Okay this is the vehicle. They did not make many. the only one I had ever came across was I believe it was an early 1990's back in 2001... I really fell in love with that one back then but it would have been more money to fix it than the purchase price.
I like how this and the Maverick are bringing back the smaller truck segment. Should be very versatile for many families who want a great daily driver with the added utility of an open bed.
Thank you for not spending the entire video rehashing all of the things that you already covered in the previous static review opportunities! I am curious what you consider a lot of road noise though, since many other reviewers have specifically mentioned how incredibly quiet the interior was on the road. Did you leave the back window open? ;)
I took delivery of my 2022 Santa Cruz around 2 weeks ago already have 600 miles and have already found 3 flaws the one that drives me the craziest the most is the running lights in the grill when gets wet water gets inside light housing not the actual headlights just the running lights that are in the grill the stock radio sucks the quality it's just not up to par sounds like an 84 model radio that will be upgraded soon as possible at local stereo shop and water does get inside the tonneau cover when closed so when you store anything you don't want to get wet inside it it will leak water along the sides I have never had a vehicle with a wet clutch it is going to take some time to get use to it does get attention everywhere we go people turn their heads and stare if not follow us into a parking lot and ask questions it is a peppy little vehicle will get up and go the 2.5 Turbo is powerful and it handles the road great overall we love the Santa Cruz also my Santa Cruz is a SEL premium
Nice vehicle. You know,there are always bugs to be worked out on first year models. The leaking tonneau cover is probably an easy fix with some thin rubber or gasket material, but those running lights with water in them,that's a bad design!
@@cdf8821 a little hesitation downshifts upshift going slow you can feel it you hammer down the pedal you're okay you don't really notice it under 30 miles an hour you do I'm 52 and I say I've had 52 cars new to Old just seems different I bought it for me the wife took it over LOL which is okay I'll drive my GMC Yukon
@@cdf8821 does anyone else notice water in their running lights when washing or after a rain those lights has to be electrical water going inside cannot be good
One theory about the changing payload in the Hyundai is that maybe it's because of the in bed trunk. Perhaps the lid can't hold much weight and that's why the 660 bed load capacity was even ever provided. I kinda disagree with your comparison payload. It represents only one use case with a cabin full of 200 lbs passengers. I drive mostly alone so that would leave about 1300 lbs of payload available for the bed of the maverick and at this point who knows what for the Hyundai! That being said, the Hyundai overall appears to be much nicer. Good to see small trucks again.
I do agree with the bed lid theory, but whats wrong with his comparison in the video? Weight is weight lol. Its called an example not demand that everyone must have at least 2 passengers in the truck at all times, and they must be exactly 200lbs. In this case he used two people because thats how many usually perform heavy duty jobs such as moving furniture or appliances. It makes me laugh that anyone would actually take something like an example so seriously.
I just took delivery of the non turbo Santa Cruz AWD. Truly a fantastic vehicle. I do not see tons of benefits with the loaded Santa Cruz to be honest, and glad I went with this model. No sunroof and no taneu cover are the biggest differences and it saved me a ton of money. I am sure third party companies will push out an after market cover that may be better. The dealer said the cost on the factory cover is 3,000 and urged me to not go with the turbo model. Good call. But to anyone on the fence, just do it. I love it!
The lane assist! Is amazing! Thats how this sav is able to drive by itself in cruz control! Not to mention the virtual assistant! You can tell the sav to turn on the heated seats and it turns them on! Seriously! This thing can turn corners and drive itself( with a push of a button)! Also if you pull out in traffic and its not clear! It automatically breaks! Not to mention.. it auto adjust night driving lights! It brightens when theres no other cars around! Then lowers the light when cars are nearby! Also! If it rains the windshield wipers automatically turn and and uses the wiper speed accordingly
Have you discovered the sav can drive on its on with a push of a button, set in cruz control.. and the virtual assistant! I have the 2022 limited in white..
Hybrid at least sheesh I would have been all over this. This is prefect for my active lifestyle and I don’t need a bed but a few times Year. Buy the flexibility is fire. My Lowe’s trips are less annoying with this. I don’t want or need a large truck
The way that bed cover sticks into the bed worries me. Can you haul a motorcycle in there or is that thing going to push that front tire backwards? The bed is short enough to begin with, pushing it further out might push that rear wheel over the edge.
Pretty small for a motorcycle. I have a 2007 Chevy Avalanche, which I love but definitely less bed room than a normal truck. Trade off is that the truck is smooth.
I want to purchase one of these, but all the Hyundai dealers in my area are marking them up over MSRP or requiring a factory order. Looks like I'll be waiting until the initial popularity dies out.
I looked at one myself the pricing looked pretty decent at 30k at the model I was looking at, then I look at the bottom of the price sheet and it says $5,000 for some sort of Market adjustment bullshit, yeah no thank you, I didn't bring my lube that day, only a fool pays sticker price, only a total fool pays over sticker!
@@Shakerhood69 to be fair, it seems to be priced accordingly, with materials and capabilities. It's not a $20k 90 mile range compact car. I do agree that most EVs are out of reach for the majority of people though, regardless of charging availability/infrastructure.
Because Hyundai only has 1 press vehicle. The top of the line loaded $42,000+ model. You would think after 10 years they would have something more to show
@@fitztastico sorry I guess 6. The original concept was shown in February 2015. And now it’s August 2021. Yet still all Hyundai has shown is the Top end model and aprox. Pricing and no options listed. Kinda pathetic.
@@devinbender8428 As someone who went from a 20 year old little Nissan pickup to a 2019 Santa Fe (and who misses having a truck bed), I was hoping Hyundai would execute the concept well for someone like me. Unfortunately, I've been pretty disappointed so far and would be hard pressed to argue for the Santa Cruz when compared to the Maverick. Even though Ford and Hyundai describe the intended customer for this type of vehicle similarly, Ford seems to have followed through much more on the practicality.
@@NormandyFoye lmfao. ECVTs are the most reliable transmissions on the market. Ford and Toyota have been using them in their hybrids for over 10 years. In fact fords is better than Toyota’s Because Toyota changed the transmission design of the Prius to copy ford. And the ford maverick hybrid has a 8 year 100k mile power train warranty.
@olo 00 lmfao. 1 DCT is only on the turbo model. 2 it doesn’t have an auxiliary cooler (at least from what I can find) 3 I will NEVER trust ANY DCT to tow 5000lbs. Hyundai rates the total weight GVWR of 10,600lbs with trailer. NEVER on DCT. 4 Fords Hybrid doesn’t need a cooler because there’s no grinding, sliding or engaging parts. It doesn’t shift or side. It just spins the planetary gear slower to increase speed. Keeps the transmission very cool. 5 Ford 8speed auto had a auxiliary oil cooler for the towing and fx4 packages.
@@devinbender8428 I don’t know if you’re trying to argue your point because you’re a brand loyalist or you own one of these anemic transmissions. Why in the world would anybody want the type of transmission that you find in a Prius or a RAV4 in a truck? I guess this is why everybody in the automotive world is jumping on this revolutionary ECVT design right? You know damn well that when those three letters CVT are mentioned everybody cringes don’t kid yourself. And nobody cares if it is a slightly different electronic design that doesn’t use pulleys, etc. You will never convince a real motorhead that it’s any better than riding a bicycle. Grandma might not know the difference as she drives away in her shiny new Prius, but most men will want a more sturdy design that matches the capability what is supposed to be a truck.
The base model has a nice fit. But, I have a hard time with the higher end Santa Cruz. The base model seems like a versatile jack of all (but MPG) trades. The higher end seems like that money can easily buy a more niche specific vehicle that will be better equipped. Comparing the Santa Cruz to the Maverick is a tough comparison. It seems like they are targeting the same pool of people, but at significantly different price points. The Santa Cruz is far more luxurious and the Maverick is far more practical.
Couple of comments are bit strange. Every other reviews I’ve seen of Santa Cruz note the quietness of the cabin and the non-issue of gauge cluster visibility during very sunny days. Here, both are direct opposite. Maybe Edmunds got a lemon as a tester?
Maybe other drivers were riding with the stereo on. When I test a new car, I turn the radio off and wind noise over the mirrors was VERY noticeable. Once we get it in house we'll drive it on our evaluation loop and have a better idea of how it is on roads we know and trust.
I own the SEL with AWD no additional package with the 2.5 Liter Base engine. I have owned mine since the 31'st of July. I have almost 600 miles on the Cruz and have not experienced any engine, road, or wind noise that has been out of character for a modern SUV/TRUCK. I would suggest a personal test drive as others opinions especially on hearing noises and such can vary from terrain and use.
MPG is about the same as my 2002 Toyota Tacoma. A hybrid would be of interest, especially with AWD and the option of having a longer bed. Otherwise, I'll wait and see.
This is a car with a bed. Probably a fun driving one at that. I think with the news that the Mav is a hybrid, I can see Hyundai scrambling to drop that 2.5 hybrid in this thing ASAP.
I'm thrilled that Hyundai and Ford have entered this niche segment. For the top trim money I'd rather have the Honda. I'm waiting to drive the Mav w the cvt to see if it's something I can live with, otherwise I'll live one of these up to replace my daily
Im sorry but mine is very quiet ..very. Fit and finish it A+ and compared to the Ford Maverick that has all kinds of fit and finish issues. It may be a korean vehicle but its built in the USA and that what makes it good
Ridgeline 100% Hyundai or Fords just dont last. Stay clear of any launch from Ford. The first two years of any of their makes are revised daily and filled with foam....
@@galactictomato9168 yes. Ford is know to use foam to deal with noise and water management. The new exploder will float cause of all the foam Ford added to the doors. Just look at the part numbers and you will see the revisions. It’s insane!
The typical manufacturers stupidity, keep redesigning a vehicle till it is bigger than it should be. Glad Ford and Hyundai are bringing back the compact class Toyota used to dominate till the Tacoma became bloated!!! Most “mid size” trucks have no consideration for people lacking height like my wife who is 5’2”. We are looking into a truckish vehicle with her height being a big concideration..
$40,000 for model as in the review. You could buy a $30000 CUV and buy $10000 beater for occasional truck use. Or get the bigger Ridgeline for $5k less
no. the top trim ridgeline costs at least 43k, which is more expensive than this. you’re also never going to get any good trucks for 10k, even second hand ones
Sorry die hard truck fans. This is the “truck” for me! Although it would be nice if I could find a real two door pickup out there somewhere. I would get that instead.
@@jakp8777 feature content for a given price, drivability around towns or cities, interior space or ergonomics, take your pick. Why get a midsize of the same price if you don’t need to tow 7000lbs or go way offroad?
@@ALMX5DP Then get this. It just should cost less, as there are less materials used in this truck not to mention cheap labor (non union temp workers in Alabama). Cheap labor and materials? Cheaper truck.
@@jakp8777 I would if I didn’t have the need to tow often, so I have an F-150. Merely answering your question about the pros list that so many choose to ignore and instead only focus on the cons. Also, I bet the materials in my Ford are cheaper feeling than this thing.
The SAV acronym was first coined by none other than BMW. now guess what, Hyundai has a BMW M boffin in the company so it's natural to have SAV slapped on the Hyundai Santa Cruz catalog!
Would much rather have the Ford Maverick at a much cheaper price. And if you spec out the top model Santa Cruz, I can get a decently equipped ranger Lariat. Who’s going to spend midsize truck money on a compact?
Stop riding Hyundai's D. Korea's reliability is average at best and driving sales away from Ford. A company that provides US jobs in Chicago and Detroit also thousands of subsidiaries. Not Seoul SK. Do better.
@@hannsolo51 I wouldn't talk about the horrible reliability either. Also a few hundred average paying US jobs in Alabama and send all the money back to Korea for Research and development isn't a win for that community. It's a tax free shelter that the local government legally allowed. Do some more research
I am a mechanic. Always remember that Hyundai is a 5 in overall quality (this is something i learnd from years of working on cars) compare to a Toyota or Honda. But the price of these junk Korean cars are right next to top brands. So pretty much Hyundai is a over price car and that is to cover any repairs before the 10/100,000 miles warranty. BUT HEY WHAT DO I KNOW...!?!?!? I'M JUST A MECHANIC THATS ONLY BEEN ON FIELD FOR 15+YEARS
Just an honest question. As an experienced mechanic are you suggesting Hyundai sell the car much cheaper and then have the owner pay for their own repairs on a brand new car over 100,000 mile period?
I paid $100 reservation (a program I will not recommend bc this Hyundai sales/marketing program is BS), drove one and realized I would have buyer's remorse, piss poor gas mileage, no "smart" cruise control until you are willing to pay $40k, you have a lot of other choices that offer far better value at $40k. The dual clutch shifting is crap on the turbo model, quiet drive, pretty design, cute bed & options. If it were $30k with smart cruise & better gas mileage and/or hybrid or EV then I'd buy. But with communist democrats in office and taxes per mile driven discussed makes mileage real important.
Is the Santa Cruz the right size for you? Read more edmu.in/3xjKxhN
perfect
For San Francisco, Portland Boston, Philadelphia or Manhattan, sure.
Okay this is the vehicle. They did not make many. the only one I had ever came across was I believe it was an early 1990's back in 2001... I really fell in love with that one back then but it would have been more money to fix it than the purchase price.
I like how this and the Maverick are bringing back the smaller truck segment. Should be very versatile for many families who want a great daily driver with the added utility of an open bed.
damn, first pick up truck that's actually designed looking good in and out!
Looks better in person
Carlos Lago... You need your own channel bro. You're too good for Edmunds.
Thank you for not spending the entire video rehashing all of the things that you already covered in the previous static review opportunities! I am curious what you consider a lot of road noise though, since many other reviewers have specifically mentioned how incredibly quiet the interior was on the road. Did you leave the back window open? ;)
I took delivery of my 2022 Santa Cruz around 2 weeks ago already have 600 miles and have already found 3 flaws the one that drives me the craziest the most is the running lights in the grill when gets wet water gets inside light housing not the actual headlights just the running lights that are in the grill the stock radio sucks the quality it's just not up to par sounds like an 84 model radio that will be upgraded soon as possible at local stereo shop and water does get inside the tonneau cover when closed so when you store anything you don't want to get wet inside it it will leak water along the sides I have never had a vehicle with a wet clutch it is going to take some time to get use to it does get attention everywhere we go people turn their heads and stare if not follow us into a parking lot and ask questions it is a peppy little vehicle will get up and go the 2.5 Turbo is powerful and it handles the road great overall we love the Santa Cruz also my Santa Cruz is a SEL premium
Nice vehicle. You know,there are always bugs to be worked out on first year models. The leaking tonneau cover is probably an easy fix with some thin rubber or gasket material, but those running lights with water in them,that's a bad design!
@@cdf8821 a little hesitation downshifts upshift going slow you can feel it you hammer down the pedal you're okay you don't really notice it under 30 miles an hour you do I'm 52 and I say I've had 52 cars new to Old just seems different I bought it for me the wife took it over LOL which is okay I'll drive my GMC Yukon
@@cdf8821 does anyone else notice water in their running lights when washing or after a rain those lights has to be electrical water going inside cannot be good
I felt like Eminem reading this comment. Ran out of breath towards the wet clutch part though.
How has your gas mileage been so far?
Looking forward to seeing a comparison test w the ford maverick
They released it today. 👍🏽
I love that he had chocolate chip trip playing 😂
One theory about the changing payload in the Hyundai is that maybe it's because of the in bed trunk. Perhaps the lid can't hold much weight and that's why the 660 bed load capacity was even ever provided.
I kinda disagree with your comparison payload. It represents only one use case with a cabin full of 200 lbs passengers. I drive mostly alone so that would leave about 1300 lbs of payload available for the bed of the maverick and at this point who knows what for the Hyundai!
That being said, the Hyundai overall appears to be much nicer. Good to see small trucks again.
Alex on Autos answers our payload questions in his review of this vehicle. I recommend checking it out.
I do agree with the bed lid theory, but whats wrong with his comparison in the video? Weight is weight lol. Its called an example not demand that everyone must have at least 2 passengers in the truck at all times, and they must be exactly 200lbs. In this case he used two people because thats how many usually perform heavy duty jobs such as moving furniture or appliances. It makes me laugh that anyone would actually take something like an example so seriously.
Absolutely worthy. I never thought I'd own a truck, ever. Glad I do now! Introducing the Blue Iguana.
Best review I’ve seen so far on the driving aspect of this vehicle
I'll bet somebody in charge of infotainment at Hyundai got chewed out big time for the upgraded version not having wireless capability.
I don’t understand how they let that happen.
I just took delivery of the non turbo Santa Cruz AWD. Truly a fantastic vehicle. I do not see tons of benefits with the loaded Santa Cruz to be honest, and glad I went with this model. No sunroof and no taneu cover are the biggest differences and it saved me a ton of money. I am sure third party companies will push out an after market cover that may be better. The dealer said the cost on the factory cover is 3,000 and urged me to not go with the turbo model. Good call. But to anyone on the fence, just do it. I love it!
Needs a volume knob. Push button volume is always lame.
The lane assist! Is amazing! Thats how this sav is able to drive by itself in cruz control! Not to mention the virtual assistant! You can tell the sav to turn on the heated seats and it turns them on! Seriously! This thing can turn corners and drive itself( with a push of a button)! Also if you pull out in traffic and its not clear! It automatically breaks! Not to mention.. it auto adjust night driving lights! It brightens when theres no other cars around! Then lowers the light when cars are nearby! Also! If it rains the windshield wipers automatically turn and and uses the wiper speed accordingly
Let me guess, Hyundai salesman?
I get the comments on the payload, but Hyundai's owner's manual specifically says to not place more than 300kg/661lbs of cargo in the bed.
I got the limited edition grey and LOVE IT
Have you discovered the sav can drive on its on with a push of a button, set in cruz control.. and the virtual assistant! I have the 2022 limited in white..
If this goes full EV I'm buying!
Hybrid at least sheesh I would have been all over this. This is prefect for my active lifestyle and I don’t need a bed but a few times Year. Buy the flexibility is fire. My Lowe’s trips are less annoying with this. I don’t want or need a large truck
PHEV would be ideal
What do you mean by EV
@@mikeherber8358
EV = battery electric vehicle typically
PHEV = Plug-in Electric Vehicle
wounder if i could get it without leather and heater wheel
Buying a sel santa Cruz 2.5 liter and 8 speed trans good?
Why is this car only sold in the states and not Canada yet?
Does the drive mode stay persistent after restart or does it reset to normal mode after each shutdown?
resets
And open bed suv/truck just without towing capabilities. Why did they not add a shade over the spedomoter though.
The way that bed cover sticks into the bed worries me. Can you haul a motorcycle in there or is that thing going to push that front tire backwards? The bed is short enough to begin with, pushing it further out might push that rear wheel over the edge.
Not if it weighs more than 661lbs
@@whitemailprivilege2830 A) it has a 1500lb payload B) my dirt bike weighs 240lbs, and my streetie about 450.
Pretty small for a motorcycle. I have a 2007 Chevy Avalanche, which I love but definitely less bed room than a normal truck. Trade off is that the truck is smooth.
I wonder what resale value is vs. Ford and Honda??
Where's the spare tire?
Is the tailgate and tonneau cover lockable?
The tailgate and tonneau is lockable spare is under the bed
I want to purchase one of these, but all the Hyundai dealers in my area are marking them up over MSRP or requiring a factory order. Looks like I'll be waiting until the initial popularity dies out.
I looked at one myself the pricing looked pretty decent at 30k at the model I was looking at, then I look at the bottom of the price sheet and it says $5,000 for some sort of Market adjustment bullshit, yeah no thank you, I didn't bring my lube that day, only a fool pays sticker price, only a total fool pays over sticker!
my limited does not drone and never used the sliding rear mirror on any truck i've owned
Great Video
Great review….no hype more content
I could see myself leasing this before I could afford the Rivian.
What’s a revian
An electric truck for wealthy people
@@Shakerhood69 to be fair, it seems to be priced accordingly, with materials and capabilities. It's not a $20k 90 mile range compact car. I do agree that most EVs are out of reach for the majority of people though, regardless of charging availability/infrastructure.
@@Shakerhood69 get a job!
@@Shakerhood69 poors shouldnt be buying new vehicles of any type
Improve the MPG by going PHEV and we’ll talk
Agreed
It's kind of funny that I've never seen a video of this in any other color than this green
Because Hyundai only has 1 press vehicle. The top of the line loaded $42,000+ model. You would think after 10 years they would have something more to show
@@devinbender8428 Do you mean 10 years of developing this particular vehicle or is the 10 years a reference to something else I'm not grasping?
@@fitztastico sorry I guess 6. The original concept was shown in February 2015. And now it’s August 2021. Yet still all Hyundai has shown is the Top end model and aprox. Pricing and no options listed. Kinda pathetic.
@@devinbender8428 As someone who went from a 20 year old little Nissan pickup to a 2019 Santa Fe (and who misses having a truck bed), I was hoping Hyundai would execute the concept well for someone like me. Unfortunately, I've been pretty disappointed so far and would be hard pressed to argue for the Santa Cruz when compared to the Maverick. Even though Ford and Hyundai describe the intended customer for this type of vehicle similarly, Ford seems to have followed through much more on the practicality.
go check straight pipes. They got skyblue
Maverick has a CVT. ‘Nuff said
Lol no way. What
@@r3drift Yes. An ECVT. Not a proven track record for that design, so get an extended warranty. Good luck.
@@NormandyFoye lmfao. ECVTs are the most reliable transmissions on the market. Ford and Toyota have been using them in their hybrids for over 10 years. In fact fords is better than Toyota’s Because Toyota changed the transmission design of the Prius to copy ford.
And the ford maverick hybrid has a 8 year 100k mile power train warranty.
@olo 00 lmfao.
1 DCT is only on the turbo model.
2 it doesn’t have an auxiliary cooler (at least from what I can find)
3 I will NEVER trust ANY DCT to tow 5000lbs. Hyundai rates the total weight GVWR of 10,600lbs with trailer. NEVER on DCT.
4 Fords Hybrid doesn’t need a cooler because there’s no grinding, sliding or engaging parts. It doesn’t shift or side. It just spins the planetary gear slower to increase speed. Keeps the transmission very cool.
5 Ford 8speed auto had a auxiliary oil cooler for the towing and fx4 packages.
@@devinbender8428 I don’t know if you’re trying to argue your point because you’re a brand loyalist or you own one of these anemic transmissions. Why in the world would anybody want the type of transmission that you find in a Prius or a RAV4 in a truck? I guess this is why everybody in the automotive world is jumping on this revolutionary ECVT design right? You know damn well that when those three letters CVT are mentioned everybody cringes don’t kid yourself. And nobody cares if it is a slightly different electronic design that doesn’t use pulleys, etc. You will never convince a real motorhead that it’s any better than riding a bicycle. Grandma might not know the difference as she drives away in her shiny new Prius, but most men will want a more sturdy design that matches the capability what is supposed to be a truck.
The base model has a nice fit.
But, I have a hard time with the higher end Santa Cruz.
The base model seems like a versatile jack of all (but MPG) trades.
The higher end seems like that money can easily buy a more niche specific vehicle that will be better equipped.
Comparing the Santa Cruz to the Maverick is a tough comparison. It seems like they are targeting the same pool of people, but at significantly different price points. The Santa Cruz is far more luxurious and the Maverick is far more practical.
Awesome review but when will we get one from the Ford Maverick? Come on Ford, release the Kracken for driving reviews!!
In time
@@HarryKuloh What i that as i never heraed of that
Maybe it's bad? Something tells me the Maverick is cheaply made.
@@stephenurso9267 99% of all hyundais ever made are cheaply made
I bought a limited. Gonna keep it atleast 15 years.
Couple of comments are bit strange. Every other reviews I’ve seen of Santa Cruz note the quietness of the cabin and the non-issue of gauge cluster visibility during very sunny days. Here, both are direct opposite. Maybe Edmunds got a lemon as a tester?
Maybe other drivers were riding with the stereo on. When I test a new car, I turn the radio off and wind noise over the mirrors was VERY noticeable. Once we get it in house we'll drive it on our evaluation loop and have a better idea of how it is on roads we know and trust.
Cute but loud noises from the engine, road, or wind is a no-no
I own the SEL with AWD no additional package with the 2.5 Liter Base engine. I have owned mine since the 31'st of July. I have almost 600 miles on the Cruz and have not experienced any engine, road, or wind noise that has been out of character for a modern SUV/TRUCK. I would suggest a personal test drive as others opinions especially on hearing noises and such can vary from terrain and use.
@@tonywilliams2756
Ah, we share the same name.
I'll keep it mind
God, I hope they bring this vehicle across The Pond 🇬🇧🙏🏻
Tool!! On the radio 🤘🤘🤘
The bed has a cover, why would you want to look at the covered bed?
MPG is about the same as my 2002 Toyota Tacoma. A hybrid would be of interest, especially with AWD and the option of having a longer bed. Otherwise, I'll wait and see.
This is a car with a bed. Probably a fun driving one at that. I think with the news that the Mav is a hybrid, I can see Hyundai scrambling to drop that 2.5 hybrid in this thing ASAP.
he says the santa cruz is loud, by the doors and mirrors, well i have a limited and i dont know what he's talking about, mine is nice and quiet.
I'm thrilled that Hyundai and Ford have entered this niche segment. For the top trim money I'd rather have the Honda. I'm waiting to drive the Mav w the cvt to see if it's something I can live with, otherwise I'll live one of these up to replace my daily
I think the CVT Maverick only comes on front wheel drive hybrid models and supposedly no dealers will stock them, they will be special order only.
Great Review! Thank you very Much ⚡️😎⚡️
Could you please elaborate about the lane keep assist and all of those things being “overly sensitive”? Thanks!
Self explanatory
@@HarryKuloh No, it’s not. It could imply a plethora of issues.
I have the limited version and the self driving is absolutely amazing. I was not expecting next level, but it is!
Drove Maverick and the Santa Cruz. For the money I will buy the Maverick. Turbo for a lot less cash.
great grocery getter! ppl will drive it to load goods from fish market or something. 👍
Im sorry but mine is very quiet ..very. Fit and finish it A+ and compared to the Ford Maverick that has all kinds of fit and finish issues. It may be a korean vehicle but its built in the USA and that what makes it good
good for the moms here in the Philippines who are into “plantitas “
Mavrick has it beat hands down, not paying 30k for this AWD
I’m already order next weekend my come on this is truck or sv what’s ever you say I love perfect for me
It looks Hyundai is pushing hard to including CR.
"pushing hard to including CR." - What's CR?
I really love this vehicle! BTW, who the hell would realistically buy this car for off-road use? Sheesh.
Good choice not to bring back that badge snob Mark Takahashi for another Hyundai review.
He likes the Accord because Accord is best
If it was hybrid I would have held off on my Tucson Hybrid and bought this
What about the Maverick Hybrid?
Good review of this truck 👍
Ford Maverick looking better every Cruz review I see.
Cheers
Hyundai could have done better, but at least it's not a throwaway vehicle like the Maverick.
Ridgeline 100% Hyundai or Fords just dont last. Stay clear of any launch from Ford. The first two years of any of their makes are revised daily and filled with foam....
Filled with foam?
@@galactictomato9168 yes. Ford is know to use foam to deal with noise and water management. The new exploder will float cause of all the foam Ford added to the doors. Just look at the part numbers and you will see the revisions. It’s insane!
🔥🔥
as soon as he said the cabin noise was loud at 60mph i stopped liking this car
Other people saying that Santa Cruz is more quiet then Lexus NX
I agreed, for the price I'd buy something else.
El Camino
Hate the new hyundai front ends. Idk
The typical manufacturers stupidity, keep redesigning a vehicle till it is bigger than it should be. Glad Ford and Hyundai are bringing back the compact class Toyota used to dominate till the Tacoma became bloated!!! Most “mid size” trucks have no consideration for people lacking height like my wife who is 5’2”. We are looking into a truckish vehicle with her height being a big concideration..
Ragmoldo Ramoñ 😀👍🤔
I wish they would park something next to it…Im thinking this is too small to be useful for me.🥾🥾
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oh no no...
stop watch at 010...
not like this vehicle...
wrong year of 2022...
real honest made in 2021 and not 2022
subaru brat
Want more views Edmunds? Just have Carlos do all your videos.
$40,000 for model as in the review. You could buy a $30000 CUV and buy $10000 beater for occasional truck use. Or get the bigger Ridgeline for $5k less
no. the top trim ridgeline costs at least 43k, which is more expensive than this. you’re also never going to get any good trucks for 10k, even second hand ones
@@RandomVideos-re9ux Ridgeline RTL at $40k has pretty much everything SC Limited AWD comes with
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It is not compact or small.
High quality plastic, little pricey for alot of plastic
Sorry die hard truck fans. This is the “truck” for me! Although it would be nice if I could find a real two door pickup out there somewhere. I would get that instead.
Way too expensive, you can get a real truck for that kinda money.
Seems right in line with the price hierarchy for trucks. Every segment sees overlap depending on trim.
@@ALMX5DP Why get this when you can get a colorado or ranger for the same or less and a real frame? Hyundai is making a killing on these.
@@jakp8777 feature content for a given price, drivability around towns or cities, interior space or ergonomics, take your pick. Why get a midsize of the same price if you don’t need to tow 7000lbs or go way offroad?
@@ALMX5DP Then get this. It just should cost less, as there are less materials used in this truck not to mention cheap labor (non union temp workers in Alabama).
Cheap labor and materials? Cheaper truck.
@@jakp8777 I would if I didn’t have the need to tow often, so I have an F-150. Merely answering your question about the pros list that so many choose to ignore and instead only focus on the cons. Also, I bet the materials in my Ford are cheaper feeling than this thing.
The SAV acronym was first coined by none other than BMW. now guess what, Hyundai has a BMW M boffin in the company so it's natural to have SAV slapped on the Hyundai Santa Cruz catalog!
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Would much rather have the Ford Maverick at a much cheaper price. And if you spec out the top model Santa Cruz, I can get a decently equipped ranger Lariat. Who’s going to spend midsize truck money on a compact?
How many people are going to end up buying this piece of crap because FORD MOTOR COMPANY doesn’t give a shit about its customers?
Ford
Duct for truck !,
Stop riding Hyundai's D. Korea's reliability is average at best and driving sales away from Ford. A company that provides US jobs in Chicago and Detroit also thousands of subsidiaries. Not Seoul SK. Do better.
These Santa Cruz vehicles are made in the US factory in Alabama. That would be providing US jobs. Lol 😂
@@hannsolo51 I wouldn't talk about the horrible reliability either. Also a few hundred average paying US jobs in Alabama and send all the money back to Korea for Research and development isn't a win for that community. It's a tax free shelter that the local government legally allowed. Do some more research
I am a mechanic. Always remember that Hyundai is a 5 in overall quality (this is something i learnd from years of working on cars) compare to a Toyota or Honda. But the price of these junk Korean cars are right next to top brands. So pretty much Hyundai is a over price car and that is to cover any repairs before the 10/100,000 miles warranty.
BUT HEY WHAT DO I KNOW...!?!?!?
I'M JUST A MECHANIC THATS ONLY BEEN ON FIELD FOR 15+YEARS
YOU KNOW SHIT.
Just an honest question. As an experienced mechanic are you suggesting Hyundai sell the car much cheaper and then have the owner pay for their own repairs on a brand new car over 100,000 mile period?
I paid $100 reservation (a program I will not recommend bc this Hyundai
sales/marketing program is BS), drove one and realized I would have
buyer's remorse, piss poor gas mileage, no "smart" cruise control until
you are willing to pay $40k, you have a lot of other choices that offer
far better value at $40k. The dual clutch shifting is crap on the turbo
model, quiet drive, pretty design, cute bed & options. If it were
$30k with smart cruise & better gas mileage and/or hybrid or EV then
I'd buy. But with communist democrats in office and taxes per mile
driven discussed makes mileage real important.
Boring
Not bad but it will never hold a candle to my 73 Corvette powered Chevy Luv.
Overpriced
Hyundai is that brand between Japanese and Chinese market.
no no it's korean car.
it’s korean lmaoooo
I'm gonna guess this thing will be discontinued within 4 years. People will buy the Maverick and other small trucks, but this thing... Nope
Its been best selling truck and you have to wait to get it