Discover the All-New 2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz

The all-new 2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz offers buyers the opportunity to own a smaller pickup that handles more like a sedan. The vehicle offers many unique features for a pickup in its class. Read on to find out more about this attractive and versatile pickup truck.

Overview

The 2022 Santa Cruz is an all-new compact pickup truck. It is around 10-15 inches shorter than comparable vehicles on the market. The pickup is available with two engines to choose from and marks the introduction of the first Santa Cruz generation for 2022. The compact truck comes with sporty looks, a long list of features, and a premium interior to please.

Trim Levels

The 2022 Santa Cruz is a small crew-cab pickup that’s available in four trim levels. The four trims include the base SE, the SEL, the SEL Premium, and the Limited.

Driving Experience

With a stiffer, car-like body structure, the 2022 Santa Cruz is much better to drive. The steering and handling are impressive and mimic those of a sedan. Drivers will appreciate the superb handling whether they are driving around the city or taking on sweeping bends on the open road. The standard 2022 Santa Cruz will get you from 0-60 mpg in only 6.5 seconds. All-wheel drive adds to the driving experience by delivering excellent traction, especially on slippery surfaces.

Ride Experience

The 2022 Santa Cruz delivers a smooth ride on just about any surface. The suspension absorbs road imperfections while allowing passengers to stay upright around tight corners. Comfortable, supportive seating keeps the driver and passengers comfortable on long drives on the highway. Depending on the trim, the front seats are also ventilated and heated for extra comfort.

Interior

The 2022 Santa Cruz has one of the most upmarket cabins in the class. The interior is made of attractive materials and comes with desirable modern features that you would expect in a more expensive vehicle. Available as a four-door crew cab, the interior offers excellent passenger space in the rear and comfortably seats five adults. The 2022 Santa Cruz is the first truck in the class to offer a traditional shifter in the center console and a digital cluster gauge.

Cargo

The 2022 Santa Cruz has a cargo bed that is about four feet long. The cargo bed comes equipped with a lockable tonneau cover and other features that offer excellent versatility.

Powertrain

The 2022 Santa Cruz comes with a standard 2.5-liter four-cylinder that delivers 191 horsepower and 181 pound-feet of torque. A turbocharged 2.5-liter four that turns out 281 horsepower and 311 pound-feet of torque is optional. Both engines are paired with eight-speed automatics. All-wheel drive is optional and is available with both engines offered with both four-cylinders.

Towing Capacity

The standard drivetrain allows the 2022 Santa Cruz to tow as much as 3,500 pounds. The turbocharged engine is capped at a whopping 5,000 pounds.

Fuel Economy

The most economical 2022 Santa Cruz equipped with the base engine and front-wheel drive will earn drivers 21 mpg in the city and 26 mpg when driving on the open roads. When driving an all-wheel variant, drivers can expect the same mileage.

Infotainment

The 2022 Santa Cruz comes fitted out with a contemporary infotainment system. The standard system comes with an 8.0-inch. A larger 10.3-inch touchscreen is available as an upgrade. Wireless pairing for both Apple CarPlay and Android Auto is standard, along with wireless device charging. A beasty eight-speaker Bose sound system is available. The system comes with Hyundai’s Blue Link services that allow users to manipulate their vehicle remotely via the Internet and includes a huge suite of apps.

Driver-Assistance Tech

The 2022 Santa Cruz offers an array of driver-assistance technologies as standard and optional extras. Driver-attention warning, lane-departure warning and lane-keeping assist, forward-collision warning with automatic emergency braking, and an optional blind-spot monitor with rear cross-traffic alert are among the key features.

With complimentary maintenance covered for three years or 36,000 miles on top of a pickup that offers excellent value for money. Your only issue is deciding on which trim is best for you. Get in touch with us at Crain Hyundai of North Little Rock to book an appointment with one of our experts today.

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