Nissan Frontier vs Hyundai Santa Cruz
Overview | |
MSRP$32,150 | MSRP$28,750 |
Listings280 | Listings256 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews | Expert reviews8.0 out of 10 |
Pros
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Reviews Summary | |
Reviews SummaryBased on the Hyundai Tucson compact crossover SUV, the Santa Cruz is not about towing the heaviest loads or driving to off-the-grid locations. Instead, it’s perfect for weekend DIY projects, hauling bulky items home from the big-box store, and carrying adventure gear on day trips. The 2025 Santa Cruz is better at these tasks than ever thanks to new tech, styling updates, and off-roading enhancements. Verdict: We realize the Santa Cruz’s styling isn’t broadly appealing. If this Hyundai trucklet’s appearance is just too hard to accept, then its direct rival, the Ford Maverick, might be more to your liking. If you like the 2025 Hyundai Santa Cruz, you’ll find it plenty fun to drive. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine3.8L 310 hp V6 | Engine2.5L 191 hp I4 |
Drive Train4X2 | Drive TrainFWD |
Seating Capacity4 | Seating Capacity5 |
Horsepower310 hp @ 6400 rpm | Horsepower191 hp @ 6100 rpm |
MPG City19 | MPG City22 |
MPG Highway24 | MPG Highway30 |
Engine | |
Engine Name3.8L 310 hp V6 | Engine Name2.5L 191 hp I4 |
Torque281 lb-ft @ 4400 rpm | Torque181 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm |
Horsepower310 hp @ 6400 rpm | Horsepower191 hp @ 6100 rpm |
Drivetrain4X2 | DrivetrainFWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City19 | MPG City22 |
MPG Highway24 | MPG Highway30 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity4 | Seating Capacity5 |
Key Features | |
Navigation System | Navigation SystemStandard |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall | Front Crash Overall5 |
Side Crash Overall | Side Crash Overall5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Bed Length73.3 in | Bed Length52.1 in |
Curb Weight4385 lbs | Curb Weight3778 lbs |
Height71.5 in | Height66.7 in |
Length210.2 in | Length195.7 in |
Width84.1 in | Width75.0 in |
Wheelbase126.0 in | Wheelbase118.3 in |
Maximum Payload1590 lbs | Maximum Payload1744 lbs |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity7150 lbs | Maximum Towing Capacity3500 lbs |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $32,150 | $28,750 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | ||
Expert reviews | 8.0 out of 10Read full review | |
Pros & cons | Pros
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Summary | Based on the Hyundai Tucson compact crossover SUV, the Santa Cruz is not about towing the heaviest loads or driving to off-the-grid locations. Instead, it’s perfect for weekend DIY projects, hauling bulky items home from the big-box store, and carrying adventure gear on day trips. The 2025 Santa Cruz is better at these tasks than ever thanks to new tech, styling updates, and off-roading enhancements. Verdict: We realize the Santa Cruz’s styling isn’t broadly appealing. If this Hyundai trucklet’s appearance is just too hard to accept, then its direct rival, the Ford Maverick, might be more to your liking. If you like the 2025 Hyundai Santa Cruz, you’ll find it plenty fun to drive. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 3.8L 310 hp V6 | 2.5L 191 hp I4 |
Drive Train | 4X2 | FWD |
Seating Capacity | 4 | 5 |
Horsepower | 310 hp @ 6400 rpm | 191 hp @ 6100 rpm |
MPG City | 19 | 22 |
MPG Highway | 24 | 30 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 3.8L 310 hp V6 | 2.5L 191 hp I4 |
Torque | 281 lb-ft @ 4400 rpm | 181 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm |
Horsepower | 310 hp @ 6400 rpm | 191 hp @ 6100 rpm |
Drivetrain | 4X2 | FWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 19 | 22 |
MPG Highway | 24 | 30 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 4 | 5 |
Key Features | ||
Navigation System | Standard | |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 5 | |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Bed Length | 73.3 in | 52.1 in |
Curb Weight | 4385 lbs | 3778 lbs |
Height | 71.5 in | 66.7 in |
Length | 210.2 in | 195.7 in |
Width | 84.1 in | 75.0 in |
Wheelbase | 126.0 in | 118.3 in |
Maximum Payload | 1590 lbs | 1744 lbs |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity | 7150 lbs | 3500 lbs |
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