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Hyundai Santa Cruz Model Research
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The Hyundai Santa Cruz is a sleek, sporty pickup truck from the brand, which first came to market in 2021. This vehicle is a nice blend of Hyundai's ruggedness and future-forward design, boasting a standard 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine, making 191 horsepower and 181 pound-feet of torque. This truck is on the smaller side when compared to its competitors, but it still has an impressive towing capacity of 3,500 to 5,000 pounds. With a starting MSRP of under $27,000, this truck is a great choice for anyone who wants to stay within Hyundai's fleet but desires something other than a sedan or SUV. Of course, there is more to learn, so continue reading about the Hyundai Santa Cruz model below!
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Hyundai Santa Cruz vs. The Competition
When comparing the Hyundai Santa Cruz to its competitors, this pickup truck holds its own against other vehicles in its class, including the Honda Ridgeline, Ford Maverick, Nissan Frontier, and Jeep Gladiator. Price-wise, the Santa Cruz is more affordable than its competitors, with a starting price of around $26,900. It is also more fuel-efficient on average, with an estimated 21 MPG in the city and 26 MPG on the highway. This efficiency is likely due to its smaller size.
Additionally, the Santa Cruz features a larger touchscreen than its competitors, with up to a 12.3-inch display, surpassing many in its class, even with a lower MSRP. Drivers can also tow 3,500 pounds with the 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine or up to 5,000 pounds with the turbocharged 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine in the Santa Cruz.
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Learn About the Hyundai Santa Cruz
The Hyundai Santa Cruz is a lighter and smaller pickup truck that doesn't compromise on capability and performance. You can expect up to 22 city / 26 highway MPG with the non-turbocharged and turbocharged 2.5-liter engine options, delivering between 191 to 281 horsepower depending on the configuration.
Here is what a standard model includes this year:
- FWD: 25 MPG Combined, 22 City / 30 Hwy
- AWD: 24 MPG Combined, 21 City / 29 Hwy
- 191-hp 2.5L GDI-MPI 4-cylinder engine
- 12.3-inch touchscreen display
- Wireless Apple CarPlay® integration for your iPhone®
- Wireless Android Autoâ„¢ integration for your Android phone
- 18-inch alloy wheels
Exterior Dimensions
- Wheelbase: 118.3 inches
- Length: 195.7 inches
- Width (not including side mirrors): 75.0 inches
- Height (not including roof side rails): 66.7 inches
- Bed length: 52.1 inches
- Bed depth: 19.2 inches
- Bed width (max/between wheel wells): 53.9 / 42.7 inches
- Bed volume: 27.0 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
- Headroom (front/rear) without sunroof: 40.2 / 39.6 inches
- Headroom (front/rear) with sunroof: 38.4 / 39.6 inches
- Legroom (front/rear): 41.4 / 36.5 inches
- Shoulder room (front/rear): 57.7 / 56.1 inches
- Hip room (front/rear): 54.5 / 53.5 inches
- Passenger volume: 101.8 cubic feet
Find Your Hyundai Santa Cruz at Hyundai of Saco
Now that you've learned more about the Hyundai Santa Cruz, it's time to check out our inventory here at Hyundai of Saco in Saco, ME. Our friendly team is ready to answer your questions and help you get a set of keys. Drive safe, and we'll see you soon!
