Hyundai's Bluelink telematics suite allows remote monitoring of the Santa Cruz via a smartphone app.
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Weirdly, the large-screened Limited requires a downgrade to wired-only Android Auto and CarPlay - a head-scratcher of a quirk that's annoying on other Hyundai models, too, even if it isn't exactly a dealbreaker. The SEL Premium model adds a 10.3-inch digital instrument cluster to the mix and the Limited swaps out the 8-inch screen for a 10.3-inch central screen. The dashboard is home to an 8-inch touchscreen infotainment system with standard wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay. Antuan Goodwin/Roadshow Familiar Hyundai technologyīehind all of the truckish capability and flexibility is the same great cabin and safety tech you'll find in Hyundai's sedans and SUVs. Upgrading to the larger display downgrades Android Auto and Apple CarPlay to wired-only connectivity. At 19 mpg city, 27 mpg highway and 22 mpg combined, the most potent Santa Cruz falls just 2 mpg short of the non-turbo, front-drive model in the city, and actually improves by 1 mpg on the highway. What's most surprising is that the more powerful turbo engine requires very little compromise on fuel economy.
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It remains to be seen whether the Santa Cruz will feel as carefree when approaching its payload limits, but I reckon the little pickup will meet the needs of drivers looking for an easygoing and functional runabout. The dual-clutch automatic makes decisive and predictable gear choices in its normal and sport modes, and there's plenty of power for passing. Unladen, the turbocharged Santa Cruz is agile - even fun. There is a bit more wind noise in the Santa Cruz than in the similarly sized Tucson crossover, but not enough to be distracting. If not for the occasional peep at the rear-view mirror, you could easily forget that this is a little pickup truck and not a compact sedan. On the road, the Santa Cruz feels indistinguishable from a similarly sized crossover. Front-drive turbo configurations should eventually join the lineup, but are listed as "coming soon" for now. The more powerful unit also swaps in an eight-speed wet dual-clutch transmission and makes all-wheel drive standard. SEL Premium and Limited models add a turbocharger to that block, bumping output to 281 hp and 311 lb-ft.
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