Hyundai has just unveiled their very first yet weird-looking pickup truck

[Axe]

Called the 'santa cruz', it has a platform based on the small tucson crossover vehicle.


https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=4D-fKzm_T_w

[rawimpact]

That thing is actually pretty awesome. Really, for most home owners this is more suitable than a true body and frame truck.

Reminds me of the Subaru Baja. Wish there was more space in the back.

[Axe]

That thing is actually pretty awesome. Really, for most home owners this is more suitable than a true body and frame truck.

Reminds me of the Subaru Baja. Wish there was more space in the back.
You're right. It does have a heavy resemblance to the subaru baja; both are compact crossover trucks with small beds, light load capacity, tiny tires, low ground clearance, averaged-sized engines (around 2000cc or above) and similar drivetrains plus suspension setups that aren't part-time 4wds nor traditional leaf springs.

Now obviously due to its nature, hardcore pickup users will find this one a soft roader compared to the much bigger common ones they're used to on the roads today but more or less, this is what's called a lifestyle truck anyway. I'm not a fan of front-wheel drive being used on a utility vehicle like this tho but since it's based on a small crossover, it is what is. At least it will have a much better ride and stability than what's expected of typical trucks.

With an introductory price of $35k, i think it's quite decent and a very unique offering in this segment although i'm not certain if it will stand up to the likes of popular nameplates like the ranger, colorado, frontier/navara or such. Plus size could also be a big factor for its buyers. Only time will tell i guess.

[rawimpact]

With an introductory price of $35k, i think it's quite decent and a very unique offering in this segment although i'm not certain if it will stand up to the likes of popular nameplates like the ranger, colorado, frontier/navara or such. Plus size could also be a big factor for its buyers. Only time will tell i guess.


I didn't really listen to the audio since's i'm on a a podcast but if it starts at 35k they've failed. At that price they're competing with full size pickup prices which retain their value like crazy.

I was hoping for 25k... it would really provide a small truck in a market missing one.

[highwhey]

I didn't really listen to the audio since's i'm on a a podcast but if it starts at 35k they've failed. At that price they're competing with full size pickup prices which retain their value like crazy.

I was hoping for 25k... it would really provide a small truck in a market missing one.

i paid about 34k for my tacoma back in 2016, someone offered me 26k a week ago, and that's with 50k miles on it. very inclined to accept.

[Axe]

I didn't really listen to the audio since's i'm on a a podcast but if it starts at 35k they've failed. At that price they're competing with full size pickup prices which retain their value like crazy.

I was hoping for 25k... it would really provide a small truck in a market missing one.
I think the $35k is for the high-end trims. So yeah, it could've been cheaper than that if that's finalized but there are some articles suggesting that base or low-end trims with a less powerful engine will be offered as well and could be priced around mid-$20k or something like that.

[Axe]

i paid about 34k for my tacoma back in 2016, someone offered me 26k a week ago, and that's with 50k miles on it. very inclined to accept.
You can't go wrong with a toyota when it comes to resale value but if that's true, then wow. Your truck has depreciated around 23.5% only despite being 5 years old already and logging half a hundred thousand miles on it. If it was another brand, it would be lower.

[AirBonner]

Ooof 35k is crazy expensive starting price for this. So you can max this out at 45k lolol

[Long Duck Dong]

i paid about 34k for my tacoma back in 2016, someone offered me 26k a week ago, and that's with 50k miles on it. very inclined to accept.

That Toyota resell value :cheers:

My pops' ranch truck was a 2005 Dodge 3500 quad cab 4x4 with a 6 speed manual and a Cummins. He paid 34k cash for it brand new. It had 160k mileage. I was amazed that he sold it for $19,500 in December. It was in immaculate condition but damn, that's a lot of money for a domestic truck that's over 15 years old. The only add-ons were an aftermarket radiator and an airbag suspension in the rear.

[GrayGoat]

That Toyota resell value :cheers:

My pops' ranch truck was a 2005 Dodge 3500 quad cab 4x4 with a 6 speed manual and a Cummins. He paid 34k cash for it brand new. It had 160k mileage. I was amazed that he sold it for $19,500 in December. It was in immaculate condition but damn, that's a lot of money for a domestic truck that's over 15 years old. The only add-ons were an aftermarket radiator and an airbag suspension in the rear.

Those older diesels hold value. You can get 500k + miles out of them

[Long Duck Dong]

Those older diesels hold value. You can get 500k + miles out of them

Plus a lot of guys don't want to deal with newer diesel trucks SCR(def) and DPF systems. Of course you can delete them. Not that I would ever consider doing that...:yaohappy:

[GrayGoat]

Plus a lot of guys don't want to deal with newer diesel trucks SCR(def) and DPF systems. Of course you can delete them. Not that I would ever consider doing that...:yaohappy:

If I had a business and lived in a place where no one gave a fvck I would lol

[highwhey]

That Toyota resell value :cheers:

My pops' ranch truck was a 2005 Dodge 3500 quad cab 4x4 with a 6 speed manual and a Cummins. He paid 34k cash for it brand new. It had 160k mileage. I was amazed that he sold it for $19,500 in December. It was in immaculate condition but damn, that's a lot of money for a domestic truck that's over 15 years old. The only add-ons were an aftermarket radiator and an airbag suspension in the rear.

i;ve been looking into buying a cummins (which is why i'm selling my tacoma). shocked to see how expensive they are used. 2000 dodge with 6 figure miles go for what your pops sold his for or even more and they don't last on the market at those prices.

[Axe]

Those older diesels hold value. You can get 500k + miles out of them
Would they pass emission standards these days?

[HylianNightmare]

Looks sick. Just waiting on a hybrid truck crossover then I'll be in