Those same factors make the rear seat accommodations sub-optimal, and it’s where the Santa Cruz definitely departs from the Tucson. The upswept window line and thick rear pillars make for some nasty blind spots, so you'll be glad for the Limited’s array of blind-spot warning features. Rear visibility on the other hand is disappointing. Combined with a low hood and cowl, forward visibility is superb. Speaking of the driving position, it is quite high, but with a tall roof and lots of headroom, it doesn't feel like you're teetering atop the truck. It's pretty easy to find a comfortable driving position, too, but knee room is a bit tight thanks to the Santa Cruz's relatively small dimensions, plus door and dash components that intrude on the area a bit. The lower cushion is short, so the long-legged might find themselves wanting more thigh support, but the seat can be angled to help make it comfortable enough. But for the most part, the cabin is pleasing to look at and touch.Īs for the seats, those up front have thick padding and a mild amount of bolstering. Back in the Limited, buttons for the heated and ventilated seats are oddly placed, too, at the leading edge of the armrest where they're difficult to see. Then again, you also get a smaller infotainment screen and physical instrument dials (which you may prefer, anyway). If this puts you off, the base, naturally aspirated Santa Cruz provides nice big temperature knobs and admittedly unusual scroll wheels for volume and tuning. So you'll be doing a lot of tapping and possibly hearing a bunch of beeps when changing things (center stack sound effects can be switched off). The entire center stack of the Limited is all touch “buttons,” including for adjusting temperature, volume and other items. The fancier your Santa Cruz, the fewer physical buttons you get. The plastics are appropriate for the price point (which means they’re very good at lower prices), and everything fits splendidly, too. Other fine touches are the classy black leather, which can be paired with sporty orange accents if desired, as well as the cloth trim along the dash. The center stack features another sharp 10.25-inch touchscreen infotainment that is pleasingly part of the stack, rather than sitting on it. Nestled in the driver's alcove is a bright and crisp 10.25-inch instrument screen that shows analog-style dials and presents fluid animations when switching between drive modes that change the dial design. These also have integrated air vents to clean up the look. Two alcoves are formed by panels with silvery trim that waterfall down the center stack, which is canted toward the driver. The dashboard is basically the same as what you get in the Tucson, which is a graceful, architectural design. It’s not just those features that help the Limited justify that price tag - when you actually do hop in, it makes a strong first impression. It is all that and a bag of chips (wood chips, because it's a truck). That includes a sunroof, big screens for instruments and infotainment, power leather seats with heating and ventilation, heated steering wheel, dual-zone automatic climate control, adaptive cruise control, lane-centering, blind-spot monitoring, surround view cameras and more. It’s the range-topping Limited, though, which means it not only comes with the 281-horsepower 2.5-liter turbo four-cylinder and all-wheel drive, but an abundance of luxury equipment for that luxury price. But step inside, and you'll discover that, while not as original as the Ford Maverick's cabin, the Santa Cruz can be a comfy, stylish and arguably upmarket environment, provided you're willing to pay the price.Īnd, boy, did this Santa Cruz come with a price: $41,100, including destination. With its swoopy shape, clever headlights and the fact that it has a truck bed, a lot of what makes the 2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz interesting is on the outside. 2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz Interior Review | What do you get for $41,100? In short: lots of features and a really stylish interior
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