4 Reasons Drivers Love the 2024 Hyundai Santa Cruz

If you’re having a tough time trying to figure out whether a truck or SUV will best suit your family’s needs, you’ll want to thoroughly explore the 2024 Hyundai Santa Cruz2024 Hyundai Santa Cruz because it offers the best of both. In fact, the lineup is based on Hyundai’s popular Tucson SUV. The Santa Cruz was one of the only two compact pickups that made the 2024 Car and Driver’s Editors’ Choice list.

4 Reasons Drivers Love the 2024 Hyundai Santa Cruz

Design

Hauling the family around all week long has never been easier with the two rows of seats and four doors on the 2024 Santa Cruz. The four-foot cargo bed is big enough for outdoor adventuring, as well as your everyday truck needs. Rather than being a disadvantage, the slightly shorter bed actually makes it a breeze to park and drive your Santa Cruz around town. It’s also strong enough to tow as much as 3,500 pounds.

The snazzy exterior features angled lines, 18-inch alloy wheels, and an edgy-looking grille. Plus, Hyundai has a way of making its cabins feel and look far more upscale than its rivals, so the interior is much nicer than most compact or mid-sized pickups. Even better, you don’t have to sacrifice comfort for appearance because drivers will love that their seat is adjustable six ways.

Performance

A 2.5-liter 4-cylinder engine with 8-speed automatic transmission is standard on the Santa Cruz base model. Front-wheel drive with a self-leveling rear suspension is standard, however, all-wheel drive is also available. The standard Drive Mode Select offers three choices:

Normal

Your truck will default to this mode every time you start your engine. It doesn’t change any of your driving dynamics: the vehicle will just perform normally.

Eco

This mode reduces fuel consumption so you can achieve the vehicle’s maximum range. This is the one you should choose when embarking on long road trips.

Sport

When you’re feeling the need for a more lively experience behind the wheel, Sport mode will deliver it. You’ll get greater precision with both the engine and steering wheel offering increased responsiveness.

Technology

There is a 4.2-inch gauge cluster and two front USB ports in the 2024 Santa Cruz. The base model’s standard infotainment system features an 8-inch touchscreen display, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and Bluetooth wireless audio streaming and hands-free calling.

Safety

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration gave the 2024 Sant Cruz a perfect 5-star overall safety rating. Hyundai also made the line safe by installing highly-coveted advanced standard safety features even in the lowest trim level, such as:

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

Visit Don Franklin Somerset Hyundai in Somerset, KY Visit Don Franklin Somerset Hyundai in Somerset, KY to see firsthand all that the 2024 Santa Cruz has to offer. Or call us at 844-401-9832 to learn more.