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See all the features of the Hyundai Santa Cruz's tiny truck bed, from built-in steps to hidden cubbies
Hyundai's charmingly weird new pickup, the 2022 Santa Cruz, has the smallest bed of any truck you can buy new in the US today.The 2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz. Tim Levin/InsiderRead Insider's full review of the 2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz here. And it's several inches shorter than the bed of the new Ford Maverick, which is really the only direct competitor to the Santa Cruz.2022 Ford Maverick. FordBut that doesn't mean the Santa Cruz isn't useful. Its surprisingly versatile bed is perfect for weekend adventures and all the gear that fuels them, like bikes, backpacks, tents, beach chairs — and probably a surf board if you tried hard enough.The 2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz. Tim Levin/InsiderHyundai gave the Santa Cruz a damped tailgate — kind of like the truck equivalent of a soft-close kitchen cabinet. It smoothly descends to the open position, instead of just plopping open.The 2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz. Tim Levin/InsiderThe inside of the tailgate has a few indents stamped into it for beverages.The 2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz. Tim Levin/InsiderMoving inside the bed, there are small cubbies on either side.The 2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz. Tim Levin/InsiderThese are great for all the odds and ends that inevitably make their way into the bed, but that you don't want bouncing around.The 2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz. Tim Levin/InsiderA household outlet comes as an option and could come in handy for charging a phone or powering some lights or speakers.The 2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz. Tim Levin/InsiderPlus, there's a bonus cargo bin under the bed.The 2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz. Tim Levin/Insider While it isn't particularly huge or deep, it's the right size for a couple of backpacks. It's a convenient spot for things that you want locked away and out of the elements.The 2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz. Tim Levin/InsiderIt has a drain plug, so you can hose it down or fill it with ice and use it as a mobile cooler.The 2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz. Tim Levin/InsiderUpper-trim Santa Cruz models come with a locking tonneau cover (industry speak for a bed cover).The 2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz. Tim Levin/InsiderIt unfurls like a window shade and makes the Santa Cruz's bed usable like a regular, weather-protected trunk.The 2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz. Tim Levin/InsiderIt can also open part-way so you can reach into the bed or have a particularly long piece of cargo sticking out the back.The 2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz. Tim Levin/Insider There are a few steps cleverly built into the bumper for reaching into the bed.The 2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz. Tim Levin/InsiderThe bed also has a few lights — a couple on the walls and one pointing down from the roof.2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz. Tim Levin/InsiderThat's all neat. But you may be wondering: Does the Santa Cruz have what it takes for the most basic truck task of carrying large things?The 2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz. Tim Levin/InsiderAlthough its size is clearly limiting, the Santa Cruz's bed has all the expected features to make hauling big stuff easier, along with some more clever touches.2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz. Tim Levin/InsiderIt has no shortage of tie-down points for securing gear and materials, including several D-rings for hooking bungees.The 2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz. Tim Levin/InsiderAnd there's a pair of rails with adjustable tie-down points.2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz pickup. Tim Levin/InsiderFour slots stamped into the bed are meant to hold 2x4 or 2x6 planks. That way, owners can create a second, upper level for loading things.2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz. Tim Levin/InsiderThe Ford Maverick has a similar feature, but way more slots for wood.The 2022 Ford Maverick. FordWhile the Santa Cruz is undoubtedly more suited for recreational use, Hyundai made sure it can accommodate long, wide objects like sheets of plywood in a pinch.2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz. HyundaiTo do that, you adjust the tailgate to a middle position between open and closed. Then, you can lay sheets of plywood across the tailgate and purpose-built grooves in back of the bed.2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz. Tim Levin/InsiderSure, many of these features are available in other pickups. And clearly, if utility is your top priority and parking isn't a concern, you may be better off with something bigger.The 2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz. Tim Levin/InsiderRead next LoadingSomething is loading. Thanks for signing up! Access your favorite topics in a personalized feed while you're on the go. More... Does Hyundai have any pickup trucks?Well, it does now, the new Hyundai truck was just released in 2021! It's called the Hyundai Santa Cruz pickup. It aims to give the space and comfort of an SUV with the versatility and convenience of an open-bed truck design. The Santa Cruz performs well whether the drive is a city commute or a road-trip weekend.
Has Hyundai ever had a truck?Our first-ever Sport Adventure Vehicle is built to pack all that you can into each day— down to the last detail. We gave it the perfect combination—the modern convenience and space of an SUV, and the open bed of a pick up truck, to bring you uncommon flexibility and freedom. Discover the first-ever Hyundai SANTA CRUZ.
Is a Hyundai Santa Fe a truck?The Hyundai Santa Fe (Korean: 현대 싼타페) is a sport utility vehicle (SUV) produced by the South Korean manufacturer Hyundai since 2000. It is named after the city of Santa Fe, New Mexico, and was introduced for the 2001 model year as Hyundai's first SUV.
What is the name of the Hyundai pickup truck?Released in 2021 for the 2022 model year, the Santa Cruz is the first 4-door pickup truck sold by Hyundai in the North American market.
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