Is the 2026 Hyundai Santa Cruz a good truck?
Yes.
4 of 7checks
- Seniors: 1 of 3. Height 66.7 in. Class middle half 72.1 to 77.9 in.
- Truck: 1 of 3. Towing per $1,000: 118 lb. Top 73% of 18.
- Price: 40% above cars like it.
- Not enough data: good buy.
20 miles one way, 5 days a week. Gas $3.20. Power 17 cents per kWh.
| Check | Result | Number |
|---|---|---|
| Family car | Yes | 2 of 3 parts |
| First car | Yes | 4 of 5 parts |
| Commuter | Yes | $111 vs $126 a month |
| Seniors | No | 1 of 3 parts |
| Off-road | Yes | 8.6 in, top 26% |
| Truck | No | Top half on 1 of 3 |
| Worth the money | No | 40% above predicted |
| Good buy | Not enough data | N/A |
- Each check compares the cheapest trim with the number to its class.
- A check passes when it misses at most 1 part.
- Yes when the car passes more than half of its checks.
Is the Santa Cruz a good family car?
Yes. Passes 2 of 3 parts.
| Measure | This car | Class | Cars | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seats | 5 seats | 5 or more | N/A | Yes |
| Rear legroom | 36.5 in | Median 36.7 in | 21 | No |
| Rear headroom | 39.6 in | Median 39.2 in | 21 | Yes |
| Cargo behind the last row | N/A | N/A | N/A | No data |
Is the Santa Cruz a good first car?
Yes. Passes 4 of 5 parts.
| Measure | This car | Class | Cars | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $29,750 | Median $40,048 | 22 | Yes |
| Horsepower | 191 hp | 228 hp to 533 hp | 21 | No |
| Length | 195.7 in | Median 216.9 in | 22 | Yes |
| Turning circle | 39.6 ft | Median 44.0 ft | 19 | Yes |
| Fuel cost per mile | 12.8 cents | Median 14.5 cents | 19 | Yes |
Horsepower: 10th to 75th percentile of the class.
Is the Santa Cruz a good commuter car?
Yes. $111 a month to commute. Class median $126.
- Miles a month
- 867
- This car
- $111
- Median of 19 trucks
- $126
- Highway mpg
- 30 mpg, top 14% of 15
Is the Santa Cruz a good car for seniors?
No. Passes 1 of 3 parts.
| Measure | This car | Class | Cars | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step-in height | 8.6 in clearance, 66.7 in tall | 7.9 to 9.3 in clearance, 72.1 to 77.9 in tall | 20 | No |
| Front headroom | 40.2 in | Median 40.9 in | 21 | No |
| Turning circle | 39.6 ft | Median 44.0 ft | 19 | Yes |
Step-in: clearance and height in the middle half of the class.
Is the Santa Cruz a good off-road vehicle?
Yes. 8.6 in clearance. Top 26% of 173 trucks and SUVs.
- AWD or 4WD
- Yes
- Best trim for clearance
- SE AWD, 8.6 in
- Cohort
- 173 trucks and SUVs, AWD or 4WD trims
Is the Santa Cruz a good truck?
No. Top half on 1 of 3 measures.
| Measure | This car | Class | Cars | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Towing per $1,000 | 118 lb | Top 73% | 18 | No |
| Rear legroom | 36.5 in | Top 62% | 21 | No |
| Fuel cost per mile | 12.8 cents | Top 32% | 19 | Yes |
Each measure passes in the top half of pickups.
Is the Santa Cruz worth the money?
No. Priced 40% above cars like it.
- Price, SE FWD
- $29,750
- Predicted price
- $21,280
- Gap
- +$8,470 (+40%)
- Model error
- 13% median, 275 cars
Price model: horsepower, length, width, drivetrain, powertrain, body and luxury, 2026 cars.
Passes at up to 5% above the predicted price.
Is the Santa Cruz a good buy?
Not enough data.
What this cannot tell you
No safety, reliability or insurance data.
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