Whether this Hyundai rep was “green,” unsure of himself, or just genuinely a nice guy, I like him. If you’re reading this, don’t let anyone knock you. You draw in people.
@@michaelp.3485 lol, good one. But if you are going to build a vehicle with a bed have the honesty to call it a truck rather than some acronym. The insecurity you mention seems to be at Hyundai!
Roman, a bit of constructive criticism. Long-time subscriber here. When interviewing people or asking them to discuss products, please let them talk. The camera is on them for a reason. You have a bad habit of asking questions, then rudely interjecting unnecessary noise with "yep yep yep" as they're speaking, and cutting them off before they finish a sentence. It gives the impression of impatience and rushing whoever you've got the camera on. Very rude. If you don't want to hear what people have to say, don't ask. Just do a walk-around video talking about the vehicle yourself. The poor guy had a hard time spitting out a full sentence without being cut off. It makes these types of show and tell videos feel manic. Just let others speak when you prompt them. Also, don't tell people their business. These people are reps for their respective companies. It's their job to explain the vehicles. Let them do their job and talk about it since you want to involve them, even if you already know the answer. You don't need to constantly finish their sentences.
100% agree, and others on TFL are at times the same way, I un subscribed awhile back as the level of professionalism is really lacking, but watched this to see if there was any good content on the new car, but just got rude bias opinions and comments
Roof top tents are ok. Roman, when they say 165 lbs on the capacity for roof racks, that’s the dynamic weight. While moving. The static weight when not moving, like a roof top tent, is significantly more and should accommodate at least 400 lbs, often more! Things like the “hitch kit” are grossly overpriced!! You can get the same or better products elsewhere. Shop smart!
@@Bob-hq5lj The problem with fork mount is you have to put the wheel back on when you get somewhere, which inst too hard but one more job you have to do before riding These protective tailgate covers are what everyone is switching too. More practical and it can fit more than two bikes.
Got a green Santa Cruz a year ago. Super happy with it. Perfect sized bed for what I need. Same gas mileage as the little Kia hatchback I had previously. Only two things I don’t like: if you put anything of moderate weight or more in the bed, the front of the vehicle effectively elevates, causing the headlights to shine right into the eyes of oncoming traffic. Going to see if putting in air shocks will fix this. Secondly, the rear seats are very hard and super uncomfortable. Going to get some kind of cushions for this. Definitely recommend this.
Great reviews, wife and I LOVE our Santa Cruz. Plenty of power, gets down the road well, handles well. When we're not working 7 days a week we'll throw the kayaks on it and GO, or the dirtbike. I will say that the plastic on the top of the tailgate is a bit "delicate".
I saw one on the road in Denver yesterday, although it had California license plates. Looked nice as well as appeared smaller in person than on RUclips
Great video, if your Santa Cruz comes with the Tonneau cover I would recommend removing it if you are going to haul mountain bikes, Gravel bikes, or road bikes. A dirt jumper and BMX will fit with the cover left in place. Once I took out my cover I am able to comfortably fit 5 mountain bikes in the back. My mtn bike is an XL Trek EX Fuel 9.8 with tire size of 29X2.6 and it fits great. For a tailgate pad I'm using one off Amazon and to date it has been flawless.
the sante cruz needs a bed rack custom built for its 4 foot bed, top setup a roof top tent i love how innovative hyundai is worn their designs! i want one, if they plan on building with a hybrid system in the future
THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!!! I LOVE ALL OF THE INNOVATION ON THIS LIFESTYLE TRUCK!!! I SHOULD CHECK ONE OUT IN PERSON!!!! SO MUCH FUN!!!! THANKS FOR SHARING!!!!
I would like to see some acknowledgement from tfl of the fair constructive criticism. No one is perfect and there is always room for improvement. I subscribe to all the tfl channels and would like to see it succeed and grow. Watching from Trinidad in the Caribbean 🇹🇹
I like the accessories guy! I'm sure he'll be busy in the next few months - these little vehicles are going to be pretty popular... What sort of ticks me off is that at the price for the Limited trim it should come with a receiver (2 inch I'd think) - that shouldn't even be a factory option - again this goes to show that they (Hyundai) really isn't positioning this as a "truck". I'm seeing lots of videos from dealers in the last couple of days where a SEL / SEL Premium is right off the transport with a factory receiver and the best explanation I've heard was that it was an option package (I think "Activity" Package). No where is there an "order guide" for these things - just the Hyundai website and even that has little info (I did find where you can download the owner's manual). I have a Limited reserved (due Sept. 6th) and there's no options or accessories that you can choose during the reservation. At $41k I'm going to be slightly pissed when I have to shell out another $150-300 for the Hyundai "Genuine" receiver and likely have to wait a couple weeks for it to come in (I'll install myself). I'm sort of second guessing my decision to sell/trade my 2018 F-150 XLT 5.0l for this thing (even though I'll net $10k by selling it this week - if I do). I already have a 2" receiver, I already have just about everything this Sport Adventure Vehicle has with the exception of a sun roof, ventilated seats and the ability to park (easily) in my garage.
Oh so YOU HAVE ONE RESERVED interesting , I did the pre-order but got call from the dealer asking about nothing specific b4 they had concrete information about this vehicle. I’m wondering how you where able to get a date of order ? And what YOU think about the price for this 4 cylinder vehicle , as I stated in my comment I was ready to buy the limited until it was revealed that 40 to 45 price point , perhaps I’ll consider the premium which is about where I hoped the limited would price out
The bed looks shallow. What is the depth? I always hear bed length and width but not depth. Is someone going to make a shell/topper/cap for the bed? Thank you!
I nicknamed mine my Cruzer! It's my Swiss Army Knife on Wheels Honestly! With a 10 x 6 utility trailer I can do more than my huge STX F 150 for less expensive insurance and every thing.
Greetings from Tucson. Definitely interested. I can imagine the bed full of cacti, plants, soil, mulch, aquarium supplies and all of the things I drag my poor Odyssey into carrying for me. I’ve long demonstrated the need for something like this but haven’t bought anything like this due to cost/fuel. I am also really into the new Frontier. Thanks for the video.
I live in Rockland County in ny I was told not coming out till October Will test drive for sure if they added a vol knob it would be a hands down buy and winner Good Job as always Roman from one of your first viewers ever All The Best to Tommy Andre And Nathan plus Blaze😀
@@evankatz2893 It is true. There have been other videos popping up on YT showing the lower trims. They have physical knobs for volume and HVAC control.
I like it. It’d make a great car for me and my wife. Either this or the Ford Maverick. All I need now, is for both of them to be built in RHD and imported to Australia.
@@inspectorvoid we do not have a family to haul around. As per my original comment. It is just my wife and I. We are empty nesters. Apologies for inadvertently putting “family” in my original comment. I have removed it.
@@inspectorvoid At least in the Maverick 6 ft tall adult could fit in the back seat. I was surprised to see that. My 80s Ranger that could never happen with the jump seats.
@@kelvinhill9874 lol yeah had me confused. I just wish there was more midsize options for people that don’t want full size trucks, but decent cab space. I don’t need a large bed, just a comfy cab. 5 foot bed is plenty.
The trailer hitch seems a bit low. I know I know, that's the placement for most vehicles. But I like how the Maverick's hitch placement doesn’t hang lower than the vehicle.
Is the weight limit of the cross-bars dynamic or static? 150 is a pretty normal dynamic load rating, I'm wondering if the static (parked) load rating is higher...in which case a roof top tent is possible.
I know this video is 2 years old but still pertinent today. Thanks, TFL guys. I'm interested in buying one of these as I like smaller vehicles. I'm interested in this for some light off roading. It'd be cool if this could go in sand? My idea: 1. Add the bed extender. 2. Add the available factory front skid plate. 3. For a little more ground clearance without doing a lift, install 245/55/20 size tires instead of the 245/50/20 stock tires. Install more aggressive off-road tires. According to Tirerack calculator that would add .6" height, from .86" to .92". Speedo error 2.11 MPH. What does anyone think?
My favorite SUV is the Telluride, then fav sports sedan is the Stinger GT. Family sedan is the Genesis G70. Pick up is the new Hyundai Santa Cruz. Now I just need the money to buy these 4 vehicles for my MTV Cribs debut. 😁
It's fun watching Roman's fascination of the month. It used to be "sexy", when he would describe cars lol, and now he seems to be all about "utes". Another great video guys.
HEY HYUNDAI - How about getting the "build and price" tool for the Santa Cruz up and running on your website? Ford Maverick has has their tool active for weeks...
Try MONTHS. Fords was up after the unveiling. 9 weeks ago! The Hyundai was unveiled 12 weeks ago and still silence. Makes it seam like they are scrambling to get to the market before ford…. Meaning cutting corners
@@devinbender8428 Price is not my only determining factor (and I won't be in the market for a couple of years.) It's nice to be able to compare "minimum acceptable spec" and see what the price difference v. equipment is.
@@DaddyDan77 true but the Maverick has better payload, more configurable, better fuel economy and Hyundai was scrambling after the pricing and fuel economy of the Ford
@@philtripe Still not a "build your own". What options cost what? What does the SEL Premium include that the SEL does not? Etc. Price range doesn't give you that. Without Ford's tool I wouldn't know the details to the XLT Luxury package.
Why does it seem like this was an awkward interview? Roman sounds like he's impatient and out of breath. Would rather have listened to to Hyundai guy finish a sentence.
Super excited about the Santa Cruz! I put the reservation deposit down! MY BIG QUESTION----Dealers are listing the vehicle on their website at $10,000 dollars over the factory sticker price and the price on Hyundai's website. Does Hyundai allow this and are you encouraging the dealers to do this? Thanks
I really like this thing! My problem is that I haven't bought a new vehicle in many many years, so it's very hard for me to justify $40,000. Very hard to believe how much vehicles are now.
@@devinbender8428 It started with me looking at the little Bronco sport. I take care of and keep my vehicles for many years. (I still have my 86 Ford F350 crew cab dual rear wheel, and daily drive a '05 Mazda 6s.) The Mazda is getting a little tired, and the F350 is too big for a daily driver and hard on fuel. Anyway, as I started picking equipment and options for the Bronco sport, I found it only is capable of Towing 2000 to 2250 pounds. That's not enough to tow a small bass boat! That's what started me looking at the Hyundai Santa Cruz. I knew the forward Maverick shares the same platform as the Bronco sport, so that wasn't going to cut it. ( Mavericks tow capacity is 2000 to 4000 lb with upgrades.) A ranger z518L with trailer, weighs nearly 3725 lbs dry. That's no fuel, no tackle, no equipment, nothing. That's what brought me to the Santa Cruz. More horsepower and torque with optional engine. 5000 pound tow capacity. Also, comes with a 7-pin plug so you can install a brake controller. The Santa Cruz also weighs about 250 lb more than the Maverick. That little bit of extra weight helps when towing. I like the size of the vehicle. I really don't want to move up to a Colorado or Ranger. For me, the only Advantage they have a proper longitudinal engine and rear-wheel drive configuration period that matched with four-wheel drive option makes for a nice medium-sized tow vehicle. But now your getting into the $50,000 realm with them loaded.
@@jnicksnewstart loaded SC is well over $42,000 For that I can get a Ford Ranger Supercrew 4x4 Lariat, with a cover, Max towing package, Leather seats, and ford 360. Which has more torque, better MPG, more towing capacity. More leg room. Bigger bed. With only being 12” longer and 300lbs heavier. If your towing 3725 dry, add 300lbs for gas, 100 for gear, 200 for coolers, 100 for stuff. That’s just under your 5000lb limit. Then your going to load your family in it? So now your towing AND payload is MAXED out, with a DCT and small brakes? Good luck with that.
Top-of-the-line Ford Ranger four-wheel drive is tapping fifty-grand. Like I said my comment, I own an 86 Ford Crew Cab. If I need any higher Towing I'll just drive that.Devin, I'm having a hard time choking the price of the Santa Cruz as well. "Stay safe, healthy, and happy"
Don’t buy new ever, the appeal wears off after a few weeks and all you’ll think about is what you really could have done with 40 thousand dollars! Whenever I get bored of my current vehicles, I sell them and stay under 5k.. almost never lose any money and can switch up rides in a matter of days, all without dropping tens of thousands. Tons of cool vehicles for 5k and if your like me, you may enjoy searching and researching potential options.
I pull my utility trailer and my 18 foot RV Satalite tip out 3,600 lbs To Tennessee to Nags Head NC. It Loves the Sand with just 15 psi drop in the 18in. Tires. If I need material from Lows or Home Depot I hook up the utility trailer get anything I ever needed. They always forget the 100k warranty and free Synthetic Oil changes. Big Big savings
Can’t wait for the optional off grid camping package: 1) Auto engine generator 2) 2000w inverter 3) 110v plugs 4) 350ah lithium battery 5) Integrated solar panel behind sun roof 6) 30amp Solar controller 7) System integrates with travel trailer 8) Trailer Brake Controller
@@philtripe Ideal for towing a 2022 Geo Pro RV trailer with the turbo engine that has 5000 lb towing rating ideal for off grid, boon docking adventures which is the fastest growing towable RV market. Hyundai with its 5000lb towing capacity gives the Ford Maverick the boot 🥾
If you're going all out on a Santa Cruz you can just get the Ridgeline in the same price range, and its better all around in room and storage, and just as good if not better interior.
Just test drove this today. Has a very comfortable, stylish interior and handles nicely on the road. But absolutely absurd that here in LA the dealership had a 10k markup on a 41k AWD Limited. Which means the car would be 56-57k total finance! It’s absolutely horrible the pandemic price gouging that’s going on!
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Whether this Hyundai rep was “green,” unsure of himself, or just genuinely a nice guy, I like him. If you’re reading this, don’t let anyone knock you. You draw in people.
He was good, shame he works for a company making a faux truck
@@GA-wq8xq Good thing he works for a company that isn't making a vehicle for insecure men with small willies.
@@michaelp.3485 lol, good one. But if you are going to build a vehicle with a bed have the honesty to call it a truck rather than some acronym. The insecurity you mention seems to be at Hyundai!
@@GA-wq8xq Super cringe gate keeping there, LMAO.
@@EvilSardine084 ? I received an email notification and replied. What is the issue?
Roman, a bit of constructive criticism. Long-time subscriber here. When interviewing people or asking them to discuss products, please let them talk. The camera is on them for a reason. You have a bad habit of asking questions, then rudely interjecting unnecessary noise with "yep yep yep" as they're speaking, and cutting them off before they finish a sentence. It gives the impression of impatience and rushing whoever you've got the camera on. Very rude. If you don't want to hear what people have to say, don't ask. Just do a walk-around video talking about the vehicle yourself. The poor guy had a hard time spitting out a full sentence without being cut off. It makes these types of show and tell videos feel manic. Just let others speak when you prompt them. Also, don't tell people their business. These people are reps for their respective companies. It's their job to explain the vehicles. Let them do their job and talk about it since you want to involve them, even if you already know the answer. You don't need to constantly finish their sentences.
100% agree, and others on TFL are at times the same way, I un subscribed awhile back as the level of professionalism is really lacking, but watched this to see if there was any good content on the new car, but just got rude bias opinions and comments
He don’t even allowed his own team to talk !!!
Lol, people are so soft.
@@ebg1222 some people are clueless what asses they are. lol
@@palebeachbum some people are clueless how soft they are.
Man you really need to stop interrupting people, is very annoying, like u do it on every video
Solid observation
it was really obnoxious "show me, put it up there", very demanding
Roman was not trying to have a simple accessories video turn into 20 minutes. Thank you Roman for getting quickly right to the point and moving on.
I actually appreciated him telling the dude to bring it to the bed. Would have been to far and awkward on the ground.
Holy shit man, let the Hyundai guy talk
Poor guy can’t finish a thought before Roman throws him off.
Yeah, Roman was driving me crazy in this video. Him and Nathan are the worst.
I disagree. The guy was kind of shy and had to constantly be prompted to keep the video going.
@@RebeccaHargate you’re not entirely wrong, however, some people do need a second to gather their thoughts.
Awww he just seems so sweet! He needs a hug! Great job you two
He was really nice, especially when Roman started telling him to help show stuff haha. Hyundai rep is a legend.
Roof top tents are ok. Roman, when they say 165 lbs on the capacity for roof racks, that’s the dynamic weight. While moving. The static weight when not moving, like a roof top tent, is significantly more and should accommodate at least 400 lbs, often more!
Things like the “hitch kit” are grossly overpriced!! You can get the same or better products elsewhere. Shop smart!
Thank you! Came here to point out the RTT thing... You beat me to it
Nice gentleman. Let him talk Roman.
thought the same thing
Man, let the gentleman from Hyundai speak…. Wow, I think you just like to hear yourself talk.
Would have been nice if they put Santa Cruz bikes in the bed.
Yes fork mounted in bed but not resting on tailgate like a Huffy
@@Bob-hq5lj The problem with fork mount is you have to put the wheel back on when you get somewhere, which inst too hard but one more job you have to do before riding These protective tailgate covers are what everyone is switching too. More practical and it can fit more than two bikes.
As you know Cannondale in mountain bikes are junk. I would prefer a Giant mountain bike. 😉
I wonder if thats a patent infringement with the bike company?
@@82mattlopezboth companies have great bikes
Got a green Santa Cruz a year ago. Super happy with it. Perfect sized bed for what I need. Same gas mileage as the little Kia hatchback I had previously. Only two things I don’t like: if you put anything of moderate weight or more in the bed, the front of the vehicle effectively elevates, causing the headlights to shine right into the eyes of oncoming traffic. Going to see if putting in air shocks will fix this. Secondly, the rear seats are very hard and super uncomfortable. Going to get some kind of cushions for this. Definitely recommend this.
This is a very practical vehicle for someone who needs pickup truck. Most people buy pickup trucks and will rarely haul anything.
Great reviews, wife and I LOVE our Santa Cruz. Plenty of power, gets down the road well, handles well. When we're not working 7 days a week we'll throw the kayaks on it and GO, or the dirtbike. I will say that the plastic on the top of the tailgate is a bit "delicate".
How do you haul your kayaks?
this dude is the nicest guy ever. great video. super helpful
Too nice for this interviewer...
If these become available in Australia it would be my next car.
THANKS FOR LETTING ME SHARE. I AM PASSIONATE ABOUT THIS PRODUCT.
I saw one on the road in Denver yesterday, although it had California license plates.
Looked nice as well as appeared smaller in person than on RUclips
10 min of blaaaaaaaaa, saw it first at TFL how to be rude and unprofessional, terrible .., I remember why I stopped watching and un-Sub...
what? who's rude... you?
Let him talk Roman
There are tie downs for the bed extender. I bought my truck and don’t see them anywhere. Are these supposed to come with the extender?
Great video, if your Santa Cruz comes with the Tonneau cover I would recommend removing it if you are going to haul mountain bikes, Gravel bikes, or road bikes. A dirt jumper and BMX will fit with the cover left in place. Once I took out my cover I am able to comfortably fit 5 mountain bikes in the back. My mtn bike is an XL Trek EX Fuel 9.8 with tire size of 29X2.6 and it fits great. For a tailgate pad I'm using one off Amazon and to date it has been flawless.
Hi do you ever for see rain deflectors for all windows ?
Where can you get the side steps ? they are not listed at the Hyundai Shop site ... I got the limited and I would love to add those side steps
thanks
The dealer has them for 1300 mucho 💰
the sante cruz needs a bed rack custom built for its 4 foot bed, top setup a roof top tent
i love how innovative hyundai is worn their designs! i want one, if they plan on building with a hybrid system in the future
THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!!! I LOVE ALL OF THE INNOVATION ON THIS LIFESTYLE TRUCK!!! I SHOULD CHECK ONE OUT IN PERSON!!!! SO MUCH FUN!!!! THANKS FOR SHARING!!!!
Great video!! Just starting to look into purchasing, and have seen a bunch of reviews, but this is the first to feature accessories!!
I would like to see some acknowledgement from tfl of the fair constructive criticism. No one is perfect and there is always room for improvement.
I subscribe to all the tfl channels and would like to see it succeed and grow.
Watching from Trinidad in the Caribbean 🇹🇹
Beautiful pickup truck 😍
I like the accessories guy! I'm sure he'll be busy in the next few months - these little vehicles are going to be pretty popular...
What sort of ticks me off is that at the price for the Limited trim it should come with a receiver (2 inch I'd think) - that shouldn't even be a factory option - again this goes to show that they (Hyundai) really isn't positioning this as a "truck". I'm seeing lots of videos from dealers in the last couple of days where a SEL / SEL Premium is right off the transport with a factory receiver and the best explanation I've heard was that it was an option package (I think "Activity" Package). No where is there an "order guide" for these things - just the Hyundai website and even that has little info (I did find where you can download the owner's manual). I have a Limited reserved (due Sept. 6th) and there's no options or accessories that you can choose during the reservation. At $41k I'm going to be slightly pissed when I have to shell out another $150-300 for the Hyundai "Genuine" receiver and likely have to wait a couple weeks for it to come in (I'll install myself). I'm sort of second guessing my decision to sell/trade my 2018 F-150 XLT 5.0l for this thing (even though I'll net $10k by selling it this week - if I do).
I already have a 2" receiver, I already have just about everything this Sport Adventure Vehicle has with the exception of a sun roof, ventilated seats and the ability to park (easily) in my garage.
Oh so YOU HAVE ONE RESERVED interesting , I did the pre-order but got call from the dealer asking about nothing specific b4 they had concrete information about this vehicle. I’m wondering how you where able to get a date of order ? And what YOU think about the price for this 4 cylinder vehicle , as I stated in my comment I was ready to buy the limited until it was revealed that 40 to 45 price point , perhaps I’ll consider the premium which is about where I hoped the limited would price out
hello what is the order number to adapt it 7 pin trailer brake?
Do you think they're going to come out with a hybrid one
Where can I find that tailgate cover?
The bed looks shallow. What is the depth? I always hear bed length and width but not depth.
Is someone going to make a shell/topper/cap for the bed?
Thank you!
Nice! Watching here in Canada!
How do I get the Body Side Moldings, I do not see them anywhere listed on the website. ??
There is no 4 pin pre wired on my limited for trailer lights
I nicknamed mine my Cruzer! It's my Swiss Army Knife on Wheels Honestly! With a 10 x 6 utility trailer I can do more than my huge STX F 150 for less expensive insurance and every thing.
Is there a carpeted bed/tailgate mat?
Greetings from Tucson. Definitely interested. I can imagine the bed full of cacti, plants, soil, mulch, aquarium supplies and all of the things I drag my poor Odyssey into carrying for me. I’ve long demonstrated the need for something like this but haven’t bought anything like this due to cost/fuel. I am also really into the new Frontier. Thanks for the video.
Pretty neat vehicle if you need something small
I bought one, a FWD to haul behind my RV on a dolly. works great
I don’t see any competition for this vehicle- there’s nothing like it. And the warranty is unbelievably good 👍
I live in Rockland County in ny I was told not coming out till October Will test drive for sure if they added a vol knob it would be a hands down buy and winner Good Job as always Roman from one of your first viewers ever All The Best to Tommy Andre And Nathan plus Blaze😀
Only the top trim is missing knobs and buttons
@@ThisGuyRides not true screen is the same on all trims same screen as in the 2022 Tuscon
@@evankatz2893 It is true. There have been other videos popping up on YT showing the lower trims. They have physical knobs for volume and HVAC control.
@@carlo.0000 no buttons or knobs on any trim look at santa cruz owners manual
@@carlo.0000 Carlo your right lower trims have knobs but limited model is much nicer
I’m really digging this. Where was this filmed? Looks very nice there.
prolly in Santa Cruz lol
license plate says California so...Santa Cruz?
I like it. It’d make a great car for me and my wife. Either this or the Ford Maverick. All I need now, is for both of them to be built in RHD and imported to Australia.
Curious how you comfortably haul a family in this. Maybe short errands, but nothing over 30 minutes.
@@inspectorvoid we do not have a family to haul around. As per my original comment. It is just my wife and I. We are empty nesters. Apologies for inadvertently putting “family” in my original comment. I have removed it.
@@inspectorvoid At least in the Maverick 6 ft tall adult could fit in the back seat. I was surprised to see that. My 80s Ranger that could never happen with the jump seats.
@@82mattlopez this I know about the r ranger lol. Almost bought one in 2003. Ended up getting a 4 door Tacoma.
@@kelvinhill9874 lol yeah had me confused. I just wish there was more midsize options for people that don’t want full size trucks, but decent cab space. I don’t need a large bed, just a comfy cab. 5 foot bed is plenty.
I like the Hyundai design of a small truck. Reminds me of the Suby trucks. Only if Toyota had a concept like this.
Do you have the part number or link for the 7pin connector?
I love how you are showing the accessories guy where all the accessories are.
I wrestle back and forth with this vehicle. Details will follow once I see it in person.
Seen mine for the first time in person/ever 2 weeks ago. Take ownership tomorrow. Maybe I'll make a channel..
The trailer hitch seems a bit low. I know I know, that's the placement for most vehicles. But I like how the Maverick's hitch placement doesn’t hang lower than the vehicle.
And it can be dealer installed? If It is bolted on the frame, at that height I would not want to be pulling 5k pounds with it that is for sure.
Is the weight limit of the cross-bars dynamic or static? 150 is a pretty normal dynamic load rating, I'm wondering if the static (parked) load rating is higher...in which case a roof top tent is possible.
Any idea when they might have an N-Line addition?
So glad they built this! Hopefully, they offer a hybrid version soon like Ford does with the Maverick.
I just want to know how many sets of golf clubs can be put in the bed.
I know this video is 2 years old but still pertinent today. Thanks, TFL guys. I'm interested in buying one of these as I like smaller vehicles. I'm interested in this for some light off roading. It'd be cool if this could go in sand? My idea: 1. Add the bed extender. 2. Add the available factory front skid plate. 3. For a little more ground clearance without doing a lift, install 245/55/20 size tires instead of the 245/50/20 stock tires. Install more aggressive off-road tires. According to Tirerack calculator that would add .6" height, from .86" to .92". Speedo error 2.11 MPH. What does anyone think?
That guy looked very nervous but he seems sweet
Does it have a bullbar?
that little extender is nice!!
I'm really glad to see Hyundai is offering that extender!
I am thinking of that santa ceuz or the rivian 🤔🤔
My favorite SUV is the Telluride, then fav sports sedan is the Stinger GT. Family sedan is the Genesis G70. Pick up is the new Hyundai Santa Cruz. Now I just need the money to buy these 4 vehicles for my MTV Cribs debut. 😁
Arnt you original.
Give me the Explorer, Mustang, And Ranger. All faster better mpg and cooler
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It's fun watching Roman's fascination of the month. It used to be "sexy", when he would describe cars lol, and now he seems to be all about "utes". Another great video guys.
Love this car
HEY HYUNDAI - How about getting the "build and price" tool for the Santa Cruz up and running on your website?
Ford Maverick has has their tool active for weeks...
Try MONTHS. Fords was up after the unveiling. 9 weeks ago!
The Hyundai was unveiled 12 weeks ago and still silence.
Makes it seam like they are scrambling to get to the market before ford…. Meaning cutting corners
@@devinbender8428 Price is not my only determining factor (and I won't be in the market for a couple of years.) It's nice to be able to compare "minimum acceptable spec" and see what the price difference v. equipment is.
@@DaddyDan77 true but the Maverick has better payload, more configurable, better fuel economy and Hyundai was scrambling after the pricing and fuel economy of the Ford
starts at 25 tops out at 41k... did you even watch the video?
@@philtripe Still not a "build your own". What options cost what? What does the SEL Premium include that the SEL does not? Etc. Price range doesn't give you that.
Without Ford's tool I wouldn't know the details to the XLT Luxury package.
Great video! Thank you very Much
Super stoke to go try it as we receive one demontrator....ill probably do a lil video of it too...
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Good job, Mike!
Decaf Roman please
Why does it seem like this was an awkward interview? Roman sounds like he's impatient and out of breath. Would rather have listened to to Hyundai guy finish a sentence.
Super excited about the Santa Cruz! I put the reservation deposit down! MY BIG QUESTION----Dealers are listing the vehicle on their website at $10,000 dollars over the factory sticker price and the price on Hyundai's website. Does Hyundai allow this and are you encouraging the dealers to do this? Thanks
Some dealers sell at msrp
Donde consigo las piezas
I really like this thing! My problem is that I haven't bought a new vehicle in many many years, so it's very hard for me to justify $40,000. Very hard to believe how much vehicles are now.
New Kia Rios are $20,000 now.
But a ford Maverick is $30,000 for AWD turbo.
@@devinbender8428 It started with me looking at the little Bronco sport. I take care of and keep my vehicles for many years. (I still have my 86 Ford F350 crew cab dual rear wheel, and daily drive a '05 Mazda 6s.) The Mazda is getting a little tired, and the F350 is too big for a daily driver and hard on fuel. Anyway, as I started picking equipment and options for the Bronco sport, I found it only is capable of Towing 2000 to 2250 pounds. That's not enough to tow a small bass boat!
That's what started me looking at the Hyundai Santa Cruz. I knew the forward Maverick shares the same platform as the Bronco sport, so that wasn't going to cut it. ( Mavericks tow capacity is 2000 to 4000 lb with upgrades.) A ranger z518L with trailer, weighs nearly 3725 lbs dry. That's no fuel, no tackle, no equipment, nothing.
That's what brought me to the Santa Cruz. More horsepower and torque with optional engine. 5000 pound tow capacity. Also, comes with a 7-pin plug so you can install a brake controller. The Santa Cruz also weighs about 250 lb more than the Maverick. That little bit of extra weight helps when towing. I like the size of the vehicle. I really don't want to move up to a Colorado or Ranger. For me, the only Advantage they have a proper longitudinal engine and rear-wheel drive configuration period that matched with four-wheel drive option makes for a nice medium-sized tow vehicle. But now your getting into the $50,000 realm with them loaded.
@@jnicksnewstart loaded SC is well over $42,000
For that I can get a
Ford Ranger Supercrew 4x4 Lariat, with a cover, Max towing package, Leather seats, and ford 360.
Which has more torque, better MPG, more towing capacity. More leg room. Bigger bed. With only being 12” longer and 300lbs heavier.
If your towing 3725 dry, add 300lbs for gas, 100 for gear, 200 for coolers, 100 for stuff. That’s just under your 5000lb limit. Then your going to load your family in it? So now your towing AND payload is MAXED out, with a DCT and small brakes? Good luck with that.
Top-of-the-line Ford Ranger four-wheel drive is tapping fifty-grand. Like I said my comment, I own an 86 Ford Crew Cab. If I need any higher Towing I'll just drive that.Devin, I'm having a hard time choking the price of the Santa Cruz as well.
"Stay safe, healthy, and happy"
Don’t buy new ever, the appeal wears off after a few weeks and all you’ll think about is what you really could have done with 40 thousand dollars! Whenever I get bored of my current vehicles, I sell them and stay under 5k.. almost never lose any money and can switch up rides in a matter of days, all without dropping tens of thousands. Tons of cool vehicles for 5k and if your like me, you may enjoy searching and researching potential options.
I pull my utility trailer and my 18 foot RV Satalite tip out 3,600 lbs To Tennessee to Nags Head NC. It Loves the Sand with just 15 psi drop in the 18in. Tires. If I need material from Lows or Home Depot I hook up the utility trailer get anything I ever needed. They always forget the 100k warranty and free Synthetic Oil changes. Big Big savings
I just want to see kayaks thrown in it.
The door windows in the rear go down all the way? Sweet.
Can’t wait for the optional off grid camping package:
1) Auto engine generator
2) 2000w inverter
3) 110v plugs
4) 350ah lithium battery
5) Integrated solar panel behind sun roof
6) 30amp Solar controller
7) System integrates with travel trailer
8) Trailer Brake Controller
fine if your four feet tall
@@philtripe Ideal for towing a 2022 Geo Pro RV trailer with the turbo engine that has 5000 lb towing rating ideal for off grid, boon docking adventures which is the fastest growing towable RV market.
Hyundai with its 5000lb towing capacity gives the Ford Maverick the boot 🥾
I'm getting this!
If you're going all out on a Santa Cruz you can just get the Ridgeline in the same price range, and its better all around in room and storage, and just as good if not better interior.
Glad they can have bikes in the back with a tailgate pad, would be my primary use for it other then camping.
Did you catch that the tonneau had to be removed to accommodate the bikes on the gate? Not a good fit, that tonneau well not be an easy inn and out!
@@pxpaulx first thing I noticed funny enough, hoping to test drive one when it hits a dealership near me and bring my bike haha
Do I have to pay to return?
I LOVE mine! I call it a Caruck…
TFLnow
Nothin’ But Car Reviews (RUclips) channel has already put up a ‘test drive review’ of this little truck (SAV). He put it up on August 4th.
Aww this guy sounded like Winnie the Pooh. I liked him. Roman… needs to let the people talk more.
Our dealership got our first shipment of the Santa Cruz. They were sold within hours.
And yet there is still a driving embargo, and no options guide. Pathetic
Very nice but too expensive. And yet to see it move on or Off road.
Catch your breath!🤣
no website for sidesteps
Why even have that guy on, Roman hardly let's him talk? Shut up and Calm down Roman!
Ship 47/2 Dang Sau Thu Y Hoa Hiep ?
So beautiful and powerful small pickup truck 🛻 having 2.5 turbocharger with 280 horsepower s with AWD. 🥰😍🤩😊
For almost $40,000 or you can get the Turbo AWD Maverick for $25,000
@@devinbender8428 The Hyundai has a much better design and looks much better than the maverick.
@@javilink7 the design comes at a cost tho.
4” less leg room combine and 3” shorter bed opening
I like mine. Got the limited grey
Roman, stop trying to make Santa Cruz happen, it's not going to happen.
I imagine bringing back the midgate would go great with SAVs, but cost and structural stability may be tough.
If I were in the market for a new vehicle, this would be on my short list.
I believe the trunk will open with the bed extender swiveled to the inside. It was the cargo mat cover that was going to prevent it from opening…
Just test drove this today. Has a very comfortable, stylish interior and handles nicely on the road. But absolutely absurd that here in LA the dealership had a 10k markup on a 41k AWD Limited. Which means the car would be 56-57k total finance! It’s absolutely horrible the pandemic price gouging that’s going on!
I just put a deposit down on the se version. The local dealer here is selling them at msrp. I enjoyed driving it and am excited to get one.
I was a the Puente Hills Hyundai,, they were selling at MSRP...
awesome
How much fuel tank capacity?
17.7 gallons
Reminds me of the Subaru Brat or Baja, neither of which did very well.