Live Thread: One week with a 2024 Hyundai Santa Cruz XRT AWD

Although I would probably opt for a Maverick if I were in the market, I can't help but turn my head every time I see one in traffic.

Whether or not that person is an active, outdoorsy type, it certainly projects that image.

First, I am happy to see smaller pickups making a comeback. (I know some will counter that they never went away.) 

Not all of us are going to tow a fifth wheel. We simply need something that’s easy to live with that offers both clean and dirty storage. Nice to see Hyundai with an entry. 

First impressions: It’s the Hyundai of smaller trucks. Roomy interior. Cool styling. I dig the grille. 

Easy to get in and out of. 

I do wish the lower cushions offered a bit more as they feel a bit flat. 

More to come but what would you like to know? 

Is this the one that's rated to tow 5000 lbs?

I really dig the one I had. Initially I was like "WTF I don't want a TRUCK in downtown San Francisco for three days" but the thing was nice and tidy to drive. It's like the best parts of a smallish car, with the utility of a small truck. It'd be a great only vehicle for a city type.

Colin Wood said:

Although I would probably opt for a Maverick if I were in the market,

Same, I'd probably go for a Maverick, but this seems to be just slightly better with a roomier interior and more towing capacity.  Plus, they aren't as popular as the Maverick, which may be telling, so they're cheaper and not as likely to be "adjusted" in price.

I don't know what to ask.  I'd want one for just daily driving and weekend work truck stuff.  I guess does it do anything wrong?

-Rob

We were shopping these for my wife. In the end we went with a Santa Fe.

I will say that I liked it a lot. If I had to have one vehicle to do it all a Santa Cruz would work well.

I rode over to the Mecum auction with David on Saturday in this truck. From the passenger seat it had plenty of leg room and the seats were comfortable. One thing I did not like was the lack of physical buttons on the infotainment system. 

Tom Suddard said:

Is this the one that's rated to tow 5000 lbs?

And can it still maintain the EPA rated fuel economy while doing it? ;)

Seriously, though - I saw one of these modified and it was the most sci-fi looking thing. I can't remember if it was lowered or slightly lifted, but I think it had a bit of poke on the tires. Looked crazy.

Is the GRM version of this a Subaru Baja?