2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz Revealed
2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz Revealed at Hyundai of Louisville
The 2022 Santa Cruz breaks new ground within the SUV, Truck, and Crossover segments by offering a proper Sport-Adventure Vehicle unlike anything else in the U.S. market. Santa Cruz boasts a bold yet sophisticated design, powerful and efficient powertrain options, a flexible open bed for gear, cutting-edge connectivity, and a highly maneuverable all-wheel-drive platform that is equally at home in urban and adventure-focused environments.
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What will the all-new 2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz look like?
The forward view of Santa Cruz deploys a hidden lighting signature that becomes visible within the grille only when illuminated. The voluminous hood and fenders further display an imposing first impression. The rear of the Santa Cruz offers a horizontal “T” lighting signature that distinguishes it from any other. The California-based design team added small, discrete design details like the embossed rear taillights that rear “Designed in California” can be found throughout the exterior and interior. The interior of Santa Cruz expresses a sophisticated and refined appearance. The encompassing dual-cockpit design envelopes each passenger, and the premium center stack display features an edgeless infotainment screen appearance, with an impressive 10 inches of visibility.
Will there be multiple engine options for the Santa Cruz?
Santa Cruz offers two powerful, flexible, and efficient powertrains. The standard powertrain is a 2.5L direct-injected in-line four-cylinder engine with an estimated 190 horsepower and 180 lb.-ft. of torque. Hyundai paired this engine with an eight-speed hydraulic automatic transmission for quick acceleration and superb efficiency. For those that need more power, there is the 2.5L direct-injected turbocharged engine. This engine delivers 275 horsepower and 310 lb.-ft. of torque and is linked to an eight-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission. This dual-clutch automatic transmission includes steering-wheel-mounted paddle shifters for manual shifting control by the driver. Both of these engines offer HTRAC all-wheel-drive capability for complete confidence when pursuing any adventure. In addition, the 2.5L 4-cylinder is rated for an impressive 3,500 pounds of towing, and the 2.5L Turbo AWD model delivers a generous 5,000 pounds of towing capability.
How maneuverable will the 2022 Santa Cruz be?
The 2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz offers compact dimensions for excellent maneuverability. Its shorter wheelbase with an exceptional curb-to-curb turning radius of only 20.0 feet. With this turning radius, the Santa Cruz offers enhanced driving dynamics and responsive performance for a wide variety of urban and off-road, multi-surface driving conditions. The available 20-inch alloy wheels with wide, all-season, all-terrain tires give surefooted, agile handling character on various road surfaces. Whereas the available 18-inch wheels with more voluminous tire sidewalls for off-road adventures are also available.
Hyundai of Louisville is a top-rated Hyundai dealership!
Suppose you would like to learn more about the all-new Hyundai Santa Cruz, head over to Hyundai of Louisville and speak with one of our knowledgeable sales members! Hyundai of Louisville proudly plays an active role in the surrounding communities. We offer our customers state-of-the-art facilities focused on customer comfort. Plus, Hyundai of Louisville is one of the top-rated Hyundai dealerships in the region and a DealerRater.com Certified Dealer.