2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz vs 2023 Ford F-150

2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz
2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz
$24,440MSRP
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2023 Ford F-150
2023 Ford F-150
$34,585MSRP
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2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz
$24,440MSRP
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2023 Ford F-150
$34,585MSRP
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Overview

MSRP

$24,440

MSRP

$34,585

Average price

$36,508

Average price

$61,736

Listings

58

Listings

752
Ratings & Reviews
User Reviews
User Reviews

Expert reviews

8.0 out of 10

Expert reviews

8.0 out of 10
Pros
  • Class-leading towing and payload ratings
  • Impressive technology
  • Great safety ratings
Cons
  • Poor fuel economy (3.5-liter EcoBoost V6)
  • Poor ride quality (specific to test truck)
  • Some interior materials feel cheap

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.

2023 Ford F-150 Reviews Summary

This year, Ford expands the F-150 lineup yet again. The big news is the debut of the F-150 Raptor R, equipped with a supercharged 5.2-litre V8 engine making 700 horsepower and 640 pound-feet of torque. The new 2023 F-150 Raptor R also has exclusive R-tuned Fox live-valve shocks, standard 37-inch all-terrain tires, and a few other goodies to justify its presumably six-figure price tag (Canadian pricing has not been announced as of publication time).

The other new version of the 2023 Ford F-150 is more accessible: the XLT Heritage Edition. It has two-tone paint, unique cloth seat inserts, and exclusive 75 Years interior details. That’s the subject of this review.

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Popular Features & Specs

Engine

2.5L 191 hp I4

Engine

3.3L 290 hp V6 Flex Fuel Vehicle

Drive Train

FWD

Drive Train

4X2

Seating Capacity

5

Seating Capacity

3

Horsepower

191 hp @ 6100 rpm

Horsepower

MPG City

21

MPG City

19

MPG Highway

26

MPG Highway

23
2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz
2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz
$24,440MSRP
Overview
Overview
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2023 Ford F-150
2023 Ford F-150
$34,585MSRP
Overview
Overview
OverviewShop Now
2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz
$24,440MSRP
Overview
Overview
OverviewShop Now
2023 Ford F-150
$34,585MSRP
Overview
Overview
OverviewShop Now
Overview
MSRP
$24,440
$34,585
Average price
$36,508
$61,736
Listings
Ratings & Reviews
User reviews
4.6
4.6
Expert reviews

8.0 out of 10

Read full review

8.0 out of 10

Read full review
Pros & cons
Pros
  • Class-leading towing and payload ratings
  • Impressive technology
  • Great safety ratings
Cons
  • Poor fuel economy (3.5-liter EcoBoost V6)
  • Poor ride quality (specific to test truck)
  • Some interior materials feel cheap
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.

This year, Ford expands the F-150 lineup yet again. The big news is the debut of the F-150 Raptor R, equipped with a supercharged 5.2-litre V8 engine making 700 horsepower and 640 pound-feet of torque. The new 2023 F-150 Raptor R also has exclusive R-tuned Fox live-valve shocks, standard 37-inch all-terrain tires, and a few other goodies to justify its presumably six-figure price tag (Canadian pricing has not been announced as of publication time).

The other new version of the 2023 Ford F-150 is more accessible: the XLT Heritage Edition. It has two-tone paint, unique cloth seat inserts, and exclusive 75 Years interior details. That’s the subject of this review.

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Popular Features & Specs
Engine
2.5L 191 hp I4
3.3L 290 hp V6 Flex Fuel Vehicle
Drive Train
FWD
4X2
Seating Capacity
5
3
Horsepower
191 hp @ 6100 rpm
MPG City
21
19
MPG Highway
26
23
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