14 stories across all model years, newest first.
August 29, 2026
A new Compare.com study finds the Ram 3500 is cheaper to insure than the Toyota Tacoma, while compact pickups have the lowest premiums overall.
Read story →August 6, 2026
The Hyundai Santa Cruz was one of the most-anticipated compact trucks in recent memory, entering the market in 2022 after a very successful concept hit auto shows several years earlier. The Santa Cruz is built…
Read story →May 27, 2026
A recall for 421,078 2025-2026 Hyundai Santa Cruz and Tucson models due to an issue with the FCA that may cause unexpected brake activation. Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Santa Cruz, Tucson,…
Read story →March 27, 2026
The 2026 Hyundai Santa Cruz XRT is the last call for buyers who want a blend of SUV and truck, plus some off-road utility. Timing matters. The Santa Cruz carved out a niche since its…
Read story →March 27, 2024
Hyundai Motor America just revealed the refreshed 2025 Hyundai Santa Cruz at the New York International Auto Show. This isn’t a next-gen vehicle, but it does get significant changes. Here are the five things you…
Read story →October 10, 2023
Our Managing editor Jill Ciminillo along with Kristin Shaw, aka “The Brute Squad,” are competing again in the Rebelle Rally. This time with an even more custom 2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz. [Related content: King of…
Read story →December 30, 2022
For the 2022 Rebelle Rally, Kristin Shaw and I piloted a Hyundai Santa Cruz. While it did really well as a stock vehicle during training, with the help of Hyundai Motor America, we made a…
Read story →March 17, 2022
Even though I attend first-drive events, I always appreciate getting a second crack at a vehicle with a longer time behind the wheel. Invariably, I find something I missed after just a few hours behind…
Read story →August 10, 2021
I’m not sure what I was expecting with the 2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz, but it wasn’t this: It’s actually fun to drive in a way that the 2022 Tucson is not. The new Santa Cruz…
Read story →July 16, 2021
After Hyundai released its Santa Cruz pricing this week, there has been a lot of chatter about how expensive it is compared to the Ford Maverick. Ford is playing up the $20K base price, and…
Read story →July 12, 2021
Hyundai released pricing info today on the upcoming Santa Cruz compact pickup truck, and we get a few more details about trims and feature availability. While we still don’t know exact specs, we do know…
Read story →April 15, 2021
Hyundai has finally pulled the wraps off its super compact pickup truck: the 2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz. Hyundai eschews the term “pickup truck” in favor of creating a new segment called “Sport Adventure Vehicle” –…
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