2022 Ford F-150 Lightning vs 2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz
Overview | ||
MSRP | $24,440 | $39,974 |
Average price | $34,201 | $64,360 |
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Expert reviews | 8.0 out of 10Read full review | 8.3 out of 10Read full review |
Pros & cons | Pros
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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. | Electric vehicles have been kicking around for some time now. From the ill-fated General Motors EV1 to the early success of the Nissan Leaf and on to the meteoric rise of Tesla, we’ve had plenty of time to get used to EVs. But there’s never before been an zero-emission electric vehicle with as much mass appeal as the 2022 Ford F-150 Lightning. |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 2.5L 191 hp I4 | 452 hp Electric |
Drive Train | FWD | AWD |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Horsepower | 191 hp @ 6100 rpm | |
EV Battery Capacity | 98 kWh | |
MPG City | 21 | 76 |
MPG Highway | 26 | 61 |
Battery Charge Time (120V) | 95 hours | |
Battery Charge Time (240V) | 15 hours | |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 2.5L 191 hp I4 | 452 hp Electric |
Torque | 181 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm | |
Horsepower | 191 hp @ 6100 rpm | |
Battery Charge Time (120V) | 95 hours | |
Battery Charge Time (240V) | 15 hours | |
Drivetrain | FWD | AWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
EV Battery Capacity | 98 kWh | |
EV Battery Capacity | 131 kWh | |
research.car_comparison.comparison_table.title.battery_range | 300 Miles | |
MPG City | 21 | 76 |
MPG Highway | 26 | 61 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Key Features | ||
Navigation System | Standard | |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 4 | |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Bed Length | 52.1 in | 67.1 in |
Cargo Space | 14.1 cu ft | |
Curb Weight | 3704 lbs | 6015 lbs |
Height | 66.7 in | 78.3 in |
Length | 195.7 in | 232.7 in |
Width | 75.0 in | 96.0 in |
Wheelbase | 118.3 in | 145.5 in |
Maximum Payload | 1906 lbs | 2235 lbs |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity | 3500 lbs | 10000 lbs |
Standard Towing Capacity | 7700 lbs | |
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