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Hyundai is ready to go trucking.
The automaker’s American division head, Dave Zuchowski, has confirmed to Motor Trend that the Santa Cruz pickup, first shown as a concept at the 2015 Detroit Auto Show, will go on sale in 2018.
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Zuchowski says the decision to put it into production has been made, but the official announcement is yet to come. He added that the final design of the car-based pickup will be locked in soon.
The Santa Cruz is a midsize pickup that aimed more at lifestyle than commercial buyers. It will likely share a chassis with the Santa Fe, or another of Hyundai’s crossovers. The concept was powered by a 2.0-liter diesel engine, but the powertrain offerings for the United States have not been finalized.
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One feature on the concept that hasn’t been confirmed for production is its unique bed, which can slide out like a drawer to extend to accommodate longer items when necessary.
Pricing has not been set, but the Santa Cruz is expected to start in the $25,000 range and compete with small pickups like the Toyota Tacoma and Chevy Colorado.
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