The 2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz has a higher starting price than the 2022 Ford Maverick, but is the extra $4,000 worth it for the additional safety features? That depends on your needs.

For those of us with pickup trucks, football season means tailgating season. That's why Hyundai is hoping its new pickup truck/crossover Santa Cruz — stocked with plenty of party-centric features — will be the perfect tailgating companion.

The all-new 2022 Santa Cruz is here, and despite its rather confusing truck-like features, the South Korean automaker insists it's not a pickup truck. But this 'sport adventure vehicle' is special for another reason.

The 2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz is expected to be comfortable and convenient. It has a unibody suspension for a smoother ride, and it’s the perfect size for maneuvering around tight areas

The 2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz is speeding ahead of the 2022 Ford Maverick. It already made its debut a few weeks ahead of the Maverick and is now entering production

The Hyundai Santa Cruz isn't like other trucks, but it certainly does a few things better. Here's a look at how the 2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz is one of the most fuel-efficient pickup trucks to buy.

The Ford Maverick and Hyundai Santa Cruz might look evenly matched, but check out the strengths that each new truck has to offer drivers, like fuel economy, truck length, and towing capabilities.

Kia might be working on a pickup truck for the Australian, but there's no indication that it's based on the 2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz. However, that doesn't mean a US-market Kia version of the Santa Cruz couldn't happen.

The 2022 Ford Maverick joins the Hyundai Santa Cruz on the market as a compact, unibody pickup truck. One has higher towing and payload capacities, but the other has a bigger, higher-rated bed and better estimated fuel economy.

The 2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz isn't on the roads yet, but some of the estimated fuel information has been released and it is surprising, especially compared to some bigger trucks.

It's possible that the 2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz N wouldn't require more power, but we will have to see how fast the 2.5-liter engine can go first. It provides the Santa Cruz with a towing capacity of 5,000 lbs and is paired with an eight-speed dual-clutch transmission.

The Hyundai Santa Cruz, the brand's first crossover truck (uh, not a truck?) is an exciting entry into whatever segment it's supposed to fit.

The 2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz is expected to begin around $25,000. This might be the price for the base model, known as the Hyundai Santa Cruz SE.

The 2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz is the newest addition to the pickup truck game, but while it does add a new unique dynamic, it's far from a competitor to the big names in full-size trucks.

The 2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz is finally no longer a huge mystery, and as we peel back the layers, there are plenty of interesting and quirky features to examine.

The design team hails from California, so it's no surprise the Hyundai Santa Cruz pays homage to its roots. With brand-specific badging and features that any beach-goer would love, this 'sport adventure vehicle' personifies West Coast living.

Hyundai is making its foray into the pickup truck class with the 2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz. Judging by appearances, it resembles a Honda Ridgeline more than popular American trucks like the Chevy Colorado or Ford F-150. Since it looks so similar to an SUV, there’s always the concern that truck enthusiasts might pass on its …

We're just starting to learn more about the upcoming and unique 2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz, but we have a clearer picture of its utility.

So now it has been a week or so for all of us to digest the 2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz reveal. We love it and love that it is at least close to the old Chevy El Camino and Ford Ranchero. You know, a car-truck with two doors and a bed? Ah, but the door …

Can the 2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz do truck stuff? Actually, yes, it can. The base engine is a 2.5-liter four-cylinder option with 191 hp and 181 lb-ft of torque.