While it was mostly what I expected the Santa Cruz ain't no tiny truck. It's bigger in many ways than I expected. It stands taller all around than I thought it would and the handling and performance have far exceeded my expectations. It can run with the big dogs all day long and can out maneuver them to boot.
My SC got thrown into the fire so to speak almost immediately after leaving the dealership. I had to drive from Nashville to Pigeon Forge TN. While that drive is no I-5 Grapevine or 1-40 Black Mountain it is far longer than either of those and has its share of substantial grades and progressive curves and switchbacks. To make the drive more challenging it rained very hard most of the way. It rained so hard at times most of the 4 wheelers pulled off the highway. The Santa Cruz took it all in stride without a hiccup. Going with the turbo AWD was the best decision I've made in a long time. Except for the most extreme corners the AWD was comfortably able to maintain a speed of 80 Mph. It couldn't be easier to drive and the handling is superb. I am pleased beyond my wildest dreams. The photo with the rainbow was Santa Cruz smiling wanting to go some more.
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I included a few photos. I was hoping to get some better pics of the SC with mountain Vistas in the background but there were just too people out in the Great Smokey Mountain National Park today. There was always someone in the way.
***Mods... Looks like I attached duplicates of some of these photos. I'm using a phone and when I try to edit to remove them I'm only seeing them but once. Please remove the dupes.
My SC got thrown into the fire so to speak almost immediately after leaving the dealership. I had to drive from Nashville to Pigeon Forge TN. While that drive is no I-5 Grapevine or 1-40 Black Mountain it is far longer than either of those and has its share of substantial grades and progressive curves and switchbacks. To make the drive more challenging it rained very hard most of the way. It rained so hard at times most of the 4 wheelers pulled off the highway. The Santa Cruz took it all in stride without a hiccup. Going with the turbo AWD was the best decision I've made in a long time. Except for the most extreme corners the AWD was comfortably able to maintain a speed of 80 Mph. It couldn't be easier to drive and the handling is superb. I am pleased beyond my wildest dreams. The photo with the rainbow was Santa Cruz smiling wanting to go some more.
I included a few photos. I was hoping to get some better pics of the SC with mountain Vistas in the background but there were just too people out in the Great Smokey Mountain National Park today. There was always someone in the way.
***Mods... Looks like I attached duplicates of some of these photos. I'm using a phone and when I try to edit to remove them I'm only seeing them but once. Please remove the dupes.