Colin Wood
Colin Wood Associate Editor
3/20/25 12:15 p.m.

While I do agree that we should N-ify all the things in Hyundai's lineup, I think I have a good reason why Hyundai should make an N Line version of the Santa Cruz (if not a full-blown N model): the Ford Maverick Lobo.

xflowgolf (Forum Supporter)
xflowgolf (Forum Supporter) SuperDork
3/20/25 12:21 p.m.

maybe bring back a Subaru Baja and offer an STI trim while you're at it?  Honda Ridgeline Type R?  

Colin Wood
Colin Wood Associate Editor
3/20/25 12:27 p.m.

In reply to xflowgolf (Forum Supporter) :

I like your thinking. The more the merrier.

adam525i
adam525i SuperDork
3/20/25 12:28 p.m.

As long as the bed is large enough for 4 x track tires and a jack.

vwcorvette (Forum Supporter)
vwcorvette (Forum Supporter) PowerDork
3/20/25 12:30 p.m.
xflowgolf (Forum Supporter) said:

maybe bring back a Subaru Baja and offer an STI trim while you're at it?  Honda Ridgeline Type R?  

I would like to subscribe to your newsletter!

vwcorvette (Forum Supporter)
vwcorvette (Forum Supporter) PowerDork
3/20/25 12:31 p.m.

These are all great ideas, but...

Can we just get more low priced sports and sporty cars for enthusiasts to enjoy?

JG Pasterjak
JG Pasterjak Tech Editor & Production Manager
3/20/25 2:16 p.m.

I still say there should be way more Santa Cruzes than F250s in line to pick up kids from daycare. Anything that helps spread the gospel of the efficiently-sized trucklet is okay by me. Cosigned.

Tom1200
Tom1200 PowerDork
3/20/25 2:30 p.m.
JG Pasterjak said:

I still say there should be way more Santa Cruzes than F250s in line to pick up kids from daycare. Anything that helps spread the gospel of the efficiently-sized trucklet is okay by me. Cosigned.

When we sort out what we are doing with the fleet, a trucklet is on my list.

Right now we are looking at Class C RVs (I have a class B van now) but also looking at trailers. The trailer would mean a full size truck.

My Outback works great most of the time but there are times when we need a truck to carry larger shrubs or my motorcycle stuff.

I would love an N line Santa Cruz.

Colin Wood
Colin Wood Associate Editor
3/20/25 3:05 p.m.
vwcorvette (Forum Supporter) said:

Can we just get more low priced sports and sporty cars for enthusiasts to enjoy?

I second the motion.

yupididit
yupididit UltimaDork
3/20/25 6:24 p.m.

In reply to vwcorvette (Forum Supporter) :

What's "low priced" to you? 

vwcorvette (Forum Supporter)
vwcorvette (Forum Supporter) PowerDork
3/20/25 9:41 p.m.

In reply to yupididit :

Under $30,000. Maybe $25000? I can't afford a Corvette. But it would be nice to get it's baby sister.

Datsun240ZGuy
Datsun240ZGuy MegaDork
3/20/25 9:46 p.m.
vwcorvette (Forum Supporter) said:

In reply to yupididit :

Under $30,000. Maybe $25000? I can't afford a Corvette. But it would be nice to get it's baby sister.

GM failed last time - think this time will be better?  😂 

 

yupididit
yupididit UltimaDork
3/21/25 12:23 p.m.
vwcorvette (Forum Supporter) said:

In reply to yupididit :

Under $30,000. Maybe $25000? I can't afford a Corvette. But it would be nice to get it's baby sister.

You can barely get a new econobox for $25k these days.

CrashDummy
CrashDummy Reader
3/21/25 2:05 p.m.

If the LOBO came in manual it would have been very tough to choose between the Maverick and the Elantra N I ended up buying. But, since the Maverick is automatic only, it was an easy choice. 

pinchvalve (Forum Supporter)
pinchvalve (Forum Supporter) MegaDork
3/21/25 2:39 p.m.

The Lobo is not eligible for SCCA autocross as it does not meet the height x width calculation. Wish they dropped it a bit more, or increased the track. I am sure Bell Tech will figure it out. 

MadScientistMatt
MadScientistMatt UltimaDork
3/21/25 3:32 p.m.

I was envisioning a Santa Cruz set up for mud bogging instead. To shut up people who claim it's not a real truck.

jstein77
jstein77 UberDork
3/21/25 3:58 p.m.
Datsun240ZGuy said:
vwcorvette (Forum Supporter) said:

In reply to yupididit :

Under $30,000. Maybe $25000? I can't afford a Corvette. But it would be nice to get it's baby sister.

GM failed last time - think this time will be better?  😂 

 

You have a long memory and hold a grudge. ;)

spandak
spandak Dork
3/22/25 1:22 a.m.

A Baja STI would be wicked. Idk where the wing would go but I'm here for it. 

Tk8398
Tk8398 HalfDork
3/22/25 3:23 p.m.
vwcorvette (Forum Supporter) said:

In reply to yupididit :

Under $30,000. Maybe $25000? I can't afford a Corvette. But it would be nice to get it's baby sister.

The Santa Cruz with the good engine is already over $40k, so an N model would probably be close to $60k.

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