The new Hyundai Santa Cruz is in many ways similar to the pre-production concept car and retains its streamlined design. But the front part with a wide radiator grille and LED headlights is made in the spirit of the new Hyundai Tucson.
Most likely, the Hyundai Santa Cruz will be a close relative of the Tucson, because it will be built on the crossover platform. That is, it will be a very atypical pickup without a frame. Its main competitor will be the new Ford Maverick, also built on the basis of a crossover.
It is already known that the top Hyundai pickup will receive a 2.5-liter gasoline turbo engine with a capacity of 290 hp. A more affordable 2.0-liter version is also expected, and a Hyundai Santa Cruz hybrid may also appear. Modifications with front and all-wheel drive are planned.
