May 24, 2024


Hyundai’s designers decided there was no reason to sacrifice anything just because you want a small vehicle: all that was necessary was a little innovation. So if you want all the utility of a pickup but also the smooth drive of a car, and a footprint small enough to zip around town and into parking spots, then the 2024 Hyundai Santa Cruz is the ride you need.

4 Unbeatable Qualities of the 2024 Hyundai Santa Cruz

Design

Pickup trucks can be bulky, expensive, and difficult to get around in, plus they all kind of look the same. Of course, they have their uses, but so does the 2024 Santa Cruz. Even the base model of this compact pickup line can haul over 1,400 pounds and has a maximum towing capacity of 3,400 pounds, which is more than enough for many truck buyers. Yet, its small size makes maneuvering in the tightest spaces and city traffic easy.
Better yet, all that usefulness is wrapped in styling you won’t find on many trucks of any size. The 2024 Santa Cruz also has a premium cabin featuring comfortable seating and impressive technology even in lower trim levels.

Fun to Drive

A 2.5-liter inline four-cylinder engine with eight-speed automatic transmission is standard on the base model Santa Cruz. The compact behaves beautifully on the road, but it can really get a move on when you want it to. However, you still get the great fuel economy you’d expect from a small car.
The 2024 Santa Cruz is based on the unibody style of Hyundai’s popular Tucson SUV, so it has the smooth steering and handling of a car that you’ll never find on a typical pickup truck. You’ll find it a comfortable ride over practically any surface and a better drive than many competitors. You’ll love taking it on long drives along curvy roads.

Safety

The 2024 Santa Cruz has a perfect 5-star rating from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). That’s due in part to the impressive number of driver’s aid features Hyundai makes standard even in the base model, including:

  • Blind Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist
  • Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist with Pedestrian Detection
  • Lane Following Assist
  • Lane Keeping Assist
  • Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist
  • Driver Attention Warning
  • Rear Occupant Alert
  • Safe Exit Warning

Technology

A 4.2-inch gauge cluster and 8-inch infotainment system touchscreen display are standard on the lowest trim level of the 2024 Santa Cruz line. Two front USB ports, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are, as well.

Visit Tony Hyundai Waipio in Waipio, HI so you can see in person just how good the 2024 Santa Cruz is. Contact us at 808-809-5973 if you have any questions.

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