Hyundai Santa Cruz

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Hyundai Santa Cruz (NX4a OB)
2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz 2.5T Limited (United States) front view (cropped).jpg
Overview
ManufacturerHyundai
ProductionJune 2021 – present[1]
Model years2022–present
AssemblyUnited States: Montgomery, Alabama (HMMA)
Body and chassis
ClassCompact pickup truck
Body style4-door pickup
LayoutFront-engine, front-wheel-drive
Front-engine, all-wheel-drive (HTRAC)
PlatformHyundai-Kia N3[2]
RelatedHyundai Tucson (NX4)
Powertrain
Engine
  • Gasoline:
  • 2.5 L Smartstream G2.5 GDi I4
  • 2.5 L Smartstream G2.5 T-GDi I4
Transmission8-speed A8F27 automatic
8-speed D8LF1 DCT
Dimensions
Wheelbase3,005 mm (118.3 in)
Length4,970 mm (195.7 in)
Width1,905 mm (75.0 in)
Height1,695 mm (66.7 in)
Curb weight1,680–1,870 kg (3,704–4,123 lb)

The Hyundai Santa Cruz is a four-door compact pickup truck produced by Hyundai. Released in 2021 for the 2022 model year, the Santa Cruz is the first 4-door pickup truck ever sold by Hyundai in the North American market. The vehicle is based on the Tucson crossover SUV, and uses a unibody chassis design as opposed to the ladder frame used by most pickup trucks. Industry analysts expected the Santa Cruz to attract car or crossover buyers instead of people who have owned a larger, traditional pickup truck.[3]

Overview[]

Rear view

The vehicle was previewed by a concept pickup truck that was showcased at the 2015 North American International Auto Show with the same name.[4]

The production model was revealed in April 2021 for the North American market. Marketed as a "Sport Adventure Vehicle",[3] it is closely related to the fourth-generation Tucson, sharing the same project code, production site, and dashboard design.[5] It also features a similar styling introduced on the fourth-generation Tucson, with its front end dominated by the grille with integrated daytime running lights.[6]

Interior

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.[7]

The vehicle is available with the standard 2.5-liter 4-cylinder direct injection gasoline engine that produces 191 hp (194 PS; 142 kW) and 181 lb⋅ft (245 N⋅m; 25.0 kg⋅m) of torque. A 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. 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.[8]

Sales[]

Calendar Year United States
2021 10,042[9]

References[]

  1. ^ "Hyundai Santa Cruz Enters Production". Motor1.com. Retrieved 2021-06-30.
  2. ^ Hunter, Callum. "Hyundai teases Santa Cruz ute, Aus launch ruled out". GoAuto. Retrieved 2021-06-15.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  3. ^ a b Wayland, Michael (2021-04-15). "Hyundai enters U.S. pickup market with new Santa Cruz 'Sport Adventure Vehicle'". CNBC. Retrieved 2021-04-16.
  4. ^ "Hyundai Introduces Convention-Shattering Santa Cruz Crossover Truck Concept at Detroit International Auto Show". Hyundai Motor Company (Press release). 2015-01-12. Archived from the original on November 7, 2016. Retrieved January 20, 2017.
  5. ^ "2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz unveiled, Australian launch ruled out". CarAdvice.com. Retrieved 2021-04-16.
  6. ^ "2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz Revealed With Little Proportions, Big Style". Motor1.com. Retrieved 2021-04-16.
  7. ^ "2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz First Look: Return of the Compact Truck". MotorTrend. 2021-04-15. Retrieved 2021-04-16.
  8. ^ Bell, Sebastien (2021-04-15). "2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz Is A Half Tucson SUV, Half Small Pickup Truck With Up To 275 HP". Carscoops. Retrieved 2021-04-16.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  9. ^ https://www.hyundainews.com/en-us/releases/3475

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