Hyundai’s brand-new Santa Cruz Sport Adventure Vehicle just won the award for the Best Pickup Truck in 2021 from the Northwest Automotive Press Association. Drivers can test drive this award-winning pickup truck at a Hyundai dealer in Queens or Long Island.

Get to Know the First Hyundai Truck

The Hyundai Santa Cruz was introduced as a Sport Adventure Vehicle that combines modern amenities, the space of an SUV, and the open bed of a pickup. Hyundai’s first trick offers sophisticated design, efficient powertrain options, a flexible open bed, advanced connectivity, and a maneuverable all-wheel drive platform.

Available Trims

The 2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz comes in four trims: SE, SEL, SEL Premium, and Limited.

SE Trim

1. 2.5L Smartstream GDI 4-cylinder engine
2. 8-speed automatic transmission with SHIFTRONIC^®
3. 3,500 lb. tow capacity; trailer harness pre-wiring
4. Forward Collision Avoidance-Assist (FCA) with Pedestrian Detection
5. Driver Attention Warning (DAW)
6. Lane Keeping Assist (LKA)
7. Lane Follow Assist (LFA)
8. High Beam Assist (HBA)
9. Rear Occupant Alert
10. 18″ alloy wheels
11. LED daytime running lights & taillights
12. LED center brake light with LED cargo light
13. Shark fin antenna
14. Sheet Molded Composite bed, 4’ length
15. Sidewall bed storage compartments
16. Heavy-duty cargo bed D-Rings
17. Under bed storage
18. Rear bumper side step
19. Electric Parking Brake (EPB)
20. Remote Keyless entry system
21. 6-way manual driver seat with manual height adjustment
22. Dual front USB charge ports
23. And more

SEL Trim

1. Blind Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist (BCA)
2. Rear Cross Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist (RCCA)
3. Heated side mirrors
4. Proximity key entry with push button start
5. Blue Link^® Connected Car System
6. SiriusXM^® satellite radio
7. Remote engine start (on keyfob)
8. 8-way power driver seat with 2-way lumbar support
9. Heated front seats
10. And more

SEL Premium

1. 2.5T Turbocharged GDI 4-cylinder engine
2. 8-speed dual clutch transmission with SHIFTRONIC^®
3. Paddle shifters
4. LED headlights
5. Leather-wrapped steering wheel & shift knob
6. Digital Key
7. Dual auto temperature control & auto defogger
8. Auto-dimming rearview mirror with HomeLink^®
9. Body-colored exterior door handles
10. 5,000 lb. towing capacity
11. Integrated tonneau cover
12. 115V AC power inverter in bed
13. Conventional sunroof
14. Roof side rails
15. Rear sliding glass with rear defroster
16. 115V AC power inverter in bed
17. LED bed lighting
18. 10.25″ LCD instrument cluster
19. Wireless device charging

Limited Trim

1. Rain-sensing wipers
2. Heated steering wheel
3. Leather seating surfaces
4. Ventilated front seats
5. Rear air conditioning vents
6. Smart Cruise Control with Stop/Start
7. 10.25” wide navigation display
8. Dynamic voice recognition
9. Highway Driving Assist
10. Intelligent Speed Limit Assist
11. Surround View Monitor
12. BOSE^® premium audio
13. Dual rear USB charge ports
14. Ambient lighting
15. Dark chrome grille & tailgate handle trim
16. 20″ alloy wheels

How it Beat Out Other Popular Trucks

The Santa Cruz won the award after being thoroughly tested on-road and off-road by the Northwest Automotive Press Association. Their on-road evaluation tests acceleration, handling, braking, rearview cameras, and more conditions that will be encountered daily on the road. They also tested the vehicle’s off-roading capability with an off-road course that simulated rough Forest Service roads with loose dirt, deep ruts, steep climbs, and dramatic descents. The Hyundai Santa Cruz tackled each course and blew away the competition.

You’ll want to drive this exciting new truck. Find the brand-new Santa Cruz at a Hyundai dealer in New York .

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