Small pickups like the 2025 Hyundai Santa Cruz are aimed at folks who want something fresh and fun over ultimate utility. The tiny bed and unibody architecture mean this is not a traditional truck ...

Both the Hyundai Santa Cruz and Ford Maverick catch heat from “real truck” purists. To those folks, these compact pickups are just crossovers in disguise—unibody vehicles playing dress-up in the world ...

The Hyundai Santa Cruz is an interesting pick-up truck. Since it's based on the Hyundai Tucson, it drives like a small SUV, but has the storage solutions and capability of a small truck. Additionally, ...

When it was released in 2021, The Hyundai Santa Cruz made a strong impression as a compact pickup truck that was practical for city life, with its maneuverability and respectable hauling capabilities.

Thomas has spent two years working in the auto journalism industry, contributing to a UK-based newspaper and writing for Euronewsweek. A full-time writer and lifelong engineering enthusiast, he now ...

There’s a lot that is suboptimal about today’s new car market. One of the few advantages, though, is that at least buyers have the luxury of being able to choose the degree of truck that they want.

It's no secret that pickup trucks offer unmatched functionality when it comes to being able to haul a lot of items at once. However, due to their often harsher ride and larger size than most SUVs or ...

This is my second Hyundai Santa Cruz, and my positive experience with the platform led me to trade in my 2023 Santa Cruz for a 2026 Santa Cruz Limited in September 2025. The vehicle continues to ...

As an avid car enthusiast, Joe enjoys time on the track, going to car meets, or simply taking a long drive in the Colorado mountains. Joe has always had a love for writing and cars, so he decided to ...