How Does The Hyundai Santa Cruz Compare to Other Pickups?

Over the last 10 years or so, Hyundai has been able to change its image, turning from a forgettable

inexpensive econobox manufacturer to a real challenger in the market that can compete

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with the major manufacturers. The business is attempting to resurrect interest in compact pickup

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with the 2022 Santa Cruz, something that several other manufacturers have attempted and failed to achieve.

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They employ a similar unibody structure to the bigger Honda Ridgeline, and they directly

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the impending Ford Maverick, but other from that, they occupy a somewhat distinct market niche.

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Is it a positive or negative thing? Only time will tell, but examining the Santa Cruz's specification

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