2021 Hyundai Santa Cruz
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We've been waiting for this one for a long time – a very long time. Hyundai first presented its Santa Cruz prototype in 2015, and after disappearing from view for years, the arrival of the Korean automaker’s pickup truck is now, finally, scheduled for 2021.
This first foray by the Korean giant into the mid-size pickup segment will loosely follow in the tread marks of the Honda Ridgeline, the oddball Japanese pickup based on a unibody architecture, unlike all other models in the category, which sit perched on a ladder chassis.
4-cylinder powertrains are also to be expected for the Santa Cruz, which will be positioned as a recreational pickup rather than a hardy work tool.
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2021 Ford F-150
Speaking of pickups: The world's best-selling light-duty truck is set to receive a mild refresh for the 2021 model year, which we know because several make-up prototypes have already been seen on North American roads in testing.
This won’t amount to not a design revolution, but rather a revision of the exterior look. Under the hood, several powertrains will be back, but the arrival of a hybrid version is to be expected, plus Ford has already announced its intention to tackle the electric niche, thanks to the partnership with Rivian.
Car and Driver also looks references the future of the Raptor, which, with the arrival of the Ram Rebel TRX, could benefit from a supercharged V8 engine borrowed from the Shelby GT500.
Some things never change, it seems; the Ford F-150 should continue to dominate for a few more years to come!
