The Hyundai Santa Cruz is an Adventure in a Pickup Truck
The 2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz is shaping up to be a truly unique compact pickup truck, a compact pickup truck for adventurers of all types. If you love to go off-roading, the Santa Cruz will be the dream vehicle for you, a true Sport Adventure Vehicle. Here are five reasons why we are so excited about the Hyundai Santa Cruz, available soon at Hampton Hyundai in North Hampton, NH.
1. The Powertrain
The Santa Cruz base trim features a 2.5-liter, four cylinder engine that generates up to 190 horsepower and 180 pound-feet of torque. An available upgraded turbocharged engine gives the vehicle 275 horsepower and 310 pound-feet of torque. No matter which option you go with, the Santa Cruz features an eight-speed automatic transmission, which makes changing gears a breeze. The real star of the show with the Santa Cruz's powertrain is the standard all-wheel drive. When it comes to getting traction on slick, wintry roads in Epping, or moving through rough terrain near Newburyport, MA, nothing beats all-wheel drive.
2. The Wheels
The Santa Cruz will be available with your choice of 18-inch alloy or 20-inch allow wheels. The bigger wheels are visually striking and sure to turn heads all around York, ME. For off-roading purposes, the smaller wheels feature taller sidewalls, which are ideal for driving on rough terrain.
3. The Interior
One of the first things you will notice about the Santa Cruz is how eye-catching its cabin is. Whether you are taking it on a trail or running errands around Portsmouth, you can enjoy its heated and ventilated front seats, and the driver seat with eight-way power and lumbar support. The steering wheel is leather-wrapped and heated, perfect for New England winters, and available leather-trimmed seats and power sunroof offer a tough of elegance to the cabin in all seasons.
4. The Entertainment and Tech
Just because you are adventuring outdoors doesn't mean you can't enjoy some premium entertainment and technology. The Santa Cruz features a Bose audio system with eight speakers and a subwoofer, so you can enjoy your favorite music with outstanding sound quality even as you take your SAV camping under the stars. Wireless Apple CarPlay® or Android Auto™ make it easy to connect your smartphone without cables, letting you enjoy music and podcasts while accessing messages and navigation apps.
5. The Safety Features
Whether you are taking your Santa Cruz off-roading or driving down the highway, it's always good to know that you are protected by some great safety features. The Hyundai SmartSense suite of safety features and technology will give you some real peace of mind every time you drive. Features like Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist with Pedestrian Detection (FCA-Ped) use a forward camera and radar to determine if a vehicle or pedestrian is in your path. If you don't brake in time, FCA-Ped brakes for you. Smart Cruise Control with Stop & Go lets you activate cruise control and automatically maintain a safe distance from the vehicle ahead of you. Lane Keeping Assist warns you if your vehicle starts to drift out of your lane without signalizing, and can gently apply steering assistance to keep you in the lane.
Reserve Your 2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz Today!
The Hyundai Santa Cruz is a truly exciting Sport Adventure Vehicle, one that anyone who loves the great outdoors has every reason to look forward to getting. If you want to reserve yours today, then be sure to contact Hampton Hyundai, or visit our dealership!
