Regretfully don’t have footage of my SC handling sand dunes and uneven terrain like a champ, but it really gets the job done, and is a joy to drive.
Third pic ~ nearly five hours driven on less than half a tank. I usually get 30mpg on hwy/open road, but I think the boards took it down a notch.
Soon will be installing my hitch and 7pin for towing a relatively lightweight travel trailer (3000 lbs loaded). Love this lil turbo truck!
… your cargo net is in the hidden compartment in the floor of the bed - UNDER all the yard clippings!🤦♂️😆
I might need to rethink that location and put it under the rear seats instead. Meanwhile, I will just use some straps to keep this stuff down on my 15-minute drive to dispose of it. 👍
Still alive. XRT with sunroof and Bose. No Limited trim? Watcha all think?
She was riding pretty low during the 30 mile drive home with these vinyl flooring boxes. Pretty nervous driving but the truck did pretty good!
Thinking of buying one. Probably paying cash. Are there deals to be had? I was planning on getting an SEL AWD Adventure, but now I’m leaning towards wanting the extras. I was also worried about the Turbo, but it sounds like no one is having trouble with the new ones? I’ve never had to negotiate a car price on my own before. So any suggestions welcome. Thx
I am planning to buy a Santa Cruz next month there are not alot of options in my State. Saw one thats has been on the lot for 3 months. It is a 2024 sel not the Sel activity with 50k miles. It is with in my budget and is the only one available right now.
Should i wait for a few more months or should i try buying from out of state? And is it easy buying from carmax carvana etc??
Hey, I wanted to ask if anyone has experienced issues with iPhones, CarPlay, Bluelink, and WiFi all simultaneously.
When I bought the truck used, the first owner was still connected, and my CarPlay worked perfectly. However, since they removed it, and I’ve finished my free Bluelink trial, CarPlay has become functionally useless without a data connection.
So, I called Blue Link today, and she assured me that it shouldn’t affect CarPlay, but it does. I have to hope that my phone displays the message “Hyundai is not connected to the internet. Connect to cellular instead,” because that’s the only way I can stream music, podcasts, and get directions.
It’s incredibly frustrating to have to pay $200 annually to have my phone function while connected.
Thanks
Three trips to the dump. Hauled these loads like a champ.
Has anyone who installed the side bed rails on a ‘25 limited kept the four knockouts that are removed to install these rails? I have lost one of the knockouts(plugs) that occupy these holes. I’d be willing to purchase one from you if you have one. Thanks
Using my truck for hauling gear in exchange for ammo was about as a good a deal as any.
About a year ago I upgraded my trucks audio system. It sounded great and well balanced, but I needed more. So I decided to triple the output and try to document the journey so everyone can get a good laugh as I struggle against a vehicle that fights me at every turn.
2024 Hyundai Santa Cruz Night Edition
Project synopsis (all wattage is RMS):
Replace (2) 450W subs w/ (2) 600W
Replace (4) 80W mids w/ (2) 300W
Add (2) 300W mid-bass
Remove previously added center channel
Separate tweeters to own channel
Replace 60Wx4 amplifier w/200Wx4
Replace 500W mono amplifier w/ 1500W
Replace Line output converter w/ DSP
Replace 4ga power w/ 2ga
Increase sound-deadening material
Keep it looking factory
Make it sound like a concert
Easy peasy... right?
i don’t have blue link and I don’t really want my driving data harvested. Anybody disconnect the lte antenn? I know it has two. One under the dash (which might be for connecting wireless to phone) and one on top in the shark fin. The one going to the shark fin apparently runs beneath the a pillar and the c pillar. Might take a look behind the c pillar as I don’t want to break the one time use clips for the airbag on the a pilar.
I have a 2026 Santa Cruz.