2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz vs 2021 Honda Ridgeline
Overview | ||
MSRP | $36,490 | $24,440 |
Average price | $39,739 | $34,178 |
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Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | ||
Expert reviews | 7.0 out of 10Read full review | 8.0 out of 10Read full review |
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Summary | Trucks dominate Canadian sales charts in terms of the best-selling models, accounting for a volume of total new vehicle sales hovering around 20%. Nevertheless, this is a segment in which many of the major car companies compete, including Honda. Now, thanks to styling, packaging, and functionality changes, the model year 2021 Honda Ridgeline pickup is poised to attract even more truck buyers. In part, that’s because it now actually looks like a truck. | Being a newbie in a given field means having to catch up to established leaders, but it can also bring a different perspective. Hyundai has never sold a pickup truck in the United States, and its first effort is unlike anything else on the market. The 2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz is the first truly compact pickup to be sold in the U.S. in over a decade, and unlike conventional body-on-frame pickups, it features car-like unibody construction. This packaging sacrifices some capability, but that’s beside the point. Hyundai didn’t design the Santa Cruz to compete directly with conventional trucks. It doesn’t even call the Santa Cruz a pickup; it prefers the term “sport adventure vehicle.” While it may win over some truck buyers who want a pickup that’s easier to park, the new Santa Cruz will appeal mainly to new-car buyers who want to replace a sedan or crossover SUV with something a bit more rugged. To figure out where the Santa Cruz fits into the current automotive landscape, we spent a day driving it around on roads in and around its namesake California city. The test units were in U.S. specification. In Canada, Hyundai also offers Preferred, Preferred with the Trend Package, and Ultimate trim levels. We sampled the U.S. equivalent of the range-topping Santa Cruz Ultimate model for this test drive. |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 3.5L 280 hp V6 | 2.5L 191 hp I4 |
Drive Train | AWD | FWD |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Horsepower | 280 hp @ 6000 rpm | 191 hp @ 6100 rpm |
MPG City | 18 | 21 |
MPG Highway | 24 | 26 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 3.5L 280 hp V6 | 2.5L 191 hp I4 |
Torque | 262 lb-ft @ 4700 rpm | 181 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm |
Horsepower | 280 hp @ 6000 rpm | 191 hp @ 6100 rpm |
Drivetrain | AWD | FWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 18 | 21 |
MPG Highway | 24 | 26 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 5 | |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Bed Length | 64.0 in | 52.1 in |
Cargo Space | 7.3 cu ft | |
Curb Weight | 4436 lbs | 3704 lbs |
Height | 70.8 in | 66.7 in |
Length | 210.2 in | 195.7 in |
Width | 78.6 in | 75.0 in |
Wheelbase | 125.2 in | 118.3 in |
Maximum Payload | 1583 lbs | 1906 lbs |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity | 5000 lbs | 3500 lbs |
Standard Towing Capacity | 5000 lbs | |
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