The revs climb kind of slowly and settle around 2,000 rpm and the car leaves a line with a little bit more urgency, but it's nowhere near what we typically experience with a proper dual-clutch launch control launch. Our quickest run was powerbraking in Sport mode with traction control turned off, for the sake of it. Transmission shifts nice and quickly too. The 2.5T engine is pretty nice and because of the all-wheel drive, there's no wheelslip even with traction and stability control turned off. However, it will rev match on downshifts and it does so pretty nicely with its steering wheel-mounted paddles. Lane keeping system (makes minor steering corrections to help keep the vehicle centered in its lane)ĭriver’s Comments Acceleration: Redline is marked at 6,500 rpm, but this thing will shift at 6,000 even in manual mode.360-degree camera system (gives you a top-down view of the Santa Cruz and its surroundings for tight parking situations).Adaptive cruise control (maintains a driver-set distance between the Santa Cruz and the car in front).10.25-inch touchscreen (deletes wireless connectivity for smartphone integration).Digital key capability (can use select phones as a vehicle key).Turbocharged 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine (281 hp, 311 lb-ft of torque).Household-style power outlet in the bed.Rear cross-traffic alert (warns you if a vehicle behind you is about to cross your path while you're in reverse)Īn optional Activity package for the SEL adds:.Blind-spot intervention (automatically steers the Santa Cruz back into its lane if you try to change lanes while a car is in the vehicle's blind spot).Proximity keyless entry and push-button start.Lane keeping assist (steers the Santa Cruz back into its lane if it begins to drift over the lane marker)Ĭomes with more convenience features, such as:.Forward collision mitigation (warns you of an impending collision and applies the brakes in certain scenarios).Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone integration (with wireless connectivity).Standard front-wheel drive or optional all-wheel drive.2.5-liter four-cylinder engine (191 horsepower, 181 lb-ft of torque).For more on the Santa Cruz's strengths and weaknesses, check out our full Expert Rating. It also has some significant advantages over its similarly new rival, the Ford Maverick. Overall, we like how the 2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz combines the comfort of a small SUV with most of the utility of a pickup. It also has some cool features such as an underfloor cargo bed storage bin and an available retractable cargo bed cover. Unfortunately, you can't get a factory-installed trailer brake controller with the Santa Cruz (a feature that allows you to adjust the trailer's brakes from the cabin), but you could add an aftermarket one to take full advantage of the towing capacity. For example, max towing is between 3,500 and 5,000 pounds, which is pretty strong and suitable for small boats or two-wheel trailers.

The Santa Cruz does have lower overall towing, hauling and off-roading capabilities than traditional trucks, but for a lot of people the Santa Cruz could still be enough. This car-like construction results in a more comfortable ride than a traditional truck's body-on-frame construction would. What does that mean? Well, underneath, it shares a basic platform with the redesigned 2022 Hyundai Tucson small crossover SUV. It also uses unibody construction rather than the traditional body-on-frame pickup underpinnings. For starters, it's 10-15 inches shorter than most midsize rivals. I sent the vehicle back immediately!!!! This experience is the very reason that I will never purchase a vehicle online that I can not see and inspect first.There are some differences between the Santa Cruz and other traditional trucks. The vehicle also had a front fender damage on the drivers front and back bumper indicating an unreported accident.

I took the vehicle to the mechanic shop for inspection upon delivery and was told it needed new front rotors and brakes. The delivery driver told me that the car came straight from auction! I was flabbergasted but what he said made sense! The car arrived dirty inside and out and was obviously not inspected upon being sold to me. The vehicle has quite a bit of cosmetic damage that was not disclosed online. I was sent a 2017 Genesis G80 and what I seen online vs what arrived at my home per delivery was not the same. Vroom is a national online retailer that allows you to shop thousands of high-quality vehicles online, delivered straight to you. Located in Seattle, WA / 691 miles away from Hayward, CA

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