Hyundai Santa Cruz Review - Ute-a-Cruz... Brat - Test Drive | Everyday Driver

The Hyundai Santa Cruz enters the market once owned by the Honda Ridgeline - a CUV based small pickup - and brings its own character. Does this truck-let / Ute / Experiment make sense? We take it on a road and muddy test drive to discuss and disagree on what's right, what's not working, and who would like the Santa Cruz. Join us for a Test Drive.
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[@DontFeedTheTrolls]

I bought a '24 Santa Cruz SE AWD and I'm totally obsessed with it! I keep watching these videos because i like it so much. I used to drive Hondas and Fords but Hyundai has won me over with this thing and I couldn't be happier. The design team deserves awards for the look and feel of this car. Love at first sight!

[@thirdpedalnirvana]

The Santa fe is super cool looking. It's great that they were able to translate its looks onto the Santa Cruz. Hyundai really has some brilliant designers

[@thirdpedalnirvana]

I always love when Todd and Paul balance each other's optimism and cynicism.

[@kenbugden6653]

I test drove the maverick lariat and santa cruz and it wasn't even close. Great review, i agree with everything you said. This feels like a much more expensive and refined vehicle. In Canada you can get the santa cruz cheaper also. If you switched the brand names these would outsell mavericks 10-1. Some people just cant accept hyundai built a better trucklet than ford

[@letsgobrandon416]

The first truck that actually interests me. We need utes!uses! Yes Paul, utes! Do not give them some damn acronym name! They are utes, and we need more of them in America!

[@tbolt]

I bought this same vehicle 3 months ago and absolutely love it. The turbo is a hoot.

[@RockstarBruski]

Fun review! I like your term; "The chuckable truck!"

[@lash9400]

A friend recently bought the Santa Cruz. I love the looks more than the Maverick. It’s a cool modern take on the BRAT. Another great design from Hyundai. I want one

[@zmass]

Finally someone mentions the self leveling independent rear suspension which is standard.

[@casperskestrel]

I love these. The perfect weekend warrior vehicle for people who need to do truckish things (e.g. carry wet/dirty bikes & other sports equipment) but don't want to waste money on more truck than they actually need. I hope Hyundai sell these like hot cakes.

[@thirdpedalnirvana]

"is it the ute-a-Cruz?" 😂 Todd, Paul, I miss you guys.

[@AarmOZ84]

Love that this one is actually sporty. I know the Maverick is more the cheap/eco-friendly compact pick-up truck. Can't wait for that review as well.

[@7027A]

1) Hyundai paint is so impressive. When your inside door edges reflect like mirrors, wow. 2) Todd & Paul "get" the purpose of this "truck", whereas "truck" people commenting here are clueless.

[@bubbaw1234]

Kinda surprised I have not seen many people talk about how the Hyundai Santa Cruz is the ONLY small/midsize truck/truck-like object to be a safety pick from IIHS. Others--including the ridgeline--had at least some issues in their collision tests, especially on the passenger side.

[@Rick1984FL]

It still looks pretty good. I might be interested in one in a year or so.

[@angelsaulovelazquez3232]

two separate reviews mentioned they got 29 MPG on the highway with this SUV, add a 2 inch tow hitch for my bike rack and the bed is fully functional for all my wet and dirty beach and trail stuff, getting it in 6-8 months maybe see if they come out with a hybrid/ PHEV as well

[@vitaly6312]

Thoughts from a real truck owner who wants one of these:

[@billricheter5678]

Need to see non dct non turbo model

[@TJDST4]

I like this rig a lot. It seems like it would do all of the things that I would want it to do.

[@photo_n_art]

I have the 191 hp non-turbo... Is it as much fun as the turbo, NO it is not... is it good enough, you bet it IS. I have never felt like it has let me down when needed.