Of course, we had to climb to get there first so let’s discuss how the bike pedals first. In our quick test sessions we were able to take the new Santa Cruz Bronson out on a jump trail, a pretty typical low-grade pedaly singletrack with lots of twisty and tight corners, and some high-speed rocky chunk with back-to-back-to-back drops to flat. Although we must admit, with it being such a playful bike, it was hard to stop mid-run, just as our flow was building just to turn around and go back up to shoot another photo. The amount of fun we all had on this bike made it much easier to play hooky and get another lap, or three in. Our bike arrived just three days before the embargo lifted, so the rush to get miles under it was real, but we did our best. So much so, that we started trying new things, gapping features bigger than ever, pre-jumping and generally riding more aggressively than ever, which resulted in a rather unfortunate face-to-rock encounter after some dry conditions, a brain fart and a burped tire put me in a real bad position. It has a balanced, centralized feel that instills confidence and strength. Sitting atop the bike, our testers instantly felt at home, like it’s a bike they’ve been on for years. It is a beautiful machine and Santa Cruz absolutely nailed it there. The color, machining and overall presence of this bike command attention. The build quality, spec choice, fit and finish of the new Bronson are very nice. Based on how many Santa Cruz bikes we see on the trails, it seems plenty of others agree. One thing is certain however, there is no denying Santa Cruz puts a premium on their bikes and they believe the quality of their product, on-trail performance and lifetime warranty back it. Thankfully, consumers won’t have to wait too long to get their chance to own one, with Hyundai confirming that the 2024 model will begin making its way to showrooms in the next few weeks.From a value perspective, many discerning buyers may take issue with the $5,000 price tag with SRAM NX Eagle, a RockShox Lyrik Select and Fox Float X Performance rear shock, but we’ll save the assumptions and value discussions for the message boards.
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We have included a full pricing ladder below. With the Santa Cruz’s changes being minimal for 2024, it should come as no shock that the pricing ladder has also received minimal changes for 2024 with a base model now starting at $27,985 (up from $27,035). A minor but welcome safety-related change is the addition of haptic feedback capability to the steering wheel to help it work with some of the safety features. An automatic defogger and dual-zone climate control are standard on SEL and higher trims, with the 10.25-inch infotainment system also being standard on SEL and above models. In addition to this new trim level, Hyundai also confirmed that the truck will get an enhanced pool of standard equipment, with bi-projector LED headlights being standard across the entire trim lineup. All XRT models will be powered by a 281 horsepower 2.5-liter turbocharged four-cylinder, with standard all-wheel drive. The tailgate also has a trim exclusive emblem, and the interior has black H-Tex upholstery, adaptive cruise control, and dark chrome trim elements. That means plenty of black styling accents and orange-hued trim on the wheel center caps. Like other XRT models, The Santa Cruz version is designed to be a trail-focused styling package based on an SEL model equipped with the Activity Package. SEL Premium Gets Benched, XRT Trim Takes Its Place In Santa Cruz FamilyĪ major change for the Santa Cruz is that the SEL Premium trim (slotted just below the range-topping Limited) is being dropped, and in its place is the latest entry into the growing XRT trim family. The 2024 Hyundai Santa Cruz continues to be the lone pickup entry in the Koran car giant’s automotive arsenal, but while it will not get a companion to join its pickup truck sales ambitions, Hyundai is making some updates to the truck for 2024, including a trim level swap and more standard equipment.
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