Here's What I Love And Hate About The 2021 Hyundai Santa Cruz After Four Months!

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[@craigcampbell1843]

How have auto manufacturers still not figured out that we don’t like piano black? I’ve never seen a single car review that didn’t complain about it.

[@watchreport]

Exactly. But the flip side is people complain about flat matte plastic in cars as well. So, my Ford Edge '22 looks cheap (to most, not to me) because it has flat plastic around the screen and brushed metal look plastic around the gear controls etc. I much prefer this look over the piano black, but its really one or the other, and people seem to complain about both.

[@LukeEdward]

Because all the people who don’t like piano black are the same people who loved the Cadillac CTS-V Wagon with a manual transmission. OEMs don’t really have faith in the same opinions as we have. Our opinions are just not popular and/or profitable.

[@Odinarcade00]

Yep the crv has it on the screen and I’m just glad that’s where it stops

[@thebeddoctor4273]

Because people keep buying them.

[@darrenprudhom3205]

I am the only one that likes the piano black...........

[@toddrodenkirch1909]

30 miles to the gallon every tank full so far. No problem starting with the break thing he was talking about. Drives like a nice car. Got in several loads of wood already. The tailgate adjusts accordingly. 8-ft plywood work fine. Dust does build up a little but I keep a little rag clean it off. Looks great wouldn't change it. Much better vehicle to me than the Maverick which I was waiting forever and canceled. Great vehicle wouldn't change a thing looks amazing.

[@pmanssur]

32 MPG right now

[@el33]

@@pmanssur Yeah. I think that he needs to slow down on the highway. And I just have to barely tap my break and push the button. The thing just starts right up.

[@jeffk464]

So you don't have the 2.5T, thats fine but you can't tow. If you get the 2.5T its crazy expensive and gets pretty poor mileage. You might as well get a mid sized truck.

[@toddrodenkirch1909]

@@jeffk464 I have a 1200 lb teardrop camper coming and it'll do just fine. That's is the most I will ever tow.

[@jeffk464]

@@toddrodenkirch1909 If it works for your needs more power to you, I want to get a boat with all up weight being like 3,000-3,5000. Not a lot but rules out most crossovers.

[@evilfinnigan]

I want to hate it but it’s just too cool. And fast.

[@ffl1409]

TFL should ask every manufacturer they meet - "Piano black - Why? really why? Seriously why?". I would love to hear their reasoning. They can't be that oblivious. There has to be a reason.

[@masontorr6266]

Money, probably. Looks "Premium" and shiny, but its just cheap plastic

[@slipknotron1626]

I have been happy with my almost 1 year of maverick ownership 👍👍👍

[@luiesmaes5333]

I’ve had mine for about 5-6 months and I love it. So far I’ve put around 20k on it. Fits a full size dirt bike in the back and hauls what I need it to so far.

[@ojp5053]

I’m thinking about getting full size trucks are not ideal anymore

[@alexitoe30]

woow lots of miles

[@ThePeacePlant]

@@alexitoe30 Very much so!

[@ThePeacePlant]

What are you doing where you are getting 20k miles in 5-6 months??

[@legion1630]

is it possible to delete the factory tonneau cover and get after market ones

[@macsterguy]

Great review. Love my Limited. • "Stomping" on the brake to start is wrong Roman. Yours need adjusted. • Limited / Premium in Canada has adaptive cruse. Lane keeping is next level for a little truck *Not on a Maverick • 0-60 in 6 flat. Not bad! *Beats and out tows the Maverick... • Piano black is not for the dust bowl you guys drive in... Wipe mine once a week. • I Returned a Maverick. This SC blows it away --->•

[@jasef7685]

Agreed - my SC starts up every time with no brake stomp.

[@loviedebiasio8864]

Got an SEL a few months ago and I love it. For the dust I have a hand held swiffer that I had in my past car.

[@amoore2165]

We keep a small swifter in it as well. Fwiw I also keep a small swifter in my Tacoma and Camaro, too. Dust collects on all cars.

[@Supermankev2001]

Thanks for this review this might be what I am looking for.

[@tedcrouch1972]

Great video. I have the exact same Cruz (color and trim). I love it. I don't have any difficulties in the starting of it or the lag when I punch it. The one thing, and possibly the only thing, that I hate is how the screen seems to just draw in dust.

[@staudio]

I agree about the screen attracting dust. Also I'm getting a fair amount of small paint chips on the front to the hood. May need to install one of those plastic guards.

[@coalakida]

Got mine, love it, LIfted it 1.5 and got the Mickey Thompsons Baja wheels, never looked back. Sleek but hard to get , which is why the Maverick sold so many, These are just impossible to find. Limited anyway.

[@jeffk464]

The Maverik has a bigger bed, tows better and is cheaper. Plenty of reasons to choose the Maverik, oh and now they have a offroad model.

[@staudio]

I have the exact same truck. 21,000 trouble free miles so far.

[@earnestpearsonjr5004]

Good review. I have a Santa cruz and I don't have the issue of pressing hard on the brakes to start it. He needs to get that looked. I like my Santa Cruz so far.

[@johnfinley3237]

I have had a sage green SC since Nov 21. Wife has a Area 51 Mav. I’ve driven both on highway and city. I liked the looks of the SC more while she liked the Mav looks. Mostly because one of her previous vehicles was a Ford Explorer Sportrac we had for 11 years. The SC is driven mostly hwy miles and with my sort of heavy foot I average around 28mpg. When we take the Mav on highway I average around 28 to 30. I too am not a fan of the dust magnet black, but I lightly swipe a microfiber cloth over it frequently. Sorry so long but wanted to share prospective on both vehicles.

[@brandonmacdonald7802]

You guys own two of these? That's the most American thing I've ever read.

[@toddrodenkirch1909]

I love my Santa Cruz I have the normally aspirated 2.5. Plenty of power. Terrific mileage.

[@rusty383]

Put the new K&N filter in and even better! On my turbo it got rid of the turbo lag Completely. Gave 11 more HP and 8lb torque and fuel economy after the first Oil change. 27 city and 34 Highway. Absolutely Love it. Amazon has it ! Last filter ever buy ! Even more saving $$$

[@toddrodenkirch1909]

@@rusty383 that was just a filter not an intake or anything that's amazing.

[@gwcrispi]

So, after watching this video I took out my SEL Premium DCT Santa Cruz and went to a back country road and recreated the acceleration test that he shows on this video. I did it in both Normal and Sport modes. In no case did I have the delay in initial acceleration that he shows. In Normal mode I have the dip in acceleration that SC owners are experiencing but that is after you're moving. SC owners speculate this has to do with throttle mapping (not DCT) because it isn't present in Sport mode. What he shows though, is not normal.

[@LukeEdward]

If I am spending $38,000 on a Unibody, 4-door, truck like conveyance, The Honda Ridgeline most certainly competes with this thing. Money, not vehicle segment, is the consumer’s primary driver in the market.

[@ae5646]

Eh. I got mine for 25500 with AWD and the tow hitch. In my opinion, only the SE is worthwhile buy in the market.

[@rusty383]

Man! You have to get that K&N filter!!!! It totally Gets Rid of the turbo lag! 11 more HP and 8 more torque! Such a great Cold Air intake system Hyundai put in . After market is useless. HotRoder 45 years. This a awesome little Truck!

[@ColJonSquall1]

Its not just you, Roman. I do the same thing with my car's aftermarket tablet stereo, I have the compulsion to clean it after its gotten dusty, lol.

[@tao265]

Don’t use a rag on that piano black! It will scratch if you do. Instead, Get yourself a Swiffer duster and keep it in the glove box. Couple of quick passes and it looks like new without risk of scratching

[@IbZoom]

I use a soft microfiber cloth

[@zaboe911]

The inevitable hybrid version of this is going to sell like hot cakes and I cannot wait! It'll solve the big issues of acceleration and mpg. Hopefully they get rid of that piano black too (though that may be asking for too much lol!).

[@kazumakoga3066]

Meguiars Interior Detailing Cleaner keeps my piano blk clean and static free. Not going to eliminate but does a great job.

[@Malc664]

Thank you & bless you.

[@MrTonydetiger76]

Same. I keep a towel and a spray bottle of it with me.

[@amoore2165]

My girlfriend has one of these. We love it! Great car. Great design. An SUV with a truck bed was right up her alley. It’s sweet. Love the interior too.

[@shane.henderson]

- I would get the dealer to look at how much brake force it takes to get the push button to work. I don't have to use much pressure to get mine to start. - 100% agree, piano black has no place in any vehicle.

[@Sarkus01]

I keep a microfiber cloth in my car to take care of dust like he notes on shiny surfaces. Works well and can be stored out of sight easily enough.

[@quintonhorne5152]

I’m interested in purchasing this vehicle so please keep us posted

[@bmwloco]

Great review. Maverick for me.

[@kirkbrooks9447]

The dust thing has been every dark interior car I've ever had, particularly here in Colorado. My Jeep Renegade is no different, I was watching this because I chose the Renegade over the Santa Cruz and I'm having second thoughts. After this I'm really having second thoughts on my choice....

[@coflyer2949]

I use the paddle shifters to engine brake going down Floyd hill and on the West side of the Eisenhower tunnel.

[@mikecarmean1676]

I'm really intrigued by this truck! The only gripe I have so far is why Hyundai did you have to pair that awesome turbo engine with a DCT? I mean if it works well that's one thing but clearly some bugs to be worked out there

[@rusty383]

If you need more than 4ft bed buy a utility trailer. With all the money you will save with your Santa Cruz a nice Trailer for between $600 & 800 with bigger tires . I have a 5x10 foot and Love it . Well worth it. Worried about Price! You get a 100k warranty and no Oil changes for life. How is that for saving money. Try getting that from Ford . I fixed the Turbo lag Completely by putting the new K&N filter in for about 4o bucks on Amazon. I have the Stone Blue SEL Premium turbo. It pulls my 18ft Camper no problem. It was a pain in the ass getting tow package. Don't buy from Hyundai you will pay a fortune. I got a Curtis and Premium 7pin and Brake Control system pro install for under 600dollars! The Dealer is insane! I have had my Cruzer a year old and 16k now and except for little quarks like all vehicles. After first Oil change I get 25 City and 36 Interstate! But I only drive 5 over and I am a retired Professional Driver of over 5 million miles experience! This is a great Vehicle! Thank you Hyundai Alabama! As ford used to say! Quality! Job 1 . We the people absolutely Love this little Buddy ! Its my 4 wheel little Friend! Last but not least its Faster than my 68 Torrino GT Boss 351 Cleveland. It's a hoot to drive and handle. 🦅🇺🇸❤

[@unintendedpurposes]

I love the looknof piano black right after a detail. Then i hate the look of it the next 3 months because it got finger prints 6 seconds after the detail...

[@icare7151]

The hybrid Santa Cruz is coming which will significantly increase fuel economy and decrease dual clutch lag.

[@flowolfesharp5470]

I really wanted to wait for a hybrid, but I needed a new car so I just bought a SEL. Love it so far.

[@masontorr6266]

These things ARE nasty fast though. Had my doors blown off by some older lady in a Sante Cruz on I25 one night a month or two ago. Made my EcoBoost feel weak!

[@HereticFox312]

Sorry wierd question, Do the Mazdas have that same piano black thing going on but just have a texture under the clear instead of piano black?

[@R.Nelson]

⚡Good afternoon Roman!!⚡ Great vehicle. But if there gonna do this...They should start bringing back El Camino,.. Ranchero.. Rampage..with V8s!!

[@ChrisXif1]

My 2020 Ridgeline is also full of piano black...and I hate it for the exact same reason you do on the Santa Cruz.

[@Miiike604]

How you like the Ridgeline ?

[@ChrisXif1]

@@Miiike604 Ridgeline has been great. I got it new in June 2020 and have put 55,000 miles on it - half of which is towing a 3,000lbs travel trailer. It works great for towing in that range, and is quiet, quick, comfortable, and gets great MPGs. And the size is really nice if you don't need a full size truck, as those have gotten really large and hard to fit in my driveway.

[@Miiike604]

@@ChrisXif1 awesome. That’s great feedback. A close friend of mine has been considering the purchase of a Ridgeline. He commutes 150-200km a day and hauls gear(photo/video) from location to location. I will relay this end user feedback to him. Thank you for taking the time to respond. Very much appreciated. 🍻 to another 55ooo miles. All the best.

[@svtuna]

The 'Limited' [Premium?] trim is the best option in my opinion. You do get the adaptive cruise you mentioned, turbo, tonneau cover, heated steering wheel, and leather seats. But sadly you lose the physical volume knob. My other niggle is the sharp plastic edge to the footwell against your right leg [where you knock at 11:24.] It actually flairs 'into' your leg, not away to make a nice leg rest. I love auto-hold braking at stop lights, and cruise control. But when I pull my right leg up to enjoy these features...ouch!

[@zoefaith120]

My mother in law gas a 2020 Tucson with the 2.0. The little I drive it. It's small like sorta head to see out the back. But it's smooth and awesome on gas not trying at alll

[@mikecoffin820]

Test drove this and found it pretty fun to drive but I couldn’t get the seats comfortable at all which is a deal breaker for me. It is also over priced imo.

[@watchreport]

What isn't overpriced these days though.

[@jacksonrodabaugh9984]

My brother has a Santa Cruz, just like that except green. And my dad has a Santa Cruz Limited that's white.

[@larryrowe5259]

I would like to see piano white trim (cream ?) I think it would look cool and hide dust quite well.

[@MetaView7]

About the truck cover, it would be a better design if it rolls to the top instead of hidden underneath. That would give the truck bed more storage space.

[@toddrodenkirch1909]

Does take up a lot of space. Have to live with it and I love this vehicle.

[@toddrodenkirch1909]

What someone needs to come up with is a leak proof door to the box of the truck where the back seat lifts up and gives you more space to get longer stuff in the box. My brother has a Chevy avalanche and that's what it does. It would become a 6-ft box when needed plus the tailgate would be 8 ft.

[@MetaView7]

@@toddrodenkirch1909 Great idea !

[@chrisb9478]

It needs the 2.5 Turbo with a Hybrid setup!

[@jeffk464]

You can design a hybrid to fill in the torque so you don't need the turbo and will get better mpg's. My gripe with these setups is it seems like they always pair it with a CVT, so no towing.

[@chrispipkin1430]

I have a 2020 Kona Ultimate and I love it. Iv been interested in getting a Santa Cruz on trade in but I cant seem to bring myself to get rid of the H.U.D.. if this had the H.U.D id be at the dealership right now.

[@jacksonrodabaugh9984]

Because those four brands all have a adventure vehicles, Adventure vehicle is the class for the Santa Cruz. And those.

[@timstrobel9220]

Hyundai needs to put the hybrid from the Tucson in this vehicle. Current engine/transmission mix on either version isn't great...give me a hybrid with the eight speed transmission.

[@thedude7937]

I never had turbo lag , put it in sports mode if you are looking to go fast

[@legion1630]

is it possible to delete the factory tonneau cover and get after market ones

[@ChrisParayno]

Waiting for the hybrid option

[@cheapshot7244]

When this car was first announced it was supposed to have a diesel. I was so disappointed to find out it wasn’t. Between Jaguar/Land Rover reducing their diesel, Mazda ceasing there’s after 1 year and this car not coming in diesel I’ve lost all hope

[@texandy89]

I wish they got the Maverick for a long term review instead of this

[@garys2157]

They didn't purchase it, but he said loaned for 12 months, which is longer than some of the trucks they have bought.

[@garys2157]

@george ion It was loaned to them from Hyundai, car reviewers sometimes get vehicles for long term use/reviews.

[@lavapop1900]

oh well

[@byever1]

@george ion of course it's insured. Lots of people will buy this. It's not a beater or has 100k miles on it.

[@W_T.F]

I love the dual clutch. Has the wet dual clutch overheated on you or just the older dry dual clutches?

[@gwcrispi]

When they off-road tested it. It is not an off-road vehicle.

[@capsinfullg4495]

YUP WET CLUTCH SOLVE THAT. ONCE IT HITS ,IT HIT HARD.

[@Valkyriesix6]

Should I get the SEL with the activity package or the Sel premium? Is the extra hp worth the price?

[@bootjockey]

I have been looking hard and strong at the SC, and looked at all the trim levels. Honestly, in my opinion, if you plan to haul between 3,500 and 5,000 pounds, yes, you'd want the Premium or Limited for the turbo engine. Otherwise, save yourself $5k, and go for the SEL Activity Package. Detail for detail, nearly (not exactly) the same except the engine. The only benefit to the turbo engine is the extra hauling capacity from 3,500lbs to 5,000lbs (up to 3,500 on the SEL Activity.) I think that's what I'm going to do if/when I finally do pull the trigger.

[@1976axerhand]

atleast it has port and direct injection(don't have to worry about carbon build up on the valves) but how long will that dual clutch trans last?

[@jeffk464]

I think hyundai has had issues with them, mabye fixed by now. It seems you don't ever want a company's first generation dual clutch transmission. VW Audi has been using them a long time and have de-bugged them. They are basically automated manuals, if they are well designed they should last a very long time.

[@rondail5675]

I like the Santa Cruz. I believe it is a bit over priced. It is more comfortable than a Maverick, not as near to the Ridgeline.

[@akunamatata4266]

Im Canada a ridgline is easy 10k more , even used for same year and kms it’s on part with f150 , ram 1500 price , doesn’t make sense to me. In term of price an xlt mid trim ranger is somewhat equivalent to a mid trim Santa Cruz. SC being a little cheaper

[@rondail5675]

@@akunamatata4266 Have you checked out the new Frontier? Crazy that Mid-size are so close to Full-size prices.

[@akunamatata4266]

@@rondail5675 frontier is about 49k new so around 5k more than Santacruz

[@mike.thomas]

But can you carry a pair of full-size dirt bikes in back?

[@icare7151]

Hyundai needs to use anti-static polymers in their plastics.

[@marnielarocque9412]

good day Roman, i have a question concerning the EV trucks and towing. Can the Rivian, or Lightning tow 5th wheel trailer's. Thankyou from Prince George B.C

[@TFLnow]

No on the Rivian and a Maybe on the Ford but I would not recommend it.

[@garysarratt1]

Business up front, party in the back

[@SaltyDog69]

I don’t understand why the mpg is just a couple of mpg of my full size F150. I get 18 city and 23 hwy.

[@Allan-zb1ei]

does this vehicle require truck tags or regular passenger car tags

[@bootjockey]

I've never heard of "truck tags." I don't know where you are, though. I'm in state of Maine, USA.

[@VroomNDoom2602]

1. I wonder if your brake switch is loose. 2. I bet using the manual mode on the transmission would help greatly off-road so the transmission doesn't have to rely on the clutches (constantly changing gear when not necessary).

[@ollyperkins9820]

What are those black things (easter eggs??) at the top of the wheel well arches? Look like pull tabs....

[@arkanaloth2617]

I'm pretty indifferent to piano black and dust.. my wife is super OCD but she has her wrangler, lol this would be for me. :)

[@txvet7738]

Pretty soon Blaze will be able to just walk into the back seat!

[@tomvansoelen6557]

just keep a swiffer duster handy in the car for the dust ocd!

[@Ottos_ScLm_Race_videos_2009_on]

I saw on a you tube video that water was getting into the head lights. Anyone else having that problem?

[@ethanelliott7447]

Love the dad joke at the end there lol

[@lavapop1900]

I really like my Santa cruz! I'm so happy I bought it. I wasn't even considering the Maverick to me it's ugly and the interior is cheap. And it's lacking some features. Is the SC expensive? Yes, but it looks so much better to me than the Maverick.

[@toddrodenkirch1909]

Waited for 5 months for a maverick. Because of the package I ordered they were not able to build it. I cancelled it and bought the Santa Cruz. Had it more than 3 months and love it. The Maverick would have been a 2023 maybe built by the end of the year.

[@pvt.2426]

Questions: 1. Does it have a 'lockable glove box'? (Yes or No) 2. I know the retractable bed cover 'locks'. But, when you hand your key over to a Valet, has Hyundai figured out a way to keep them out of your 'locked glove box' and the 'locked cargo area'?

[@RKkayak45]

99.99% of Americans never interact with a valet

[@jeffk464]

Also does it have a cooled glove box, so I have somewhere to put my Grey Poupon.

[@bensegal8134]

Roman, you’re really pushing to get me to buy this vehicle. You know what, it’s working! 😂. I think I’m gonna hit my local Hyundai dealer for a test drive because this thing just looks like too much fun. Thanks for the continued awesome reviews of the Santa Cruz!

[@sicilianr1]

18,000 miles on mine and I use it as a work truck more so then probably anyone else out there. Concrete, drywall, whatever… it’s had it all in the back. Love this thing and I personally think the limited doesn’t have enough toys. But I don’t like this transmission either, it doesn’t launch good at all.

[@Bagel_Biscuit]

Whats your avg MPG?

[@sicilianr1]

@@Bagel_Biscuit all depends how I’m driving that day. But if I’m good on the highway I can get around 30-32mpg.

[@gwcrispi]

I ordered an XLT Lux Maverick back in January. I also went to a Hyundai dealer at the same time and gave him my specs on a Santa Cruz. I was in my Santa Cruz three weeks later. My Maverick order just got cancelled in July and I have the privilege of re-ordering a 2023. F--- Ford.

[@rusty383]

❤➡️✝️🤝

[@rusty383]

Trust me God gave you a good Blessing! Got my SEL Premium turbo with the activity package and we absolutely Love this little Truck! Its our Swiss Army Knife on wheels! I put the new K&N filter in mine and it completely got rid of the turbo lag Completely! Gave me 11more hp and 8 more torque. Plus 3 to 4 more gas mileage. I get 27 City and 34 highway absolutely Love this little Truck

[@localguy123]

This would be a hotseller in international markets. Not sure how its suited to the American market. Everyone there wants big full sized trucks.

[@ATAR1]

Agreed. Hate piano black in car interiors.

[@smashedgyro]

Will it fit a DRZ400S in the bed?

[@paulwicklund5044]

For 2023, kia is putting the regular 8-speed automatic into the redesigned Seltos with the 1.6L turbo, no more 7 speed duel clutch.

[@bertito43]

I wanted a maverick and when I finally saw it in person it was meh. Went for a Santa Cruz

[@howardrenner5314]

I drove them both the Maverick was cheaper made then the Santa Cruz didn't ride near as good and was way slower . I bought the SEL premium .

[@benbaker7847]

It isn’t a criticism of TFL or anything but I just don’t see the value in any new car. The cost of these very normal vehicles is financial suicide for people even with good income like me and my wife.

[@jacksonrodabaugh9984]

Not to be a know it all, but it has Honda, Chevy, Ford and rivian as competitors.

[@charleswhite3299]

How Tall are you ? I'm 6'4 and wondering if I would fit ?

[@PW-dw7vf]

Give it another year and that piano black will be covered in scratches as well.

[@jacksonrodabaugh9984]

Oh, GMC has an adventure vehicle too, or just a small truck.

[@TheCapn23]

Ford really pulled the rug out from under Hyundai with the Maverick's hybrid powertrain.

[@polarbear4686]

Only hybrids I find are out of state, and usually starting around 37k+ Might as well get a ranger

[@TheCapn23]

@@polarbear4686 Why does someone have to post this comment on literally every vehicle video? Yeah, no sh*t. Every hot brand new model isn't sitting on the lot. You have to order.

[@joecharmley]

So much they doubled the sales of a cruz

[@1guyin10]

I have to think Hyundai is hard at work figuring out how to fit their hybrid drivetrain in the Santa Cruz. It probably got left off for budgetary reasons, but that was clearly an error on Hyundai's part.

[@CSIG1001]

They got rid of the volume knob because they copied Honda when making the Cruz, back in 2018

[@wackit6756]

After seeing the Concept version I could hardly wait for this truck. But then they turned it into a four door. Then they missed a perfect opportunity to have the bulkhead of the bed fold down (Like Chevy Avalanche) to make the bed usable. Then they gave it a boring interior that doesn’t match the hyped up exterior. (At least give it some contrasting colors). Then they fit a old man's funky 2 spoke steering wheel in it, along with no volume knob, high sticker price, ugly pastel Exterior colors, terrible gas mileage…the list goes on. To me it didn’t seem well thought out in execution.

[@stephenj4937]

Honestly I love the steering wheel. I like to drive occasionally with my hand at the 6 position, which is very difficult with a 3-spoke wheel.

[@nicolasrioual8206]

Above the SELpremium is the limited you made a mistake. Hunday isn’t Japanese it’s corean.

[@ThePrecioustime]

Clearly, you're not a fan of either Hyundai or just the Santa Cruz. It isn't supposed to compare to the "Old Fashion" pickup truck or a heavy-duty off-road truck. What it is, is capable of going off-road, but better designed for the urban driver who needs to bring home a house appliance, bags of fertilizer from the local hardware store. You're clearly missing the point of the design of this vehicle and its purpose. It can go "offroad", obviously not rock climbing, but steep gravel roads, sandy beaches and snow-covered roads. Out of all the reviews I've watched so far, I rank your review near the bottom.

[@dantucker9767]

Did we see the same review? I thought he was very complimentary of the SC.

[@ThePrecioustime]

@@dantucker9767 I watched the entire video and yes, it had complimentary points, but it pointed out far is often what is wrong and not what is right, until the very end. Most viewers wouldn't have stayed to watch the entire video. The point being it is not a 4x4, nor a "offroad" vehicle, though it can be to a point. In this video, the bad outweighed the bad in a unjust way. It is a totally unique vehicle and should be presented as such.

[@gabevillarreal96]

I'd rather have a Ridgeline. I know it's bigger and more expensive but I just love the idea of a Honda for a midsize utility truck! Plus I love the Honda V6 power train over the turbo charged 4 cylinder. Plus A Honda is more appealing than a hyunda

[@billricheter5678]

Timing belt. Hondas are expensive to maintain. Wouldnt buy santa cruz either

[@gabevillarreal96]

@@billricheter5678 I've had my 2015 Honda Accord EX-L V6 Coupe for 7.5 years and have only done oil changes, brakes once, air filters every 2 years, cabin air filters every year, and a Battery that was replaced free under warranty. Yes the timing belt will need to be done at 100k (I'm at 83k currently) but that to me doesn't make my car expensive to maintain because it will be done once every 9.5 years for me. Honda's are actually very inexpensive to maintain especially when you factor in the reliability. I haven't had a single breakdown. I don't trust hyundai after 100k miles. Honda's are just getting broken in at that mileage. My sister bought her 2015 sonata when I got my 2015 Accord. Her car has been a nightmare to maintain costing thousands in repairs due to broken down components. This summer the bill to fix it was $4500 and thats on top of the countless repairs needed costing thousands every 6 months in breakdown costs over the last 5 years, so I sold it for her and got her into a 2017 Toyota Corolla IM. She will do regular maintenance on that car and be perfectly fine💯 Honda for me over Hyundai any day of the week. Not even close. I do wish Honda used a timing chain but to have their reliability durability and dependability, it's a simple sacrifice for me. You could literally save 150$ a year and have the money ready to pay for the timing belt water pump and spark plug replacement if you drive 11,000 miles a year like me. Simple. Peace of mind and trust in the product is priceless to me and if that means replacing the timing belt every 100k I'm ok with that. The "H" on my car stands straight up, as opposed to the slanted "h" on the Hyundai that tobme represents falling down.... just like the cars do after 100k ironically when their "AMAZING" warranty runs out!🤔

[@czar2321]

@@billricheter5678 engines are more expensive to replace then timing belts. You won’t have to worry about that with a Honda. 😹

[@gabevillarreal96]

@@czar2321 But you absolutely will in a hyundai/Kia especially if you use it like most of us use their cars.

[@denisecarmichael4934]

I get mid to high twenties mpg. Why do people want to do off rd in this vehicle. It’s not made for it. Maybe driving up a not so large rocky road or thru down closer to a lake thru taller grass or uneven terrain. People that complain just needs to by a full size truck! Looks ridiculous having something sticking out the bed 5-10 feet just to say they did

[@Tinrs80]

Ive asked a serious question about the DCT in this that usually i get smart answers or attacked about but ill ask again... So if its snowy, icy and really really slippery...will that not over heat the DCT alot too from the spinning? -- just askin -- see what smart responses i get. but maybe not will see

[@TFLnow]

Won’t overheat in the snow

[@garysarratt1]

You mean like this? “GET A RAM CUMMINS OR YOU’RE A STUPID IDIOT, HOW DARE YOU ASK QUESTIONS ON HERE!!”

[@FJB74]

So I can fit some pieces of furniture like dressers Etc in my Hyundai Santa Fe and I can also put a bicycle in the back of my Santa Fe or get an add-on for my trailer hitch so I can haul more bikes around on my Santa fe.. completely confused on what this car is meant for? It seems to me that you could do the same thing with an enclosed SUV without this weird tiny open bed. I would think people that want an open bed to have a lot of room to actually utilize it would just buy a pickup truck with an extended cab or you would just buy an SUV like a Santa Fe or whatever because I would have to think it's frustrating to know that whatever you put in the back of this Santa Cruz is exposed to the elements. I just don't get this vehicle at all

[@darylhurlbut3473]

No adaptive cruise control is a deal breaker.

[@JBM425]

Adaptive cruise is available as standard equipment on the Limited trim. It’s called “Smart Cruise Control With Stop & Go.”

[@darylhurlbut3473]

@@JBM425 Hyundai shouldn't force customers to get the top of the line trim for adaptive cruise control. I'm only interested in the mid-level trim. I'd be willing to pay an up charge or get it as part of a package, but if I have to spend over 40k just for adaptive cruise control, I'm looking at Honda Ridgelines instead of this. Hopefully future model years will have ACC as standard or optional on lesser expensive trims. I'll be getting a 2023 unibody truck, and I really like the Santa Cruz, but I'll most likely get a Ridgeline Sport. Thank you for the info. I appreciate it.

[@caedom21]

Unpopular opinion. I like piano black.

[@randy4768]

Seatbelt?

[@scupking]

It looks so odd. I think a foot longer bed would balance the looks out better. Also the price is to high. The Maverick seems to be a much better option. Maverick looks much better, has a bigger bed, bigger back seat, much better fuel economy, much better eCVT transmission (hybrid version) and much better price.

[@dantucker9767]

I started out looking for a Maverick but you can't find one around me that isn't $10K over MSRP. I refuse to overpay for one.

[@scupking]

@@dantucker9767 I agree I would never pay over MSRP. I paid 750 under MSRP for my hybrid XLT Maverick. Granted it took 13 months to get it.

[@coachbeam3600]

For every one of these I see, I count 15 mavericks. They look awesome tho.

[@davidaskew5425]

Where are you located ? in Memphis Tn it is 2 to 1 Santa Cruz vs Maverick

[@coachbeam3600]

@@davidaskew5425 Michigan

[@TheKrewson28]

you said the japinese say the most important thing is what you touch well this is not a japanise vehical its south korean !!

[@TheGbizaille]

If you park a Tucson right next to it, you would see that they are very different.

[@joecharmley]

The grill is same just chopped on the cruz