Spent a few days with the Hyundai Santa Cruz, a "Sport Adventure Vehicle" AKA the first Hyundai truck to come to North America. Here is what I learned, and what you need to know.

Base MSRP: $25,215
Price as tested: $41,000 (Limited trim level)

Tech Specs:
- 2.5-liter turbocharged four-cylinder, 281 HP, 311 lb-ft torque
- 8-speed dual clutch automatic transmission
- HTRAC AWD
- 0-60 MPH in 6.5 seconds
- 5,000lb tow rating
- 19 MPG city, 27 MPG freeway and 23 MPG combined

The Santa Cruz Limited has features like heated seats and ventilated seats, a heated steering wheel, wireless phone charging, Apple Carplay, Android Auto and Bose audio.

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