Back in August, Hyundai and Kia issued stop-sales for more than 245,000 Palisade and 36,400 Telluride SUVs over the threat of a fire with the tow hitch harness.

The Santa Cruz is classier and more comfortable, more SUV than truck. It can tow more than the Ford, but it lacks the heavy hauling strength. The best one for buyers really comes down to intended use.

The Santa Cruz is classier and more comfortable, more SUV than truck. It can tow more than the Ford, but it lacks the heavy hauling strength. The best one for buyers really comes down to intended use.

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Hyundai Santa Cruz ($28,750 base MSRP) The Hyundai Santa Cruz receives modest updates for the 2025 model year, including the addition of front tow hooks for XRT models, which is a welcome change.