Though it didn’t fare well during the unveiling ceremony, at the unveiling Tesla showed the glass and doors going up against balls and gunshots. The effect is similar to that of the DeLorean DMC-12, which looks like a piece of silverware with wheels. “This metal did not exist before,” Musk said at the unveiling. The body is made from a custom alloy (originally it was to sport 30X cold-rolled stainless steel), which is left bare. Its most recognizable feature is its body shell, which Tesla calls an exoskeleton. Tesla CEO Elon Musk led the event in front of his adoring fans (it was also livestreamed on his X social media platform), going through the Cybertruck’s top stats. When it arrives for real, the Cybertruck will compete with the Rivian R1T and Ford F-150 Lightning and eventually the Chevrolet Silverado EV and the 20 Ramcharger. At the delivery event only tri-motor versions were shown. Mainstream delivery is expected for the Cyberbeast and AWD versions in 2024 with the rear-wheel option coming later in 2025. The dual-motor All-Wheel Drive version has 340-mile range for around $80,000 (originally $50,000) and the top-trim tri-motor truck, called the Cyberbeast, with a price tag of around $100,000. The Cybertruck will come in three configurations: The base model (Rear-Wheel Drive) gets a single-motor electric powertrain and a price of an estimated $60,990 (up from 2019’s estimated $40,000). For a fuller breakdown of Santa Cruz versus Maverick, we've got you covered.Musk four years later introducing a production-ready version of the Cybertruck. 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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