Hyundai Santa Cruz beats the Ford Maverick . As we dive in, I’d like to clarify that this isn’t a post to bash the Ford Maverick or gush over the Hyundai Santa ...

The Hyundai Santa Cruz ... underfloor storage compartment, plus an available integrated cover, making for a versatile space for a variety of cargo-carrying needs. The base engine is a 191 ...

It uses Hyundai’s turbocharged 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine ... better. Santa Cruz has a 4-foot bed that’s partially blocked by the housing for the retractable tonneau cover.

Hyundai quite literally says it’s ‘designed for California.’ Under the skin, the Santa Cruz uses the same architecture as the Tucson SUV. Just one engine is available, a 2.5-litre four-cylinder.

The Santa Cruz combines the attributes ... while the higher trim models come with the turbo engine combined with all-wheel drive. Not surprising given the Hyundai’s size, its handling feels ...

The 2023 Hyundai ... Santa Cruz is available with either front- or all-wheel drive, with AWD standard on higher trims. Power comes from either a naturally aspirated 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine ...

The 2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz 2.5 Preferred is equipped with a[n]Gasoline 2.5L I-4 engine that can produce up to 281 hp @ 5800 rpm horsepower and a maximum torque of 311 lb-ft @ 1700 rpm.