The 2023 Hyundai Santa Cruz offers a breath of fresh air as Hyundai’s entry into the pickup truck market segment. With tons of modern technology, a versatile set of driving features, and a powerful engine, the 2023 Santa Cruz offers a practical solution for those looking for extra cargo space for work, life, and play.
Get to Know the Hyundai Santa Cruz
The Santa Cruz is more of a crossover between a full-size SUV and a pickup truck, with equal attention paid to its interior comfort and its exterior practicality. Available in five trim levels, the Santa Cruz offers a range of additional add-ons and options that lets you customize your driving experience exactly to your needs.
The cargo bed is shorter than the full bed in traditional pickups, but is a still respectable 52.1 inches long by 53.9 inches long for a total amount of 27 cubic feet of cargo space. That’s more than enough to move most pieces of furniture and work equipment around. The Santa Cruz also has a lockable storage area in the floor of the bed that’s 7x18x38 inches, ideal for smaller and more delicate items that need to be securely transported.
New Features in the 2023 Santa Cruz
The Santa Cruz was first introduced by Hyundai in 2015, and it’s undergone minor adjustments through the different model years since then. For 2023, the changes are minimal and are focused on adding new features to various trim levels. For example, the base-level SE now comes with standard blind spot monitoring and rear cross-traffic alert to help keep you safe while on the road.
The SEL Premium trim receives as standard an upgraded 10.3-inch touchscreen for its infotainment system, as well as adaptive cruise control that automatically scans speed limit signs and adjusts your vehicle’s acceleration. A brand new trim level, Night, has been added to flesh out the lineup, which provides an all-black aesthetic with a black grille, 20-inch rims, and features comparable to the mid-level SEL trim.
Hyundai’s Best in the Industry Warranty Coverage
Though it’s not a new feature for the 2023 lineup, it’s still worth mentioning that every 2023 Santa Cruz is covered by Hyundai’s industry-leading warranty coverage. This includes a limited warranty for five years or 60,000 miles, whichever comes first, as well as a powertrain warranty for an unmatched 10-year/100,000-mile period.
In addition to this generous coverage, Hyundai also provides complimentary maintenance on all 2023 models for three years or 36,000 miles, which can save you a substantial amount of money in the first years of ownership.
Interested in taking the 2023 Santa Cruz out for a spin? Get in touch with our team at Hyundai Waipio today to schedule a test drive!
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