Honda Ridgeline vs. Hyundai Santa Cruz: The Battle for the Best Compact Pickup Truck

The SUV and crossover market is now enjoying an all-time high. Compact pick-ups,

which are in demand as well, represent a continuation of this trend. This explains why manufacturers

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choose to enter uncharted territory by introducing their first-ever pick-up truck

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In that regard, the market of entry-level pickup trucks serves as a link between strong trucks

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As entry-level pickups, models like the Ford F-150 and Chevy Colorado are also available

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The Honda Ridgeline, Nissan Frontier, and the brand-new Hyundai Santa Cruz are among

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a group of more modest pickup trucks that are constructed on SUV underpinnings.

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