2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz vs 2021 RAM 3500
Overview | |
MSRP$36,880 | MSRP$24,440 |
Average price$61,241 | Average price$36,508 |
Listings41 | Listings58 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews | Expert reviews8.0 out of 10 |
2021 RAM 3500 Reviews Summary | |
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 | |
Engine | Engine2.5L 191 hp I4 |
Drive Train | Drive TrainFWD |
Seating Capacity3 | Seating Capacity5 |
Horsepower | Horsepower191 hp @ 6100 rpm |
MPG City | MPG City21 |
MPG Highway | MPG Highway26 |
Engine | |
Engine Name6.4L 410 hp V8 | Engine Name2.5L 191 hp I4 |
Torque429 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm | Torque181 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm |
Horsepower410 hp @ 5600 rpm | Horsepower191 hp @ 6100 rpm |
Drivetrain4X2 | DrivetrainFWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City | MPG City21 |
MPG Highway | MPG Highway26 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity3 | Seating Capacity5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Bed Length98.3 in | Bed Length52.1 in |
Curb Weight6056 lbs | Curb Weight3704 lbs |
Height77.8 in | Height66.7 in |
Length232.0 in | Length195.7 in |
Width83.5 in | Width75.0 in |
Wheelbase140.2 in | Wheelbase118.3 in |
Maximum Payload4640 lbs | Maximum Payload1906 lbs |
Number of doors2 | Number of doors4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity26830 lbs | Maximum Towing Capacity3500 lbs |
Standard Towing Capacity14970 lbs | Standard Towing Capacity |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $36,880 | $24,440 |
Average price | $61,241 | $36,508 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | 4.9 | 4.6 |
Expert reviews | 8.0 out of 10Read full review | |
Pros & cons | ||
Summary | 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 | 2.5L 191 hp I4 | |
Drive Train | FWD | |
Seating Capacity | 3 | 5 |
Horsepower | 191 hp @ 6100 rpm | |
MPG City | 21 | |
MPG Highway | 26 | |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 6.4L 410 hp V8 | 2.5L 191 hp I4 |
Torque | 429 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm | 181 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm |
Horsepower | 410 hp @ 5600 rpm | 191 hp @ 6100 rpm |
Drivetrain | 4X2 | FWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 21 | |
MPG Highway | 26 | |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 3 | 5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Bed Length | 98.3 in | 52.1 in |
Curb Weight | 6056 lbs | 3704 lbs |
Height | 77.8 in | 66.7 in |
Length | 232.0 in | 195.7 in |
Width | 83.5 in | 75.0 in |
Wheelbase | 140.2 in | 118.3 in |
Maximum Payload | 4640 lbs | 1906 lbs |
Number of doors | 2 | 4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity | 26830 lbs | 3500 lbs |
Standard Towing Capacity | 14970 lbs | |
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