Hyundai’s Santa Cruz concept amazed others when it debuted at the 2015 Detroit auto show, and rumors are swirling that the Korean automaker will build it, albeit in a more rugged and practical type. Hyundai Australia COO Scott Grant informed that the Santa Cruz has actually been advanced towards production. But he likewise stated not to expect the truck before 2020.
Grant noted that Hyundai’s head office in Korea is taking a look at the automobile quite seriously, however there is yet to be a dedication to produce the truck. He added that given the demand for a midsize truck from other markets outside Australia, Hyundai’s worldwide managers are now more carefully looking at producing a truck. Hyundai’s Australian arm has been lobbying for a pickup, knowing such automobiles make up 16.5 percent of the domestic market with about 100,000 units sold during the first half of 2016.
One essential detail that Grant pointed out was that the Hyundai pickup would break away somewhat from the Santa Cruz concept, which is more car-like. Rather, it’ll be more rugged to contend with the similarity the Chevrolet Colorado, which is sold as a Holden in Australia. The Santa Cruz concept is small, seats 4, and utilizes a 2.0-liter turbodiesel inline-four estimated at 190 hp and 300 lb-ft of torque.
