Competitor Ford Ranger? Hyundai Santa Cruz 2022 compact pickup on Tucson

The Korean carmaker has recently expanded the line of his cars, entering the fight for new market segments. We noticed interest in the class of pickups from the 2015 exhibition in Detroit, where the company presented the concept of Santa Krus, which, incidentally, was quite successful.

The car manufacturer is now releasing a new Hyundai Santa Cruz with a latest Tucson branded design. By the way, it is based on it, which means that buyers can count on a similar list of options and price. the pickup has received double cabin, convenient for traveling with children and a large enough body, which provides enough space for a reasonable amount of luggage or equipment, and the metal board will ensure its safety and reliability. In addition, the interesting features in Santa Cruz are a hidden storage compartment, built into the underground of the luggage compartment, similar to that of Honda Ridgeline.

four -door pickup has a length of 4971 mm , which is much shorter than its closest competitors in Toyota Tacoma and Chevrolet Colorado of their 5390 and 5403 mm respectively. Thus, in terms of size, this "small" has no competitors. Although it is difficult to call it such, given the length similar to BMW X7.

Outside it is similar to the last Tucson and has received many functions and solutions, including an step-up radiator lattice with built-in daytime running lights , the shape of the anterior Bampere. On the side you can see round wheel arches, which are well inscribed 20-inch wheels with an original pattern that resembles a star.

on the back bumper You can see the steps like the Colorado chevrolet, as well as the large knocked out of the model, made in the style of old pickups. The rear optics stands out from the stream and looks extremely unusual compared to competitors. In the body, the manufacturer placed a hidden underground in addition to the main space, where a real box and a socket of 110 volts is placed, which will be a significant plus for many buyers. But there are such hidden places in the salon. You can discard the back seat and access the hidden niche , located along the entire length of the second row.

interior also absorbed the latest work and design of the manufacturer and looks nice. In the base configuration, you have an 8-inch multimedia screen that meets the main tasks, and you can install an increased touch screen for 10.3 inches. You can also get leather seats with electric drive and ventilation (front), hatch, adaptive cruise control system and remote start-up function.

regarding power units , Hyundai Santa Cruz received a basic 2.5-liter 4-cylinder rank engine for 190 hp. with an 8-speed automatic transmission, as in the 2022 taxon. In this performance, the maximum towing ability is made at 3500 lbs.

Optionally available productive version with a 2.5-liter turbochart of 275 hp. and with an 8-speed automatic transmission with double clutch and full drive. This model will be able to tow up to 5000 pounds.

The full drive system has an anteaches' differential capable of distributing a moment by axes depending on the conditions and driver's driver's manners. From the control modes is:

• normal
• smart
• Sport

the latter can transfer up to half the moment to the rear axle, although in most cases the car will only use the front drive, ensuring effective fuel savings.

From intellectual security functions this pickup includes a system of automatic emergency braking with pedestrian detection and active traffic control, and as options are available monitors and blinds of blind areas, as well as a circular inspection system.

Issue the first serial models began in June 2021 in Alabama, USA. Price Santa Cruz 2022 begins from $ 25200 in the base version (SE). There are 5 completes available (SE, SEL, SEL ACTIVITY, SEL Premium and Limited, whose prices start from 25200, 28400, 31650, 36870 and $ 40900, respectively).

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