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It’s 10 inches shorter than a current-generation Nissan Frontier and nearly 15 inches shorter than a Ridgeline. The taillights are embossed with a “Designed in California” label as a testament to Hyundai’s West Coast design center’s involvement.īut just how big is it? People expecting a Honda Ridgeline competitor are going to be disappointed, as the Santa Cruz is decidedly smaller than any of the other mid-size pickups in just about every dimension. The bed is integrated into the rest of the body and features a lockable rolling tonneau cover, locking in-bed storage and integrated corner bumper steps. The lower bumper features the styling of a skid plate, while big, muscular fenders cover standard 18-inch or optional 20-inch wheels with armorlike arch cladding. The look of the new Santa Cruz closely follows the new Hyundai Tucson, with its bold matrix-style grille that features integrated running and headlights that only become visible once illuminated. Related: Hyundai Teases More 2022 Santa Cruz With New VideoĢ022 Hyundai Santa Cruz | Manufacturer image Exterior

And now, Hyundai has finally shown us that it’s ready to take the plunge by unveiling the production version of the 2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz “sport activity vehicle.” Hyundai doesn’t actually call it a pickup, referring to it as a “segment-busting sport activity vehicle.” It’s a small compact pickup based on the same stuff that forms the bones of the latest Hyundai Tucson SUV, regardless of what Hyundai would like to label it. Hyundai has teased us with its idea of a pickup truck for years with concepts, hints and rumors flying as it eyed entering one of the most popular global vehicle classes. Powertrains: 190-horsepower (estimate), 2.5-liter four-cylinder with eight-speed automatic transmission or 275-hp (estimate), 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine with eight-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission front- or all-wheel drive Looks like: A beefy Hyundai Tucson with a pickup truck bed Competes with: Nissan Frontier, Toyota Tacoma, Honda Ridgeline, upcoming Ford Maverick?