hyundai has finally unveiled its very first truck and we are so happy to report that it came out beautifully hyundai once again did a great job in delivering an outstanding production car when some people may have written it off seeing some pre-production photos boy are we ever surprised how nice this truck is hyundai santa cruz is based on the popular crossover hyundai tucson and will share many attributes with a compact suv first since it's based on a crossover platform it will be a unibody truck instead of being a traditional body on frame truck although unibody underpins most of the modern vehicles with its weight to strength ratio and its versatility it's not the preferred choice for heavy-duty trucks that have to endure heavy loads and rough usage on or off-road this limitation imposed by its inherent design coupled with a smallish truck bed is the reason why hyundai does not call the new santa cruz a truck but rather a sports adventure vehicle analogous to its suv route the tucson routes are very evident in its styling first of all santa cruz shares the same sensuous sportiness design identity of tucson represented by sharp body lines and creases incorporating parametric dynamics themed headlamp that disappears when turned off the result is a strikingly good-looking vehicle but it looks more like a tucson with a truck bed instead of looking like the original santa cruz concept from 2015 that stole the hearts of the general public which eventually led to the management's decision to produce the truck even the interior seems like it's taken right out of tucson featuring a futuristic flowing design and the same pair of 10.25 inch lcd screens used for both the drivers information cluster and the infotainment hyundai did add the traditional level shifter instead of tucson's button shifter to give it that old-school feeling but that's about it it's pretty much all tucson inside except the cramped rear passenger space but that's understandable due to the fact that the compact body also has to house a truck bed at least the rear seats fold away to create more loading space when needed which is another great truck feature true to its truck nature the bed seems durable and offers many conveniences but as expected not quite big enough tries they may hyundai will not be able to stop the public from comparing santa cruz to other unibody truck competitors such as honda ridgeline and the upcoming ford maverick compact truck for this hyundai has some tricks up its sleeve just in case for example the width of the santa cruz is as wide as the midsize hyundai santa fe suv to allow for a wider truck bed also in addition to the naturally aspirated 2.5 liter gasoline engine with 190 horsepower and 182 pounds foot of torque mated to an 8-speed automatic transmission lifted from the platform sharing tucson hyundai will bestow upon the compact sav a generous gift of 2.5 liter turbocharged engine rated at 275 horsepower and 310-pound foot of torque mated to 8-speed dct this power plant will make santa cruz a class-leading vehicle in terms of brawnyness santa cruz will be as powerful if not more as mid-sized truck honda ridgeline with 280 horsepower 3.5 liter v6 that makes 262 pounds foot of torque as well as ford maverick compact truck with 181 horsepower 1.5 liter gasoline engine or 245 horsepower 2.0 liter engine when equipped with the
turbo engine and all-wheel drive the compact santa cruz is capable of towing up to an impressive 5000 pound which matches honda ridgelines furthermore there could be a possibility that hyundai may even offer hybrid and plug-in hybrid engines from tucson at a later date which would be a fantastic competitive advantage and a selling feature for the people looking for an electrified truck also a pure electric version seems appropriate given the timing check out our feature on santa cruz to find out more by clicking the link above specialty niche market vehicles such as santa cruz never did well in terms of sale in the past as it was the case for suv turned trucks like subaru baja chevy avalanche and ford explorer sport track but could hyundai pull it off now with its first pseudo truck designed in california and built-in hyundai's montgomery alabama plant hyundai santa cruz will go on sale starting the summer of 2021 at the estimated price of 25 000 and now for the moment of truth would you buy the new hyundai santa cruz after enjoying the following world premiere presentation please vote and have your say by clicking the link in the comment section thank you for watching auto vision your best source for the fastest korean car news and rumors your support by commenting liking subscribing and turning on the bell would be greatly appreciated a warm welcome to our viewers from around the world we are glad you could join us for our latest exciting new product announcements as the war makes progress toward ending the coronavirus pandemic we wish all of you good health and new beginnings the global mission of hyundai motor group is progress for humanity and we gear all our efforts to that purpose hyundai exists to do the right thing for humanity as part of that mission hyundai is transforming itself from an auto manufacturer into a provider of smart mobility solutions we are researching developing and investing in the latest technologies that will transform the ways people interact with transportation elevating the quality of life humanity's future mobility needs demand smart clean connected technologies along with integrated solutions that are sustainable from the ground up this requires a bold broad vision to imagine what the future mobility will look like and hyundai has that vision along with the creativity resources and will to make it a reality last year we elaborated on our vision for future cities including urban air mobility solutions corpus built vehicles for ground transport and the centralized hub which seamlessly connects people to their destinations we are advancing our robotics agenda to fuel progress in smart factories and autonomous vehicles including the tiger x1 an unmanned transport that could help humans in hostile environments over many different kinds of terrain with regard to our efforts in electrification we continue to improve internal combustion engine technology but we are deeply committed to maintaining leadership in electrified vehicles and hyundai motor group is well on its way toward achieving its goal of producing 1 million evs by 2025 to support this vision we have introduced the new ioniq sub brand the brand employs hyundai's exciting electrified global modular platform to deliver a 300 mile range and ultra fast charging along with innovative new interior designs our first model from the ionic show brand is the ionic 5 subcompact suv that will arrive in showrooms this fall we will introduce the ionic 6 sedan next year and the ioniq 7 3-row mid-size suv in 2024 by the year 2040 we will fully electrify hyundai's vehicle lineup and produce between 8 and 10 of the automobiles for the global eb market at the same time hyundai is accelerating its hydrogen ecosystem initiative today we offer the nexo hydrogen fuel cell suv that delivers up to 380 miles on a single tank can be fueled in five minutes and has zero emissions to further showcase the unlimited scalability of hydrogen the axion heavy duty truck will be sold in the united states in the near future we are further advancing our fuel cell technology and even expanding fuel cell applications beyond vehicles such as ships trains forklifts and aircraft hydrogen technology shows tremendous promise to revolutionize mobility and help humanity solve its most pressing environmental challenges at hyundai we have sought progress and defied convention since the beginning in our products as well as our approach to the market all in the service of our customers they guide all our efforts and they judge our success so i'm pleased to introduce you to a new vehicle that is built precisely to appeal to today's busy always connected customers not surprisingly it is a vehicle that completely shatters convention design in california and proudly building america at our plant in montgomery alabama the santa cruz is something entirely new in the market a vehicle that creates a whole new automobile category the sport adventure vehicle ladies and gentlemen let's meet the first ever hyundai santa cruz and the customers we design it for is let's go good and the first ever hyundai santa cruz is a whole new way to get around a vehicle constructed by contrast to meet the needs of today's busy hyper-connected customers it's neither a truck nor an suv as jose said it's an entirely new category of vehicle santa cruz is the world's first sport adventure vehicle ready to tackle the outdoors but beautifully designed for life in the city the category defining santa cruz is based on the new tucson platform and brings a unique personality to an already diverse hyundai lineup the exterior combines muscular volumes with precision cut edges to establish a striking aesthetic that sets it apart from anything else in the marketplace we created a bold front end for santa cruz anchored by our iconic cascade grille we hid hyundai's signature daytime running lights within the grills parametric jewels only visible when lit the drls create a presence all their own from the side santa cruz is sportier than any open bed vehicle on the road by increasing the width of the platform we were able to establish robust fender volumes that plant the vehicle on its 20-inch alloy wheels to enhance its style and road dynamics in the back we use horizontal t-shaped tail lights to define and accentuate the open bed we embossed the lamps with design in california our team's statement of pride in this groundbreaking new concept our young california-based team of designers was passionate about creating a vehicle to meet the needs of busy connected customers a super diverse group of innovators and thrill seekers just like us we want to explore new places and gather new experiences customers like us want a multi-purpose vehicle that can do it all without compromise want versatility for sure but we also want comfort and roominess santa cruz delivers on both counts it's big enough for your friends or family and all their stuff it's nimble and quick to negotiate city traffic but compact enough to fit into a garage grab a parking space that's way too tight for a typical truck or sneak into a perfectly secluded campsite way off the beaten path santa cruz is the sport adventure vehicle that's rugged yet refined ready for work and play for life in the city and trips out of town on a moment's notice plus a whole lot more the santa cruz was designed to be a solid choice for those who want versatility and adventure along with the comfortable refined ride you get with unibody construction but there's a lot more inside let me show you the modern interior draws you in and the dual cockpit design wraps around you and puts you in full command with a host of infotainment and connectivity features to enhance your active lifestyle the center stack has a standard 8-inch touchscreen with wireless apple carplay and android auto outstanding smartphone integration there is even a larger 10 and a quarter inch cluster and touch screen navigation that's available it is the perfect way to negotiate city streets or get you onto your next adventure while you're on that road trip you're also equipped with a bose premium sound system while your phone wirelessly charges for extra convenience android smartphone owners can use hyundai's digital key app to remotely lock and unlock the santa cruz or start the engine digital key will remember your personalized settings so you're always ready to go we want to make sure that you have relevant technology we incorporate the right features to help get you through your day and onto your next experience you add all that to the functionality of a bed you can toss things into and you are ready for anything like one customer said this vehicle makes me want to be active seek adventure and just have healthy good for me fun beyond all the adventure-ready conveniences we built into the new santa cruz customers will find a million uses for its multifunctional rear bed it puts secure lockable storage right at hand for things you don't want to leave in plain sight with or without its lockable tonneau cover santa cruz is the perfect hauler for trips moving hobbies work entertainment whatever this versatile open bed is the perfect place to store tall stuff valuable stuff dirty stuff anything no matter what you're hauling or where you're headed whether you're grinding your way through city streets or headed out of town for a little self-care you will need a capable powertrain santa cruz has two you have an efficient direct injection engine coupled with a smooth shifting 8-speed automatic transmission it delivers over 190 horsepower and 180 pound-feet of torque for fast acceleration and excellent fuel economy or the 2.5 liter turbo we matched over 275 horsepower and 310 pound-feet of torque to an eight-speed dual-clutch transmission with paddle shifters for a truly engaging experience behind the wheel both capable powertrains are available with hyundai's h-track all-wheel drive system to take you where you need to go h-track all-wheel drive gives you three selectable traction modes for confident control when the roads get slick or the going gets tough h-track all-wheel drive is also the perfect compliment for customers who have things to tow around town or on a road trip and in addition to that capability we equipped santa cruz with hyundai's smart sense safety suite to keep you and all road users out of harm's way we want you on your adventure but we also want you safe so we made forward collision avoidance assist standard on santa cruz we added rear cross traffic collision avoidance assist to help you notice things lurking in your blind spot we offer blind spot view monitor and a surround view monitor to help you avoid close encounters of a dangerous kind the santa cruz also has a must-have for long trips highway driving assist to help keep you in your lane at speed at a safe following distance from traffic ahead as you should be one of the most comprehensive suites of safety and driver assist features available today a suite usually available only on luxury vehicles we are democratizing and prioritizing safety for more people than ever before we're super passionate about the new santa cruz it was a huge thrill for our team to bring it to our customers constructed by contrast santa cruz is the perfect partner for weekend adventures and everything you do at home it's functional for work and play big enough for you your friends and all your stuff yet maneuverable to get you wherever you need to go safely and in style there's nothing else like it in the market hyundai's first ever sport adventure vehicle designed in california the new santa cruz as you just saw the category defined in santa cruz sets a whole new standard in adventure proudly built in america our first ever sports adventure vehicle is designed for active and engaged people like those you met like the other exciting new models we brought you in the last six months models that defy convention and set new standards in design engineering and value santa cruz is a perfect example of a relentless focus on customers we think those customers are going to love the new santa cruz and we can't wait to bring it to market it goes on sale in showrooms and online this summer i want to thank you for joining us for the global reveal of the first ever santa cruz if you would like more information about it or any product in our growing lineup please visit hyundai.com and be sure to keep checking back with us we have more exciting new product announcements coming up in the very near future until then from all of us at hyundai we wish you good health safe travels and a productive year so so oh just as i remember always
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