Compact/midsize trucks should have a midgate and backseat that fold flat with the bed.

We own 2, I have the XRT and have put just over 10k miles on it since August. I work as a field service tech for injection molding and have about 700 pounds of tools in it. My PACKOUT boxes fit great and I have had zero issues so far. Love it so far.

It’s a great truck for what it is. The prices are getting out of hand. 10k less and it would take the market by storm.

I think you guys are brilliant because I own one with the base engine and 8 speed. Very smooth, easily exceeds 30 mpg on the highway, and isn't as slow as some people claim. The best phrase to describe the power is, "more than adequate." 18,000 trouble free miles so far.

I feel it’s safe to assume Nathan has no issue with the headrest pulling his hair!

In Australia we call them 'Ute's'. Ute is a shortening of Utility because they are literally Utility Vehicles. A truck is a commercial vehicle here in Australia.

Turn traction control off, select snow, center lock on, manually put in first gear and definitely install top brand all terrain tires.

I just picked up a Hampton Grey Night Edition. LOVE IT!!! Looks amazing, drives great, and hauls my ATV on a trailer perfectly. It's quicker than it looks. Passing is just a push of the gas and blinker away. So glad the compact trucks are back!

The payload is exactly the same as my Maverick 1,411, I also have a recall on the trailer hitch wiring

It’s a cool little truck. I will have to consider this, when getting a newer truck!

Using an anti-static polymer will keep the dust down in the plastics and fabric seats. DuPont and Monsanto developed these polymers in the 1980s, I using them in our textile and molded products for decades.

Man you guys had me laughing with the hair attraction to the head rests. Most thorough reviews on the internet.

Would love to see a video comparison of Nathan Santa Cruz vs. Andre Colorado on size difference.

great review! i also 100% agree. i had ordered the 2023 Maverick hybrid on one of the about 7 days the ordering banks were open. i liked the looks and ride of this one much better (the Maverick is to plastic and cheap feeling, tho i liked the milage better on the Ford. i found a used 2022 SEL w/ activity package in the color i wanted with only 11K. i ended getting that the same month my Maverick had come in. i cannot be happier GREAT LITTLE TRUCK!! and i paid 8K less than i would have paid for the Maverick. it also rides and feels so much better.

My 16 Tacoma with cloth seat was pulling my hair too when it got too long (from buzz cut). You need to test drive more cloth seats / base models! 🤪

Love this truck, and I heard that the seats on the Canyon & Colorado are actually more comfortable than the seats on the GM half-tons.

35,000 miles on my 2.5L 8 speed. Only one recall which was a trailer hitch harness thing. Averaging combined MPG at 27.5. It has done everything well and been comfortable doing it. Have not, nor will i ever, try and tear a vehicle up off-road, so that is not part of this review. But here is the real surprise after having huge rust issues with Toyotas and other vehicles. No rust. And we are in the Upper Penisula of Michigan. The Santa Cruz is built with lots of high-quality metal.

The Tires were good in the Sand in Nags Head NC. We have a Blast on the Beach.

It might not be a popular opinion but I really like the design of this truck.

That under storage compartment is ideal for winter and emergency stuff. Throw some sand, de-icer, tow rope, and jumper cables in there or possibly under the back seats. I also would not call it a truck. It’s an SUV with a bed, even a truck bed but the way it drives, parks and size makes it more car, although one that can really pull a load. I am thinking of getting one and towing a camper.

I love the idea of these things. The beds too short for my use.

I have owned one for 2 years now and love it. I have the turbo and believe me it’s fast. It is not too big and prefer for someone who doesn’t need a gas guzzling enormous pick up.

I love mine. Favorite vehicle i've owned so far.

Great review! considering this bad boy. I rented the Toyota Tacamo and dont like the weeble wooble ride and a bit too high for me.

Why would you race a Santa Cruz against a full size raptor? If you wanted to race something why didn't you race it versus a maverick or a tacoma? Wouldn't it make more sense to compare the roominess of the interior and speed versus a Ford Maverick?

Yes to Roman's comment about the fabric on headrests grabbing hair. The fabric they're using in vehicles these days looks cheap, feels nasty, and grabs hair.

You guys didn't even mention the technology aspect of this vehicle, and I think it's very much worth taking into consideration when making a decision on this one. The drive assist, the 360-view cameras especially. This thing is loaded with technology at good price compared to other vehicles with the same technology.

I love my SC ! For those that got that paint tone I believe it has been discontinued so that color is rare already !

My Hyundai Veloster had Dual clutch and at times it seemed confused on what to do in 1 & 2 sometimes it would pause and almost feel like neutral then start slowly ..hard to describe but not all the time once in a while , someone told me it was normal under certain situations?

You and your crew keep inspiring us. Please keep going!

I love when you guys make videos on the santa Cruz

Has Hyundai improved the dual clutch transmission and made it more reliable for 2024? I'm considering buying the 2024 Hyundai Santa Cruze, however concerned with their dual clutch transmission. What is the warrant on this transmission?

Just installed leather seats on one of these yesterday, I really enjoyed driving it, I also have driven the maverick, I must say I like the look of the maverick more but I like the driving feel of the Santa Cruz. Glad I’m not in the market for either because it would be a tough choice.

I want to like the Santa Cruz, but I worry about the durability or the turbo+dct drivetrain. In a lighter car that isn't made to carry loads in the bed, I wouldn't be as concerend about the engine/transmission.

Its a pretty cool looking truck but for $40k the Ridgeline is leaps and bounds the better vehicle. I put 297k miles on my 07 Ridgeline. And that was towing a camper, a landscape trailer, and hauling various materials. All that with a smooth SUV ride and comfort. Like others have said, nicely equipped at like $25-28k would make way more sense.

Would love to see this one vs Nathan's off-road in a video

I tried buying the base SE when it came out 2021, and still try in 2024 and they're just not in the dealerships! It's sounding like a 2023 SE with tow and go package installed is just the sort of "dumb" crossover I'd drive into the 150K's miles. But I can't find one here. Dealers here want to sell the 40K trim. Maybe it can be done when the plant opens in Savannah?

Roman. AS a pro detailer I can attest to the fact that NO ONE likes piano black! There a few interior detailer products that have anti static properties that help tremendously.

Please retry test with it in sport shift and just shift with paddles steering wheel.

Is it good for long road trip?

Good one.. Is the DCT reliable? Thanks

I am a Ridgeline owner. I like the Santa Cruz but feel it is $4k over-priced. The Santa Cruz is a useful vehicle, and nice size. For now, the Maverick is a better deal. The Ridgeline costs a little more but offers much more.

What is the best way to carry two mountain bikes with the Santa Fe?

I'm curious about the dual clutch transmission. I've had three different friends have serious issues with the DC transmission (two of them waited MONTHS to get replacements). I'm curious why Hyundai thought that was the 'best' solution for a small truck.

Does anyone know if you can pull the backseats forward on these?

The ridgline is king in this segment decent bed back seat just lacking some technical things some things I like about the Santa Cruze just a little small for me

DCTs really hate being launched by brake-torquing. I have a Kona N with the same exact transmission as the Santa Cruz, and it does the same thing when you brake-torque it - it severely lags.

I kinda like this and the Ford Maverick. But I’d prefer a midsize or a full size truck.

From what I have read the non turbo engine and 8 speed is the way to go !

Maverick makes more sense. If I wanted to spend that kind of money on a unibody pickup, I'd go Ridgeline every time.

Any oil consumption issues? I’m just worried about that class action lawsuit.

Dodge should re introduce the Rampage, it would probably sell great today!

Like the Ridgeline, it needs a new truck like front bumper/fender

I really want to see a midsize truck from Hyundai.

Can we get it Right Hand Drive yet?

I have a 2023 Tuscon SEL AWD with the convenience package, i get 30 mpg strictly highway, some people dislike the DSG, mine is the standard 8 speed. I have Michelin Primacy and when i visit my hideaway in WV in the winter no problems climbing ices and snowy roads

I had a 2022 sel premium sage green for a year6100 miles, dealer did the soft wear update shifted better than new no issues, just had no use for the bed in the back, graded it in for my 2023 mini countryman all 4 s no looking back don’t miss it.

You notice the sheet metal is super flimsy? My hood looks like it shakes, rattles and rolls, almost opening, at speeds above 70. Not to mention I put 2 huge dents in my roof by accident trying to load kayaks.

Some reason it reminds me of El Camino...Ranchero.. Rampage.. half car half truck..in this case half truck half SUV 🤔 maybe

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Yes ! It sucks. It picks up your body dandruff. Showering before you drive really helps.

Just bought a brand new 2023 Santa Cruz Limited California Sand. Only thing I agree with you guys on is the gloss piano black. My Limited DOES NOT have the hesitation or the herky jerk dct issue. I own a 21 MB G63 AMG and I prefer driving this Ute over that these days😅 .

4:17 Roman talking about payload, "the Gladiator only has a thousand"!? Maybe you're referring to the Toyota Gladiator 😂

Watch car care nut video review on this vehicle its more info he even has the car on the lift can view underneath the car, engine, Head to toe and underneath review.

use high octane it actually works better in this turbo and try sport mode if you speed...

I feel like Roman has a pet peeve with anything piano black, including piano's!

went into the dealer here in Des Moines and told hi I wanted a simple base model, mostly he said they couldnt get any and walked away, off to the Toyota dealer to look at Tacoma,s

I’m gonna buy base model as soon as Hyundai will introduce it in Canada. I’m not interested in Turbo / DTC. It looks like too much headache

Ok Ive had my SEL premium (same as pictured) over a year and these clowns really didnt actually give a helpful video about living with it for a year. Yes my dual clutch is jerky but change the drive mode to smart and it smooths it a lot. Launching? Sport mode in manual shift and it takes off very well. I cant take it to car washes (tonneu cover damage/running lamp housings collecting water) so I wash myself. Very well built, gas mileage is good but mpg callibration (as in every Hyundai) is poor. Piano black interior near controls and shifter is IMPOSSIBLE to keep clean. Wiper blades DONT raise so you gotta let that windshield fully de-ice before using. Autonomous rear braking is far too sensitive, stops the car from backing out when a car coming (in the far lane, no threat to me) is coming. Very annoying can be adjusted but not really. Those are some of the things people here might be interested in knowing. Oh and if you push anything up against that tonneu cover box it could shift the cover its not really placed in there solidly.

which gasoline is better for the turbo engine ???

I’ve had the same experience with mileage. 22 SEL Premium, and I’ve done several multi-day road-trips, and the fuel range display is HORRIBLY wrong. Like 100 miles wrong. At 65-70mph I can log 430-450 miles. It’s the 85% solution. I genuinely think there’s no better ‘all-rounder’ than the SC.

Hyundai said its not a truck it listed as cuv. Just because they put a bed in the back don't make it a truck "El Camino "

Thx guys. Best review yet. I have owned two Hyundais ans ever any trouble. I’m very excited about the Santa Cruz!

I have a maverick and honestly this looks like so much better quality on so many levels. I also love the design much more, it looks like something from Halo to me. My concern though is the reliability for the Santa cruz. Is Hyundai a reliable brand?

Yes, please, no more piano black! I agree!

You didn't show your usage of the vehicle.. only a photo of skiing stuff

Love it😊

I don't consider the Santa Cruz to be an off-road vehicle at all. I do consider it to be a rough road vehicle. So, those who would like a car, but don't want to tear one up on rural roads, the SC might be a good choice, with proper tires on it.

Recorded horizontally:)

i love all your videos keep up the great work. The Santa Cruz is a better looking small truck than the Ford.

A year already??

It really needs 2 pistons calipers in front.

I got almost 50k on stock KUMHO’s

I get 34 mpg but but Only with Synthetic Oil. I cought my Dealer putting Cheap oil in my Santa Cruz. Really pissed me off.

Hey guys 28k on mine now.! Still Love seeing it in my Drive way. It makes me Smile every time I hit the button

The color looks like paint primer.

Cost way too much. My 2022 canyon at4 was 42k. And that gets you a real body on frame pick up.

You can't "load up" a dual clutch, meaning: floor it with the brake on...

We’re going to pump you up….

Base truck is perfect for me, just like all Hyundai they hit a perfect stride at 10 years, people trade em in and I pick them up for basically free and drive them till at minimum 250k+. Hyundai are super simple to work on and parts are really cheap. Kia same as well plus since the whole care stealing issue they are so inexpensive

Me: Did he say “sex” wax ? Friend: I don’t… I don’t know what you’re talking about

Great review and thanks for sharing the info on the transmission. I prefer the 8-speed, so I'll be looking for one of those.

Mine kicks Ass

do they come with fire extinguishing systems nowdays? between them & kia, you may as well be driving around in a huge molotov cocktail.

Just a truck Roman. Calling it something else isn’t cool or trendy, it’s just an immature attempt at pleasing the minority. They are not designed to be the “typical” truck, but a truck, nonetheless. These are pretty nice small trucks. The Hyundai truck here in Canada is just expensive!! We only get the Turbo models her. I have yet to find a Hyundai dealer in my area yet that aren’t jerks. They add $800 in accessories and ask fir $4999 on top of MSRP. It’s a scan Kia & Hyundai have been fined and censured by the provincial body that regulates all car dealerships here in Alberta. My wife wants one, but we will buy a used one because the dealerships are all so terrible! Idid find one dealership that is fair if you special order one but they won’t commit to a final price until the vehicle arrives. They actually say it’s in case the market allows for additional up pricing. I just can’t deal with a company like that!! We had the Maverick and loved it, but the niece needed a new vehicle and was having troubles getting one so we cold it to her & carried the financing. The Maverick has been without any issues and been driven over 40,000 km (25,000+) already. The niece hasn’t missed a payment yet and we don’t ever see her missing one. She is prepaid by $2500 already!! Kids (20 years old in her case) are great these days!

Homestly you are better off with an outback or even a cross trek for the money.

Not one problem with my Transmission. Not one.

I use mine for surf fishing. Totally awesome for drinks all day . GLAD I GOT MY TOW PACKAGE AWAY FROM DEALER AND A PROFESSIONAL TOWING SERVICE. SAVED OVER 400 DOLLARS. IN STEAD OF DEALER

Cactus?! Y'all that car is beige.

I feel I need to make a correction to what Andrey said. He said: "But it is all-wheel drive" Now the fact that it's AWD does not make it ok to use an all-season tire for winter. That will not keep those cheap tires from freezing when it gets really cold, and when they freeze, they become absolutely useless. That is a myth and it needs to stop being propagated by yourself, with all the people that you reach with this platform.