Often the choice is dictated by budget, but that wasn't the case with our long-term 2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz compact pickup. We simply wanted to evaluate a trim level popular with many buyers.

Hyundai has decided to replace a trim with a newer, sportier version but, overall, the 2024 Santa Cruz is a 2023 carryover with some minor improvements. The CUV-based compact pickup truck has been ...