THE HYUNDAI SANTA CRUZ IS THE BEST TRUCK… IN THE WORLD?

[DukeCanBuildit]

https://cars.usnews.com/cars-trucks/hyundai/santa-cruz



I'm always leery when they name a vehicle X-of the year in 2022 when it is still 2021. Seems like that award should be handed out at the end of 2022. Unless it is a purchased award that Hyundai paid for then of course, they need it as soon as the check clears the bank.

Greg,

You’re so right about those purchased awards. As a Corporate Communications Consultant, I can’t recall how many “Top 100 People in (name an industry)“ or “Top 40 Under 40” nominations I’ve written for a number of industries.

Like so many awards, motor vehicle, business, investments, or otherwise, everyone needs to realize these are often paid positions or granted because of advertising support. You called it!

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[kieefer]

https://carbuzz.com/news/ford-maverick-causing-major-problems-for-hyundai

 

[Progeny2021]

I admire the current generation Ridgeline - same 'philosophy' that developed the Maverick and Santa Cruz. Once my new shocks arrive and are installed, my Lariat should be perfect for me.

Image: The day I first met my Lariat.

 

[Retired1sg]

I dunno. I like it. Been seriously considering unloading my ranger while the value is sky high and getting one.

 

[Apples]

Here is something to consider. Both the Sante Fe and Ridgeline, aren't much more than their respective SUVs, with the ass end replaced with a pickup bed. The Ranger and Maverick are too in some respects, but...

They're both real trucks!

 

[Progeny2021]

They're both real trucks!

Many consider 'unibody trucks' to be SUVs, and not REAL trucks. The 'argument' involves what (and how) these vehicles are viewed as and used for....

 

[outdoorphotog]

I bet if you load up the bed it will bend in half....

 

[Progeny2021]

I bet if you load up the bed it will bend in half....

Oh NOOO!!!

 

[outdoorphotog]

Oh NOOO!!!

Hyundai carrying 10 2x4s

 

[AzScorpion]

Hyundai carrying 10 2x4s

A Tacoma just from the rust. ? ?

 

[NOVA_Ranger]

I guess it could be, for somebody. That somebody isn't me though...

 

[Dr. Zaius]

https://carbuzz.com/news/ford-maverick-causing-major-problems-for-hyundai

Wow.

Santa Cruz has sold 4841 since it was released in July with 1848 sold in October.

Maverick sold 4140 just in October, with a total of 4646 since release in September.

I know I have looked at both and greatly prefer the Maverick. Looks like many agree with me.

It doesn't hurt that the Maverick is thousands less expensive.

https://today.in-24.com/News/549726.html

 

[66F100]

I guess I am old school but I look at power and performance long before interior and safety features.
The Ranger offers way more truck capability and performance for less money.
I totally get the market for these amalgamation but they aren't for me.

 

[Tracy Bowman]

I see the same Santa Cruz on my way to work almost everyday. It looks nice, I can see why some people might want one, but it looks nothing like a truck. If I wanted something other than my Ranger, I would get a Maverick. At least it looks like a truck. But that’s me. I like trucks.

 

[halligan1201]

Here is something to consider. Both the Sante Fe and Ridgeline, aren't much more than their respective SUVs, with the ass end replaced with a pickup bed. The Ranger and Maverick are too in some respects, but...

They're both real trucks!

The Ridgeline is much closer to a "real truck" than either the Santa Cruz or Maverick. It has an f150 size interior, tows more than both, bigger bed than our trucks, really isn't far off on payload either. And the Maverick is an Escape with ass stretched out and the top cut off. You can't even fit a bicycle in the back of the Santa Cruz or Maverick.

Maverick, Santa Cruz, and Ridgeline are all unibody based on SUVs and that's why they have bigger interiors than our trucks but Maverick and Santa Cruz are compact SUVs, where the Ridgeline is a full-size SUV (Pilot).

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