2024 Hyundai Santa Cruz XRT Review and Off-Road Test

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We see if the Santa Cruz XRT can live up to its looks with a full review and off-road Test. Plus: we have a sneak-peak at the updated 2025 model!
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CONTENTS
00:00 - Introduction
00:41 - Features
08:37 - 2025 Santa Cruz XRT Major Update Preview
09:19 - Driving Impressions
14:41 - Off-Road Test
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@subiesojourner777 3 ай бұрын

The Ford Maverick and this vehicle show folks want vehicles like this. Since the Subaru's are built on their global platform, they need to bring back the Baja.

@richardkusimenkah 3 ай бұрын

I'm actually shocked how Subaru has gone so radio silent on this segment. A segment they literally created decades ago

@m6780 3 ай бұрын

Car based utes were around before Subaru released the baja, and before that Subaru's own Brat. Remember the Ford Ranchero, and Chevrolet El Camino. Also Volkswagen sold a pickup version of the Rabbit in the 80's. But to Subaru's credit, their offerings were more off road focused/capable than this vehicle is. I think I saw a video on YT that indicated Subaru might be considering bringing the Baja back.

@RRr-yl8zr 3 ай бұрын

@@richardkusimenkah I would think of grandpas El Camino from a lot longer ago ... I wonder if subaru will wait to long to get on on the small truckelet gravy train ...

@GoldRaven-oe4by 3 ай бұрын

Very true

@WellHellooooThere 6 күн бұрын

I'm pretty sure everybody watching this video is looking for a Baja replacement... If there was one available, we wouldn't be here 😂

@Snafu2346 3 ай бұрын

Car company with one of the best warranties, that no dealership will honor.

@Rockybalboa541 3 ай бұрын

Bingo

@J.W.W. 3 ай бұрын

I trust Kia/hyundai like I do Stellantis.

@dethsyl907 3 ай бұрын

The problem is that in this segment , FORD isn’t a reliable option either. We seems to be screwed either way 😂

@Cyberpunk2056 3 ай бұрын

Not true

@anthonylim2428 3 ай бұрын

@@Cyberpunk2056 true to them. Not to you.

@AlxDv 3 ай бұрын

Love the background music in your vids Ryan. So chill and gives the viewer a comforting vibe. Keep em coming.

@Bartholomew60 3 ай бұрын

I just don't understand why car companies make these off-road trims, claim the vehicle is off-road ready, yet don't increase ground clearance/ approach angle/ include all-terrain tires.

@drivingsports 3 ай бұрын

It shouldn’t be that hard… right?

@billybobbob3003 3 ай бұрын

@@drivingsports the naturally aspirated version with the regular transmission without dct/dual glutch is better off road the all wheel drive system doesnt overheat as easy as the crappy dct.TFL STUDIOS had videos on it

@Brotherhood676 3 ай бұрын

It's because they use marketing to the average consumer to get them to think it can do all these things and it works. Especially because most people just want the look, so it's a good vehicle for them.

@GoldRaven-oe4by 3 ай бұрын

I mean subaru with the wilderness trims will increase ground clearance, at tires as standard and underbody protection with redesigned front and rear end for better approach angles which is.. drastically different from the other trims

@CalvinHikes 2 ай бұрын

They're not marketing to you. They're marketing to people who still don't want to leave the pavement, but want to look extra extra like they do.

@MarcGaerlan 3 ай бұрын

So Hyundai’s “off road” package is basically aesthetic, but with lower ground clearance than the non off road Sante Fe. Oh those crazy marketing execs 😄

@michaelwagner3952 3 ай бұрын

Thanks for the review! I bought a 23’ SEL Premium and it’s been great as long as you understand what it is capable of handling. I appreciate that you got the silly XRT trim with the 18” wheels to show capability. Most reviewers only ever reviewed the Limited with larger wheels. I’m glad reviewers are finally addressing these sport and off-road packages that are nothing more than stickers and added weight without anything practical or useful. Speaking of the side steps, my previous truck was a loaded 11’ Ranger XLT and came with these steps and they were equally as useless. They did make it look cool or more like a big boy truck 😂

@Bobstone2131 3 ай бұрын

Looks cool, but I would rather save thousands and grab a Maverick Tremor.

@lolotus4borderless 3 ай бұрын

Hell yeah!!!

@thomas735 3 ай бұрын

Ford must lose a fortune on those

@RRr-yl8zr 3 ай бұрын

🙄. Cars these days are so overpriced even if you factor in inflation. They are not losing any money

@justinheiser7605 3 ай бұрын

Just wish the Tremor had the 4k tow package

@BoopSnoot 3 ай бұрын

Love the color, but I'd wait for the '25, the refreshed interior seems worth it to me.

@elegost7017 3 ай бұрын

Excited for that eventual Ranger Raptor review!

@travisp11 3 ай бұрын

Ryan your review was top notch as usual! It would be awesome to see this type of test on the NA 2.5 with standard tranny and AWD. Just curious how well the AWD on the non DCTs handles the trail. Thanks for another awesome video!

@uncalm 3 ай бұрын

Hey Ryan, great video, thanks. Do you have any information indicating why they went with a DCT wet clutch on this trim/motor? What are they trying to achieve with that vs. a standard auto?

@davidbaron6647 3 ай бұрын

Love the style and I own a F150 FX4 , I would wait and get the 2025 XRT for sure

@kilofireb8584 3 ай бұрын

Funny thing about the side steps. Yes they are dumb and my wife and I have to step over them, but I will say our toddler loves the step, so there's that, lol

@pdxtim1377 18 күн бұрын

Every car manufacturer should include toddler steps on their vehicles. 😁

@atmartens 3 ай бұрын

I think Hyundai was super smart for creating this model. Ford obviously showed that people want a smaller truck. A few things that bug me… the piano black just needs to go. Why do they (car companies) keep putting it in the interior. Second, I really can’t stand the gage cluster is rectangle behind a round steering wheel. So odd to me. The DCT isn’t a great choice for off roading so it’s interesting they went with that for this trim but I guess with this money people want the more powerful engine. Lastly a lot of people have mentioned this in the comments but the reliability would scare me to much. Yes they have a great warranty but I don’t want to have to rely on it.

@RRr-yl8zr 3 ай бұрын

Piano black looks great in a showroom to sucker you into buying it. They don't care that it looks like a Nasty, Scratched up, Dust, smudgy Mess, AFTER You Bought it! 😁 Dang bunch of punks doing that design move! People buying also need to look at design, construction and materials used and things and decide on how that would workout in the environment that whatever they are purchasing would be used in/ exposed to. People should be able to figure this out on their own and say...."nope, not buying this!" That would make BS like shiny black in a car's interior stop a lot faster. 😁 Or maybe car manufacturers should just start making interiors with all mostly shiny black plastic hard surfaces and the remainder of the interior be pure white 😁 Oh shoot now some idiots will actually start doing that 😅

@matthewfoat2135 3 ай бұрын

Would you be able to get a Canadian model? We have terrain modes in Canada.

@lmac196067 3 ай бұрын

The sidesteps are likely to give you better access to anything you might have on the roof racks?

@governorstash8168 3 ай бұрын

Looks good. But still do not trust it for long term use.

@tamilhoward9708 3 ай бұрын

Yep. My sentiments as well.

@bradleyscarreviews 3 ай бұрын

Good for you old folks that are brainwashed.

@sanfrancisco49ers74 2 ай бұрын

I bought this vehicle yesterday and disagree with this reviewers negative opinions! I love the quietness and smooth driving of the Santa Cruz XRT. In my opinion, the Santa Cruz XRT is designed for those of us that want the feel and style of an SUV with some truck capabilities and not so much of the mud and off road pleasures. The 2025 model may come with updated technology, but I like the looks of the 2024 model.

@pdxtim1377 18 күн бұрын

Fingers crossed that you never need warranty work done.

@robertbaker3296 3 ай бұрын

Snow mode for the win

@ericbarnhart8096 3 ай бұрын

Definitely not a Subaru

@easye47 3 ай бұрын

Yep, the head gasket remained intact.

@RRr-yl8zr 3 ай бұрын

@@easye47Well .... "true" ...BUT YOU ARE about "20 years or more" OUT OF DATE WITH THAT INFO. 🤣

@HotHammster 14 күн бұрын

I have this exact vehicle right down to the color. Generally agree with you except… I got mine for $38k when Ford dealerships were demanding $5k over msrp on Maverick. I got more for the money. 4x8 sheets sit nicely with the gate at the partial setting. I don’t agree with you that it drives tight. It’s a light duty truck. Carries tools and small equipment just fine. Bed lights are really nice. Has nice bed steps. Rear seat is for the dog. She loves the side steps for getting in and out. I use them too. Agree it’s not for off road.

@Baldingbry 3 ай бұрын

The Baja we will never have 😂

@seanboyize 2 ай бұрын

I couldn’t wait two years for a maverick so I got the Santa Cruz instead

@lukiw7044 3 ай бұрын

Interesting look but it isn't off road vehicle. Thans for testing it off road for us. Happy Easter. Greetings

@Ukrainian_Matchstick 3 ай бұрын

These sidesteps might be a good protection for doors and side sills. Ofc it depends on how rigid their points of attachment are but steel tubes gonna eat impacts with rough terrain better then plastic cladding.

@RRr-yl8zr 3 ай бұрын

Those side steps are worthless on a car that "can't support the use of them" they lower the cars already low ground clearance down to "7.5 inches" Worthless. Like its drive train on a little bit of rough road! :😂😖

@Ukrainian_Matchstick 3 ай бұрын

@@RRr-yl8zr At least they may save body panels from impacting boulders once, after which be removed.

@patrickmckowen2999 3 ай бұрын

Good review 👍 Glad i bought the Maverick. Cheers

@transportationoic Ай бұрын

You gave a good example of light off-roading that does tax the system quickly. The terrain is different around the country. I would like to see how it performs on sandy dunes, unimproved roads, or two-track trails. I would still consider this vehicle even though 90% of my time would be spent on pavement.

@Marco-ce8kr 3 ай бұрын

Just like El Camino, this is a car for a parking lot in front of the beach and people going to surf.

@ChrisPollard 2 күн бұрын

I pre-ordered in '21 and have zero regrets. I did wait until Ford announced the Maverick to see how it stacked up. I mainly agree with you - if you want a small TRUCK, get the Maverick. If you mainly want/need an SUV but also need a truck bed now and then, like I did, the Cruz is more comfortable and way more fun to drive. Also, although subjective, the Hyundai just flat out looks better. The Maverick is just kind of inoffensive and boring. 3 years later, I still just like to stop and stare at my little trucklet. Also agree about the side steps being absolutely ridiculous on the Cruz and that the 18 inch wheels ride nicer. I have the 20s and bought 18s for my winter tires ... they are much smoother, but the 20s do handle a little crisper.

@J.W.W. 3 ай бұрын

Almost $42 grand for that huge disappointment? Good review! NO THANKS on this trucklet.

@sanfrancisco49ers74 2 ай бұрын

How about $35,500? Can't turndown a good deal.

@HotHammster 14 күн бұрын

Got mine for $38k. Not disappointed

@otniellopez5391 3 ай бұрын

Do the 2024 Santa Fe XRT please!!!

@sherwinchia8114 3 ай бұрын

Isnt the Santa Cruz xrt just a Santa Fe trayback with side rails and plastic trim?

@RRr-yl8zr 3 ай бұрын

And! Lower ground clearance! 😅

@ntznbgzt 3 ай бұрын

need this xrt for asian market..

@zank12 3 ай бұрын

Not sure if it’s a new addition or not, but the inclusion of “centimetres” is much appreciated 😅 Cheers from across the border!

@JRs-guitars 3 ай бұрын

18:58...Did better than the Honda Passport TrailSport 🤣 I agree though...pavement and wet/snowy roads only.

@Koreanrevinruralarea 3 ай бұрын

Well. I hoped he can wait until new 2025 XRT trim is available which comes with no side step.

@mickeybrumfield764 3 ай бұрын

It looks like it is oriented around appearances. Not sure giving the vehicle a smart mode helps the vehicle.

@gergnotsloh 3 ай бұрын

KIA is like this as well. All style no substance.

@KenCheng 3 ай бұрын

But it's got extra cladding 😂

@Neberheim 3 ай бұрын

Wow, it shut the engine off? Wild

@angelgjr1999 3 ай бұрын

Weak transmission plus crappy engine. Who would’ve thought? 😂

@AJSparacio413 3 ай бұрын

Well it’s a Hyundai DCT. No surprise to me. 😂

@RRr-yl8zr 3 ай бұрын

@@angelgjr1999 I doubt it actually has "anything to do with the engine" Mor like a problem with the Lame Dual Clutch Transmission and awd system. And it's so wimpy they just shut the whole thing down to protect the dual clutch transmissions. But either way the transmission isn't working and won't get you where you want to😅😖

@Paul-cx4gm 3 ай бұрын

Can those side steps be removed fairly easily or what? Because I'd take them off.

@RRr-yl8zr 3 ай бұрын

They are stil going to charge you for them. :-)) Just by a different model. sounds like this one is the LEAST "off road worthy." Seems like you just buy them by the cheapest model with the engine size you want and put some better tires on them. That all that is going to make the difference between them off road.

@Revenant_Knight 3 ай бұрын

Looks fine for maintained dirt roads, snow, and parking in muddy grass fields after a rainstorm. Pulling a boat off a slippery or rural boat launch, using forest roads, and using it on rough construction sites? Not so much. Not a fan of $40K cars having plastic park bench interiors.

@dawsongranger4940 3 ай бұрын

You must not be a fan of any cars then

@Revenant_Knight 3 ай бұрын

@@dawsongranger4940 There are plenty of cars with good interiors for under $40K. Hyundai fan?

@Cozmo85 3 ай бұрын

Had to protect the transmission after like 30 seconds? lol

@hooty465 3 ай бұрын

Hey, the new Toyota tacoma sheers half shafts in less time doing the same thing. See tlr offroad. Lol😂

@AJSparacio413 3 ай бұрын

Not surprised its a DCT transmission 😂

@BoopSnoot 3 ай бұрын

Toyota hasn't been Toyota since the pandemic. Remember when they announced they were lowering their quality standards due to parts shortages? I don't think they ever went back to kaizen. @@hooty465

@anthonylim2428 3 ай бұрын

It's a DCT. This vehicle is in its own category. It's obviously not a true off-road vehicle.

@ImaBearOk 3 ай бұрын

I was interested in this until you said the seats suck.....Thanks for the review.

@GoldRaven-oe4by 3 ай бұрын

If you're looking for a offroader hyundai probably isn't the first place you should look, subaru is the obvious first choice but this is a good start sinec jeep is flushing their reputation down the toilet

@pauldowlan3285 3 ай бұрын

Bring this to Australia 🇦🇺

@LPM84. 3 ай бұрын

SUBARU NEEDS TO BRING BACK THE BRAT! CHANGE MY MIND.

@ilyaw.3081 3 ай бұрын

You ever going to do a Rivian review?

@jadewulf3625 3 ай бұрын

Can’t believe this “off roader” has so poor ground clearance. Also the lack of an off road tire package. Hope next years model steps up as you mentioned. Thanks for the excellent review.

@briAction 3 ай бұрын

I was between this and the crosstrek wilderness. Went with the crosstrek. No regrets here. (Except that its not a 2.4t baja)

@dawsongranger4940 3 ай бұрын

What’s your overall mpg been like in the wilderness? And has Subaru improved the infotainment to usable status

@Mquin02 3 ай бұрын

Anyone that off roads knows that those steps are the first thing you would remove if you actually used the truck. It's very obvious that it was added by the marketing team. People that like the idea of off road, but don't actually know anything about it.

@RRr-yl8zr 3 ай бұрын

Yep a Poser Mobile, designed by Posers. And why would you ever pay extra for something, and then take it off imediately. With this trucklet. You just by the cheapest version with the engine model/type/size that you want and slap some worthwile tires on it , and that will be the most "off road worthy verion. Maybe put some skid plates on? But really... with that TRANSMISSION/awd system... Why Bother? :-)) And Totally OVER PRICED.

@charlesmc258 3 ай бұрын

Off-road ready xrt

@danhughes1814 3 ай бұрын

12:40 this perfectly encapsulates my problems with the Santa Cruz and the Ridgeline. The appeal of these vehicles is the pragmatism of a pickup without the inherent issues of owning one.

@Ara198826 Ай бұрын

my 2015 nissan juke has 360 camera lol

@RRr-yl8zr 3 ай бұрын

I saw this thing with "Low Ground Clearance lame tires and such at the intro. After knowing about their issues with "over heating dual clutch transmissions" and the drive system "Shutting down the Car" and I thought this thing is not going to "make it anywhere" And then you said this is the "off road version" 😲 😅😂🤣 And ENOUGH already with these vehicles that have "normal sized tires/wheel wells having over 16" rims! I would never even accept anything over 17"! A 17 inch would also have to have room for a tire with some meat on it! Or that would be a No Go!

@tallll70 3 ай бұрын

No, they need to step up the clutches, otherwise it remains awd pavement queen, i beleive TFL had same experience, i actually wonder if Nathan is happy with his in this regard

@Austin-cg7be 3 ай бұрын

Nathan got a 2.5L non turbo with the 8 speed auto not the 8 speed dual clutch.

@tallll70 3 ай бұрын

@@Austin-cg7be actually I do not know what is overheating when it gives the message, transmission or the center clutch pack?

@RRr-yl8zr 3 ай бұрын

@@tallll70 🤔 Either way you are Screwed. And putting decent tires on it will not fix that. (well maybe a little bit. but not really compenstation for a badly designed /built transmission/drive system.

@Supercruze 3 ай бұрын

Love the look of this vehicle trim from Hyundai, but I cannot get past those red center caps on the wheels. They stand out like Rudolph the red nose reindeer. Those have got to go. Otherwise, cool truck.

@rapide12345 3 ай бұрын

Test the new Outlander PHEV.

@RRr-yl8zr 3 ай бұрын

I wonder if subaru will wait to long to get on on the small truckelet Gravy Train ...

@74MaverickMan 3 ай бұрын

Tremor Maverick would eat that thing alive.

@anthonylim2428 3 ай бұрын

And the Hyundai would eat the Mav alive at race track(on-road) lol this car isn't supposed to be an off-road vehicle. They have their own pros and cons. These are 2 vehicles in different categories.

@74MaverickMan 3 ай бұрын

@@anthonylim2428 But it doesn't. Thing is there are Mavericks already on racetracks. Autocross, drags, nurburgring even. We got Mavericks in the 11s in the quarter mile Ford parts and basic bolt ones. We got coilovers for track and trail from multiple companies.

@RRr-yl8zr 3 ай бұрын

@@anthonylim2428 It is so much more supposed to be a off road vehicle that it is supposed to be a "race car" 😅 Pick up truck race cars/sports cars. 😅😂🤣 And It is even called their "TRX off road/rugged version" 😅

@RRr-yl8zr 3 ай бұрын

@@anthonylim2428"have a race track" 🙄 that is a truck a lame-ass wimpy feeble and effective truck and it sure as hell ain't no sports car or muscle car,,😅😅

@rondail5675 3 ай бұрын

i think the Santa Cruz is $5k over-priced. The cost is too close to the Ridgeline which is better and bigger.

@Doc1855 3 ай бұрын

Ryan, thanks for the review. That Santa Cruise is definitely Not for the PNW.

@talonmassakir9000 16 күн бұрын

More clearance, ATs, and a rear diff and itll be fine offroad. Oh, and get rid of the side steps.

@dallastrikker792 3 ай бұрын

Your conclusion is right on. Seems like the Hyundai products are just not cut out for any type of off-road driving. I suspect this vehicle would immediately overheat or shut off if you took it on your test hill.👎

@rayjensen4480 3 ай бұрын

Ryan!! YOU really need to review a new 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe XRT!

@drivingsports 3 ай бұрын

We have a request in for it. Just waiting for them to send one to the PNW.

@rayjensen4480 3 ай бұрын

@@drivingsports Great! I am very interested in your review of that vehicle and the AWD with the Dual Clutch transmission. There is a lot of discussion about the use of that transmission. Thanks

@dennisveazey4469 3 ай бұрын

Love the thorough and honest review. *no sidesteps were harmed in the making of this 😂 For that price I'd definitely go with a Subaru Outback or Forester. There is just so much more in those for the money, AND they get the job done!

@BoopSnoot 3 ай бұрын

Outback? Forester? Not in the ballpark of competitor IMO. If you said Maverick, Ridgeline, Ranger, Taco, or Colorado, OK, different pros and cons.

@dennisveazey4469 3 ай бұрын

@BoopSnoot Subaru's Outback Wilderness, and even the 2024 Crosstrek Wilderness are serious forces to be reckoned with. Quite capable, and have a long proven history in the off road field.

@BoopSnoot 3 ай бұрын

And a Chevy Corvette is a force to be reckoned with... but it doesn't have a bed! @@dennisveazey4469

@mattotto2380 3 ай бұрын

@@dennisveazey4469I believe the point being made is those vehicles you mentioned do not have an open air bed/box.

@AJSparacio413 3 ай бұрын

Any Subaru is better than a Hyundai!

@rondail5675 3 ай бұрын

Good review Ryan. I'll stick with my Ridgeline BlackEdition.

@bajabret60 3 ай бұрын

$41k?! Ouch. In 2020 I bought a Toyota Tacoma TRD Off Road for "only" $39k.

@just4ivaylo92 3 ай бұрын

That was four years ago. Know what kind of Tacoma you can get for 39k today? A base SR 4x4 in white with zero options. It has less horsepower, less torque, and less towing capacity than a Maverick with the EcoBoost and tow package.

@brandonmurray83 2 күн бұрын

Maverick doesn’t look sporty and fun though.

@corey9313 3 ай бұрын

I think the Santa Cruz is super sharp but the Interior is really disappointing. I've never driven a 2.5 so im curious about what you guys think? The 1.6 engine is the bessstttt but Kia/Hyundai transmissions are just so weird. Both my Soul and my gf's are TERRIBLE in stop and go traffic with the dual clutch and shiftronic transmissions. That being said, I probably wouldn't buy Kia/Hyundai ICE again /:

@BoopSnoot 3 ай бұрын

2025 gets a new interior. I've driven the 2.5. It has enough power, its direct and port injected so should stay clean of carbon, it seems reliable, its mated to an 8-speed torque converter instead of a DCT, it tows 3500lbs, but... its rated 24mpg combined, when for the exact same power output the hybrid in the Maverick will get you high 30s. Efficiency is its only real flaw. :(

@RRr-yl8zr 3 ай бұрын

@@BoopSnoot You made a typo or the hundai does Not have direct injection. Direct Injection Causes carbon build up.

@RRr-yl8zr 3 ай бұрын

Watch out for turbos. there is extra heat involved, etra pressure in the engines. they make the engines high strung and the do not last a long time. Then there are problems with having to always use better gas, (read more expensive gas.) Better Oil with more often changing. and if you did "get a bit of carbon or dirt in their damaging/destroying the turbo. (or too much heat) your car will become the slowest moving dog on the road. the engines for turbo charged cars are Low Compression, The help make up for the Turbo Boosting power. When a turbo goes bad. You have LOW Compression SLOW Moving ride! And if it does have a Direct injection engine? that would just be More problems with carbon build up and lack of performance, gas mileage etc on the the car.

@BoopSnoot 3 ай бұрын

None of this is true. Turbo engines have lower compression ratios to compensate for the turbo boost compared to higher compression ratio naturally aspirated engines, or they have variable compression ratios like on some Nissan turbos. Virtually all non-luxury turbocharged engines are designed to run on 87 octane, including this Hyundai. Most naturally aspirated engines are also direct injected for emissions/fuel economy reasons, but this Hyundai if you research is both direct and port injected to avoid carbon buildup. @@RRr-yl8zr

@BoopSnoot 3 ай бұрын

Its not a typo, you're on the internet google it, virtually all modern engines are direct injected. Some engines are direct AND port injected, it switches as needed to avoid carbon buildup while keeping fuel economy high and emissions low. @@RRr-yl8zr

@laloolhouvum1634 3 ай бұрын

It's pronounced as He-yoon-dai not Han-dai FYI.

@drivingsports 3 ай бұрын

We always use pronunciation as preferred by the company’s USA division. And here is Hun-day.

@SFphotopince 4 күн бұрын

wireless charge without wireless connection is so dumb

@frebnewman6403 3 ай бұрын

I don’t have running boards or side steps on my 4Runner. However, I am 6-02.

@RRr-yl8zr 3 ай бұрын

@gamerforever4837 2 ай бұрын

Seems like the makers, have watch top gear and the grand tour. So the vehicle shuts off instead of letting you spin the tires like the fool jeremy clarkson does when he gets stuck.

@KarmaHipster313 3 ай бұрын

Could Bro drive more slowly on the off road course? My grandma would drive faster😂

@richardkusimenkah 3 ай бұрын

Ford: Maverick Hyundai: Santa Cruz Honda: Ridgeline Subaru: has left the chat....

@RRr-yl8zr 3 ай бұрын

Yep it is amazing that Subara has not gotten in on the "Trucklet Gravy Train" They were Too Early with it before. Will they be Too Late on it now ...

@richardkusimenkah 3 ай бұрын

@@RRr-yl8zr I honestly don't think they are gonna make one and I have no idea why.

@RRr-yl8zr 3 ай бұрын

@@richardkusimenkah maybe they think it is a fad that will be over by the time they got one in production. Maybe they are just weak and frightened after the "flopping" of the 'baja"? Getting ready to come out with some "trucklet competition" does not seem to be Frightening Toyota 😅😁

@richardkusimenkah 3 ай бұрын

@@RRr-yl8zr haha. I'm pretty sure the word "Baja" is prohibited in Subaru factories.

@RRr-yl8zr 3 ай бұрын

@@richardkusimenkahbut where is the 2023 Chevy El Camino? 🤔 Then again years ago GM quit being a leader and became the follow the leader. The FED would be over by the time GM got around to coming out with something

@Blue.Crawler 3 ай бұрын

Thanks for the review... I'll stick with my Crosstrek Wilderness. LOL

@billricheter5678 3 ай бұрын

Yes, this is absolutely overpriced garbage

@Blue.Crawler 3 ай бұрын

@@billricheter5678 that's a little extreme. Hyundai does make good vehicles.

@RRr-yl8zr 3 ай бұрын

@@Blue.Crawler they make Interesting, Nice looking , and practical vehicles, With many shoddy engines and transmissions.

@Lalaafastroli 3 ай бұрын

I feel like if the Santa Cruz doesn’t have hybrid…then what is the real point of the Santa Cruz. The maverick makes this vehicle look funny imo

@reserva120 3 ай бұрын

it has four-wheel drive, so that's a stupid comment, the ford Hybrid does not...

@TimeMariner 3 ай бұрын

Speaking of stupid comments....@@reserva120

@reserva120 3 ай бұрын

@@TimeMariner which part?

@RRr-yl8zr 3 ай бұрын

@@reserva120 There are not any Kia's or Hyundais with Four Well Drive. They have the "Most Inferior" AWD systems/Combinded with a bad dual clutch transmission set. it SETS YOU up to FAIL! well that and their lame tiers and ground clearance. :-))

@reserva120 3 ай бұрын

@@RRr-yl8zr yes you’re correct “ I meant all wheel drive “.. ( which is four wheel drive Without lows ).. and the transmission is a problem, low clearance,.. they went out of their way “ the Koreans “.. To Not step on the Toes of Japanese and American Off roadsters till ready

@LRPhotographer 3 ай бұрын

Those side steps are clearly just for people who care more about form over function and perhaps don't even understand function. They made me cringe as soon as I saw them.

@The_Notorious_CRG 3 ай бұрын

who's going to be the first reviewer to critique an off-roader with sporty pretentions on a track? And then complain about the tires and high center of gravity?

@Exage304 3 ай бұрын

I'm 6' and found the Santa Cruz very tight up front. I was waist rubbing the b-pillar getting in and out because of a vehicle parked beside, my head was about 1/2" from the headliner, and legs very close to the steering wheel. I can't see many people 5'10 or taller owning a Santa Cruz. I figure this is why the modern compact truck segment hasn't taken off; they don't have enough space with a 4 door cab and no one wants 2 door/access cab anymore, the bed is shallow and not long. The midsize class has a lot more front cabin space and feels more open comparatively.

@Cyberpunk2056 3 ай бұрын

I'm over 6' don't have any issues

@Koreanrevinruralarea 3 ай бұрын

I'm 5'11, 240lbs. have bulky body becasue I do weight lifting a lot but I have no issue with front seat. Also, I did not have any issue even when I had Golf GTI (mk.7) and Subaru Outback. FYI, the new Toyota Tacoma have less legrom(rear seat) than Satna Cruz. If you prefer more room, yeah you can go with Colorado or Ranger. Don't forget. It's a compact truck. Not everyone needs big full size truck.

@anthonylim2428 3 ай бұрын

Think you forgot to adjust the seat lol looks like others don't have issues.

@gergnotsloh 3 ай бұрын

USB A? Wow.

@RRr-yl8zr 3 ай бұрын

Love me some good USB A connectors! 😁

@gergnotsloh 3 ай бұрын

@@RRr-yl8zr lol. 10 years ago, sure. Honestly, one USB A isn't necessarily a bad thing in a car, but USBC is what most devices use nowadays.

@RRr-yl8zr 3 ай бұрын

Well there are USB A for on the large space of a car dashboard. The cable will be USB c on the other end. I prefer usba for ease of use and structural integrity over the USB c. The only reason to use USBC is when things are getting so small so thin and tiny that that's all fit on them. The USB A is still very small. A bit smaller than my thumbnail. How tiny do people need things to be?😅🙄 Although the you need directions to use of the USB c connection is nice. It's really not a problem with the USB A . Especially if the top side of the connector is clearly marked. I don't know how connectors ever became an issue or a selling point on car. It's like being concerned whether or not the car has 7 or 12 cup holders.🙄😅 Yeah, I had to not go with 11. 😅😉

@gergnotsloh 3 ай бұрын

@@RRr-yl8zr The main advantage of USB C is the speed of transfer of data and power. And actually the walls of the USBC connector are a lot more thick. USBA plugs can easily flatten out. The last advantage to USBC to me is that it plugs in the same way both sides. You don't have to flip it to get it to plug in correctly :)

@Hunter_C_Period 3 ай бұрын

Tires would make a MASSIVE difference

@kenhoward3512 3 ай бұрын

I like that Hyundai removed the worse-than-useless side steps for the '25 XRT. I would also have preferred that they switch from 18" to 17" wheels/tires, DCT to a "standard" automatic transmission, and added real, physical knobs and buttons for certain controls in a moving vehicle. While I'm no fan of *either* company, for a small "truck," I'd choose a Ford Maverick.

@RRr-yl8zr 3 ай бұрын

Be BETTER if they put 16" wheels on there. There is No good reason to go larger than that on these sorts of vehicles. It just to sell bigger wheels to Little Boys that want to pretend there ride is a HotWheels Toy. 🙄😅

@tedantares2751 3 ай бұрын

A mediocre car but an excellent review, as always!

@reuveng1960 3 ай бұрын

$41K and no tow hitch? too expensive for what it is.

@benhaze1010 3 ай бұрын

The Ford Maverick Tremor puts this thing to shame.

@anthonylim2428 3 ай бұрын

No this thing is not a farm truck for sure. Lol

@daveroush4896 3 ай бұрын

Not impressed. Also Hyundai charges 100 dollars per year for the map, thats why they keep it in the infotainment system.

@isaac198428 2 ай бұрын

Not true, from an actual Hyundai Sonata owner.

@stashmanly4418 Ай бұрын

Is this worth considering for occasional off road adventure? I am looking for a vehicle myself.

@hawkstringfellow 2 ай бұрын

I like this truck but the mpgs suck and the maverick is ugly as fuck but good mpgs

@OriginsOfSymmetry010 3 ай бұрын

Get a ford maverick tremor or fx4 instead.

@ValFinale 2 ай бұрын

idk who this car is for

@Dougish1000 2 ай бұрын

Purposely uneducated review. Hit hills at speed so you get clearance. Smart and snow are road settings, not off road settings.

@danielnormandeau2393 3 ай бұрын

Why do the all seasons bring the word joke to mind?

@RRr-yl8zr 3 ай бұрын

Because they are an inexcusable bad joke on any truck or SUV. Kind of like lowlife designers putting shiny black parts on the interior of any car. Also anybody who puts white interior in cars. Particularly for people that don't have somebody that is going to be cleaning the interior of the car twice a day

@GoodnessandTruth 3 ай бұрын

NGL if I didn't love your channel I would have just turned the video off after you mentioned the price tag. Ridiculous.

@anthonylim2428 3 ай бұрын

Love the design.. I would personally lower this car but that's just me lol

@RRr-yl8zr 3 ай бұрын

Yep if the truck is going to be worthless on the dirt.... You might as well make it completely worthless 😅😁

@donaldolsen7086 3 ай бұрын

If you live in a cold and snowy climate you will never be able to open the tonneau cover bad design

@Mikezagato15 3 ай бұрын

Rear seat is a prison sentence. The seat backs don’t even recline ! I tried it at my local dealer sitting in back. Claustrophobic dark black fake leather 😅😅😅😅

@mad-meh2719 3 ай бұрын

This thing looks like something out of halo 3

@KenCheng 3 ай бұрын

Have you seen the Subaru Crosstrek Wilderness in Alpine Green?

@Ahmed_Al-Faqih2307 3 ай бұрын

I think that Hyundai has put that name (Santa Cruise) on this car after (Santa Clause) so they get a good name for the Christmas!😂😜

@jaygomesphoto 3 ай бұрын

I dont know if others agree on this, but I am not in favor of all these smart tech computer controlled systems that decides what, when, & how a person drives the vehicle especially in off road situations. Theres too many limitations being put in place!

@RRr-yl8zr 3 ай бұрын

Thats because these vehicles are not 4wheel drive. They do not have Locking center/low range differentials or Locking diffs, or limited slip diffs. they just have computers monitoring wheel spin and telling the brakes to clamp down or telling the center CLUTCH to try and send power to the rear. The Progams tell the computer "how much wheel spin to allow before clamping down/how fast and "hard" to clamp down. When to send power to the rear and how much. and they "protect the center (and Possible rear clutches) when to engage, how much and when to disconnect and let you down to try and protect themselves. The computer program changes these settings to perform differently in different terains. With an AWD system instead of a 4x4 system , You Want a GOOD Computer Operating/monitoring System.