It’s no secret Hyundai is strongly considering the introduction of an all-new ute, which is expected to arrive in Australia within the next two years. But what we’ve heard is the local arm wants decent grunt from the company’s first-ever pickup. The ute project is still very much in its […]
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Kia pickup truck in the works, to arrive in 2022 – report
It seems Kia is planning to introduce a new pickup truck/ute for the mid-size segment, equipped with part-time four-wheel drive. The news stems from leaked info that purportedly reveal Kia’s future product plans. A Kia pickup does make a certain deal of sense because Hyundai is slowly working on a […]
Hyundai pickup design finished, 2020 production likely – report
Hyundai’s long-rumoured plans for a pickup truck are coming to the pointy end, with a report out of Europe finding some confirmation for a market entry planned for around 2020. Speaking with Autocar recently in reference to the Santa Cruz pickup concept (pictured), Hyundai’s new chief design officer, Luc Donckerwolke, said […]
Hyundai pickup confirmed, new Santa Fe in 2019 – report
A Hyundai executive in the US has confirmed the company has given the green light for development of its first-ever pickup truck (ute). According to a recent Reuters report, Michael J. O’Brien, Hyundai’s vice president of corporate and product planning in the US, has confirmed the top dogs at the […]
Hyundai to debut new car at Chicago show – report
Hyundai will launch a new car at next month’s Chicago Auto Show, but it is unclear what that vehicle will be, beyond the fact it won’t be the Santa Cruz ute/pickup. In an interview with Car and Driver, Hyundai USA’s VP of corporate and product planning, Mike O’Brien, said: “We […]
Hyundai Santa Cruz ute confirmed for production- report
Hyundai’s American CEO Dave Zuchowski has confirmed to Motor Trend that the Santa Cruz shown at the 2015 Detroit Motor Show has been green-lit for production in the USA. Tipped to go into production in the latter half of 2018, and enter as 2019 model year, the Santa Cruz is […]
Hyundai Santa Cruz ute production decision to come in November
Ute fans rejoice. It looks like another entrant is set to squeeze its way into an already diverse playground, with rumours suggesting Hyundai will confirm production of its Santa Cruz concept in November. Hyundai has expanded into several different market segments recently, including commercial vans, luxury cars and light trucks. […]
Hyundai Santa Cruz pickup to be based on new Tuscon?
We’re edging closer and closer to finding out whether or not Hyundai is going to produce its first ute, inspired by the Santa Cruz concept. The model would take the form of the Santa Cruz concept, which was unveiled at this year’s Detroit Motor Show. Scott Margason, Hyundai America’s director […]