2023 Hyundai SANTA CRUZ vs. 2023 Honda Ridgeline

2023 Hyundai Santa Cruz

vs 2023 Honda Ridgeline in Alexandria, LA

The new 2023 Hyundai SANTA CRUZ offers convenience and capability like you’ve never experienced before. This Sport Adventure Vehicle takes the best parts of a pickup truck and an SUV and combines them, bringing you the best of both worlds. Inside and out, the Hyundai SANTA CRUZ is stylish and modern — and it’s just as impressive under the hood. This model can be equipped with an available 2.5-liter inline four-cylinder engine and an available 8-speed transmission, so you’ll have plenty of power when you need it. Choose a Hyundai SANTA CRUZ model with all-wheel drive and you’ll have a maximum available towing capacity of 5,000 pounds at your disposal.1 This vehicle is no lightweight — it can hold its own and exceed all expectations. Take the new 2023 Hyundai SANTA CRUZ for a test drive at our dealership and see what it can do.

Has the new 2023 Honda Ridgeline caught your eye as well? Take a look at the table below, where we compare it to the new 2023 Hyundai SANTA CRUZ.

2023 Hyundai Santa Cruz
2023 Hyundai Santa Cruz
2023 Honda Ridgeline

Starting MSRP

$25,7002

$38,8003

Best Available Drivetrain

HTRAC All-Wheel Drive

All-Wheel Drive

Highest Available Torque

311 pound-feet

262 pound-feet4

Highest Available EPA-Estimated

MPG AWD (City/Highway)

21/255

18/246

Available Power Tilt/Slide Moonroof

Available Leather-Trimmed Heated

Seats

Best Available Touchscreen Display

10.25 inches

8 inches

The table makes it clear: While the new 2023 Honda Ridgeline is a strong competitor, the new 2023 Hyundai SANTA CRUZ delivers where it matters most. With a lower starting MSRP and available HTRAC All-Wheel Drive, the Hyundai SANTA CRUZ offers impressive capability at a price that won’t break the bank. Looking for a vehicle with plenty of get-up-and-go? The Hyundai SANTA CRUZ offers more available torque than its rival. For its size and power, it’s also surprisingly fuel-efficient, as Hyundai SANTA CRUZ AWD models can reach 21 mpg in the city and 25 mpg on the highway.5 The Honda Ridgeline comes up short again, as its AWD models only reach 18 mpg in the city and 24 on the highway.6 Inside their cabins, both vehicles offer an available power tilt/slide moonroof and available leather-trimmed heated seats. However, when it comes to technology, you’ll love the available 10-25-inch touchscreen display in the Hyundai SANTA CRUZ far more than the 8-inch available touchscreen display in the Honda Ridgeline.

The Hyundai team was definitely onto something when they merged a pickup truck with an SUV, creating the new 2023 Hyundai SANTA CRUZ. This model reaches heights of comfort and luxury that many regular pickups can’t, while still achieving levels of performance that many SUVs aren’t cut out for. Want to take it for a spin yourself? Test-drive this marvelous model at our dealership today!

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If you’re interested in becoming the proud owner of a new 2023 Hyundai SANTA CRUZ, give us a call, or stop by our dealership at 3220 S MacArthur Dr., Alexandria, LA 71301 for a test drive today. We look forward to serving our customers from Pineville, Marksville and Natchitoches.

1Towing capability varies by configuration. See the towing guide in the Owner’s Manual for proper use and additional information.

2MSRP excludes freight charges, tax, title, and license fees. Freight charges and actual dealer prices may vary. Vehicles displayed may contain optional equipment at additional cost. Accessory items shown may vary according to model and illustration. As of 04/13/2023.

3MSRP excluding tax, license, registration, $1,345 destination charge, and accessories. Dealer prices may vary. MSRP does not include $395 premium color charge for 2022 vehicles or $455 premium color charge for 2023 vehicles. As of 04/13/2023.

4262 lb-ft @ 4700 rpm (SAE net).

52023 SANTA CRUZ SE/SEL FWD: 22 City/26 Hwy/23 Combined MPG, SE/SEL AWD: 21 City/25 Hwy/23 Combined MPG. 2023 SANTA CRUZ Night/SEL Premium/Limited AWD: 19 City/27 Hwy/22 Combined MPG. All figures are EPA estimates and for comparison purposes only. Actual mileage may vary with options, driving conditions, driving habits and vehicle's condition. As of 04/13/2023.

618 city/24 highway/21 combined mpg rating. Based on 2023 EPA mileage ratings. Use for comparison purposes only. Your mileage will vary depending on how you drive and maintain your vehicle, driving conditions, and other factors. As of 04/13/2023.