Here's Everything I LOVE & HATE About My New Hyundai Santa Cruz After Owning It For Almost a Year!
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- Опубліковано 2 жов 2024
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Good update. A realistic look at living with it for 11k miles. It seems to be much more utilitarian than I assumed. You are definitely using it as a truck.
My full size truck is perfect 10percent of the time. My Jeep TJ is perfect 10 percent of the time. My Santacruz is perfect 80 percent of the time.
Same here. I can't justify a fullsize any more. I don't need that much towing or hauling capacity. Not to mention the prices are in the stratosphere. I can't have a jeep as a daily driver. Too noisy and steering is vague.
I don’t know if anyone mentioned this already but as for the tailgate height adjustment with the tailgate cables, instead of looping them over the latch bar, all you have to do is unclip the cable and re-clip it on the bottom bolt of the latch bar plate, that way it makes it perfectly level with the wheel wells inside the bed for boards. I hauled over 1,200 lbs of drywall all at once doing that with my Santa Cruz and it worked wonderfully! 👍
Exactly!
To others not familiar, this is shown in the owners manual. It's purposefully designed to put the tailgate level with the upper lft & rt forward "shelves" to facilitate hauling 4x8 sheet goods.
Bring on the Toyota Stout!! ❤
Black plastic interior. For the turbo the recall that stealth downgrades the voltage to the DCT oil pump that also cuts responsiveness and nerfs gas milage. Towing 4 pin got bit by the same poor solder error as the DCT pumps. Poor circuit caused the 4pin harness to fail from the inside out even tho it's waterproof. The 7 pin from the Kia palisade will work fine.
It makes you wonder if Hyundai is intentionally delaying the trailer harness because they know they have transmission issues so this pushes people closer to out of warranty breakdowns.
That's a long time to push that out on under hyundai's long warranty. That's said I had my hitch replaced and had no such warning given to me. Granted I haven't towed with it yet but if there was still a problem they should have said something and did not.
7 months and counting ?? That’s ridiculous . Ford maverick once again stands alone as the only competent compact truck in the market
@@Cavemol5823I typically prefer and own Ford’s, but there’s been several recalls on the Maverick. I’m not sure Ford is much better handling issues or providing support over time.. I recommend reading about their DCT transmission and lack of support for owners.
@@michaelwagner3952 they’ve had recall on airbag . Which was solved and the hybrid recall which as been solved . Not being able to tow for 7m and counting isn’t fair comparison. They still haven’t figured it out …
@@Cavemol5823 I would be quite angry not being able to tow for 7 months. I don’t tow often, but out of principal, it’s definitely an issue. The Maverick has a class action lawsuit for hybrids catching fire. The Ford DCT clutches would fail every 20-40k miles in the Focus and Ford only repaired them under warranty. Never properly fixed or addressed the issue. I owned a 5spd Focus without issues, but Ford has definitely soured its reputation/reliability by not owning up to the issues.
7 MONTHS and they still haven't fixed the trailer harness?! Jesus H. That's a lawsuit in my book. I mean you paid for a vehicle with tow capabilities in order to tow. It's not like you get to skip the bank payments, right? Hyundai needs to make this right.
You should've got the Ridgeline.
Well he did buy a hyundai 😂, with someone that reviews car so often he sure choose the worst brand to buy lol
They already have lawsuits 😂 , back date on engine replacements and warranty work , but it's sad he lost his truck
@@cormaro13in YOUR opinion friend, it is not shared but the person who is an expert in reviewing cars as a automotive journalist. Maybe listen to that person 😅?
@LafemmebearMusic listen to that person, I just told u if the amount of lawsuits , engine replacements on back order doesn't say enough idk what does
Just cause he's a expert doesn't mean he can chose wisely 🤣 he just review them
Really dig my 23' HPD Ridgeline. The electronic e-Diff in sand-mode is a lot of fun on dirt roads.
@@cormaro13 For the money, the alternative is the Ford Maverick and those things have a list of shitty quality issues. The Sante Cruz is so far proving to be much better quality overall.
I have the 2023 Santa Cruz and really like it. I’ve had so many compliments on my vehicle. The main question is does it ride like a car or a truck ? I think, a little bit of both.😊
Great review, Nathan.
I’m a little jealous of your Santa Cruz. I’ve had 2 Hyundais and eagerly awaited the release of the Santa Cruz.
I had to pass due to the small backseat. I have 2 young children I didn’t want to cram back there for the next 10 years.
Hopefully your local dealership goes through an update soon. The Des Moines shop was just renovated. Seems they added an express lane for routine maintenance things.
I own a 2021 Santa Fe with the 2.5 turbo, last week I took a 180 mile trip to the coast with a lot of mountain climbing and stop and go traffic on the coast highway, I averaged 27 mph, as far as the duel clutch, it shifts quickly, and most of the time the shifts are unnoticeable.
Lovely review. I absolutely love this vehicle. My personal gripe about the santa cruz is how crappy the 115v outlet is in the back. That thing is essentially useless and was used as a sales tactic to make the bed seem more functional.
Very true.
Yeah, it should have had a much higher wattage. 1000w+, like a regular household power outlet. The current wattage is basically just good for device chargers and small thermoelectric coolers.
Yes. Would much rather just had another 12V cig jack.
@@FSAPOJake exactly
@@norsefalconer agreed
TFLnow
All I got from this video was Nathan bitching about a dirty car (pet hair, windows left down) and plastic trim pieces exposed to the Sun's UV rays. Here's a suggestion, don't put your hairy friends in your car (cabin). Andre included. 😅 The wiring harness issue is something that Nathan needs to talk to his local dealer about at least twice a month. He also bitch about a drop in 3 MPGs while driving with a loaded roof rack. A 3 MPG loss is nothing new to the off-road...overlanding community. I've seen averages around 5-6 MPGs and more (V8 equipped vehicles w/ racks & gear). If he's concerned about MPG loss, remove those All-Terrain tires and install Highway tires for better fuel efficiency.
Hate. Unfortunately Hyundai service is terrible. I've been waiting 5 months for them to fix the AWD that keeps turning off in mine. Horrible. Not worth it. I'll never even think about getting another Hyundai.
Great update. I recently counselled my sister to get the non-turbo version. She ended up with the SEL and "adventure" pack. Pretty impressed with all of its features.
Why’d you tell her to get the slow one? Just curious? Is it something about turbos?
@@LafemmebearMusic For a "non car person" like her the non-turbo has less to go wrong, somewhat less intensive maintenance in terms of oil changes, and it avoids the DCT. If the turbo version had a standard or proven transmission it would have been worth some of the possible turbo headaches. Not to mention the turbo comes at quite a premium price.
@@LafemmebearMusic No DCT is a big plus. IMHO DCTs only make sense in purpose built sports cars, they're a terrible idea in daily drivers. Owners don't know what they are or how they operate and just assume it's a regular automatic, they're going to use them in traffic, low speed parking maneuvers, etc and they're just not great in a lot of scenarios tbh. I test drove a demo unit DCT Santa Cruz back when they first started hitting dealers, and after a "spirited" test drive, I was able to get a transmission overtemp warning and some clutch smell when I got back to the dealership
@@Black-Villainm😊
Turbos are expensive to repair when they break. And they're less reliable.
@LafemmebearMusic
I have the 23' SEL Activity Package FWD, digital dash. I hit 8000 within 4 months, i commute pretty far for work. 5 days a week, sometimes 6. Average around 27 mpg. Only thing I can say is there is definitely lag between 2nd and 3rd gear, but isn't always so noticeable. I have the jack in my brunk cause i put subs under my seat. But I do feel the annoyance of scheduling out a month for service. I'm due for an oil change and the recommended mark is 8000, I should've tried to schedule earlier but I could only secure an appointment for a month later. Lesson learned. So I'll probably be turning it in when it hits 9000+. Other than that, I love the car. My first car which also my first driven is an '01 Chevy Silverado, I wanted a truck but didnt wanna pay out the a** so I got this one...even though it is considered a crossover. I'm not really a long term owner but I don't regret my decision. There are gripes but that comes with everything in my opinion. People love to look at my car, i even get dudes who slow down on the highway roll down their window and look. Its cool. Wanted to lift but decided not to, soon I'll be putting new shoes on her and thinking about taking your word for those Trail Terrains. Thanks for the review. Shout to the Cruzers out there. Its a car, its a truck, but I really dont give a f***. Much love.
I always yous the shift paddled better milage
Glad to hear the Trail Terrains performed well for you; I have been debating going with them on a half ton for year-round use including New England winters instead of All-Terrains since I drove on-road 99% of the time and only need the ice and snow performance that standard highway tires lack.
Well, they did manage to create the ugliest grill in the universe.
I have the Tucson same grill and love it better than the Lexus front end now that’s ugly 😅
Andre's armpit hair.😂😂
Hi Nathan, I have a 2022 Hyundai Palisade Calligraphy with the towing package. It only came with a 4 pin wiring harness. I went to Kia and purchased the Telluride 7 pin wiring harness ($160 CDN) and installed it myself. Pretty easy, plug n play. Mounting the 7 pin plug receiver I needed to be a little more creative. I'm towing a 2017 Jayco Jay Feather X17Z hybrid camper. It weighs in at about 3400 lbs loaded, I use a Curt weight distribution hitch and I've had no problems over the last two years. I also received the recall notification for the 4 pin wiring harness.
I bought one in May and love it! Thank you for the update so I kinda have an idea what to expect.
Put 30k on my SEL Fwd with zero issues
I recently got the 2.5 T with the tonneau cover, bed fence and roof rack options. Interesting point you brought up about the roof rack and the bad mileage, because I’ve noticed that. But since I bought it used I didn’t have much choice in the matter. But I got a good deal on it since the original buyer had buyer’s remorse and sold it after one year. I put aftermarket leather seats in since it had the uncomfortable cloth seats, and I’m satisfied with it.
The only negative thing about it was that it took me about a month to find the oil life indicator. On the older models it was very intuitive, but on the later models they decided to hide it. Watched many UA-cam videos and every one seemed to be different and didn’t answer my question. WTF? I finally found it on my own after messing with the display for an hour, but it was anything but easy to find. Manual was useless and didn’t even mention much about oil.
To me, that is the most important part about owning a car. It is the lifeblood of the engine and yet you will not find an oil temperature gauge or an oil pressure gauge anywhere. Has all kinds of other useless gadgets, but not the most important one. I guess I’ll know when I have an oil problem is when the engine seizes.
Off-road Test?! I have yet to see someone do a review of the naturally aspirated 2.5l awd.
My local Costco had a black model on display outside yesterday and I noticed that many people were checking it out. Throughout the years, I’ve never seen any other vehicle garner that much attention as this particular model at Costco. I think most people were curious as to which manufacturer produced the vehicle. Also, because it’s Costco, I think people were curious as to the price of the vehicle because most people don’t every take a second look at a BMW or Volvo because most assume that those vehicles are priced at $60K and above.
That’s a great option for people who need a pickup but want the comfort of an CUV. Unless you do serious towing or off roading, you can’t go wrong with this.
You have to make your appointments BEFORE you buy the vehicle, its that bad at the stealership.
I just find these things UGLY! Just my opinion.
I'm really looking to see what your thoughts are on it's off-road capability compared to the DCT/turbo model. I remember you guys being so excited to compare this one to the DCT saying that you believe the non turbo has the better set-up for off-road. I know it's not going to be a TRX or anything but that comparison between sub models would be very valuable
I think a plug-in hybrid Santa Cruz would a big seller, especially if they could build it in the US to get the tax credit.
The catch is that all Hyundai plug-in hybrids are made in South Korea; not only would it not get the tax credit, but it would also be hit with the chicken tax on imported trucks.
Hyundai is building a new plant with battery capacity in Georgia due to open in 2025
@@caliwish7585 it that for PHEVs or just full fledged EVs?
@@stephenj4937 idk
I've seen some cleaning hacks videos where you can use a pumice stone to scrape dog hair off of carpet. I have a dog that sheds quite a bit so I only vacuum once a month because it is a losing battle in my 2020 Hyundai Kona. The carpet rivals cheap Wal Mart grade speaker box carpet.
@TFLnow: My wife and I looked at both the Santa Cruz and the Maverick. The Santa Cruz has more amenities at the same price point but we felt the rear seat in the Maverick offered more leg room as well as the bed offering more cargo space. We had to sacrifice about 200 lbs of payload and 1k lbs of towing but felt the Maverick XLT FX4 with 4K tow was better for us. We only have 719 miles on the odometer and the MPG is only 21.2 and I was hoping for 24ish in mixed driving. Maybe after break in period.
Keep up the good work Nathan and the TFL crew….
the Maverick is a real truck the Cruz is a joke
@@hubpaq😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
I live down in Elizabeth and have a long dirt driveway thats uphill. I have been thinking about getting this same model. How has it done in basic snow? I seldom go up to the mountains or out in a snowstorm. I would like something like this that can do a little of everything so I can sell my car and my F150 and just have my Duramax for heavy towing and something like the Santa Cruz for everything else. I really wish the Santa Cruz could get 30mpg! I drive about 500 miles a week. Thanks!
SEL with Adventure package here. Love it, with one MAJOR exception - and I haven’t seen one review that mentions it - the halogen headlights are absolutely awful. Worst of any vehicle I have owned in over 50 years. Took me several tries to successfully substitute LED bulbs (no fun). It made enough difference that I at least don’t feel it’s dangerous to drive at night. Hyundai should be ashamed! Especially at this price point.
I picked mine up I love it getting 34.8 m.p.g. so far and head turner
I concur. I've had my 23 Santa Cruz SEL for 11 months. It has 10,600 miles over a variety of conditions in the Northern New England area, the least of which is highway and turnpike driving. Vehicle is averaging about 31.2 MPG and that goes through a New England winter. On two separate occasions I have averaged almost 36 mi per gallon over a full tank of gas. I have felt they underestimated the mileage on this vehicle from square one.
You need to see what Kias and Hyundais are easy to steal, along with a list of the most stolen US vehicles, I do not think the Santa Cruz is on either of these lists.
Older Hyundai and Kia w/o the push button starts are easy to steal.
Idk Nathan. You say in the beginning there is shifting issues between 2nd and 3rd gear. Then at the end you claim there is no problem with the transmission. Just because the company has not issued any recalls,(for that on your trim)does not mean it is working perfectly. Or with in established accepted tolerances. I find that sort of thing on a NEW vehicle, intolerable. And I understand not everyone is as fussy about major components not working properly as I am. And they are willing to put up with things until complete failures. But for me, I would have brought it back and asked for my money back. On used/as is. Hell no. It is on me if I buy something that is faulty and I accept it. Best of luck. Hope it never gets worse.(does anything get better?)Especially when out of warranty.
I love my 22 SEL. But I do wish bed was separated from the cab like most trucks. With this design there is no way to have a tonneau that reliability keeps water out. So if I take it camping with a chance of rain, pillows and personal items end up in the cabin.
Purchase a silicone gasket waterproof storage container to hold your pillow and blanket in the bed?
Any sealed plastic container works, as the bed only leaks around the perimeter on most tonneau covers.
Hyundai’s are junk, I went through 2 transmissions and a trans cooler before I lemon lawed the vehicle and they bought it back. It only had 12k miles…
I have 30k on mine and still love everything about. 2022 SEL in Sage Grey as well. I had two Ford Focus in the past and absolutely refused another DCT.
One year is TO long, get rid of it while you can!!
It's an EL Camino 😂
No El Camino is a lot better ride 😊
You say that like it’s a bad thing. If Chevy had continued to make the old el Camino, Hyundai wouldn’t have had to reinvent it.
Hyundai is replacing tons of dual clutch transmissions. They stop shifting all together. The wet clutches start leaking.
really like the functionality of the size , hoping Toyota brings back stout or Subaru with the Baja. I live Lakewood, and woild be super nice to have a bed for my bike , reach thw trail heads but easy to parallel park in the city.
Totally agree about the transmission between 2nd and 3rd gear Rev thing. I have a 2022 activity SEL model 15 months now.
My local Kia dealer is just as bad. Oil changes are always a month out. Have to plan ahead on making the appt and guess when you think you’ll be due. Lol
I bought my 23 and use an aftermarket wiring harness. I went in for an oil change and they said they could change the oil or the truck. Me being a sucker for the California sand trades my gray 23 with 18000 towing miles in for my 24 California sand. Now have 12000 towing miles on it. Averaging about 15 fully loaded trailer with equipment in bed. I love my truck. I’m able for eke out 26.7 mpg empty. Now I am hoping when I get my oil change the 25 orange red isn’t there.
The Santa Cruz is an impressive vehicle, but I can't get past the looks of it. In my subjective opinion, it doesn't have that truck like vibe. I gravitate to more of a boxy look, but to each his own. 😊
That's what gravitate me. It doesn't look or feel like a truck. I'm not a truck person, but it's persuasive in the eyes of not feeling too utilitarian but has utilitarian capabilities. But different strokes for different folks!
@jraheemjefcoat429 I've met others like yourself who really appreciate its non-truck like appeal. I do feel it's a better product than the Ford Maverick.
@@Trapper4265 It is better. I had a 2022 XLT hybrid that I sold for profit and got 2024 Santa Cruz SEL AWD. Since I WFH, the MPG is not a big deal to me, and the Cruz is better overall.
I just bought a 2024 SEL. The only thing I don't like about it is the display/dash. And it's gotten rid of all the knobs and buttons completely that your year still had. I knew in advance before buying it that that was going to be an issue for me. But I liked so much about the rest of the design that I just have to deal with it. I keep seeing people say the same thing on all these review videos. I wish Hyundai would have gone away from that in newer versions but they just keeping more techy and black gloss- I've seen the 2025 upgrades too. Oh well. But I love everything else!
Yes
Use dilution (50/50) of fabric softener and water to clean the plastic. Eliminates static cling. Used to use on carpets in a call center to reduce dust.
You're a very good presenter.
I would love to see a hybrid version for better mileage. That's the only thing keeping me from getting one.
I was considering a santa cruz but after some looking at what I use a car for I really came down to I just don't need a truck, even a small one.. but it's a nice one to be sure.
Never cracked the hood! I'd like to see how cramped the engine compartment is .... but apparently you didn't find that interesting enough to cover. Thumb down.
You can get a bed extender if you need to make the bed longer.
gloss black around the screen is an easy fix. xpel sells a precut film in matte. i have it on mine and is a life saver
have the same engine combo and on the highway with 3 passengers 1 pet and bags can't get over 21mpg going 80mph. this is in Florida with flat roads.... this car is not good... had to go to dealership 2 times to fix oil leak crank shaft seal replaced with 17kmiles. never buying hyundai or kia again.🤮
Can't believe someone on a channel that tests/reviews vehicles would buy this piece 🧩 of junk. Hyundai/Kia make JUNK!
Yeah, given Hyundai’s track record with their engines you really should not be missing any of your service dates, and also having owned a Hyundai I know that their service center is always booked. Might have something to do with them always needing to be fixed.
Oh the Santa Cruz 🤣. Like the 2 that keep trying over and over to race me but I won’t. I raced them both once and stomped them so bad…..so bad.
Spray and wipe 303 on the plastic. It's made for aircraft, and works really well.
As far as I am aware. That recall is only on the harness they removed and the aftermarket ones are just fine. So if you get an aftermarket plug n' play one from Curt, you should be able to plug it in and tow. As they have the same recall for the Santa Fe, so I didn't option my Hybrid with the hitch and trailer wiring and just installed an aftermarket hitch and wiring harness.
that makes sense ..except...then you have the issue of transmission warranty coverage if anything goes wrong...or am I incorrect on that? That was the first thing they asked me is what I've been towing with my vehicle as soon as I started reporting issues....2022 hyundai santa cruz ongoing nightmare ..... I need a product defect attorney asap!!! Suggestions!
@@homeorganizingoptions4525 so long as you’re not towing outside the specified limitations of the vehicle. They have no way to deny your warranty. They could only deny the warranty if they can prove the brake light adapter harness caused your transmission issues per US consumer protection laws. Which there’s no way that would cause the transmission to have issues. Hyundai has been having lots of teething issues with their Dual Clutch automatic transmissions and I wouldn’t let a dealership bully you out of your warranty if you’re within the rated limits of your vehicle.
@@homeorganizingoptions4525 i.e they can’t deny your warranty for using an aftermarket trailer harness tail light adapter if you’re having transmission issues. Their question about what you’re towing is them looking for a reason to put blame on the transmission failure on you for towing something outside the limitations of your vehicle. So long as you know you were within those limits. They have no reason to deny your warranty
Well for your plastics.. ceramic coat it.. for Andre's arm pit hairs.. you have a problem😅😅😅.
Andre's arm pit hair...so funny!
really wish hyundai canada would offer the non turbo, esp if cheaper. And a manual trans would be dream come true lol
My Toyota Camry has the same stupid black plastic, and it collects dust just sitting still not driving.
I have a 2022 SE. i have a long term update. Bed is too small. Everything else is fine.
I almost got one but decided on the ridgeline..Hyundai reliability scares me
I bought a brand new Hyundai Santa Cruz, the8 speed automatic transmission went out at 2,000 miles.... I called, they said service is booked for 2 weeks... I finally get it in there, and ask if there are any recalls, they said no... There ARE.. SEVERAL... just my VIN number was not in the group that was selected for the recall. but it had the same problem. I started researching online there are several RECALLS on the Santa Cruz... BEWARE OF HYUNDAI.. they LIE TO YOUR FACE...
Have anyone use the outlet i tried to use a drill didn't work i guess its use to plug in cell phone
You mean the Hyundai suffers from weird electrical and transmission issues? No way that’s crazy
Great review. There maybe an electrical discharge / short somewhere causing static electricity build up that attracts dust, hair etc.
Usually manufacturers use special polymers, fibers and surface textures that help prevent the static cling affect and go to great lengths to make sure there entire electrical system is isolated and well grounded from any positive or negative energy source that promotes static discharge onto the interior surfaces.
If there is a cabin air filter, consider upgrading to a electric static air filter.
Suggestions.....
My 2022 SC turned off at 45 mph in torrential rain...2 fuel injectors replaced...I slid through 2 lanes of traffic with no steering, power or brakes...came to a stop on the side of the road. I've taken it in several times same symptoms and they "couldn't duplicate ". No warning lights or anything-complete engine failure and was told it caused no ther damage. I saw white smoke under hood and later under tailpipe. I am pissed. This makes 3 times I almost wrecked. I just got it back after they had it 7 weeks. Oh, and my seat heater in both front seats had bad wiring assembly so they replaced those. I have whip lash and a concussion from this last event so I am not ok with just going home like nothing happened.
I wanted to thank you for all the frank and honest, quality reviews you and the TFL team have put out on the Hyundai Santa Cruz. After a great deal of research, and watching all your videos, I pulled the trigger and purchased a 2024 Santa Cruz Limited today. (And I'm one of those crazy guys that downsized from a 3500 Cummins Turbo Diesel.)
nice short review. Is this the AWD or FWD SEL model? if it is the FWD, how does it drive in winter with snow?
Wish you could've mention more the back seats. Looks like a very short space back there in between front and back seat!
You should gave gotten the 2010 Sport Trac Adrenalin with V8 and navigation package. That would cost a fraction and tows minimum 5000 lbs. And looks soooo cool. 😎
I am fed up with the Door Locks , there system of opening , closing , locking the back one is just a Pain . I also hate the touch lock on the handle as its works about 50 % of the time. So frustrating that i when Audi makes a truck im trading Santa Cruz in. The whole family suffers from the insane door locks. Im sure most people gave up and just use the keyfob but that is just as frustrating .
Can anyone comment on the wiring harness recall? i have a client who's looking at this specifically for towing over the ford maverick, I need to do some research to understand if that's impacting new vehicles as well. thanks!
Mine is a 2022 with same miles. My tow harness was recalled, but they keep telling me they don't have the replacement.
its a ute not a truck
It has a bed?
I have been waiting for this
The front of this car is absolutely hideous
I’m in Alberta, so I see daily the only thing that people haul in half tons is the short-kings themselves. The Santa Cruz is one of the very few interesting trucks out there, good on you.
My 2022 SEL Premium had a leak that was flooding the back seat footwell with a half gallon of water every time it rained. The dealership never figured out the source, so Hyundai bought it back 5 months later, and now I've got a Toyota RAV4 Hybrid. 🤷🏻♂️ I loved the Santa Cruz, but the dealerships were useless. The warranty doesn't do anything for you if the dealerships can't or won't do the work. Glad yours is holding up a little bit better, at least.
Have 37,000 miles on my normally aspirated SC. It is one of the best all around vehicles I’ve ever had. And I’ve had full sized to mid sized pickups, vans suvs sedans etc. Was thinking of going back to a Toyota Stout - but then when I think of rust issues, not so much.
I love my Santa Cruz, the warranty is wonderful....the trouble is getting Hyundai dealership to get you in so you can get your vehicle fixed. They kept my Santa Cruz for 2 months to replace a rear wheel sensor. When I got it back, there was a thumping in the rear end, I was told to take it immediately to make sure the wheels were tightened back up properly, and they were. The mechanic found the spring had not been replaced properly and was cocked off to one side causing the thump. I called Hyundai back and was told I would have to bring it back in and leave it and would be given a loner car. Now, nobody calls me back and I have left many messages. This is at the Red McCombs Hyundai Northwest in San Antonio. Good luck if you need warranty work. PS. I have about 13,000 miles on it and it runs like a champ and I love everything about this vehicle EXCEPT their ability to honor their warranty.
I think it’s a good looking lil truck, I’d probably get the Maverick due to the more conservative looks, as I get older the better these small trucks sound, getting stuff in and out the of bed. I’m short legged and round so getting up in my as from factory 4WD F150 is a chore and I hear the same crap, that ain’t a truck with that lil turbo V6 and not being F250 or 2500 that ain’t a truck, well it fits my needs. Nathan you got me hooked on these lil 2.7 Ecoboost, just traded my 17 in on a 23 and I can now hear a lil Turbo noise, they did away with the plastic engine cover and I think that may be why or the guy that put em on at the Kansas City plant let mine slide.
I looked at these while back. I think they look pretty good but I can't justify the payment. Funny you mention people giving you hell cause its not a "truck". Though you use it more of a truck then most truck people. LOL Hell I used my 99 Jetta TDI to tows a trailer and have hauled lumber in it. Probably used it more as a truck then 90% of the trucks out there. I call it my car/truck with 350k on it.
First off I love TFL videos! You failed to mention that the 5000 pound towing also requires the trailer to have it's own brakes? Also since this is a requirement... that Hyundai likely does not have an available trailer brake controller either. Without the brake controller uneducated drivers will be trailering above 1650 pounds at great risk! Keep up the fight to get this wiring harness "issue" addressed. This item may stop me from considering the Santa Cruz if they have not resolved this on 2024 model years. What about tailgate removal? Watched you guys drop one trying to get one off on the early model years. And you are truck guys. Of course I'm referring to Electric trailer brakes.
My uncle has a '24 XRT and he loves it. However, it had that dreaded issue with the transmission where it wouldn't shift into any gears. The fastest the car would go was 30 mph. He couldn't even get up a hill as he said it felt like it was struggling,even under full throttle nothing was happening. He shut the car off for a minute or so then started it back up and then it ran just fine. As for getting the car into service, he called Hyundai several times and they never returned the call. Hyundai needs to get their shit together with their service departments. Especially with this transmission recall. A lot of people have had this same issue and had Hyundai offered a regular automatic instead of this DCT crap, they wouldn't have this problem
Heres the real reason im looking at this truck.
All trucks right now are having serious reliability issues, except maybe the Tacoma and Ridgeline. However, they are more money and this Hyundai has a better warranty.
Ford is having engine issues in the 150. GM, pushrod and the cylinder deactivation is a nightmare. Ram, dont know where to begin, and the new Tundra, sadly was designed here and not Japan, so theyre having some early issues. Now, i have a Hyundai Elantra with 124k on it. Other than a wheel bearing and regular maintenance this car has been outstanding. The most reliable trouble free car ive ever owned, so i would buy another hyundai in a second. But im not youre typical car owner. I check my fluids between oil changes, clean and take care of my car so its been good to me.
Hi Nathan, i have a 2023 Tuscon SEL AWD with the convenience package and looking at a 2024 Santa Cruz SEL, i DONT see the button to disable the stupid stop/start feature, my Tuscon has it and i always use it.
Nothing good about this vehicle
Weird. My 2014 Santa Fe had a lag between 2nd and 3rd gear. Hyundai told me nothing was wrong. I went to a Transmission shop and they flushed and replaced the fluid and it helped but didn't completely fix it. (it was worse in winter than Summer) I'm guessing it is a common problem with Hyundai's transmission.
I don't care for all their feminine pastel color choices.
over price and I belive it is Tucson with open trunk
love the Santa Cruz but Hyundai and Kia are just horrendous to work with when it comes to warranty issues…at least at my ONE and ONLY local dealership.
I lost my car once. Called the police and everything because I thought someone stole it from the store parking lot. Five minutes into talking with the police, I leaned on a car and realized it was the care I drove. I drove my dad's car that day instead of mine. Aaaahhhhh...blond roots, what can I say? lol The police officer had a good sense of humor and laughed quite a bit.
Got to drive a non turbo as a loaner and it was uninspiring from a power perspective but the overall feel of it grew on me a little. I like a little height but don’t like big trucks. My dreams will be answered if anybody releases a small truck like the older Toyotas etc that were basically cars but with a lengthy bed. These new trucks and utility cars all have beds that are too small to really be useful. See these mammoth American full size trucks but with 5-6 ft beds. It’s laughable.
Ive had my '23 Limited since April and have not had any complaints. I'm at about 7900 miles now. I drove it from Fort Worth to North Carolina and back and the thing basically drives itself using LKA and the adaptive cruise control. I did have the same issue as you with trying to schedule regular service where it took a good month to get in to the dealer.
Aurora is ghetto. Especially along Colfax
Is Kitty's pleasure palace still around 🤔. My last time in that neck of the woods was late 70s