2016 Hyundai Santa Cruz Concept Video, First Look

Is Hyundai looking to take on the compact pickup truck segment next?

Making a surprise at the 2015 Detroit Auto Show, the Korean automaker unveiled the Santa Cruz concept, a compact pickup that features a 2.0-liter turbocharged diesel engine with 190 hp and 300 lb-ft of torque. According to Hyundai, the concept is capable of achieving 30 MPG on the highway and will have a similar footprint to a compact crossover.

2015 Detroit Auto Show Coverage

The company also said the design of the concept is to go after the crossover and sedan shoppers and as a result towing and payload were not priorities during the design process.

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GALLERY: Hyundai Santa Cruz Live Photos

GALLERY: Hyundai Santa Cruz Official Photos

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