haha they beat the Grandma thing to death! I loved it so much after we test drove one I traded my 6 month old Tacoma and ordered one. Its the perfect size, it's comfortable, handles great and that 2.5 turbo is really good. The Santa Cruz is what I hoped the Tacoma would be.
@@squidusn71 I'd argue that if you're sitting high enough to need extra throw on your headlights... that you need extra stopping distance and therefore they dont need to be aimed high... the driver needs common sense. Let stupid people die.
That's because full sized trucks keep getting bigger. Manufacturers keep making models larger with each generation then create a new model to fill the gap that they just created.
Hyundai is killing it. These are straight up amazing for someone who needs the once in awhile utility truck but most of the time just needs a car. If you just need a small truck but want the sporty looks vs a typical box with wheels this is definitely a looker. I can bet we will see tons of these on the road.
People love to hate on Hyundai/Kia but no matter what, you have to respect that they are constantly pushing the envelope and pushing boundaries for making innovative vehicles, in a day and age where everything was starting to look similar. Ever since they’ve had their foot on the pedal, it’s caused everyone else to put their foot down as well.
I like this a lot, looks like Master Chief’s warthog in green. The tonneau cover, ventilated seats, loaded tech, and unique look. However, I am worried about it being strictly owned by old ladies… Kia Soul. You can’t deny it would be detrimental to your enjoyment and resale. I also don’t love the gloss black and capacitive buttons. I think it needs a cargo pass through for 2x4s, long yard tools, etc because SUVs can store that stuff safely inside.
So the Maverick is definitely cheaper and I love the hybrid option. But this is based on the Tucson, which is getting rave reviews - except for the base powertrain. Hard choice - hope they inspire similar vehicles from other brands!
@@gl4989 Only 2 inches longer. Reviews mistakenly misquote the length differences (although I believe the SC does achieve some of its length due to carving out a bit of the cabin with a little inset section at the end.
Which Tucson powertrain does pretty much everyone agree is the best? The hybrid. Not available on the SC, and probably never will be because its not made in Alabammer.
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Living in Edmonton, I feel like this is the perfect truck for this city. Big and roomy, perfect for trips to the gardening center/maker space or road trips throughout the province. But small enough that I won't feel like an asshole in a lifted RAM. And I'd be pretty hopeful about driving it over unploughed roads in the winter, too
Agreed. I live in Edmonton to! Kenilworth near Bonnie doon just off of Whyte. I think it's a good vehicle for city. Looking to pickone up later this year. Not sure about you but the price is my biggest hang up, so I'm hoping they have some sale or incentive end of the year. Most likely gonna factory order.
@@richardkusimenkah yeah, it's pretty pricey all things considered (although still cheaper than larger trucks). I was car shopping earlier this year (February, I think?) and Southtown Hyundai said they were taking orders for them expecting them to arrive by June or so. And judging by the few I've seen recently, that seems to be accurate. I did have a chance to test drive one just to get a feel for it, and my only real complaint was that the steering wheel feels small. Other than that, it was pretty good (although I did more or less drive it down the Whitemud, briefly on the Henday, and then back to the dealership). However, folks on /r/santacruz have been posting some mechanical and electrical issues with their models already, so who knows.
"Nooooooooooooooooooooooo" - Hyundai hearing jokes about the truck they created to be directed at the younger market, be joked about as the perfect car for a grandma lol.
@@BaltazarSMZ young ppl bought the TC also, nice ticket generator. But the problem with designing for youth is you can't have $40k price tags, if i could afford a $40k equivalent car in my 20's it'd been a BMW or similar.
Crazy how kia and hyundai went from trash to something actually worth considering, very impressive considering certain other companies (jeep) are destroying themselves as fast as possible
Purchased and took delivery of my 2022 Santa Cruz about a week ago already put 600 miles on it so far so good we love it everywhere we go people stare trying to figure out what it is it's a good conversation piece
I'm actually planning on getting one of these. The things I don't like about it are exactly what you said. The infotainment center. I'm want old school knobs and buttons that I can adjust while driving without having to take my eyes as much off the road. I don't like touch screens in vehicles. And I rent a lot of vehicles for travel for work so I know what I like and don't like based on experience. Also, the gloss black sucks. It just looks too dirty too easily. But I love most everything else about it. And the biggest thing for me is the towing capacity. It will haul my small camper, BIG BONUS.
@@CounterFleche you know that's not a bad idea, they did just announce the all electric Solterra. It would make a decent base platform for a truck in this segment
Gotta say, I really like the look as compared to the Maverick. But that economy and pricing for the Maverick are impressive. This is gonna be a great rivalry between the two.
Currently in the process of swapping the motor with my buddy on his Mother's Baja. Thing is so neat, looking forward to seeing what the compact truck market will offer In a few short years as more companies try them.
I'm amazed that you guys know what you are talking about. I 've seen some other reviews you ve made as well. My questions are answered before I could even think of them. Really nice.
@@fffwe3876 they’ve come a long way from their vehicles in the late 2000s. They are definitely a great value brand with lots of features you typically have to pay for in other models. I realized this when shopping around and finding options available at lower trims on Hyundai/Kia’s required a lot more $ on other vehicles. The only thing I hope is that these engines are far better than the last early-mid 2010 generations!
It's nice that they include the instructions for all those oversized items. Without that being supported I would say that the bed just too small to have a huge practicality edge in my mind. Though I'd still consider it inconveniently small, especially considering you can't fold down the second row of seats like an SUV.
Very good thought with the suv folding seats, i mean hell we used to fold the seats down in my moms old forester and fil it with wood. But realistically i don't have any uses on my own that would require a larger space so it's a nice rig, I agree it's a bit of an in-between size for someone who actually needs the truck bed.
This is honestly what most non-work pickup truck drivers need! Most are getting it as family cars judging by the small box and shiny unscratched bumpers. Also small enough to maneuver on camping roads. Hopefully these Ute like things gain popularity!!
I LOVE that weird hybrid truck/ute's are making a comeback. Screw all the 'truck guys' claiming these aren't pick-ups. Love my 2013 Ridgeline - and seeing this body style make a comeback is so good.
Y'all cry about gloss black all the time. Unless youre some jerkoff 1% it doesnt matter. Take a paper towel with some windex if it really bothers you before you bring your date in. Get over it.
I would love to have one of these, but I can tell by that composite bed it's way too light duty for my needs. I'm one of those few weirdos who drives a pickup because I actually need it. Light duty towing, hauling crap to the landfill, maxing out the payload with gravel, trips to the big box store. As it is, my 6ft bed barely cuts the mustard. I don't want a full size truck though. I live in the city.
Spare yourself the embarrassment from every person that looks your way I don’t understand why they don’t include the new ranger in this class just get the full bed ranger or even the Tacoma refresh coming next year and leave the idea of owning a pussy Hyundai truck.
@@matthewfawaz2247 Those are certainly more capable trucks, but they're also larger and cost more. I currently have a 2007 Canyon and love it. Basic, brawny, and dependable. A perfect work truck.
We got one a month ago and couldn't be happier. carrying our Ebikes and my wet Bass fishing gear waders boots etc is easier than the SUV. No dirt on the inside. We didn't need a 1500 size truck for that. Get in drive it. Its ride kicks the crap out of a bouncey box on frame truck and 26 mpg is great with gas at $4.20 a gallon. Call it what you want it serves our needs just great!!
The infotainment bulbs are called Nixie clocks... also - It boggles my mind why these new mini trucks don't incorporate some kind of fold down mid-gate like the Chevrolet Avalanche used to have. Imagine how awesome this would be if you could magically double the bedsize when you needed to.
On a unibody platform the C pillars and front of the bed/rear of the interior are a major structural point. The Avalanche was body on frame and only had those C-Pillar extensions on the bedsides to prevent body shake I would imagine. Doing something like the Avalanche's passthrough on a unibody vehicle probably wouldn't be possible, at most you could maybe do a small ski passthrough like a sedan or the tiny one that was in the Baja
I spend a lot of time here in the Salinas valley, which is very close to Santa Cruz. And omg I can’t even tell you how many of these I actually see every day so far. Guaranteed I see about 10 a day. It’s actually pretty cool to see Hyundai successfully getting buyers where their car is named after.
I love the way it looks and I’ve been watching this truck since the original concept was unveiled but I just wish that we got the base engine here in Canada just because I’m not entirely sold on DCTs just yet especially for this type of vehicle. The Maverick might not look as good but on price it looks better. Great job as always 👍
I love that on Doug Demuro's review, he couldn't figure out how to lock the bed cover, while it was one of the first things that Yuri and Jakob covered. Oh Doug lol, maybe he needs to watch this video
With the current Canadian to USD conversion, it would equal to around $35,762 USD. Estimated pricing for the equivalent, as per USA Hyundai is $39,720, w/o shipping. That’s the same price as a lower tier model, SEL Premium starting price. You definitely have the better price and option in Canada. This just doesn’t add up, as the vehicle is made in the states. Excellent work guys, have been subscribed for a really long time. Things just get better.
As much as I would too Subaru has been playing with themselves with the Outback Wilderness edition, and other pointless editions outside of the real stuff like the XT. They only recently started putting the forester motor in the Crosstrek after people wanted that since it came out~ i still want a Hatch WRX, but we get another 3rd row passenger SUV to fail where the tribecca has. I like the awd but i'm scared for the brand's future.
@@davidmccarthy6061 Don't think Subaru is going anywhere. They are one of the most profitable manufactures out there right now. They are slow with being the first to market with anything. With that being said, what saved them was the Crosstrek and that changed the market for everyone.
@@Shishizurui I like the idea of the wilderness versions of subies, but the outback just isn't enough. I've seen people lift normal outbacks and add some better tires and it's way taller and more capable than the wilderness (and can probably be done cheaper). they need to sell them with 2" lifts and agressive ATs
I like this design. I think it's the best iteration of this body configuration to date and I hope they sell a ton of them. Seriously doubt if they'll go out to a lot of Grandmas or Grandpas. I suspect it will be folks between 25-40 for the most part but who knows? Also, they gave it plenty of power and comfort features, so it functions as a road trip car too in addition to a daily. If you can only have one car and you have an active lifestyle, this is a great solution. Nice that they gave it some decent color options too, but they yellow with grey cladding was perfect! I hope they give that combo a whirl at some point. Lava orange with charcoal grey would probably look cool too.
I love my 2019 VW Jetta GLI 35th Anniversary model in every way including the interior EXCEPT for that damm piano black trim sections. Highly reflective when sunny and picks up dirt and smudges the minuets after I clean it. So these boys are quite correct on that point. Great review as always, not my jam but you two have been doing such a great job and you deserve the success and recognition you have achieved. Thank you and cheers!
Something like this would be perfect for my Nana of 80 years young. Arthritis and knee troubles but she keeps on going! Yuri is onto something with GAV! My Nana liked trucks back in the day but most modern ones and her 2013 Chrysler Town and Country are getting too big and bulky for her to drive safely. Something like this might be perfect so she has the ride height she's familiar with. She's 4'11" so clearance and view are of the utmost importance! Thanks for the ideas Yuri!
Please excuse my ignorance, but I've just discovered these guys, and they are awesome!!! We have nothing of this standard in Australia, it's all paid white bread fluff. This is poor man's old school Top Gear, high praise!! Thanks guys !!
Surfers and Beach goers will absolutely love this thing. Wet Suits or ice in the bed trunk. Sand being hosed out of the back instead of being vacuumed out of the carpet. Boards fit in the back seat or in the bed and possibly on the roof rack. Easy to park and light on gas. I see this being all sun bleached and covered in stickers in about 8-10 years.
Had the pleasure of driving around in this thing with Sam from CarLegion. It's just a joy to cruise around in and doesn't leave you wanting for utility. Wouldn't mind having one in my garage, but I think this is more of a west coast vehicle (think surfer dudes).
Good for Kayakers too. Those kayaks can be really hard to get on the roof a full size SUV. This would let you slide it up onto the relatively low bed, then slide it onto a kayak rack on the roof without damaging the car.
Looks way better then the Subaru Baja, likely doesn’t have head gasket and oil burn issues either. Don’t know if it will be popular with the REI and Patagonia crowd. Subaru brand marketing goes far.
Please do not straight pipe your Santa Cruz I mean it’s a Santa Cruz why would you do that but most importantly stop straight piping any type of car, it sounds like shit, instead invest on a nice catback exhaust system, and if you can some headers and high flow cats, a x pipe and a intake will make your car sound way nicer
And in New Zealand too! Would love to see it here. Not sure about a diesel engine, as is more like an SUV. But knowing Hyundai in our market, petrol engine would be 2wd and diesel would be AWD
OMG I love it!!! When I sold Hyundai they showed pictures of this, so I have been waiting for them to bring it to market! Yeah Hyundai, killing it again. I’m almost ready to come out of retirement, not.
Women love this vehicle. It's light, lovely, and little. For moms with kids with play dates and biles, for the lady who likes gardening and FYI projects around the house this is perfect. For weekend camping or cross country trips again comply travel inside and luggage in the back. Super cute.
Personally I hardly ever use the volume or tuning knobs...the ones on the steering wheel are fine for me. So, the lack of those knobs is really a very minor point and is not a deal breaker for me
As a dad of soon to be 2 in the suburbs who goes into the city all the time, but also has a family cabin down a bumpy dirt road in the woods, this feels kind of ideal. I guess I too am a gardening grandma. haha
Its actually pretty convenient considering how low the bed is making it easier to put heavy atuff in the back. I definitely want one. Always liked the weirdness of the Baja.
This is so dope it almost makes me wish I had some use for one. Except for the capacitive buttons, that would be a 100% deal breaker for me. I hate that so many manufactures are doing that. Plus the gloss black 🤦♂️
I forget how good it looks I remember when you guys did the live stream on this it’s pretty decent and the trunk thing yuri being In the back and Jacob closing it lol
Hey guys , we have a volume control option in the steering wheels and we can save our interested radio channels and can be changed in steering wheel. Then why you guys are more concerned in volume and tuning knob
It's more of an acquired taste in my opinion. Personally, I think it looks like a shapeless blue glob decided to get a stubble to come off as cool and rugged.
I like Fords more traditional truck styling on the Maverick better, but that’s just my opinion, I think the Maverick will attract more Truck buyers, in part because it’s a Ford and also because it looks more familiar, as for the Santa Cruz it seems most of it’s market will be from SUV buyers who had to compromise before but now they don’t have to because this replaces the trunk with a bed.
The fact that the Cruz costs more than the Tucson will really hurt sales. If i could save money and gain air conditioned storage ill do it. Dirt in a SUV isn’t that difficult to vacuum out. Only downside to the Tucson is gas fumes when transporting mower fuel. Going from memory the Explorer Sport Trac they referenced cost about $2k (8-10%) less than the regular Explorer, and it still took incentives to move those Sport Tracs.
@@double_joseph327 depends on what you’re looking for, I want the hybrid drive train in the Maverick for the gas savings, as well as the more traditional infotainment and buttons, and a slightly bigger bed
I’m looking for a new car and this might just be perfect. I want a pickup but don’t really need a full size and my wife only wants to consider an SUV. This is like the best of both worlds!
It makes absolutely no sense that all these car- and SUV-based pickups don't have a pass through to the rear seats. If the front wall of the bed folded down in this thing it would be actually useful for more than gardening.
I’m surprised more people haven’t brought that up. I wouldn’t buy something like this without a midgate, it seems like such an obvious feature. The Baja had it, after all.
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Can you guys do the 2021 ram express and ram warlock for budget reasons?
@@tocreatee5736 Don't buy a 9-10 year old anything for a daily
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Don’t forget the Ford Sportrac
Man... Yuri killed me on the inside when he said perfect for my grandma... Because at that exact moment I was like "this thing is pretty sweet...."
I'm sure Hyundai is super stoked to get review.
i saw a brand new Hyundai on my way to work.
burning like mad.
And then the Subaru cross trek too
Don't be so invested in what other people think. Yolo.
haha they beat the Grandma thing to death! I loved it so much after we test drove one I traded my 6 month old Tacoma and ordered one. Its the perfect size, it's comfortable, handles great and that 2.5 turbo is really good. The Santa Cruz is what I hoped the Tacoma would be.
I honestly love how manufacturers are lowering headlights. The blinding from taller vehicles is nearing an end.
It makes no difference if they're aimed high like some new vehicles with LED lights.
But low turn signals is just stupid IMO
@@squidusn71 I'd argue that if you're sitting high enough to need extra throw on your headlights... that you need extra stopping distance and therefore they dont need to be aimed high... the driver needs common sense. Let stupid people die.
*The compact pickup is making a comeback.*
I really hope that a manufacturer makes a two door truck, but that's not where the money is rn so I'm not getting my hopes up.
@@recnepse7498 the car is unibody constridtiin so it needs a back seat
That's because full sized trucks keep getting bigger. Manufacturers keep making models larger with each generation then create a new model to fill the gap that they just created.
@@recnepse7498 why? Two door trucks are useless
@@ghostlegit are you kidding me
Hyundai is killing it. These are straight up amazing for someone who needs the once in awhile utility truck but most of the time just needs a car. If you just need a small truck but want the sporty looks vs a typical box with wheels this is definitely a looker. I can bet we will see tons of these on the road.
i finally found it.
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"Hyundai is killing it. " comment.
They are!!
Wow! they made a car with a bed. Wow they has N
“HyUnDaI iS KiLliNg iT”
@@HOTPLATEGAMING You missed the point. They're the only manufacture that has improved by so much since their Mitsubishi days.
But it still has trash mpg like a truck. The Ford maverick has better mpg. Honestly, what's the point if it's still got trash mpg?
I’m sure Hyundai’s marketing team loves that you guys called it a Grandma’s Gardening Vehicle 😂
That's exactly who I saw driving one.
This car is perfect for me
I thought the same thing
People love to hate on Hyundai/Kia but no matter what, you have to respect that they are constantly pushing the envelope and pushing boundaries for making innovative vehicles, in a day and age where everything was starting to look similar. Ever since they’ve had their foot on the pedal, it’s caused everyone else to put their foot down as well.
Hyundai went to the Tucson and said “hey, make yourself uteful”
because Tucsons are worthless
telling me u r Aussie without telling me u r Aussie
@@dwadd7528 heyyyy.... I like our Tucson... Yes he's (Tandy) is a little slow, but in a world of CR-V and Rav-4 it's nice to be a little different.
zing!
@@dwadd7528 lol keep hating
Subaru better bring back the Brat, and don't forget the seats in the bed.
It was the Brat that had the seats in the back, not the Baja. But I get what you mean.
*Braja* 😳
@@Gene1969 here in Hawaii no need factory seats just the bed ! We throw beach chairs and couches in the truck beds
@@Gene1969 Thanks for catching that. Edited it!
@@HonJazzz Glad I could help. 🙂
I like this a lot, looks like Master Chief’s warthog in green. The tonneau cover, ventilated seats, loaded tech, and unique look. However, I am worried about it being strictly owned by old ladies… Kia Soul. You can’t deny it would be detrimental to your enjoyment and resale. I also don’t love the gloss black and capacitive buttons. I think it needs a cargo pass through for 2x4s, long yard tools, etc because SUVs can store that stuff safely inside.
Warthog? What’s a warthog? Stop making up animals. That looks more like a puma to me.
How does it look like a warthog
Go play halo again
"Look at those tow hooks. They look like tusks. Now what kinda animal has tusks?"
"A walrus."
"Dammit, Grif, I told you to stop makin' up animals!"
YES. Microsoft should work with them to build it up.
As NOT a grandma and NOT into gardening I, actually, think this looks great. I even want it.
So the Maverick is definitely cheaper and I love the hybrid option. But this is based on the Tucson, which is getting rave reviews - except for the base powertrain. Hard choice - hope they inspire similar vehicles from other brands!
Also, the bed of the Maverick is longer
@@gl4989 and better fuel economy
the tucson definitely has better fit and finish
@@gl4989 Only 2 inches longer. Reviews mistakenly misquote the length differences (although I believe the SC does achieve some of its length due to carving out a bit of the cabin with a little inset section at the end.
Which Tucson powertrain does pretty much everyone agree is the best? The hybrid. Not available on the SC, and probably never will be because its not made in Alabammer.
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i saw a brand new hyundai on my way to work.
burning like mad.
Living in Edmonton, I feel like this is the perfect truck for this city. Big and roomy, perfect for trips to the gardening center/maker space or road trips throughout the province. But small enough that I won't feel like an asshole in a lifted RAM.
And I'd be pretty hopeful about driving it over unploughed roads in the winter, too
Agreed. I live in Edmonton to! Kenilworth near Bonnie doon just off of Whyte.
I think it's a good vehicle for city. Looking to pickone up later this year. Not sure about you but the price is my biggest hang up, so I'm hoping they have some sale or incentive end of the year. Most likely gonna factory order.
@@richardkusimenkah yeah, it's pretty pricey all things considered (although still cheaper than larger trucks). I was car shopping earlier this year (February, I think?) and Southtown Hyundai said they were taking orders for them expecting them to arrive by June or so. And judging by the few I've seen recently, that seems to be accurate.
I did have a chance to test drive one just to get a feel for it, and my only real complaint was that the steering wheel feels small. Other than that, it was pretty good (although I did more or less drive it down the Whitemud, briefly on the Henday, and then back to the dealership). However, folks on /r/santacruz have been posting some mechanical and electrical issues with their models already, so who knows.
"Nooooooooooooooooooooooo" - Hyundai hearing jokes about the truck they created to be directed at the younger market, be joked about as the perfect car for a grandma lol.
It happens every time a manufacturer tries to design cars For a younger audience😂
Remember Scions where design by Toyota for the younger market. The frs was the only popular with the fellow kids before Scion was discontinued
@@BaltazarSMZ young ppl bought the TC also, nice ticket generator. But the problem with designing for youth is you can't have $40k price tags, if i could afford a $40k equivalent car in my 20's it'd been a BMW or similar.
Cars that are designed and marketed towards younger people tend to get adopted by older folks, such as the Honda Element
Element,Scion b, Soul
Crazy how kia and hyundai went from trash to something actually worth considering, very impressive considering certain other companies (jeep) are destroying themselves as fast as possible
Oh and I think the Ford you were thinking of is the Explorer Sport Trac. The adrenaline was a limited sporty version of it.
Can confirm, those photos are the Ford Explorer Sport Trac… which I think was still bigger than this vehicle but could be wrong.
@@jonatamaniuk it was. 5’5” bed, body on frame. The size of the old explorer.
I still see the adrenaline’s all over the place. They were not limited editions up here.
My grandpa has a 2001 and it’s really reliable for a ford after all not a bad vehicle
@@manpan4693 yep, my dad has one. Goes offroad, tows a boat, problem free.
Purchased and took delivery of my 2022 Santa Cruz about a week ago already put 600 miles on it so far so good we love it everywhere we go people stare trying to figure out what it is it's a good conversation piece
Did notice the slick editing in the intro, kudos new editor
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I'm actually planning on getting one of these. The things I don't like about it are exactly what you said. The infotainment center. I'm want old school knobs and buttons that I can adjust while driving without having to take my eyes as much off the road. I don't like touch screens in vehicles. And I rent a lot of vehicles for travel for work so I know what I like and don't like based on experience. Also, the gloss black sucks. It just looks too dirty too easily. But I love most everything else about it. And the biggest thing for me is the towing capacity. It will haul my small camper, BIG BONUS.
I WISH Subaru would bring the Baja back! Put the FA24 from the Ascent in it, it could be great
It's a good idea. But they'll most likely pair that with a CVT, and make it the only transmission you can get, regardless of trim. Typical Subaru.🤷🏽
I'dl love to see a full electric Baja.
@@CounterFleche you know that's not a bad idea, they did just announce the all electric Solterra. It would make a decent base platform for a truck in this segment
The new editor is doing an awesome job! Congrats!
Gotta say, I really like the look as compared to the Maverick. But that economy and pricing for the Maverick are impressive. This is gonna be a great rivalry between the two.
Ecoboost engine was a deal breaker for me... waiting Nissan with their Frontier on lower trim package prices
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A like is always dropped because this channel is my favorite car channel
Cheers boys
Currently in the process of swapping the motor with my buddy on his Mother's Baja. Thing is so neat, looking forward to seeing what the compact truck market will offer In a few short years as more companies try them.
I'm amazed that you guys know what you are talking about. I 've seen some other reviews you ve made as well. My questions are answered before I could even think of them. Really nice.
Definitely want to see if these pick up in popularity. Would actually like to try one out myself!
No pun intended?
Not hyundai.
@@chris53168 LOL I swear I didn’t even realize the pun!
@@fffwe3876 they’ve come a long way from their vehicles in the late 2000s. They are definitely a great value brand with lots of features you typically have to pay for in other models. I realized this when shopping around and finding options available at lower trims on Hyundai/Kia’s required a lot more $ on other vehicles. The only thing I hope is that these engines are far better than the last early-mid 2010 generations!
@@fffwe3876 Typical Hyundai hater
New dude on the editing team already putting the work in with that SICK Baja edit over the Santa Cruz, well done! 👏
It's nice that they include the instructions for all those oversized items. Without that being supported I would say that the bed just too small to have a huge practicality edge in my mind. Though I'd still consider it inconveniently small, especially considering you can't fold down the second row of seats like an SUV.
Very good thought with the suv folding seats, i mean hell we used to fold the seats down in my moms old forester and fil it with wood. But realistically i don't have any uses on my own that would require a larger space so it's a nice rig, I agree it's a bit of an in-between size for someone who actually needs the truck bed.
This is honestly what most non-work pickup truck drivers need! Most are getting it as family cars judging by the small box and shiny unscratched bumpers. Also small enough to maneuver on camping roads. Hopefully these Ute like things gain popularity!!
to bad that Dual_Clutch will make off roading a NIGHTMARE.
I love the headlights and taillights. They look like nothing else out there right now. I'm digging this "truck" a lot.
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I noticed that too! Nice looking two tone date just I think!
Yea, two tone datejust. He already has a Pepsi. Nice collection 🙂
@@mrsk7887 two classics. He has great taste in watches. I cringed when they were sponsored by one of those fashion watch brands.
@@alexanderson1236 same here. I get it that there is a business aspect of running a channel but I am glad that these are Jakub’s daily watches 🙂
I LOVE that weird hybrid truck/ute's are making a comeback. Screw all the 'truck guys' claiming these aren't pick-ups. Love my 2013 Ridgeline - and seeing this body style make a comeback is so good.
Not a truck any more than an El Camino, Ranchero or a Subaru Brat.
It's unibody it's not a truck. My 4runner is more of a truck than this. lol
Y'all cry about gloss black all the time. Unless youre some jerkoff 1% it doesnt matter. Take a paper towel with some windex if it really bothers you before you bring your date in. Get over it.
@@Kody742 You are just straight up wrong. Stop with this elitist truck shit.
@@michaelc6473 just say you like shit cars and move on
I wanted this but they only offer one trim level in Canada so I settled for the Tucson
Great review, guys
I would love to have one of these, but I can tell by that composite bed it's way too light duty for my needs. I'm one of those few weirdos who drives a pickup because I actually need it. Light duty towing, hauling crap to the landfill, maxing out the payload with gravel, trips to the big box store. As it is, my 6ft bed barely cuts the mustard. I don't want a full size truck though. I live in the city.
cool story, are you selling the movie rights?
@@BoopSnoot LOL!!
Spare yourself the embarrassment from every person that looks your way I don’t understand why they don’t include the new ranger in this class just get the full bed ranger or even the Tacoma refresh coming next year and leave the idea of owning a pussy Hyundai truck.
@@matthewfawaz2247 Those are certainly more capable trucks, but they're also larger and cost more. I currently have a 2007 Canyon and love it. Basic, brawny, and dependable. A perfect work truck.
@@matthewfawaz2247 Ahh from the elites who drive American trucks they don't actually need? Aka the biggest wankers on the roads.
We got one a month ago and couldn't be happier. carrying our Ebikes and my wet Bass fishing gear waders boots etc is easier than the SUV. No dirt on the inside. We didn't need a 1500 size truck for that. Get in drive it. Its ride kicks the crap out of a bouncey box on frame truck and 26 mpg is great with gas at $4.20 a gallon. Call it what you want it serves our needs just great!!
The infotainment bulbs are called Nixie clocks... also - It boggles my mind why these new mini trucks don't incorporate some kind of fold down mid-gate like the Chevrolet Avalanche used to have. Imagine how awesome this would be if you could magically double the bedsize when you needed to.
its Nixie bulbs not "Nixie clocks".
Nixie clock is a clock use Nixie bulbs as display. if it not clock, its just Nixie bulb.
The avalanche bed was such a great idea. The maverick and ridgeline and SC all should’ve had it.
On a unibody platform the C pillars and front of the bed/rear of the interior are a major structural point. The Avalanche was body on frame and only had those C-Pillar extensions on the bedsides to prevent body shake I would imagine. Doing something like the Avalanche's passthrough on a unibody vehicle probably wouldn't be possible, at most you could maybe do a small ski passthrough like a sedan or the tiny one that was in the Baja
I spend a lot of time here in the Salinas valley, which is very close to Santa Cruz. And omg I can’t even tell you how many of these I actually see every day so far. Guaranteed I see about 10 a day.
It’s actually pretty cool to see Hyundai successfully getting buyers where their car is named after.
I love the way it looks and I’ve been watching this truck since the original concept was unveiled but I just wish that we got the base engine here in Canada just because I’m not entirely sold on DCTs just yet especially for this type of vehicle. The Maverick might not look as good but on price it looks better.
Great job as always 👍
I love that on Doug Demuro's review, he couldn't figure out how to lock the bed cover, while it was one of the first things that Yuri and Jakob covered. Oh Doug lol, maybe he needs to watch this video
Now there's a quirk and feature he missed
Who's up late night watching this dynamic duo nail the car reviews every time.
With the current Canadian to USD conversion, it would equal to around $35,762 USD.
Estimated pricing for the equivalent, as per USA Hyundai is $39,720, w/o shipping.
That’s the same price as a lower tier model, SEL Premium starting price.
You definitely have the better price and option in Canada.
This just doesn’t add up, as the vehicle is made in the states.
Excellent work guys, have been subscribed for a really long time. Things just get better.
Don't forget the Ranchero, El Camino, and my personal favorite, the Mustero as competition. (may they all rest in peace)
Also Dodge Rampage, Plymouth Scamp.
Subaru brat
Suburu Brat. There's probably a good reason why they are all resting in peace
Love the edit in the intro! Great job editor guy! Congrats on the hiring
I want a Baja, hopefully it comes back.
As much as I would too Subaru has been playing with themselves with the Outback Wilderness edition, and other pointless editions outside of the real stuff like the XT.
They only recently started putting the forester motor in the Crosstrek after people wanted that since it came out~ i still want a Hatch WRX, but we get another 3rd row passenger SUV to fail where the tribecca has. I like the awd but i'm scared for the brand's future.
It was ahead of its time. Maybe if they do a Baja EV, if Subie survives long enough to transition to electric.
@@davidmccarthy6061 Don't think Subaru is going anywhere. They are one of the most profitable manufactures out there right now. They are slow with being the first to market with anything. With that being said, what saved them was the Crosstrek and that changed the market for everyone.
@@Shishizurui I like the idea of the wilderness versions of subies, but the outback just isn't enough. I've seen people lift normal outbacks and add some better tires and it's way taller and more capable than the wilderness (and can probably be done cheaper). they need to sell them with 2" lifts and agressive ATs
Why Subaru is a dead company going straight into bankruptcy
That yellow/silver Baja photoshop actually looked awesome.
I like this design. I think it's the best iteration of this body configuration to date and I hope they sell a ton of them. Seriously doubt if they'll go out to a lot of Grandmas or Grandpas. I suspect it will be folks between 25-40 for the most part but who knows? Also, they gave it plenty of power and comfort features, so it functions as a road trip car too in addition to a daily. If you can only have one car and you have an active lifestyle, this is a great solution. Nice that they gave it some decent color options too, but they yellow with grey cladding was perfect! I hope they give that combo a whirl at some point. Lava orange with charcoal grey would probably look cool too.
My gf just picked up one in Hampton grey. She’s 28
Jakub’s watch collection it’s just as cool as their channel, amazing!!
This came out of no where on a Monday night.
I love my 2019 VW Jetta GLI 35th Anniversary model in every way including the interior EXCEPT for that damm piano black trim sections. Highly reflective when sunny and picks up dirt and smudges the minuets after I clean it. So these boys are quite correct on that point. Great review as always, not my jam but you two have been doing such a great job and you deserve the success and recognition you have achieved. Thank you and cheers!
Something like this would be perfect for my Nana of 80 years young. Arthritis and knee troubles but she keeps on going! Yuri is onto something with GAV! My Nana liked trucks back in the day but most modern ones and her 2013 Chrysler Town and Country are getting too big and bulky for her to drive safely. Something like this might be perfect so she has the ride height she's familiar with. She's 4'11" so clearance and view are of the utmost importance! Thanks for the ideas Yuri!
Please excuse my ignorance, but I've just discovered these guys, and they are awesome!!! We have nothing of this standard in Australia, it's all paid white bread fluff. This is poor man's old school Top Gear, high praise!! Thanks guys !!
I really like the look of the Maverick and absolutely HATE the looks of the Baja and first gen Ridgeline. To each their own.
It already looks dated and cheap
😂
Surfers and Beach goers will absolutely love this thing. Wet Suits or ice in the bed trunk. Sand being hosed out of the back instead of being vacuumed out of the carpet. Boards fit in the back seat or in the bed and possibly on the roof rack. Easy to park and light on gas. I see this being all sun bleached and covered in stickers in about 8-10 years.
Had the pleasure of driving around in this thing with Sam from CarLegion. It's just a joy to cruise around in and doesn't leave you wanting for utility. Wouldn't mind having one in my garage, but I think this is more of a west coast vehicle (think surfer dudes).
The Jakob and Yuri reviews I love.
14:19 I actually think you guys don't complain about gloss black enough - the manufacturers are still putting it into their cars!
Congrats on the new watch.
Thank goodness it comes with a quick engine option. To truly be a Baja, it needs to be quick.
Good for Kayakers too. Those kayaks can be really hard to get on the roof a full size SUV. This would let you slide it up onto the relatively low bed, then slide it onto a kayak rack on the roof without damaging the car.
Looks way better then the Subaru Baja, likely doesn’t have head gasket and oil burn issues either. Don’t know if it will be popular with the REI and Patagonia crowd. Subaru brand marketing goes far.
Honestly one of the best intros ive ever seen, super clean
It’s good to have paddles still so you can “manually” downshift after a starightpipe ;)
Please do not straight pipe your Santa Cruz I mean it’s a Santa Cruz why would you do that but most importantly stop straight piping any type of car, it sounds like shit, instead invest on a nice catback exhaust system, and if you can some headers and high flow cats, a x pipe and a intake will make your car sound way nicer
@@Justaeuropeanman no
FYI dealers in the USA are marking them up $5000 - i bought a grey limited edition AWD here in Florida and i love it
Check tsp.truecar.com for in stock pricing next time. Congrats!
i wish they made a RHD version of this Hyundai, it would sell like hotcakes in markets like Australia
I think it would have to be a diesel to actually sell in Australia
@@f181234 plop a diesel from the Tucson and call it a day
And in New Zealand too! Would love to see it here.
Not sure about a diesel engine, as is more like an SUV. But knowing Hyundai in our market, petrol engine would be 2wd and diesel would be AWD
OMG I love it!!! When I sold Hyundai they showed pictures of this, so I have been waiting for them to bring it to market! Yeah Hyundai, killing it again. I’m almost ready to come out of retirement, not.
As someone who drives a truck, I want something with similar driving dynamics, but I actually need a larger bed.
Women love this vehicle. It's light, lovely, and little. For moms with kids with play dates and biles, for
the lady who likes gardening and FYI projects around the house this is perfect.
For weekend camping or cross country trips again comply travel inside and luggage in the back.
Super cute.
Personally I hardly ever use the volume or tuning knobs...the ones on the steering wheel are fine for me. So, the lack of those knobs is really a very minor point and is not a deal breaker for me
Shout out to the Chevy LUV. It's the truck my dad left our family with.
This is cool, hope they make a RHD for Australia
Yes! I'd love to see it here in New Zealand!
I'm sure there's market in Au/Nz
Got a set of Contis from Canadian Tire because of you guys and they've been so good in the snow!
Amazing! Glad you like them
190k later, I’m still waiting for my EJ253 head gaskets to shit the bed…
As a dad of soon to be 2 in the suburbs who goes into the city all the time, but also has a family cabin down a bumpy dirt road in the woods, this feels kind of ideal. I guess I too am a gardening grandma. haha
*Before we know it in a few years it will be the pickup truck era.*
Prepare for impact, SUVs
I want cheap sport cars to come back😔
@@quake7988 Same. The golden era of Japanese sports cars. But hey atleast some like Toyota and Mazda are left... Even if only sorta
It's been the pickup truck era in Murica. lol
Its actually pretty convenient considering how low the bed is making it easier to put heavy atuff in the back. I definitely want one. Always liked the weirdness of the Baja.
"the photoshopped subaru baha that everybody wanted to see"
😳😳😳 im into it
guys congratulations on hiring an editor!
See timestamp 6:24.
Love you guys! My girlfriend not so much, she just doesn't understand cars and why I watch.
Hyundai/Kia is doing amazing recently with design and quality my next car would def be a veloster N.
wait for Elantra N or Kona N
I'm excited for the Kona N
I have a 2020 GMC Canyon Denali and I hate how much better the tech is on this truck, and it’s really pretty attractive looking too.
This is so dope it almost makes me wish I had some use for one. Except for the capacitive buttons, that would be a 100% deal breaker for me. I hate that so many manufactures are doing that. Plus the gloss black 🤦♂️
I think the capacitive buttons are only on the top Limited trim. The more mainstream versions have actual buttons.
Alot of young people will love this to. And I'm sure as time goes on they'll do a crazy beefed up off road beast
I forget how good it looks I remember when you guys did the live stream on this it’s pretty decent and the trunk thing yuri being In the back and Jacob closing it lol
Hey guys , we have a volume control option in the steering wheels and we can save our interested radio channels and can be changed in steering wheel. Then why you guys are more concerned in volume and tuning knob
The front looks great. The interior follows suit. Great review!
The front end looks horrid in my opinion
It's more of an acquired taste in my opinion. Personally, I think it looks like a shapeless blue glob decided to get a stubble to come off as cool and rugged.
@@SirBroccolingtonIII hahahaha!
My dad would love this 72 works on his yard alot and owns a Santa fe with a s10 prior to it,
I like Fords more traditional truck styling on the Maverick better, but that’s just my opinion, I think the Maverick will attract more Truck buyers, in part because it’s a Ford and also because it looks more familiar, as for the Santa Cruz it seems most of it’s market will be from SUV buyers who had to compromise before but now they don’t have to because this replaces the trunk with a bed.
The fact that the Cruz costs more than the Tucson will really hurt sales. If i could save money and gain air conditioned storage ill do it. Dirt in a SUV isn’t that difficult to vacuum out. Only downside to the Tucson is gas fumes when transporting mower fuel. Going from memory the Explorer Sport Trac they referenced cost about $2k (8-10%) less than the regular Explorer, and it still took incentives to move those Sport Tracs.
You just get more bang for buck with Hyundai
@@double_joseph327 depends on what you’re looking for, I want the hybrid drive train in the Maverick for the gas savings, as well as the more traditional infotainment and buttons, and a slightly bigger bed
I’m looking for a new car and this might just be perfect. I want a pickup but don’t really need a full size and my wife only wants to consider an SUV. This is like the best of both worlds!
For a moment there, I thought Yuri was gonna eat that flower, too.
I have and the gloss black isn't an issue. Deal with it!
Is it Hyundai season? I'm excited for the inevitable Elantra N review
Neato! Hyundai really have stepped up their game over the years 🔥🔥🔥
I don’t read in bulb is probably the funniest thing I’ve ever heard on a car review
Jakub has the sickest watches in the car review segment by far, what a boss!!!
It makes absolutely no sense that all these car- and SUV-based pickups don't have a pass through to the rear seats. If the front wall of the bed folded down in this thing it would be actually useful for more than gardening.
I bet there’s some strange regulation preventing it in one of the major markets or something
I was thinking the same thing. The Avalanch had it but it was based on a truck not car so it must be a structural issue.
@@chrisnah8423 It was actually based on the chevy suburban. Not a truck. I sold avalanches and the Cadillac version.
I’m surprised more people haven’t brought that up. I wouldn’t buy something like this without a midgate, it seems like such an obvious feature. The Baja had it, after all.
@@chrisnah8423 oh did it? That’s funny. Huh maybe that’s not the case then
I was able to find the SE model and I'm so glad they still have the knobs for volume, tune/file, AC and buttons to control circulation, etc.
The “bulbs” are actually a rendering of Nixie tubes but they didn’t do a very good job.
It's a stylized representation (for what reason I don't know).
I'm in love with this vehicle. Whatever you call it. Perfect for my needs.
I didn't even know this existed until your video popped up just now! Too cool.