The Ford Mavericks Nemesis? // 2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz Review 

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Tacoma makes the most sense since its the lowest depreciating vehicle ever made but less features and kinda boring interior. I guess thats what makes them so reliable and long lasting

There is also the Ford Maverick.. but it seems like this Santa Cruz even though it has a small & smart bed is also pretty well equipped inside looking fresh not rugged like the rest..

Something you might Consider! Hyundai has the best Warranty on the market. My Dearer gave me extra but the manufacturer's is 100k and free Synthetic Oil changes for 30k I believe. My Dealer gave me 125 I and Synthetic Oil changes for life! Now Ford gives you first Oil change free and 3 years 35 k that is it unless you pay extra! I am retired! You add up that saving and piece of mind! PS if you're worried about the Bed! Don't be! I have a 10 x 5 utility trailer for my big stuff. I don't like tearing up my Truck bed . I use my utility for everything no problem! Put down the ramp haul any time any where. Had if for 20 years. I can put more than a ton on it . Don't worry about messing up my Truck.

I would love to do stuff like that, if I can ever find quality help to assist in producing more content. I’m tapped out at my limits now.

It looks like a sophisticated coupling between the engine and transmission to replace the torque converter. Personally I am happy with a torque converter, or a proven and simple dry clutch on a manual car. Hyundai developed their powertrains with the help of German engineers they hired away from big name Euro brands.

Do it, get one. Then you can witness Hyundai/Kia’s post 2015 motor durability first hand.

This is in the same price as the honda ridgeline and ford ranger , Gmc canyon , toyota tacomma, not the maverick . The maverick is 10-15k cheaper. If you want a truck to do truck things , Don't get the honda ridgeline or this. Honda ridgeline and hyundai santa cruz are both unibody , while the rest are body on frame. The NEW ford ranger comes out next year , its been out in europe and uk since last year so you could youtube how it looks. The Ridgeline is also due for a re-design since its been on the market since 2016 . The tacoma is the king of the class with its legendary reliability and low depreciation . The tacoma is one of the least depreciating vehicles ever built. 2017-2018's still go for 35k right now.

Way too much depressing News. That's why I don't watch TV. Just watch Movies.

Who watches TV anymore. Nuts.

This is in the same price as the honda ridgeline and ford ranger , Gmc canyon , toyota tacomma, not the maverick . The maverick is 10-15k cheaper. If you want a truck to do truck things , Don't get the honda ridgeline or this. Honda ridgeline and hyundai santa cruz are both unibody , while the rest are body on frame. The NEW ford ranger comes out next year , its been out in europe and uk since last year so you could youtube how it looks. The Ridgeline is also due for a re-design since its been on the market since 2016 . The tacoma is the king of the class with its legendary reliability and low depreciation . The tacoma is one of the least depreciating vehicles ever built. 2017-2018's still go for 35k right now.

was thinking the same thing, with gas prices the way they are, i'm not sold on 100% electric, but plug in hybrid seems like a great fit for me, especially since i can find plenty of places to charge it free... and maybe i'd invest in about 20 miles of extension cords so i can charge it free at home. 😁

Yep like those boots as well...

Well the Sport Trac has a 5' bed. 😎

Forget it, Ford AWD system is far more superior

Except it's not in the same category. RL is bigger and competes with mid size trucks.

Maverick is the way to go.

Yeah , this doens't compete with the maverick . The maverick is 10k cheaper . This competes with the ranger , canyon , tacoma , ridgeline , frontier, colorado. 2022 ford ranger will launch next year fully re-designed.

@@georgehugeabutt9947 I'm gonna have to go with you there. If you're interested in buying a truck for the mid to high 20s, the maverick you can get for that money blows the comparable Santa Cruz out of the water. In terms of the higher trims, I think the two are basically equal, the Sante Cruz may even be the better option once you get into the low to mid 30s. But that's the problem, as you mentioned, once you're getting into the 30s, most people are just going to step up tl a midsized truck. The maverick has the cheap, small simple/durable and efficient truck market locked down. Midsized offering like the Tacoma/ranger and to a lesser extent, Ridgeline have the midsized segment on lock. I just don't see where the Hyundai really fits into the marketplace. Maybe as a smaller alternative to the midsized trucks that's more premium than the maverick? There's a market there, but it's not massive.

@@KB-bh9hp That makes sense when just looking at the truck market, but I think Hyundai might expect to pull some market share from SUVs (though they might end up cannibalizing their own Tucson more than other SUVs). Some people who would have bought a normal SUV will see that an SUV-with-a-small-bed can offer more "utility".

Called on several Maverick before I bought the SC as I was wanting a cheap little truck. Dealer was charging 12k over sticker on the for so I bought the SC.

@@dcasandman Yeah, I'd keep the Santa Cruz until this craziness ends, and then get a Maverick long term, that would be my recommendation at least.

I’ve been trying to push hard on the Ranger so I haven’t bothered with a live lately. The TT winner didn’t want to keep it, so it’s getting auctioned off for charity soon. I’ll let everyone know once I find out when it starts, the powerJDM guys are setting up the auction with Bring-A-Trailer for the winner.

BroncoII does not have struts, front or rear.

Sometimes it comes down to whether the hood is stiff enough to not bend when gas pistons are used. I'm guessing that's the case here because Hyundai doesn't usually miss little niceties like that. If the back cubby lid flexes a little with pistons it's not a big deal while a bent hood is a major issue.

@@barrylinkiewich9688 Interesting theory. But IMO with geometry and with acute control of piston strength, pretty much any hood could be propped open without being damaged during closing. But perhaps you are right…. It’s like a tootsie pop 👀 😂🤙

@@inverted311 in the end it all comes down to money. Of course they COULD make the hood lighter and stronger, use custom weighted pistons, change the positioning for perfect geometry and so on but at what point does it become too expensive for them to justify?