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UPDATE 1/29/2026: A spokesperson from Hyundai supplied Car and Driver with the following statement: "As with all Hyundai vehicles, long-range product portfolio planning is guided by many factors, ...

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The plucky Santa Cruz is apparently headed for the chopping block so Hyundai can develop a body-on-frame truck. It’s unclear exactly when Santa Cruz production might stop, though it was originally ...