Hyundai Santa Cruz
| Hyundai Santa Cruz | |
|---|---|
 2023 Hyundai Santa Cruz SEL Premium | |
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Hyundai |
| Model code | NX4a OB[1] |
| Production | June 2021 – present[2] |
| Model years | 2022–present |
| Assembly | United States: Montgomery, Alabama (HMMA) |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Compact pickup truck |
| Body style | 4-door pickup |
| Layout | Front-engine, front-wheel-drive Front-engine, all-wheel-drive (HTRAC) |
| Platform | Hyundai-Kia N3[3] |
| Chassis | Unibody |
| Related | Hyundai Tucson (NX4) |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine |
|
| Transmission | 8-speed A8F27 automatic 8-speed D8LF1 dual-clutch automatic |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 3,005 mm (118.3 in) |
| Length | 4,970 mm (195.7 in) |
| Width | 1,905 mm (75.0 in) |
| Height | 1,695 mm (66.7 in) |
| Curb weight | 1,680–1,870 kg (3,704–4,123 lb) |
The Hyundai Santa Cruz is a four-door compact pickup truck manufactured and marketed by Hyundai. Released in 2021 for the 2022 model year, it is the first four-door pickup truck offered by Hyundai in the North American market. The Santa Cruz is built on the platform of the Hyundai Tucson crossover SUV and features a unibody chassis design.
History
[change | change source]The concept version of the Santa Cruz was first introduced at the 2015 North American International Auto Show.[4] while The production model debuted in April 2021 and was marketed as a "Sport Adventure Vehicle." The Santa Cruz shares its platform, project code, and dashboard design with the fourth-generation Hyundai Tucson, with the production model being assembled in Montgomery, Alabama.
In 2024, Hyundai revealed a facelifted version of the Santa Cruz.[5][6]
Markets
[change | change source]The Hyundai Santa Cruz is sold mainly in the United States and Canada.
References
[change | change source]- ↑ loubeat (2021-04-15). "2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz Leaked!". Korean Car Blog. Retrieved 2023-11-25.
- ↑ "Hyundai Santa Cruz Enters Production". Motor1.com. Retrieved June 30, 2021.
- ↑ Hunter, Callum. "Hyundai teases Santa Cruz ute, Aus launch ruled out". GoAuto. Retrieved June 15, 2021.
- ↑ "Hyundai Introduces Convention-Shattering Santa Cruz Crossover Truck Concept at Detroit International Auto Show". Hyundai Motor Company (Press release). January 12, 2015. Archived from the original on November 7, 2016. Retrieved January 20, 2017.
- ↑ Smith, Christopher (2024-03-27). "The New Hyundai Santa Cruz Is Slightly Truckier". Motor1.
- ↑ "Enhanced Hyundai 2025 Santa Cruz Makes World Debut at the New York International Auto Show". Hyundai Motors. 2024-03-27. Retrieved 2024-05-28.