Is the NEW 2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz Limited a truck WORTH $42k?

The Santa Cruz is finally available and Hyundai has brought some big features with this small truck. On the outside of the Limited trim you will find 20in wheels, dark chrome finishes, LED lighting and bed cover. On the inside you will be greeted two 10.25in screens, heated/ventilated seats, and rear under seat storage. Under the hood is a 2.5L turbocharged inline-4 that produces 281HP & mated to an 8-speed DCT. Is the NEW 2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz Limited a truck WORTH $42k?
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[jeffreyeallardjr]

2000+ miles into my new limited Santa Cruz and I have to say, THIS THING IS AWESOME! I spent about 20 hours in research before purchasing mine in Somersworth, NH and its still more car/truck/SUV than I had expected. It’s a very luxurious sports car with tons of power... has the interior space and convenience of an SUV... as well as a super functional truck bed for most of your home, yard, work and play/hobbie/activity needs and tasks. Hyundai nailed it on this one. Everywhere I go this thing is snapping heads around. Great overall value. I highly recommend checking this thing out if your even moderately interested or even curious... you won’t be disappointed.

[connermt]

I built a maverick with everything I wanted and it was about $37k. For the warranty and Ford’s lack lustre quality as of late makes the $42k price for this seem like a no-brainer. Plus this looks better inside and out IMO.

[Mariposazoo]

I believe they hit a home run with this vehicle. 20” inch tire makes for an awesome ride and has all the toys. No a work truck, but great for small things.

[derfpeterman]

I have one of the first Limited’s have had since September 2021. 8000 miles now as of April 2022 and I love this vehicle. Comfortable, quiet, quick, great utility, technology is amazing, and I look forward to getting in the car everyday. Love Raitis rides, keep up the great work! Totally endorse the Santa Cruz! You won’t be disappointed

[Darkvirgoxx]

Joe you and your wife are some of the hardest workers I have seen. Everytime I see a notification atleast one of them is you with some great content. In my opinion you two are in a category of your own when it comes to vehicle reviews, I have no idea why you aren't over 1 million subs yet brother.

[jpkillibrew]

Another great review. I saw a Santa Cruz on the road yesterday and it stood out like a diamond. I think Hyundai has a winner I am so glad that it has a DCT and not a CVT.

[shane.henderson]

I took me all of a couple days to get used to the lack of a volume knob, I really don't miss it. I really have enjoyed driving my Santa Cruz so far.

[ThatOneDudeNick]

I was going to say "I'd just get a midsized truck for that same money" but then I saw the Twinkie holder under the bed.

[mariowhyte]

Joe and Lori at them again with another stellar review and on throttle Hyundai came out strong with this Santa Cruz here!!! Hopefully they deliver hybrid or plug in variants in the line up soon!!! Great packaging!!! Show stopping interior with just enough performance....omg...what if they deliver Santa Cruz N-Line and full fat N models also!!??? This truck is a game changer!!!

[davidp]

Thanks for checking this out for me, Joe and Lori! Really informative and fun review.

[omiazizi]

Man I love your channel you cover the whole car in every video and response to all comments thank you

[bernykouadio]

Joe is definitely one of the best car reviewers I follow on Youtube. Great review on the Santa Cruz! Good job, Joe!

[paulwynkoop]

The towing rating for the 2.5 turbo is 5, 000 lbs, not 3, 500 as you mentioned in the review.

[kenwaters]

I've had my limited for about 2 months, and LOVE IT.

[Churboiismiley]

I saw one of these on the road, I ran to YouTube to search it up and thank goodness I found it on your channel, on top of that I love your car reviews. Fantastic content guys, always! Joe, very detailed review. I scheduled with the car dealer to test drive one of these tomorrow! :)

[danny]

Probably the only “truck” I’d actually want to drive. Love the styling and relatively compact size. I’m just zonking it for not offering a manual.

[eugenenichols]

I appreciate your enthusiasm and what you bring to the table, another great video! Raiti’s rides is one of my go-to channels, keep bringing the business my friend!

[littlebuddy]

I own this in the limited trim also. I really like it. It has plenty of power and is fun to drive. The climate control system is really automated and you can tell it to automatically turn on seat heaters or coolers depending on the weather or auto defog the windshield etc. The main zonk I give it is not having memory seat and memory mirror settings for the driver seat. Perhaps they ran out of chips for this feature on this first year of sales.

[lavapop]

Thank y'all for this. I think I found the replacement of obsession with the full size Bronco.

[dheeradjlachman]

Thankyou Raiti's for this Hyundai Pick-up review 👌 have a nice weekend!