2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz vs. 2022 Honda Ridgeline : More Choice and More Tech

The Hyundai Santa Cruz has just arrived on the market and it is by far the best small pickup truck you can buy. It incorporates the best of Hyundai in terms of technologies, efficiency and versatility, all in a compact and very stylish package.  The Hyundai Santa Fe is up to the task, whether your planning of moving stuff around the city or hauling 5,000 pounds in the country hills.

Her we compare the all-new 2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz to the 2022 Honda Ridgeline.

The 2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz is more efficient

The Hyundai Santa Cruz can be powered by a choice of two powertrains. The first one is a four-cylinder 2.5-litre unit with an output of 191 horsepower and 181 lb-ft of torque. This engine is paired to an eight-speed automatic transmission. The second on is more powerful. It is a 2.5L direct-injected turbocharged engine with an output of 280 horsepower and 310 lb.-ft. of torque. This one is mated to an eight-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission (DCT).

The Honda Ridgeline only offers one powertrain option. We’re talking about the old 3.5-Litre V6 with 280 horsepower and 262 lb-ft of torque.

Fuel efficiency is important, even in a pickup. The Ridgeline’s only engine consumes 12.8 L/100 km in the city and 9.9L/100 km on the highway for a combined rating of 11.5 L/100 km. The Santa Cruz takes a much more efficient approach with 12.1 L/100 km in the city and 8.6 L/100 km on the highway for a combined rating of 10.6 L/100 km.

The 2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz gets more technology

The Hyundai Santa Cruz features an unparalleled level of technologies in the cabin. For example, it offers a 10-inch infotainment system that includes the best in terms of apps and features with unrivaled speed at your fingertips. The Honda Ridgeline only has an older and smaller 8-inch infotainment screen. The Hyundai Santa Cruz also has an available fully-digital 10-inch instrument cluster whereas the Honda Ridgeline only offers analog gauges and a small 4.2-inch display.

There is a lot to see and learn about the 2022 Hyundai Santa Fe. You can shop for your Hyundai online with us, our representatives are waiting for your call and can answer all your questions.