

Standard front-wheel drive or optional all-wheel drive.2.5-liter four-cylinder engine (191 horsepower, 181 lb-ft of torque).
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For more on the Santa Cruz's strengths and weaknesses, check out our full Expert Rating. It also has some significant advantages over its similarly new rival, the Ford Maverick. Overall, we like how the 2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz combines the comfort of a small SUV with most of the utility of a pickup. It also has some cool features such as an underfloor cargo bed storage bin and an available retractable cargo bed cover. Unfortunately, you can't get a factory-installed trailer brake controller with the Santa Cruz (a feature that allows you to adjust the trailer's brakes from the cabin), but you could add an aftermarket one to take full advantage of the towing capacity. For example, max towing is between 3,500 and 5,000 pounds, which is pretty strong and suitable for small boats or two-wheel trailers. The Santa Cruz does have lower overall towing, hauling and off-roading capabilities than traditional trucks, but for a lot of people the Santa Cruz could still be enough.


This car-like construction results in a more comfortable ride than a traditional truck's body-on-frame construction would. What does that mean? Well, underneath, it shares a basic platform with the redesigned 2022 Hyundai Tucson small crossover SUV. It also uses unibody construction rather than the traditional body-on-frame pickup underpinnings. For starters, it's 10-15 inches shorter than most midsize rivals. There are some differences between the Santa Cruz and other traditional trucks.
