2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz vs 2021 Toyota Tundra
Overview | |
MSRP$34,125 | MSRP$24,440 |
Average price$48,654 | Average price$36,508 |
Listings47 | Listings58 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews7.3 out of 10 | Expert reviews8.0 out of 10 |
2021 Toyota Tundra Reviews SummaryIf you’ve been paying attention to any new truck ads, you’ll likely see items being promoted like a massive touchscreen or even a six-way multi-function tailgate. Like the rest of the automotive industry, the truck segment is charging ahead with many new innovations, incorporating new in-car technologies. But this seems like overkill for a segment whose main purpose is to tow, haul, and get work done. The window sticker for this Toyota Tundra says “2021,” but its design and underpinnings date back to the mid-2000s. It’s the oldest truck in a segment where companies are constantly one-upping and updating. So does the Tundra’s age hinder it among full-size pickups? Not really. In fact, it might be its best attribute. The Tundra might be an old design, but the engineers at Toyota have kept the Tundra relevant with some key updates and special editions. | |
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 | |
Engine5.7L 381 hp V8 | Engine2.5L 191 hp I4 |
Drive Train4X2 | Drive TrainFWD |
Seating Capacity6 | Seating Capacity5 |
Horsepower381 hp @ 5600 rpm | Horsepower191 hp @ 6100 rpm |
MPG City13 | MPG City21 |
MPG Highway17 | MPG Highway26 |
Engine | |
Engine Name5.7L 381 hp V8 | Engine Name2.5L 191 hp I4 |
Torque401 lb-ft @ 3600 rpm | Torque181 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm |
Horsepower381 hp @ 5600 rpm | Horsepower191 hp @ 6100 rpm |
Drivetrain4X2 | DrivetrainFWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City13 | MPG City21 |
MPG Highway17 | MPG Highway26 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity6 | Seating Capacity5 |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall4 | Front Crash Overall |
Side Crash Overall5 | Side Crash Overall |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Bed Length78.7 in | Bed Length52.1 in |
Curb Weight5170 lbs | Curb Weight3704 lbs |
Height76.0 in | Height66.7 in |
Length228.9 in | Length195.7 in |
Width79.9 in | Width75.0 in |
Wheelbase145.7 in | Wheelbase118.3 in |
Maximum Payload1730 lbs | Maximum Payload1906 lbs |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity10200 lbs | Maximum Towing Capacity3500 lbs |
Standard Towing Capacity10200 lbs | Standard Towing Capacity |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $34,125 | $24,440 |
Average price | $48,654 | $36,508 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | 4.6 | 4.6 |
Expert reviews | 7.3 out of 10Read full review | 8.0 out of 10Read full review |
Pros & cons | ||
Summary | If you’ve been paying attention to any new truck ads, you’ll likely see items being promoted like a massive touchscreen or even a six-way multi-function tailgate. Like the rest of the automotive industry, the truck segment is charging ahead with many new innovations, incorporating new in-car technologies. But this seems like overkill for a segment whose main purpose is to tow, haul, and get work done. The window sticker for this Toyota Tundra says “2021,” but its design and underpinnings date back to the mid-2000s. It’s the oldest truck in a segment where companies are constantly one-upping and updating. So does the Tundra’s age hinder it among full-size pickups? Not really. In fact, it might be its best attribute. The Tundra might be an old design, but the engineers at Toyota have kept the Tundra relevant with some key updates and special editions. | 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 | 5.7L 381 hp V8 | 2.5L 191 hp I4 |
Drive Train | 4X2 | FWD |
Seating Capacity | 6 | 5 |
Horsepower | 381 hp @ 5600 rpm | 191 hp @ 6100 rpm |
MPG City | 13 | 21 |
MPG Highway | 17 | 26 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 5.7L 381 hp V8 | 2.5L 191 hp I4 |
Torque | 401 lb-ft @ 3600 rpm | 181 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm |
Horsepower | 381 hp @ 5600 rpm | 191 hp @ 6100 rpm |
Drivetrain | 4X2 | FWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 13 | 21 |
MPG Highway | 17 | 26 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 6 | 5 |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 4 | |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Bed Length | 78.7 in | 52.1 in |
Curb Weight | 5170 lbs | 3704 lbs |
Height | 76.0 in | 66.7 in |
Length | 228.9 in | 195.7 in |
Width | 79.9 in | 75.0 in |
Wheelbase | 145.7 in | 118.3 in |
Maximum Payload | 1730 lbs | 1906 lbs |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity | 10200 lbs | 3500 lbs |
Standard Towing Capacity | 10200 lbs | |
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