Yahoo Autos 2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz Interior Review | What do you get for $41,100?
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. 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.
And, boy, did this Santa Cruz come with a price: $41,100, including destination. 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. 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 is all that and a bag of chips (wood chips, because it's a truck).
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. The dashboard is basically the same as what you get in the Tucson, which is a graceful, architectural design. Two alcoves are formed by panels with silvery trim that waterfall down the center stack, which is canted toward the driver. These also have integrated air vents to clean up the look. 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. The center stack features another sharp 10.25-inch touchscreen infotainment that is pleasingly part of the stack, rather than sitting on it. 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 plastics are appropriate for the price point (which means they’re very good at lower prices), and everything fits splendidly, too.
