![]() The CEO proudly announced the Gravity would start “under $80,000.” The average price of a new EV is about $50,000, a drop from 2022’s average but still higher than the average gas-powered new vehicle. Ford’s F-150 Lightning debuted as a $40,000 pickup, but now Ford is focusing on a $70,000 Flash version.Īt the Los Angeles Auto Show last week, the big EV reveal was a luxury SUV from Lucid. Even Tesla’s elusive Cybertruck keeps ratcheting up in expected starting price, with little hope for a realistically priced pickup. In the meantime a $48,995 front-wheel drive launch edition will be available in 2024. Now its Equinox EV will start at $34,995-eventually. More telling is the delay and price increase of a long-awaited $30,000 electric SUV from Chevy. ![]() This week Ford’s battery and EV plant plans have been scaled back. Honda pulled out of its EV collab with GM. ![]() It started with a pause on the Chevy Bolt EV and EUV and then an unspecified delay on several EVs (Chevy Equinox and Silverado EVs and the GMC Sierra Denali EV). It seems the change stemmed from corporate decisions from major EV champions to slow down battery-powered production and temper expectations.Īfter years of pushing its “all in” on EV agenda, General Motors pumped the brakes-and hard. Something shifted last month: Suddenly it wasn’t about which new electric vehicle was coming, but if buyers even wanted an EV. For a fuller breakdown of Santa Cruz versus Maverick, we've got you covered.A slowdown in EV production coupled with beefier prices for existing EVs can make it seem like electric demand is waning. But Ford does have Hyundai beat in payload by a few hundred pounds 1,600 in the Santa Cruz compared to 2,000 in the Maverick. The turbocharged engine and all-wheel drive allow it to tug 5,000 pounds compared to the Maverick's 4,000 pounds. The Santa Cruz outmuscles the Maverick outright in towing. While Ford's optional hybrid powertrain is more efficientand offers improvements elsewhere, there's nothing wrong with Hyundai's relatively old-school approach the four-cylinder is solid, reliable, and strong where it matters. And it has 31 more hp than the Maverick's turbocharged 2.0-liter. The Santa Cruz is perfectly punchy, with good pep off the line and enough passing power at highway speeds. The lone transmission is a quick-shifting eight-speed dual-clutch, and all-wheel drive comes standard on both the SEL Premium and the Limited model tested here. Motivated by a turbocharged 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine in this Limited spec – SE and SEL models get a non-turbocharged version of that same engine – this Santa Cruz produces 281 horsepower and 311 pound-feet. Limited body roll, lightweight yet responsive steering, and a smooth suspension make the Hyundai a joy to drive around town. Some truck faithful might prefer the body-on-frame sensation that larger pickups provide, but I quite like the Santa Cruz's composure. ![]() The unibody construction of the Santa Cruz means it drives less like a truck and more like a crossover. Output: 281 Horsepower / 311 Pound-Feet.Engine: Turbocharged 2.5-Liter Four-Cylinder.And there are no volume or tuning knobs if you want to blast a song or change a station quickly, you have to fiddle with the steering wheel controls or the touch-capacitive functions beneath the display. But as with other Hyundai/ Kia products as of late, the company limits wireless CarPlay and Android to the base models, for some reason. The Santa Cruz has a great touchscreen display with crisp graphics, a clean layout, and immediate responsiveness. The Limited model I tested adds a larger 10.3-inch touchscreen, a 10.3-inch digital cluster (instead of a tiny productivity screen), a Bose premium audio system, and a bit more. Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard on the SE and SEL trims, with the SEL adding standard remote start and an optional wireless charger and satellite radio. Wireless Apple CarPlay or Android Auto: Noīundled with the 8.0-inch touchscreen, the base Santa Cruz comes stocked with tech. ![]()
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