Hyundai’s first pickup, which the automaker is calling a Sport Adventure Vehicle, will go on sale later this month with a starting price of $23,990.
The 2022 Santa Cruz is built by Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama in Montgomery. The Santa Cruz will be sold in eight models with the high-end selling for $39,720.
Hyundai revealed standard equipment that comes on the Santa Cruz, including:
- 18-inch alloy wheels.
- LED taillamps and cargo area lighting.
- integrated rear bumper side steps.
- rear privacy glass.
- body-colored side mirrors.
- wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.
- molded composite bed (vs. steel bed).
- lockable underfloor bed storage.
- power-locking tailgate.
- remote open tailgate via fob.
- rear 60:40 flip-up lower cushions (vs. one-piece).
- rear occupant alert.
- driver attention warning.
- lane keeping/lane following assist.
- intelligent speed limit warning.
- leading vehicle departure alert.
Hyundai said the Santa Cruz was a response to a market segment that wanted a small SUV but with an open bed capable of carrying gear.
In addition to the Santa Cruz, Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama produces the Sonata and Elantra sedans and the Santa Fe and Tucson SUVs.
(Courtesy of Alabama NewsCenter)
