Here comes more competition for the Ranger

[AverageWhiteGuy]

I owned a 2016 Hyundai Genesis Coupe. My experience with Hyundai has been lackluster internals that fail early. I don't think I could trust them to design a truck that's going to last. If they are doing a 4 cylinder turbo. I'd avoid it.

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[PierreD]

Santa Cruz towing capacity: 3,500 pounds
Ranger towing capacity: 7,500 pounds
In other words, the Santa Cruz is useless to me...........

 

[nolan62]

It's for girls and those guys with the Tribble stuck on their head.

 

[Brad-Dallas]

Ugggllyyy.... looks like a Ridgeline and Subaru Brat had a baby ?

I could not have said it better… lol

 

[Brad-Dallas]

Willing to bet that GM already has one in the works...they will have too to be competitive...could even use the old "Luv" name.
Kia...the same as a Hyundai. Dodge/Chrysler/Jeep...could easily build one on their small unibody Jeep/Fiat platforms.
VW on their Jetta platform. Subaru has been there n done that and could easily re-do their Impreza platform.
And every one would be "ripe" for change over to the upcoming "electrical" wave.
Just like the 90's when every manufacturer had to come out with a small suv to stay in the game I think they will have to come out with their versions of the small unibody pickups.

If GM brings the “Luv” back I’m sure they will desecrate another vehicle just like they did bringing back the “Blazer“ … They should do like dodge with a challenger and Ford with Bronco… Somewhat keep the spirit of the original body.

 

[Tracy Bowman]

Well, I had a bit of excitement this afternoon leaving Sam’s. Didn’t know what in the world this was (hard to tell thru my dirty windshield ). Anyway, it’s a Santa Cruz, all black. Very sharp-looking. I can see where some may be very interested, now I REALLY am excited to see a Maverick!

Sorry, this was the best I could get. Also, I was on my little Hyundai Accent.

 

[evoaire]

Well, it was only a matter of time, let’s all get ready the return of the El Camino.

 

[Tracy Bowman]

Well, it was only a matter of time, let’s all get ready the return of the El Camino.

My Dad always liked El Caminos and station wagons. Never liked either when I was young. I think the Maverick will be much nicer than an El Camino - not meaning to insult you El Camino lovers!

 

[Dr. Zaius]

Right now the Santa Cruz is the fastest selling car in the country.

https://www.autoblog.com/2021/09/20/fastest-selling-cars-america-august-2021/

The local Hyundai dealer literally sells them before they can unload them off the truck.

I test drove one a few weeks ago and was kinda Meh about it, but looking forward to trying a Maverick.

 

[staryoshi]

I understand the Maverick, but it has slightly less utility than I want from a truck. The Santa Cruz just doesn't differentiate itself enough from a crossover for me to look at it seriously. As a current Ranger shopper, real threats to poach my sale are pretty much limited to Maverick, Frontier, mayyyyyybe the Colorado, and a Tacoma redesign.

 

[dondonbabyraptor]

I understand the Maverick, but it has slightly less utility than I want from a truck. The Santa Cruz just doesn't differentiate itself enough from a crossover for me to look at it seriously. As a current Ranger shopper, real threats to poach my sale are pretty much limited to Maverick, Frontier, mayyyyyybe the Colorado, and a Tacoma redesign.

No on Colorado. Can help you cross that off the list. CEL if you hit speed limiter. Every single time, without fail to have reduced engine power and CEL.

 

[Big Blue]

No on Colorado. Can help you cross that off the list. CEL if you hit speed limiter. Every single time, without fail to have reduced engine power and CEL.

And it requires dealer visit and part replacement to clear.

 

[dondonbabyraptor]

And it requires dealer visit and part replacement to clear.

Good mention, forgot about that. MAF sensor replacement at the lovely cost of $250~

 

[staryoshi]

No on Colorado. Can help you cross that off the list. CEL if you hit speed limiter. Every single time, without fail to have reduced engine power and CEL.

The nose dive, air damn, and lower ground clearance mean I'd have to pay the $450 for the 1" factory level, too. I haven't had a chance to drive a Colorado, but I don't like the styling.

If I could get an XLT with led lamps and push button start, I'd be driving a Ranger right now, lol.

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