2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz SE
Hyundai Santa Cruz Details
Automatic
4 Cyl, 2.5L
Sage Gray
4WD
Gasoline
13,642 Miles
Gray
9294A
5NTJADAE5NH008271
Premium cloth
SE
Estimated Payment
$0 / month
About This 2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz
Vehicle Details
Discover the exceptional blend of versatility and style with this 2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz SE, a standout in the compact truck category with only 13,639 miles. Equipped with a robust 4-cylinder, 2.5L engine and 4WD, this vehicle is designed to tackle both urban streets and off-road adventures with ease. The Hyundai Santa Cruz SE features a sleek, modern design that's complemented by practical functionality. Stay connected and entertained with Apple CarPlay and Hands-Free Bluetooth, ensuring seamless integration with your smartphone for effortless access to your favorite apps and media. Safety and convenience are prioritized with a Back-Up Camera, providing added confidence when parking or reversing in tight spots. With a CARFAX 1-Owner history and a Clean Report, rest assured knowing this vehicle has been meticulously maintained, offering peace of mind and reliability. The Hyundai Santa Cruz SE is not just a vehicle; it's a lifestyle choice for those who value innovation, performance, and comfort in their everyday drives. Experience the perfect combination of utility and sophistication with this remarkable compact truck, ready to elevate your driving experience.
Equipment
This model comes equipped with Android Auto for seamless smartphone integration on the road. Our dealership has already run the CARFAX report and it is clean. A clean CARFAX is a great asset for resale value in the future. See what's behind you with the back up camera on this model. The vehicle features a hands-free Bluetooth phone system. This small pickup offers Apple CarPlay for seamless connectivity. This vehicle is a certified CARFAX 1-owner. When you encounter slick or muddy roads, you can engage the four wheel drive on this small pickup and drive with confidence. This vehicle projects refinement with a racy metallic gray exterior. Maintaining a stable interior temperature in this small pickup is easy with the climate control system. It has a 4 Cyl, 2.5L high output engine. This small pickup features cruise control for long trips. Enjoy the tried and true gasoline engine in the vehicle.
Packages
Option Group 01. Sage Gray. Carpeted Floor Mats. Mudguards. **Equipment listed is based on original vehicle build and subject to change. Please confirm the accuracy of the included equipment by calling the dealer prior to purchase.**
Discover the exceptional blend of versatility and style with this 2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz SE, a standout in the compact truck category with only 13,639 miles. Equipped with a robust 4-cylinder, 2.5L engine and 4WD, this vehicle is designed to tackle both urban streets and off-road adventures with ease. The Hyundai Santa Cruz SE features a sleek, modern design that's complemented by practical functionality. Stay connected and entertained with Apple CarPlay and Hands-Free Bluetooth, ensuring seamless integration with your smartphone for effortless access to your favorite apps and media. Safety and convenience are prioritized with a Back-Up Camera, providing added confidence when parking or reversing in tight spots. With a CARFAX 1-Owner history and a Clean Report, rest assured knowing this vehicle has been meticulously maintained, offering peace of mind and reliability. The Hyundai Santa Cruz SE is not just a vehicle; it's a lifestyle choice for those who value innovation, performance, and comfort in their everyday drives. Experience the perfect combination of utility and sophistication with this remarkable compact truck, ready to elevate your driving experience.
Equipment
This model comes equipped with Android Auto for seamless smartphone integration on the road. Our dealership has already run the CARFAX report and it is clean. A clean CARFAX is a great asset for resale value in the future. See what's behind you with the back up camera on this model. The vehicle features a hands-free Bluetooth phone system. This small pickup offers Apple CarPlay for seamless connectivity. This vehicle is a certified CARFAX 1-owner. When you encounter slick or muddy roads, you can engage the four wheel drive on this small pickup and drive with confidence. This vehicle projects refinement with a racy metallic gray exterior. Maintaining a stable interior temperature in this small pickup is easy with the climate control system. It has a 4 Cyl, 2.5L high output engine. This small pickup features cruise control for long trips. Enjoy the tried and true gasoline engine in the vehicle.
Packages
Option Group 01. Sage Gray. Carpeted Floor Mats. Mudguards. **Equipment listed is based on original vehicle build and subject to change. Please confirm the accuracy of the included equipment by calling the dealer prior to purchase.**
Features & Options
- Option Group 01
- Sage Gray
- Carpeted Floor Mats
- Mudguards
- Apple CarPlay & Android Auto smart device wireless mirroring
- Lane Following Assist (LFA) hands-on cruise control
- Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (FCA) w/Pedestrian/Cyclist Detection
- Brake assist system
- Cruise control with steering wheel mounted controls
- Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (FCA) w/Pedestrian Detection
- Driver Attention Warning (DAW)
- Lane Keeping Assist (LKA)
- Keyfob activated door locks
- High Beam Assist (HBA) auto high-beam headlights
- Hill Assist Control (HAC)
- External memory control
- Rear mounted camera
- Bluetooth handsfree wireless device connectivity
- Electronic stability control system
- Manual climate control
- Automatic full-time AWD
- Bluetooth wireless audio streaming
- LED daytime running lights
- Primary monitor touchscreen
- Standard grade speakers
- Smartstream 2.5L I-4 port/direct injection
- DOHC
- CVVT variable valve control
- regular unleaded
- engine with 191HP
- Front windshield solar coating
- Automatic brake hold
- Immobilizer
- Trailer sway control
- Pickup bed rail system
- Downhill Brake Control (DBC)
- Rear Occupant Alert (ROA) rear seat check warning
- LED brake lights
- Auto-leveling rear suspension
- Easy lift tailgate
- Easy lower tailgate
- Manual rear child safety door locks
- Drive Mode Select driver selectable steering effort
- Gage cluster display size: 4.20
- Manual tilting steering wheel
- Manual telescopic steering wheel
- Pearlcoat paint
- 18 x 7.5-inch front and rear machined w/painted accents aluminum wheels
- P245/60HR18 AS BSW front and rear tires
- Premium cloth front seat upholstery
- 6 airbags
- Driver front impact airbag
- Seat mounted side impact driver airbag
- Curtain first and second-row overhead airbags
- Passenger front impact airbag
- Seat mounted side impact front passenger airbag
- Airbag occupancy sensor
- Auto-locking doors
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2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz Review
I’ve always been supportive of car companies who dare to do something different. And when I think back to some of the most memorable cars I’ve tested names like Baja and Avalanche come to mind. Which leads me to this new pickup truck/SUV called the Santa Cruz. I fell in love with it when I first saw it in concept form years ago but unlike most automakers who keep their experiments in the design lab Hyundai has the guts to actually bring this one to market. And it’s a curiosity worth exploring.Looking back through my 20+ years of test drives, the Subaru Baja left an indelible mark for its quirky combination of car and truck. I always wanted one and in the more than 15 years since its cancelation there really hasn’t been anything quite like it…until the Santa Cruz. And though it’s small for a pickup it’s really not that small; similar in length to Hyundai’s Palisade 3-row SUV. But unlike most other trucks, it still fits in your garage; it’s easily maneuverable in the parking lot and can be parallel parked in the city. You won’t need a ladder to get into it, the bed is covered by a sliding, lockable tonneau cover and drives a lot like a Santa Fe – not a truck. This top-trim Limited model receives a turbocharged engine and all-wheel drive as standard though a front-wheel drive model is coming in early 2022. Its 22mpg bests the old Baja turbo by over 20% but this number still seems less than impressive considering you can get a gas-powered Ram 1500 with nearly identical mileage or a new Ford Maverick that nets 25mpg. But this engine is no slouch, generating 281 horsepower and 311 pound-feet of torque working through an 8-speed dual clutch transmission. This one can also tow 5,000 pounds and carry over 1,600 pounds in the bed. Through in some floor mats and the MSRP is $41,140. Now, for those who don’t care about such niceties as leather seats, the big screen navi, and Smart Cruise Control you can go for the base SE front-wheel drive for about $25,000. But this Limited with its 20” wheels, ventilated front seats and surround view monitor is very well stocked with modern car luxuries that give it a premium SUV vibe.
Though Hyundai calls this a truck/SUV crossover the cabin is decidedly car-like and bland. I wish they had toughened it up and added contrasting colors or some unique Santa Cruz details. It is very comfortable and quiet with solid tech, but it just doesn’t seem to fit what the Santa Cruz is all about.
Hyundai says this softer approach is on purpose, contrasting with the boldness of the exterior but for me, I’d rather something a little more truck-like. And if you’ve watched any of my Hyundai vids of late then you already know that wireless CarPlay and Android is reserved for the small 8” screen and that phone as a key only works with Android devices…just so you’re aware. The cabin, in general, reminds me a lot of the new Tucson’s as does the grille with the daytime running lights cleverly integrated into the grille. I love the exterior design…from any angle it has presence with a dynamic profile and sport truck back end. This is called Hampton Gray and though it’s not the most exciting color offered it plays nicely with the light to give the Santa Cruz a sophisticated, athletic appearance.
So here’s the 4’ composite bed replete with an assisted tailgate, lockable, sliding tonneau cover, underbed and sidewall storage compartments, LED lighting, a power outlet and numerous tie downs. I’ve had no problem carrying my kayak back here. And if you want to create a support shelf for say carrying a 4X4 sheet of plywood, there are formings in the sidewall where you could insert 2 2X6s and do just that. But there are some caveats with this entire setup.
It’s not a huge deal but the strap to help pull the tonneau closed can be a little difficult to reach, it’s not water tight and when you take it to the car wash you should leave it open as Hyundai says the coating may be damaged by the chemicals. And if I thought living with the 5’ bed in my old Tacoma was tough at times this 4’ space presents even more challenges. Like I said, I’ve been able to get my kayak around without any troubles but 2 of them might be difficult. Hyundai envisions the Santa Cruz’s bed as a place to put muddy gear and other stuff you don’t want to throw in the back of your SUV but if you want to make this space more versatile Hyundai’s accessory shop sells a bed extender, a cargo bed mat and net and roof crossbars for carriers.
The Santa Cruz drives like a car. It’s nimble, peppy, quiet, comfortable – an anti-truck, if you will. The turbo is really strong; it rides very comfortably and drives with an unexpected purpose. And with 8.6” of ground clearance, solid Michelin light truck tires and a switch to lock in the traction of all 4 wheels, the Santa Cruz has the advantage of a full-time all-wheel drive system and not part time like some other small trucks. I’m just surprised Hyundai didn’t include an off-road mode in addition to the snow setting.
HTRAC is not a torque vectoring all-wheel drive system but it can send up to 50% of the power to the rear. It’s a pleasure to drive in any setting but all week I’ve been dreaming up cool things Hyundai could do to the Santa Cruz that could ratchet up the excitement – like an N line sort of thing but in a SEMA off-road kind of way. They would be remiss not to maximize the coolness factor practically begging to come out.
Lastly, the rear seats are upright as you would expect in a truck like this but legroom isn’t a problem and they also fold up to reveal some storage, at least on one side. And with the Limited you get HVAC vents back here. And as I mentioned in my Tucson review the Highway Driving Assistant is as good as smart cruise with steering assist gets without being a true hands-off driving feature. It works on federal interstates. As for the infotainment, I live with this in my Kona EV and I can attest it’s an excellent system with strong voice commands and cool features.
I love the combination of quirky, versatile and interesting and the Santa Cruz checks all of those boxes.