2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz

 If you are looking for a smaller pickup that looks and rides like an SUV, then check out the brand-new Santa Cruz from Hyundai.  The Santa Cruz is a terrific addition to the current small pickup revolution spearheaded by those who want truck versatility at a much lower price.  Also figured it is the smaller size that makes the Santa Cruz more suitable for daily use. 

Then add on those dynamic lines and “Bull-Dog” looks that are a departure from the blocky shape of the typical larger pickup.  But beneath that skin, you will find a very comfortable quiet ride, smooth powerful powertrain, truck versatility, and of course a bed that will hold 4x8 pieces of plywood. 

Overall, the new 2022 Santa Cruz compact pickup can be a daily driver that is so ready for pint-sized weekend adventures or projects.  The Santa Cruz is waiting for your up close and personal inspection with the friendly folks at Huffines Hyundai Plano located at 909 Coit Road in Plano, Texas, or by calling the dealership at 972.867.5000.  You will not be disappointed. 

The name of the game with the Santa Cruz is putting the fun in functional as it combines the utility of a truck with the ride quality of a crossover.  But it moves away from the crossover images with Santa Cruz’s eye-catching exterior and a bed that separates the cargo from the cabin and its passengers.  The front comes with an aggressive-looking stepped grille with integrated driving lights.  The squat profile featured tasteful and textured black cladding running over the rockers and bumpers with integrated bed steps. 

Another cool thing about the bed is the built-in lockable tonneau cover and a hidden storage bin with a drain plug for your caught fish or cold beer.  Clever storage areas continue inside the cabin with rear seats that flip up to reveal another large storage place.  Seats in Santa Cruz are supportive and comfy even for those who ride in the back. 

For your communication and entertainment desires, you have a very friendly infotainment setup that features an 8-inch touchscreen or an available larger 10.3.  Under Santa Cruz’s handsome hood lives the standard 2.4-liter inline-4 that delivers 191 feisty ponies that use an 8-speed automatic with front-wheel drive or available AWD.  Then you can boost your horses with the available 2.5-liter turbo that comes standard with AWD and pairs to an 8-speed automatic dual-clutch setup.  That combo punches out 281 horses and 311 lb-ft of torque. 

The all-new Hyundai Santa Cruz just checks all the boxes and is the cure for the common crossover.