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Hyundai Santa Cruz

The Car Guide rating 4.0/5 77% Detailed ratings
Price $40,799 – $47,599 Payments
Fuel consumption 8.7 – 12.2 L/100km
The Santa Cruz combines the versatility of an open cargo bed with the comfort and handling of an SUV. For some reason, Hyundai still doesn’t want to call it a pickup. Customers don’t seem to care, as sales are surprisingly decent. The Santa Cruz is motivated exclusively by a turbocharged 2.5-litre four-cylinder engine producing 281 horsepower and towing up to 5,000 lbs. Too bad the cargo bed is just 4 feet and 3 inches long.

The Car Guide rating  77%

Pros

  • High-performance turbo engine
  • Drives like an SUV
  • Very effective braking
  • Passenger-friendly rear seats

Cons

  • Very short bed
  • Capricious tonneau cover in winter
  • Restricted rear visibility
  • Trouble with the dual clutch gearbox

Global rating

Fuel economy 7/10
Reliability 6/10
Safety 8/10
Infotainment 8/10
Driving 7/10
Overall 8/10

Compact and mid-size pickup trucks

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What's new in 2024

Improved safety for all versions, 20-inch wheels (Trend package).

Recalls

none
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