Yes, they are all built in Montgomery, ALDo Canada models get built in the same location as US models?
Actually I had noticed that before with other Hyundais - fewer trims & colors as well as the AWD. To me, it's a good thing - there really is such a thing as too many choices - the more choices, the less likely you are to find exactly what you want on the dealers lot.I did notice they have a lot fewer options (only awd turbo models) maybe that's why they can release specs...
Late August would be 2/3 of the way thru summer, so they may still be talking about the same time frame as the video you saw.I'm on the Hyundai Canada site right now, ready to drop my $500 deposit ... and it says late SUMMER 2021. One of the Canadian YouTube interviews with Hyundai's head office said they should be released in Canada in late August. I believe that's about the same as the US launch timeframe.
I actually appreciate that they're only sending the AWD/2.5T models to Canada. It's a good move - avoiding what Ford will do with advertising 6.3L/100km and "under $26,000" on a vehicle that almost NOBODY will actually order. How, in 2021, can you release a new vehicle without standard cruise control??? Specced the way I would consider ordering it, the price hit Just over $44,000CAD. I'm reasonably certain the SC will come in well below that, comparably equipped.
I'm really trying to figure out if I want to mark the Preferred (base) or Preferred with Trend (mid-trim) Santa Cruz. The trend add stuff I want, but also stuff I'd rather not have. Sucks not being able to order one the way you want vs. how they want to give it to you.
If you're curious, get on YouTube and search for K5 GT or Sonata N-Line reviews.... apparently it's quite a mess!I'm surprised they'd put the turbo with FWD at all ... I can't imagine the torque steer that would suffer from!
Should be interesting to watch. I saw nothing but sh!ts & giggles every time they punched the peddle. 🤩I can hardly wait for these guys to test the SC -- Yipee-ki-yo, yipee-ki-yea!
Or an ELSD as fitted to the 275 hp Veloster N. You'd hardly know it's a front wheel drive...So what I got out of all of this, is that you need the AWD to handle the turbo's power. Got it, no problem.
Yep... I'm sure the answer is cost cutting, but it baffles me how manufacturers who have and use an LSD in other models refuse to put it into others where it would clearly be of benefit... I think the Sonata N-Line / K5 GT (and the Honda Accord with the 2.0T) are interesting, but I really don't want to deal with an open diff and 300+ lb ft of torque. At least make it available as an option....Or an ELSD as fitted to the 275 hp Veloster N. You'd hardly know it's a front wheel drive...
Totally, unless you're light on the pedal, or if they're offering an electronic LSD....which wouldn't be great either. I'm normally not an AWD guy, but a Cruz with the turbo, yes.Those old Mazdaspeed 3's were notorious for torque steer.I'm surprised they'd put the turbo with FWD at all ... I can't imagine the torque steer that would suffer from!
Electronic Limited Slip (ELSD) is awesome on the Veloster NSo is the Sonata N Line!