2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz SEL
Hyundai Santa Cruz Details
Automatic
4 Cyl, 2.5L
Phantom Black
4WD
Gasoline
45,607 Miles
Black
W861A
5NTJCDAE8NH032414
Premium cloth
SEL
Estimated Payment
$0 / month
About This 2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz
Vehicle Details
Discover the perfect blend of style, versatility, and modern technology with this exceptional 2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz SEL. With just 45,607 miles, this dynamic compact pickup is ready to elevate your driving experience with its impressive capabilities and sleek design. Equipped with a robust 4WD system and a powerful 4-cylinder, 2.5L engine, the Hyundai Santa Cruz is engineered to tackle diverse terrains while maintaining excellent fuel efficiency. Its innovative design merges the practicality of a truck with the comfort of an SUV, making it the ideal choice for both urban adventures and weekend getaways. Step inside to experience a cabin filled with cutting-edge features. The seamless integration of Apple CarPlay keeps you connected, while the hands-free Bluetooth system ensures safe communication on the go. The back-up camera enhances your confidence in tight spots, making parking a breeze. This Hyundai Santa Cruz comes with a CARFAX Clean Report and is proudly a CARFAX 1-Owner vehicle, demonstrating its impeccable history and care. The Hyundai Santa Cruz SEL is not just a vehicle; it's a lifestyle upgrade. Don't miss out on this opportunity to own a vehicle that perfectly balances adventure and sophistication. Act quickly and make this versatile Hyundai Santa Cruz yours today, where every drive is a chance to explore.
Equipment
This 2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz 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. Bluetooth technology is built into the Hyundai Santa Cruz, keeping your hands on the steering wheel and your focus on the road. Apple CarPlay: Seamless smartphone integration for this Hyundai Santa Cruz - stay connected and entertained on the go! Protect this 2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz from unwanted accidents with a cutting edge backup camera system. Good News! This certified CARFAX 1-owner vehicle has only had one owner before you. This 2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz has an elegant black exterior finish. This vehicle has a 4 Cyl, 2.5L high output engine. The vehicle has four wheel drive capabilities. Set the temperature exactly where you are most comfortable in this vehicle. The fan speed and temperature will automatically adjust to maintain your preferred zone climate.
Packages
Option Group 02: Roof Side Rails; Dual C-Channel Utility Tracks on Bed Side; Rear Sliding Glass Window with Rear Defroster; LED Bed Lighting; 115 AC Power Inverter in Bed; Wireless Phone Charger; Conventional Power Sunroof; LED Front and Rear Map Lights; Integrated Tonneau Cover; 10.25" Digital Instrument Cluster. Activity Package. Cross Rails. Carpeted Floor Mats. **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.**
Additional Information
We have a strong and committed sales staff with many years of experience satisfying our customers' needs. Feel free to browse our inventory online, request more information about vehicles, set up a test drive or inquire about financing! All special pricing requires financing with NMAC!
Discover the perfect blend of style, versatility, and modern technology with this exceptional 2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz SEL. With just 45,607 miles, this dynamic compact pickup is ready to elevate your driving experience with its impressive capabilities and sleek design. Equipped with a robust 4WD system and a powerful 4-cylinder, 2.5L engine, the Hyundai Santa Cruz is engineered to tackle diverse terrains while maintaining excellent fuel efficiency. Its innovative design merges the practicality of a truck with the comfort of an SUV, making it the ideal choice for both urban adventures and weekend getaways. Step inside to experience a cabin filled with cutting-edge features. The seamless integration of Apple CarPlay keeps you connected, while the hands-free Bluetooth system ensures safe communication on the go. The back-up camera enhances your confidence in tight spots, making parking a breeze. This Hyundai Santa Cruz comes with a CARFAX Clean Report and is proudly a CARFAX 1-Owner vehicle, demonstrating its impeccable history and care. The Hyundai Santa Cruz SEL is not just a vehicle; it's a lifestyle upgrade. Don't miss out on this opportunity to own a vehicle that perfectly balances adventure and sophistication. Act quickly and make this versatile Hyundai Santa Cruz yours today, where every drive is a chance to explore.
Equipment
This 2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz 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. Bluetooth technology is built into the Hyundai Santa Cruz, keeping your hands on the steering wheel and your focus on the road. Apple CarPlay: Seamless smartphone integration for this Hyundai Santa Cruz - stay connected and entertained on the go! Protect this 2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz from unwanted accidents with a cutting edge backup camera system. Good News! This certified CARFAX 1-owner vehicle has only had one owner before you. This 2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz has an elegant black exterior finish. This vehicle has a 4 Cyl, 2.5L high output engine. The vehicle has four wheel drive capabilities. Set the temperature exactly where you are most comfortable in this vehicle. The fan speed and temperature will automatically adjust to maintain your preferred zone climate.
Packages
Option Group 02: Roof Side Rails; Dual C-Channel Utility Tracks on Bed Side; Rear Sliding Glass Window with Rear Defroster; LED Bed Lighting; 115 AC Power Inverter in Bed; Wireless Phone Charger; Conventional Power Sunroof; LED Front and Rear Map Lights; Integrated Tonneau Cover; 10.25" Digital Instrument Cluster. Activity Package. Cross Rails. Carpeted Floor Mats. **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.**
Additional Information
We have a strong and committed sales staff with many years of experience satisfying our customers' needs. Feel free to browse our inventory online, request more information about vehicles, set up a test drive or inquire about financing! All special pricing requires financing with NMAC!
Features & Options
- Option Group 02: Roof Side Rails; Dual C-Channel Utility Tracks on Bed Side; Rear Sliding Glass Window with Rear Defroster; LED Bed Lighting; 115 AC Power Inverter in Bed; Wireless Phone Charger; Conventional Power Sunroof; LED Front and Rear Map Lights; Integrated Tonneau Cover; 10.25" Digital Instrument Cluster
- Activity Package
- Cross Rails
- Carpeted Floor Mats
- Apple CarPlay & Android Auto smart device wireless mirroring
- Lane Following Assist (LFA) hands-on cruise control
- Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (FCA) w/Pedestrian Detection
- Brake assist system
- Cruise control with steering wheel mounted controls
- Heated driver and front passenger seats
- Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (FCA) w/Pedestrian
- Cyclist & Junction-Turning Detection
- Driver Attention Warning (DAW)
- Smart key with hands-free access and push button start
- Lane Keeping Assist (LKA)
- Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist (BCA) active blind spot system
- Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist (RCCA)
- Keyfob activated door locks
- High Beam Assist (HBA) auto high-beam headlights
- Hill Assist Control (HAC)
- Blue Link Connected Car Service (3-year complimentary subscription) vehicle tracker with vehicle slowdown
- External memory control
- Front wireless smart device charging
- Blue Link Connected Car Service (3-year complimentary subscription) smart device and keyfob engine start control
- Rear mounted camera
- Bluetooth handsfree wireless device connectivity
- Electronic stability control system
- First-row sliding and tilting glass sunroof with express open/close activation sunshade
- Blue Link Connected Car Service (3-year complimentary subscription) selective service internet access
- Manual climate control
- Driver seat power reclining
- lumbar support
- cushion tilt
- fore/aft control and height adjustable 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
- Restricted driving mode
- Front windshield solar coating
- Automatic brake hold
- Safe Exit Warning (SEW) external exit warning system
- Full gage cluster screen
- Immobilizer
- Blue Link Connected Car Service (3-year complimentary subscription) vehicle integrated emergency SOS system
- Trailer sway control
- Pickup bed rail system
- Digital/analog instrumentation display
- Configurable instrumentation gauges
- Downhill Brake Control (DBC)
- Sliding rear windshield
- Rear Occupant Alert (ROA) rear seat check warning
- LED brake lights
- Auto-leveling rear suspension
- Easy lift tailgate
- Easy lower tailgate
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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.