Hyundai Santa Cruz gets caught on camera yet again

Prototype versions of Hyundai’s Santa Cruz pickup have been coursing the streets for so long, the reveal simply cannot be too far away. A few days ago, we posted a bunch of spy photos; another pic joins them today.

The compact truck still doesn’t have an official name, but it is generally believed that it will be called ‘Santa Cruz’. As for the localization, the Korean company says it will launch a production line in the United States and conduct the initial launch event there.

In terms of features, the pickup will sport AWD and ship with several cab types to choose from. According to the company, it will inherit some of the stylistic cues from the Santa Cruz Concept and some of the marque’s latest cars, but will still boast ‘much more individuality’.

Rumor has it the series will pack a hybrid powertrain composed from a 2.5-liter IC engine and a single electric motor.