2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz vs. 2021 Nissan Frontier

Looking for a powerful compact pickup that fits your urban lifestyle and off-road adventures alike? You’re definitely not alone, and demand is increasing for smaller and more agile trucks in Mobile, AL. Read below to compare the all-new 2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz vs. 2021 Nissan Frontier with Allen Turner Hyundai to find out which compact truck is the best fit for you!

Hyundai Santa Cruz vs. Nissan Frontier: Seating

All Santa Cruz trim levels seat five passengers, making this truck a unique option for small families in Ft Walton. The only body style option at this time is a four-door crew cab, but it’s possible that Hyundai will add a 2-door version in coming model years. The Frontier seats four with the King Cab, while Crew Cab configurations provide seating for five.

Hyundai Santa Cruz vs. Nissan Frontier: Interior Features

There are some important differences to keep in mind when you compare the Hyundai Santa Cruz vs. Nissan Frontier interior design and features. The Frontier cabin offers simple, utilitarian styling and durable materials. There’s lots of appeal there if you’re spending most of your time on the jobsite, but the Santa Cruz offers more modern styling and amenities. 

Dual automatic temperature control, a Bose Premium Audio system, and more will enhance every ride in the Santa Cruz, whether you’re towing your trailer out for the weekend or relaxing at the drive-in. At the same time, features like a traditional shifter on the center console ensure that it doesn’t abandon the feel of a classic pickup. All in all, the Santa Cruz offers a number of features that make it uniquely suited to city life, including:

• First-in-class 10.25-inch digital gauge cluster
• Lockable tonneau cover 
• In-bed trunk
• Proximity key with push-button start
• BlueLink® Connected Car System

Hyundai Santa Cruz vs. Nissan Frontier: Capability

With its fully-boxed, full-length ladder frame, the Nissan Frontier has the rugged strength for tough jobs around Ft Walton. The Santa Cruz has the tensile strength you’d expect from a pickup, but it brings something totally new to the segment with its usual agility, 4.3-foot composite molded bed, and lower ride height. Compare the specs below:

2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz Engines

• Base 2.5L turbocharged GDI MPI 4-cylinder engine – The base engine cranks out 190 horsepower and 180 pound-feet of torque, and can tow up to 3,500 pounds. This engine is paired to an 8-speed automatic transmission with SHIFTRONIC®. 
• Available 2.5L turbocharged GDI MPI 4-cylinder engine – When properly equipped, the turbocharged upgrade can tow up to 5,000 pounds thanks to an output of 275 horses and 310 pound-feet of torque. It’s paired to a dual-clutch 8-speed automatic transmission, and both engines are available with HTRAC all-wheel drive.

Nissan Frontier Engine

• Base 3.8L Direct-Injection Gasoline (DIG) V6 – No matter which Frontier trim you choose, you’ll enjoy up to 310 horsepower and 281 lb-ft of torque.

Reserve Your 2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz in Pensacola

If the Hyundai Santa Cruz is the urban pickup you’ve been waiting for in Gulf Breeze, contact us today to explore more specs. We’ll have the 2022 Santa Cruz in stock by mid-summer 2021, so don’t wait to reserve yours!