2:20 FYI if you're in the market, the lower end models of the Santa Cruz and Tucson you do get physical controls for volume, tuning, and temperature. You get a smaller screen as well but it has wireless carplay/AA.
I honestly like the "familiar Hyundai" interior. Being that I currently own a 2020 Sonata Limited, this would feel right at home for me because I'm a huge fan of the current Hyundai interiors. However, I'm definitely not a fan of the touch controls for the climate and volume. And for the price I think it should come with the same features of the Santa Fe. But in all I think this is a pretty attractive offering. I believe this is the same or similar drivetrain to the Sonata N-Line, so a tune would give this thing a nice kick.
@@jwpiranesi Sexist. Get out of here with that garbage. Us women like cars too #metoo #best4breast #feministsrule #meninprison #truckgrrrrrls #mendontknowhowtoraiseachild #volvos4vulvas
As small a thing as it is, the placement of the infotainment screen alone makes me prefer this interior over the maverick. Looks more integrated and less tablet mounted to the dash
A constructive criticism if I may as a fan of the channel, though it applies to other car reviewers, as well. Is it just me, or does anyone else think that “special” is becoming one of the most vague, overused buzzwords in car reviews now? I feel like it’s been thrown around so much now that it just lacks meaning. With the Santa Cruz, when you say the interior doesn’t feel as “special” as the Maverick, what specifically do you mean by that? What do you wish Hyundai had changed vs the Tucson? Material choices? Colors? Design? Utility? Would love for you to elaborate further on that in future Santa Cruz videos.
This would have been the perfect ride for me when I was in my 20's. Fits a dirt bike, sportbike or atv and isn't expensive like a pickup in its cheaper trims.
we have a 21 Hyundai Tuscon se with 30k miles Hyundais are doing well keeping it for 3 more years getting a palisade after, even it has cheap interior, pretty damn good features for basic model.
I want one of these, but only if they put the Tucson's plug-in hybrid system in it. I would also get AWD and the lower SEL trim for the physical buttons.
I can fix the Santa Cruz: 1) Eliminate the base NA 2.5 engine and replace it with their 1.6T hybrid from the Tucson 2) Allow either engine choice in any trim SE/SEL/Premium/Limited 3) Limited for the price needs to include ALL of the features of the Limtied Tucson such as remote parking assist and memory seats 4) Eliminate the silver trim, make the black chrome standard
@@budapest1002 More options usually costs more due to economy of scale, that's why we don't have cars with ten engine options, it makes it more expensive no matter which option you choose.
If you can, check out the Ford Adrenalin with V8 and navigation package. That started these 4 seater midsize trucks. I eant to know what you think about it. I think you're gonna like it.
I explored one of these at my local dealership and really wanted to like it. I'm also 5'10 and I found the backseat very tight and the seating position uncomfortably upright. With the rear seats flipped up, there's really not a ton of usable space to put stuff due to the middle floor hump and intrusive cargo bins under the seats. Additionally, the 'trunk' is much too shallow to be practical, unlike the Ridgeline which you can put a week's worth of shopping in. I also found the bed hard to reach into, the bedwalls are surprisingly tall for such a small vehicle, so it's nowhere near as easy to access as the lower to the ground Maverick, or the Ridgeline with the side swinging tailgate. Additionally, the lack of physical buttons on Hyundai's generally excellent infotainment is an unfortunate mistake. Lastly, the fact they put a DCT in this was a poor decision -- it may make it more fun to drive enthusiastically, but it's a "truck" so for towing/hauling and longterm longevity, Hyundai's single clutch (excellent) 8-speed wouldve been much better. Overall, for my use, Id take the Ridgeline 7 days out of the week.
I don't think you really wanted to like it. I have owned the limited for 5 months and love it. I bought this because I am a homeowner and do not need a larger truck and hate getting our SUV dirty when doing weekend jobs. I prefer no knobs on the radio so that is a plus for me. The Santa Cruz is fun to drive and faster than most trucks and cars in that price range. Also, I am 6'2 and didn't have an issue sitting in the back. Would I want to go on a 10-hour road trip? No, but driving around town would not be an issue. My 9 year old son and his friends have plenty of room
Does anyone know if the extra $500 for the 2024 Limited worth the difference (if any) compared to the 2023 Limited? Also do any of the trims have rear airbags or car seat preferred positions?
The interior may not be unique but the Ford interior looks really cheap and when you hear the Bronco sport already has problems, I would rather buy a Hyundai
Is there an option at all on this particular vehicle that has the Blindspot cameras that activate on the dash when using the turn signal like other Hyundai/Kia vehicles? I'm surprised this Limited trim doesn't have that...
I would maybe pick Ford over Hyundai for exterior but for interior I would pick Hyundai over Ford any day. Ford's interior looks like they haven't updated since 2010.
the touch screen is nice but my god those buttons on the gloss black are horrendous. you would have to clean that at least once a week. it reminds me of an old audi.
Interior is all hyundai? What did you expect it to be? A Chevrolet interior? And the interior is way nicer and better quality feel than the maverick, it's bland and will wear out a lot faster, especially the cloth seats
At low speeds the powertrain feels lethargic and clunky. It’s great at speed or when you punch it. Not a car I would enjoy in traffic. People will compare it to the maverick, but this feels more SUV than pick up.
Is it just me or car manufacturers really needs good designers to work on improving digital dashboard widgets? It looks like something I'd come up, and I am not a designer.
@@Ezero8 with that logic the bronco sport interior should look like the escape interior. See my point now? Ford recognizes the need for character in an adventure purposed vehicle
I would stay away from any Hyundai product like the plague.. In my experience the only thing worse than the reliability of Hyundai is the way Hyundai treats their customers. I own a 2017 Hyundai Sonata PHEV, which experienced hybrid system failure on i95 (nearly causing an accident) on Aug 31, 2021. Two months later, during which time the Hyundai dealer made two unsuccessful repair attempts, I picked up my car only to have Hybrid system failure occur for the third time before I even made it to the first traffic light. The service center then told me the car (under warranty) needs a new battery pack, which I have been waiting for over the past FIVE months. The car has been out of service for SEVEN months and Hyundai has refused all buyback attempts. I bought a new Rav4 Prime in Feb…..If I ever get my Hyundai back it will be sold..
I like what Hyundai (and ford for that matter) is doing in making small/compact trucks and utes. I hope other brands follow soon, as I think the cruz is quite ugly.
What are you saying my friend, the Maverick is a shit box inside!. Similarity is bad, but bad quality and originality is good, what kind of reasoning is that!
I agree the maverick from the inside isnt that good looking but the exterior is better than the santa cruz i would love an exterior maverick with the inside of santa cruz would be the perfect small pickup
2:20 FYI if you're in the market, the lower end models of the Santa Cruz and Tucson you do get physical controls for volume, tuning, and temperature. You get a smaller screen as well but it has wireless carplay/AA.
4:14 oh no, you didn't close the window 😱
I honestly like the "familiar Hyundai" interior. Being that I currently own a 2020 Sonata Limited, this would feel right at home for me because I'm a huge fan of the current Hyundai interiors. However, I'm definitely not a fan of the touch controls for the climate and volume. And for the price I think it should come with the same features of the Santa Fe. But in all I think this is a pretty attractive offering. I believe this is the same or similar drivetrain to the Sonata N-Line, so a tune would give this thing a nice kick.
I swear almost all manufacturers' interior's gonna be touch control. That helps cost cutting by reducing physical buttons. That sucks but reality.
why do i watch these, i don’t even think of getting these cars
Cause we are MEN 💪
@@jwpiranesi Sexist. Get out of here with that garbage. Us women like cars too #metoo #best4breast #feministsrule #meninprison #truckgrrrrrls #mendontknowhowtoraiseachild #volvos4vulvas
@@michaelp.3485 i bet you drive a Golf with a Ladies on wheels sticker on the back window
@@michaelp.3485 aahhh shutup and go make us a sammich.
@@jwpiranesi💪🏼
As small a thing as it is, the placement of the infotainment screen alone makes me prefer this interior over the maverick. Looks more integrated and less tablet mounted to the dash
A constructive criticism if I may as a fan of the channel, though it applies to other car reviewers, as well. Is it just me, or does anyone else think that “special” is becoming one of the most vague, overused buzzwords in car reviews now? I feel like it’s been thrown around so much now that it just lacks meaning. With the Santa Cruz, when you say the interior doesn’t feel as “special” as the Maverick, what specifically do you mean by that? What do you wish Hyundai had changed vs the Tucson? Material choices? Colors? Design? Utility? Would love for you to elaborate further on that in future Santa Cruz videos.
Nothing about the Maverick's interior feels "special"
This would have been the perfect ride for me when I was in my 20's. Fits a dirt bike, sportbike or atv and isn't expensive like a pickup in its cheaper trims.
we have a 21 Hyundai Tuscon se with 30k miles Hyundais are doing well keeping it for 3 more years getting a palisade after, even it has cheap interior, pretty damn good features for basic model.
I drive miles with HDA on without touching the steering wheel. It's amazing in my 2022 Sonata N Line.
I like it. That powertrain is FANTASTIC. It's a rocket lol.
Morning posts hit different
I want one of these, but only if they put the Tucson's plug-in hybrid system in it. I would also get AWD and the lower SEL trim for the physical buttons.
I can fix the Santa Cruz: 1) Eliminate the base NA 2.5 engine and replace it with their 1.6T hybrid from the Tucson 2) Allow either engine choice in any trim SE/SEL/Premium/Limited 3) Limited for the price needs to include ALL of the features of the Limtied Tucson such as remote parking assist and memory seats 4) Eliminate the silver trim, make the black chrome standard
I only disagree with 1 point of taking away the base 2.5 N/A to add the 1.6. I would just add the 1.6 and let the SC have 3 engine options😅.
@@budapest1002 More options usually costs more due to economy of scale, that's why we don't have cars with ten engine options, it makes it more expensive no matter which option you choose.
@@BoopSnoot fair point I just wish people didn’t dunk on the NA 2.5 I have one and it’s fine, but a hybrid probably would be better😅
That beeping would drive me insane
I love this lil truck I hate Hyundai but I’d get this 😂
It's as weird as the Isuzu VehiCross, looks like an El Camino and has the Stinger's engine and trans. Someone at Hyundai has A GREAT sense of humor.
I like this one BECAUSE I liked the VehiCross as well!
If you can, check out the Ford Adrenalin with V8 and navigation package. That started these 4 seater midsize trucks. I eant to know what you think about it. I think you're gonna like it.
Look good , thanks!!!❤
I think about maybe something new that you can add to your videos , try some acceleration tests from 0-100 it will make it more intersting
11:35
You think the Ford Maverick interior looks better than the Santa Cruz Limited interior?! You're crazy😆!!
I explored one of these at my local dealership and really wanted to like it. I'm also 5'10 and I found the backseat very tight and the seating position uncomfortably upright. With the rear seats flipped up, there's really not a ton of usable space to put stuff due to the middle floor hump and intrusive cargo bins under the seats. Additionally, the 'trunk' is much too shallow to be practical, unlike the Ridgeline which you can put a week's worth of shopping in. I also found the bed hard to reach into, the bedwalls are surprisingly tall for such a small vehicle, so it's nowhere near as easy to access as the lower to the ground Maverick, or the Ridgeline with the side swinging tailgate. Additionally, the lack of physical buttons on Hyundai's generally excellent infotainment is an unfortunate mistake. Lastly, the fact they put a DCT in this was a poor decision -- it may make it more fun to drive enthusiastically, but it's a "truck" so for towing/hauling and longterm longevity, Hyundai's single clutch (excellent) 8-speed wouldve been much better. Overall, for my use, Id take the Ridgeline 7 days out of the week.
Ya for 70k lol. Not 40 loaded.
I don't think you really wanted to like it. I have owned the limited for 5 months and love it. I bought this because I am a homeowner and do not need a larger truck and hate getting our SUV dirty when doing weekend jobs. I prefer no knobs on the radio so that is a plus for me. The Santa Cruz is fun to drive and faster than most trucks and cars in that price range. Also, I am 6'2 and didn't have an issue sitting in the back. Would I want to go on a 10-hour road trip? No, but driving around town would not be an issue. My 9 year old son and his friends have plenty of room
Does anyone know if the extra $500 for the 2024 Limited worth the difference (if any) compared to the 2023 Limited? Also do any of the trims have rear airbags or car seat preferred positions?
The interior may not be unique but the Ford interior looks really cheap and when you hear the Bronco sport already has problems, I would rather buy a Hyundai
To be fair, this Santa Cruz costs like 11k more, it should feel more expensive.
is it possible for you to pov drive an ford crown victoria p71 police interceptor? i love your vids tho!
Is there an option at all on this particular vehicle that has the Blindspot cameras that activate on the dash when using the turn signal like other Hyundai/Kia vehicles? I'm surprised this Limited trim doesn't have that...
It does!
The limited does have it.
This interior looks wayyy better than the ford
Naaaah. It looks like any other Hyundai and they use cheap hard plastic. The Maverick at least has character.
I would maybe pick Ford over Hyundai for exterior but for interior I would pick Hyundai over Ford any day. Ford's interior looks like they haven't updated since 2010.
Like it better then RIDGELINE~ not a truck girl, but do like this HYUNDAI.
the touch screen is nice but my god those buttons on the gloss black are horrendous. you would have to clean that at least once a week. it reminds me of an old audi.
Not an issue at all to me. I keep a small microfiber cloth in the armrest and just wipe it down every few days. Takes me maybe 20 seconds a week.
Interior is all hyundai? What did you expect it to be? A Chevrolet interior? And the interior is way nicer and better quality feel than the maverick, it's bland and will wear out a lot faster, especially the cloth seats
The interior looks like a modern take on an older Audi. Not necessarily a bad thing but the resemblance is a bit odd.
I guess that can be thanks to the Germans that Hyundai has working for them. Good on them though it looks really good in my opinion.
Do you live in Michigan? Those roads make me think you must be.
WOOOO
Turbos sound good
How can this tow 5k and the Santa Fe (same drivetrain) caps at 3500?
Weight and tuning
Estamos esperando a santa cruz chegar no Brasil..quando será que vai chegar aqui.
No rear seat armrest? That’s sad for a $40k vehicle. I guess rear passengers can take a milk crate and put some padding on it for an armrest. 😂
At low speeds the powertrain feels lethargic and clunky. It’s great at speed or when you punch it. Not a car I would enjoy in traffic. People will compare it to the maverick, but this feels more SUV than pick up.
no hybrid like what toyota did?
What music track did you play?
What’s your playlist? I like the music you’ve been using for your sound tests
Thetophersoundtest on Spotify!
Feels more like an UTE than a TRUCK though
Yeah, that's a huge compliment unless you like body roll. Good try though.
Is it just me or car manufacturers really needs good designers to work on improving digital dashboard widgets? It looks like something I'd come up, and I am not a designer.
your from Michigan no way?!
Nice Hyundai Santa Cruz
The bed may be the same size as the Maverick, but less useable.
I currently own a 2009 hyundai elantra and when i first saw this i thought it was electric
Happy that Hyundai is steering clear of CVTs
This is is not a truck is a suv with more space. for people that didn't want a truck but wanted more space is still more like a SUV
Technically the bed makes it a truck. That's really all that separates SUVs and trucks is the separate cargo box.
Interior does not match exterior. Like they were over budget so they slapped in the Tuscan interior
The entire vehicle is built on the same platform as the Tucson so it makes sense to share interiors.
@@Ezero8 with that logic the bronco sport interior should look like the escape interior. See my point now? Ford recognizes the need for character in an adventure purposed vehicle
@@noah22261 Your argument becomes invalid when you compare the Bronco Sport and Maverick interiors.
The interior doesn't look like $40k... Bummed no blind spot camera.
The Limited at $40k has the blind spot camera
where is this place sir?
Michigan I think
It looks exactly like the Tucson inside it’s kinda weird , like it’s barely a truck
its really not a truck, it's more of a UTE but we're weird in the usa so its a "truck" here.
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I would stay away from any Hyundai product like the plague.. In my experience the only thing worse than the reliability of Hyundai is the way Hyundai treats their customers. I own a 2017 Hyundai Sonata PHEV, which experienced hybrid system failure on i95 (nearly causing an accident) on Aug 31, 2021. Two months later, during which time the Hyundai dealer made two unsuccessful repair attempts, I picked up my car only to have Hybrid system failure occur for the third time before I even made it to the first traffic light. The service center then told me the car (under warranty) needs a new battery pack, which I have been waiting for over the past FIVE months. The car has been out of service for SEVEN months and Hyundai has refused all buyback attempts. I bought a new Rav4 Prime in Feb…..If I ever get my Hyundai back it will be sold..
Wow. A sample of 1.
It was cheaper for Hyundai to use a suv platform then use a truck
This is miles ahead of the maverick
You mean miles behind than the maverick
Ayo 5’10” gang
6:02
These are going for $60k at my local dealers :(
I like what Hyundai (and ford for that matter) is doing in making small/compact trucks and utes. I hope other brands follow soon, as I think the cruz is quite ugly.
What did you say about my Subaru Baja's step brother?
It is ticking lol that would drive me insane
rear space could be better
Hyundai is really having a go at Subaru for ugliest vehicles on the market.
What are you saying my friend, the Maverick is a shit box inside!. Similarity is bad, but bad quality and originality is good, what kind of reasoning is that!
I agree the maverick from the inside isnt that good looking but the exterior is better than the santa cruz i would love an exterior maverick with the inside of santa cruz would be the perfect small pickup
False, the maverick is miles better all around with a better interior and an exterior than the Santa Cruz
@@canadianaviatorI disagree!
@@canadianaviatorNope. It’s Ford’s cheapest shitbox.
Tacky.
The colour looks like an industrial soap. Boring!
Why are these cars named "Hun-day"?
Honey it's your day, get ready :v
Too expensive! I really like it, but if it came in a manual transmission with optional 4wd and less than $30,000.
buy a base model
Damn that steering wheel is hideous
Well it’s a Hyundai so obviously
oh dear god no
this is a joke not a truck
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How ugly it is