Hyundai Santa Cruz truck concept.

[beruco]

What do you guys think of the new truck concept that Hyundai unveiled at the Detroit Auto Show?

 

[warreneaux4]

Might work for some but I would not want one.
Earl

 

[Gunkk]

Front end looks pretty good. However, tailpipes in the corners of the bumpers might look stylish, but is really stupid on a truck... so of course that will never make production. At least it looks better than the new Tacoma.

But also seems to be smaller than a Subaru Brat. If you cannot fit a washer and dryer in the back, or a 70" TV, or safely transport a three-seat couch, then what's the point.

 

[beruco]

Front end looks pretty good. However, tailpipes in the corners of the bumpers might look stylish, but is really stupid on a truck... so of course that will never make production. At least it looks better than the new Tacoma.

But also seems to be smaller than a Subaru Brat. If you cannot fit a washer and dryer in the back, or a 70" TV, or safely transport a three-seat couch, then what's the point.

Hyundai says that the truck features an expandable bed that "when fully extended, Santa Cruz’s bed length is similar to a mid-size pickup, providing the ability to carry much more than its compact footprint would suggest, yet only when needed." It also has seating for five people.

 

[marinakorp]

Me likey!!!!

 

[Buford T Justice]

I think it's genius now that all new trucks are absolutely enormous. Most people just need something they could throw bags of yard waste in, take a few bikes somewhere, tow a small single axel boat trailer, load up a lawn mower, pull the roots of a bush out of the lawn, and other similar tasks.

There is almost nothing available for that duty now, everything is hugely overkill on ability and price.
Very few people have a triple axel boat trailer that's going to come anywhere near the top end tow rating of the F150 and most surely don't have the $30,000 to spend on a entry level truck.

If hyundai can manage to not fvck it up I think they'll do well. I also don't think Hyundai can pull it off without butchering important features lol. So we'll see!