2023 Ford F-150 Lightning vs 2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz

2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz
2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz
$24,440MSRP
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2023 Ford F-150 Lightning
2023 Ford F-150 Lightning
$49,995MSRP
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2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz
$24,440MSRP
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2023 Ford F-150 Lightning
$49,995MSRP
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MSRP

$24,440

MSRP

$49,995

Average price

$36,242

Average price

$71,751

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62

Listings

96
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User Reviews

Expert reviews

8.0 out of 10

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2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz Reviews 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

Engine

452 hp Electric

Drive Train

FWD

Drive Train

AWD

Seating Capacity

5

Seating Capacity

5

Horsepower

191 hp @ 6100 rpm

Horsepower

EV Battery Capacity

EV Battery Capacity

98 kWh

MPG City

21

MPG City

76

MPG Highway

26

MPG Highway

61

Battery Charge Time (120V)

Battery Charge Time (120V)

95 hours

Battery Charge Time (240V)

Battery Charge Time (240V)

15 hours
2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz
2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz
$24,440MSRP
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2023 Ford F-150 Lightning
2023 Ford F-150 Lightning
$49,995MSRP
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2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz
$24,440MSRP
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2023 Ford F-150 Lightning
$49,995MSRP
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Overview
MSRP
$24,440
$49,995
Average price
$36,242
$71,751
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User reviews
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8.0 out of 10

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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.

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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
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