2023 Nissan Frontier vs 2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz
Overview | |
MSRP$24,440 | MSRP$29,570 |
Average price$36,526 | Average price$44,264 |
Listings58 | Listings47 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews8.0 out of 10 | Expert reviews8.3 out of 10 |
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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. | |
2023 Nissan Frontier Reviews SummaryFortunately, Nissan appears to be happy with it: The automaker’s midsize truck gets just a few minor tweaks, mostly in the form of additional standard features, in the second year of its current iteration. We spent a day putting the 2023 Nissan Frontier Pro-4X through its paces on- and off-road. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine2.5L 191 hp I4 | Engine3.8L 310 hp V6 |
Drive TrainFWD | Drive Train4X2 |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity4 |
Horsepower191 hp @ 6100 rpm | Horsepower310 hp @ 6400 rpm |
MPG City21 | MPG City18 |
MPG Highway26 | MPG Highway24 |
Engine | |
Engine Name2.5L 191 hp I4 | Engine Name3.8L 310 hp V6 |
Torque181 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm | Torque281 lb-ft @ 4400 rpm |
Horsepower191 hp @ 6100 rpm | Horsepower310 hp @ 6400 rpm |
DrivetrainFWD | Drivetrain4X2 |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City21 | MPG City18 |
MPG Highway26 | MPG Highway24 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity4 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Bed Length52.1 in | Bed Length73.3 in |
Curb Weight3704 lbs | Curb Weight4343 lbs |
Height66.7 in | Height71.7 in |
Length195.7 in | Length210.2 in |
Width75.0 in | Width84.1 in |
Wheelbase118.3 in | Wheelbase126.0 in |
Maximum Payload1906 lbs | Maximum Payload1600 lbs |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity3500 lbs | Maximum Towing Capacity6720 lbs |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $24,440 | $29,570 |
Average price | $36,526 | $44,264 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | 4.6 | 4.7 |
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. | Fortunately, Nissan appears to be happy with it: The automaker’s midsize truck gets just a few minor tweaks, mostly in the form of additional standard features, in the second year of its current iteration. We spent a day putting the 2023 Nissan Frontier Pro-4X through its paces on- and off-road. |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 2.5L 191 hp I4 | 3.8L 310 hp V6 |
Drive Train | FWD | 4X2 |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 4 |
Horsepower | 191 hp @ 6100 rpm | 310 hp @ 6400 rpm |
MPG City | 21 | 18 |
MPG Highway | 26 | 24 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 2.5L 191 hp I4 | 3.8L 310 hp V6 |
Torque | 181 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm | 281 lb-ft @ 4400 rpm |
Horsepower | 191 hp @ 6100 rpm | 310 hp @ 6400 rpm |
Drivetrain | FWD | 4X2 |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 21 | 18 |
MPG Highway | 26 | 24 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 5 | 4 |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Bed Length | 52.1 in | 73.3 in |
Curb Weight | 3704 lbs | 4343 lbs |
Height | 66.7 in | 71.7 in |
Length | 195.7 in | 210.2 in |
Width | 75.0 in | 84.1 in |
Wheelbase | 118.3 in | 126.0 in |
Maximum Payload | 1906 lbs | 1600 lbs |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity | 3500 lbs | 6720 lbs |
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