The once full compact truck space that was filled with budget-friendly small trucks that would handle the arduous task of hauling mulch from your local home store or moving a Go-Kart has disappeared.

Hyundai introduced the Santa Cruz for the 2022 model year ... The suspension soaks up the wiggles and jiggles of city pavement, and the raised ride height makes it less likely that you'll scrape ...

But the Santa Cruz—which Hyundai markets as a “Sport Adventure Vehicle”—is perfect for transporting grubby garden supplies, grills and coolers for tailgating, or carrying wet gear back ...