2024 Hyundai Santa Cruz vs 2025 Nissan Frontier
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MSRP$26,900 | MSRP$32,050 |
Listings95 | Listings10 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews7.8 out of 10 | Expert reviews6.0 out of 10 |
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2024 Hyundai Santa Cruz Reviews SummaryThe Hyundai Santa Cruz has been a favourite since its debut in 2021 for the 2022 model year. And what’s not to love? It’s got plenty of utility for its size, it sports a peppy powertrain, and it’s all wrapped up in a quirky package. There are a few new additions for 2024, but by and large this is the same Santa Cruz we’ve come to know and love. | |
2025 Nissan Frontier Reviews SummaryEquipped with a V6 engine, body-on-frame construction, and competitive towing and payload ratings, the 2025 Frontier gets several improvements that should help it to better compete with newer rivals. All Canadian Frontiers come with more standard safety features and a new 12.3-inch touchscreen infotainment system. Towing capacity is up, more versions offer a long cargo bed option, and Nissan refines the look and feel of its only pickup. Verdict: Those changes make the 2025 Nissan Frontier more appealing. Not only that, but compared to some alternative models, the Frontier offers more comfortable front seats and a higher sense of quality. A V6 engine such as Nissan’s is increasingly rare, too. But what the Frontier needs is a more compelling value equation. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine2.5L 191 hp I4 | Engine3.8L 310 hp V6 |
Drive TrainFWD | Drive Train4X2 |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity4 |
Horsepower191 hp @ 6100 rpm | Horsepower310 hp @ 6400 rpm |
MPG City22 | MPG City19 |
MPG Highway26 | MPG Highway24 |
Engine | |
Engine Name2.5L 191 hp I4 | Engine Name3.8L 310 hp V6 |
Torque181 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm | Torque281 lb-ft @ 4400 rpm |
Horsepower191 hp @ 6100 rpm | Horsepower310 hp @ 6400 rpm |
DrivetrainFWD | Drivetrain4X2 |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City22 | MPG City19 |
MPG Highway26 | MPG Highway24 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity4 |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall5 | Front Crash Overall |
Side Crash Overall5 | Side Crash Overall |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Bed Length52.1 in | Bed Length73.3 in |
Curb Weight3755 lbs | Curb Weight4376 lbs |
Height66.7 in | Height71.5 in |
Length195.7 in | Length210.2 in |
Width75.0 in | Width84.1 in |
Wheelbase118.3 in | Wheelbase126.0 in |
Maximum Payload1701 lbs | Maximum Payload1590 lbs |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity3500 lbs | Maximum Towing Capacity7150 lbs |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $26,900 | $32,050 |
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Expert reviews | 7.8 out of 10Read full review | 6.0 out of 10Read full review |
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Summary | The Hyundai Santa Cruz has been a favourite since its debut in 2021 for the 2022 model year. And what’s not to love? It’s got plenty of utility for its size, it sports a peppy powertrain, and it’s all wrapped up in a quirky package. There are a few new additions for 2024, but by and large this is the same Santa Cruz we’ve come to know and love. | Equipped with a V6 engine, body-on-frame construction, and competitive towing and payload ratings, the 2025 Frontier gets several improvements that should help it to better compete with newer rivals. All Canadian Frontiers come with more standard safety features and a new 12.3-inch touchscreen infotainment system. Towing capacity is up, more versions offer a long cargo bed option, and Nissan refines the look and feel of its only pickup. Verdict: Those changes make the 2025 Nissan Frontier more appealing. Not only that, but compared to some alternative models, the Frontier offers more comfortable front seats and a higher sense of quality. A V6 engine such as Nissan’s is increasingly rare, too. But what the Frontier needs is a more compelling value equation. |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 2.5L 191 hp I4 | 3.8L 310 hp V6 |
Drive Train | FWD | 4X2 |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 4 |
Horsepower | 191 hp @ 6100 rpm | 310 hp @ 6400 rpm |
MPG City | 22 | 19 |
MPG Highway | 26 | 24 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 2.5L 191 hp I4 | 3.8L 310 hp V6 |
Torque | 181 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm | 281 lb-ft @ 4400 rpm |
Horsepower | 191 hp @ 6100 rpm | 310 hp @ 6400 rpm |
Drivetrain | FWD | 4X2 |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 22 | 19 |
MPG Highway | 26 | 24 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 5 | 4 |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 5 | |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Bed Length | 52.1 in | 73.3 in |
Curb Weight | 3755 lbs | 4376 lbs |
Height | 66.7 in | 71.5 in |
Length | 195.7 in | 210.2 in |
Width | 75.0 in | 84.1 in |
Wheelbase | 118.3 in | 126.0 in |
Maximum Payload | 1701 lbs | 1590 lbs |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity | 3500 lbs | 7150 lbs |
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