Watch the new Hyundai Santa Cruz bakkie being built at the Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama (HMMA) plant.

Hyundai’s Santa Cruz bakkie has finally gone into production following its official reveal earlier this year.

The Santa Cruz is produced in Hyundai’s plant in Alabama, USA alongside other Hyundai models such as the Tucson, Santa Fe, Elantra and Sonata.

Hyundai Santa Cruz not for SA, yet…

As it stands, the Santa Cruz is not being produced for right-hand-drive markets such as South Africa but we hope that will change in the near future. We think the new Huyundai Santa Cruz would sell up a storm here in Mzansi!

In the USA, the Santa Cruz will be sold with 2 engine choices including a 141 kW / 244 Nm 2.5-litre turbopetrol engine with a 8-speed automatic transmission and a 205 kW / 420 2.5-litre turbopetrol engine which is mated with an 8-speed dual-clutch transmission.

Car production is a complex process and if you’ve never had the opportunity to visit a car production facility then this video will give you some insight into the technology and processes involved in producing a vehicle. More so, it might even give you a heightened sense of appreciation for the car that you drive. Enjoy.

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