2022 Nissan Frontier vs 2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz
Overview | |
MSRP$28,690 | MSRP$24,440 |
Average price$41,229 | Average price$36,242 |
Listings71 | Listings61 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews8.3 out of 10 | Expert reviews8.0 out of 10 |
2022 Nissan Frontier Reviews SummaryAs they say, “better late than never.” After 17 years, we can finally call the Nissan Frontier an all-new truck. Mostly. While the 2022 model looks, feels, and drives completely differently from the 2021 model, it still rides on the same platform as that previous-generation truck, albeit an extensively modified version. Old bones or not, it’s nearly impossible to confuse the 2022 model year Frontier with the old truck. Updated styling, an enhanced powertrain, a comfortable cabin, and real off-road capability combine to give it a notable advantage against a set of aging competitors from Ford, General Motors, and Toyota. | |
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 | |
Engine3.8L 310 hp V6 | Engine2.5L 191 hp I4 |
Drive Train4X2 | Drive TrainFWD |
Seating Capacity4 | Seating Capacity5 |
Horsepower310 hp @ 6400 rpm | Horsepower191 hp @ 6100 rpm |
MPG City18 | MPG City21 |
MPG Highway24 | MPG Highway26 |
Engine | |
Engine Name3.8L 310 hp V6 | Engine Name2.5L 191 hp I4 |
Torque281 lb-ft @ 4400 rpm | Torque181 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm |
Horsepower310 hp @ 6400 rpm | Horsepower191 hp @ 6100 rpm |
Drivetrain4X2 | DrivetrainFWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City18 | MPG City21 |
MPG Highway24 | MPG Highway26 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity4 | Seating Capacity5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Bed Length73.3 in | Bed Length52.1 in |
Curb Weight4343 lbs | Curb Weight3704 lbs |
Height71.7 in | Height66.7 in |
Length210.2 in | Length195.7 in |
Width84.1 in | Width75.0 in |
Wheelbase126.0 in | Wheelbase118.3 in |
Maximum Payload1600 lbs | Maximum Payload1906 lbs |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity6720 lbs | Maximum Towing Capacity3500 lbs |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $28,690 | $24,440 |
Average price | $41,229 | $36,242 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | ||
Expert reviews | 8.3 out of 10Read full review | 8.0 out of 10Read full review |
Pros & cons | ||
Summary | As they say, “better late than never.” After 17 years, we can finally call the Nissan Frontier an all-new truck. Mostly. While the 2022 model looks, feels, and drives completely differently from the 2021 model, it still rides on the same platform as that previous-generation truck, albeit an extensively modified version. Old bones or not, it’s nearly impossible to confuse the 2022 model year Frontier with the old truck. Updated styling, an enhanced powertrain, a comfortable cabin, and real off-road capability combine to give it a notable advantage against a set of aging competitors from Ford, General Motors, and Toyota. | 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 | 3.8L 310 hp V6 | 2.5L 191 hp I4 |
Drive Train | 4X2 | FWD |
Seating Capacity | 4 | 5 |
Horsepower | 310 hp @ 6400 rpm | 191 hp @ 6100 rpm |
MPG City | 18 | 21 |
MPG Highway | 24 | 26 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 3.8L 310 hp V6 | 2.5L 191 hp I4 |
Torque | 281 lb-ft @ 4400 rpm | 181 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm |
Horsepower | 310 hp @ 6400 rpm | 191 hp @ 6100 rpm |
Drivetrain | 4X2 | FWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 18 | 21 |
MPG Highway | 24 | 26 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 4 | 5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Bed Length | 73.3 in | 52.1 in |
Curb Weight | 4343 lbs | 3704 lbs |
Height | 71.7 in | 66.7 in |
Length | 210.2 in | 195.7 in |
Width | 84.1 in | 75.0 in |
Wheelbase | 126.0 in | 118.3 in |
Maximum Payload | 1600 lbs | 1906 lbs |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity | 6720 lbs | 3500 lbs |
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