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Hyundai Santa Cruz and Fiat Toro: Compact Pickups Combining SUV and Truck Functionality
The automotive market has seen a new trend in compact pickups, with the Hyundai Santa Cruz and Fiat Toro leading the charge. These vehicles offer the functionality of both SUVs and pickup trucks, appealing to a wide range of consumers.
The Hyundai Santa Cruz, based on the Hyundai Tucson and developed for the North American market, is a compact four-door pickup on a unibody platform. Measuring 4.97 meters in length, 1.91 meters in width, and 1.70 meters in height, with a wheelbase of 3.0 meters, the Santa Cruz offers a flexible cargo area of around 132 cm in length, 127 cm in width between the wheel arches, and about 48 cm in height. A notable feature of the Santa Cruz is the integrated, lockable cargo bed floor, providing additional storage space.
The Santa Cruz comes with two engine options: a 2.5-liter inline-four with 194 PS and 245 Nm, and a more powerful 2.5-liter turbo with 285 PS and 422 Nm. Both engines are coupled with automatic transmissions and available with front or all-wheel drive. In the more powerful turbo variant, the Santa Cruz accelerates to 100 km/h in around six seconds.
On the other hand, the Fiat Toro, produced in Brazil since 2015, measures 4.92 meters in length, 1.84 meters in width, and 1.74 meters in height. Its suspension consists of MacPherson strut front and multi-link rear, and it uses electric power steering. The Toro's cargo area measures 135 cm in length, 108 cm in width between the wheel arches, and around 45 cm in height.
The Toro offers various engines, including a 2.0-liter Multijet with 170 PS and 350 Nm of torque, paired with manual or automatic transmission. The popular choice for the Toro is the 9-speed automatic transmission, available with front or all-wheel drive. The Toro weighs between 1,620 and 1,870 kilograms depending on the trim and engine, with a fuel consumption of about 7 to 8 liters per 100 kilometers.
It's worth noting that both vehicles are compact, with dimensions under 5 meters in length. However, in Europe, no automakers currently offer a variant of the Fiat Toro or Hyundai Santa Cruz; both are primarily available in South and North America with no official European versions offered by Fiat, Hyundai, or other manufacturers.
The Fiat Toro retails for around €25,000, making it more affordable than the Hyundai Santa Cruz, which is priced between around €23,000 and €34,000 in North America, depending on the engine and trim. Unlike typical pickups, the Fiat Toro and Hyundai Santa Cruz have a self-supporting body, making them less off-road capable but more comfortable and sporty.
In conclusion, the Hyundai Santa Cruz and Fiat Toro are compact pickups that combine the functionality of SUVs and trucks, offering a unique driving experience. While they are primarily available in North and South America, their popularity and unique features make them worth considering for those in the market for a versatile vehicle.
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