; 43.0 kg⋅m) of torque is available as an option (standard in Canada). The base engine is paired with an eight-speed automatic transmission, while the turbocharged engine gets an eight-speed dual-clutch automatic with paddle shifters.[10]

Sales

Year United States Canada
2021 10,042[11] 930[12]
2022 36,480[13]
2023 36,675[14]

References

  1. ^ loubeat (April 15, 2021). "2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz Leaked!". Korean Car Blog. Retrieved November 25, 2023.
  2. ^ "Hyundai Santa Cruz Enters Production". Motor1.com. Retrieved June 30, 2021.
  3. ^ Hunter, Callum. "Hyundai teases Santa Cruz ute, Aus launch ruled out". GoAuto. Retrieved June 15, 2021.
  4. ^ a b Wayland, Michael (April 15, 2021). "Hyundai enters U.S. pickup market with new Santa Cruz 'Sport Adventure Vehicle'". CNBC. Retrieved April 16, 2021.
  5. ^ "Hyundai Introduces Convention-Shattering Santa Cruz Crossover Truck Concept at Detroit International Auto Show". Hyundai Motor Company (Press release). January 12, 2015. Archived from the original on November 7, 2016. Retrieved January 20, 2017.
  6. ^ loubeat (April 15, 2021). "2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz Leaked!". Korean Car Blog. Retrieved September 2, 2023.
  7. ^ "2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz unveiled, Australian launch ruled out". CarAdvice.com. Retrieved April 16, 2021.
  8. ^ "2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz Revealed With Little Proportions, Big Style". Motor1.com. Retrieved April 16, 2021.
  9. ^ "2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz First Look: Return of the Compact Truck". MotorTrend. April 15, 2021. Retrieved April 16, 2021.
  10. ^ Bell, Sebastien (April 15, 2021). "2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz Is A Half Tucson SUV, Half Small Pickup Truck With Up To 275 HP". Carscoops. Retrieved April 16, 2021.
  11. ^ "Hyundai Motor America Reports December, Q4 and 2021 Sales". Hyundai Motor America (Press release). January 4, 2022.
  12. ^ "2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz Sales Figures". carfigures.com. Retrieved March 22, 2022.
  13. ^ "Hyundai Motor America Reports Record-Setting December, Q4 and 2022 Sales". Hyundai Motor America (Press release). January 4, 2023. Retrieved January 16, 2023.
  14. ^ "Hyundai Motor America Reports Record-Breaking December, Q4 and 2023 Sales". Hyundai Motor America (Press release). January 3, 2024. Retrieved January 6, 2024.

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