2021 RAM 1500 vs 2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz
Overview | |
MSRP$29,490 | MSRP$24,440 |
Average price$40,221 | Average price$35,423 |
Listings663 | Listings62 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews7.8 out of 10 | Expert reviews8.0 out of 10 |
2021 RAM 1500 Reviews SummaryAlways the bridesmaid but never the bride, the Ram 1500 enters the fray of high-performance off-road vehicles with cocksure confidence. Second place in truck sales last year, Ram earns the first-place podium in superpowers with its new SRT Hellcat-powered TRX trim level as it looks to make moves to climb the sales charts. Or, maybe, just literally drive over its competition. | |
2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz Reviews SummaryBeing 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 | |
Engine3.6L 305 hp V6 | Engine2.5L 191 hp I4 |
Drive Train4X2 | Drive TrainFWD |
Seating Capacity3 | Seating Capacity5 |
Horsepower305 hp @ 6400 rpm | Horsepower191 hp @ 6100 rpm |
MPG City17 | MPG City21 |
MPG Highway25 | MPG Highway26 |
Engine | |
Engine Name3.6L 305 hp V6 | Engine Name2.5L 191 hp I4 |
Torque269 lb-ft @ 4175 rpm | Torque181 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm |
Horsepower305 hp @ 6400 rpm | Horsepower191 hp @ 6100 rpm |
Drivetrain4X2 | DrivetrainFWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City17 | MPG City21 |
MPG Highway25 | MPG Highway26 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity3 | Seating Capacity5 |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall4 | Front Crash Overall |
Side Crash Overall5 | Side Crash Overall |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Bed Length98.3 in | Bed Length52.1 in |
Curb Weight4693 lbs | Curb Weight3704 lbs |
Height74.4 in | Height66.7 in |
Length231.0 in | Length195.7 in |
Width79.4 in | Width75.0 in |
Wheelbase140.5 in | Wheelbase118.3 in |
Maximum Payload1910 lbs | Maximum Payload1906 lbs |
Number of doors2 | Number of doors4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity10610 lbs | Maximum Towing Capacity3500 lbs |
Standard Towing Capacity4720 lbs | Standard Towing Capacity |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $29,490 | $24,440 |
Average price | $40,221 | $35,423 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | ||
Expert reviews | 7.8 out of 10Read full review | 8.0 out of 10Read full review |
Pros & cons | ||
Summary | Always the bridesmaid but never the bride, the Ram 1500 enters the fray of high-performance off-road vehicles with cocksure confidence. Second place in truck sales last year, Ram earns the first-place podium in superpowers with its new SRT Hellcat-powered TRX trim level as it looks to make moves to climb the sales charts. Or, maybe, just literally drive over its competition. | 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 | 3.6L 305 hp V6 | 2.5L 191 hp I4 |
Drive Train | 4X2 | FWD |
Seating Capacity | 3 | 5 |
Horsepower | 305 hp @ 6400 rpm | 191 hp @ 6100 rpm |
MPG City | 17 | 21 |
MPG Highway | 25 | 26 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 3.6L 305 hp V6 | 2.5L 191 hp I4 |
Torque | 269 lb-ft @ 4175 rpm | 181 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm |
Horsepower | 305 hp @ 6400 rpm | 191 hp @ 6100 rpm |
Drivetrain | 4X2 | FWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 17 | 21 |
MPG Highway | 25 | 26 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 3 | 5 |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 4 | |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Bed Length | 98.3 in | 52.1 in |
Curb Weight | 4693 lbs | 3704 lbs |
Height | 74.4 in | 66.7 in |
Length | 231.0 in | 195.7 in |
Width | 79.4 in | 75.0 in |
Wheelbase | 140.5 in | 118.3 in |
Maximum Payload | 1910 lbs | 1906 lbs |
Number of doors | 2 | 4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity | 10610 lbs | 3500 lbs |
Standard Towing Capacity | 4720 lbs | |
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