autoevolution
 

“Chopped” Hyundai Santa Cruz Is a Digitally Slammed and Widebody Hood Dump Hoot

They say that when you cannot beat them at their own game, you just need to change the rules. And that’s also valid across the virtual automotive realm, it seems.
Chopped Hyundai Santa Cruz widebody hood Dump rendering by bradbuilds 10 photos
Photo: bradbuilds / Instagram
Chopped Hyundai Santa Cruz widebody hood Dump rendering by bradbuildsChopped Hyundai Santa Cruz widebody hood Dump rendering by bradbuildsChopped Hyundai Santa Cruz widebody hood Dump rendering by bradbuildsChopped Hyundai Santa Cruz widebody hood Dump rendering by bradbuildsChopped Hyundai Santa Cruz widebody hood Dump rendering by bradbuildsChopped Hyundai Santa Cruz widebody hood Dump rendering by bradbuildsChopped Hyundai Santa Cruz widebody hood Dump rendering by bradbuildsChopped Hyundai Santa Cruz widebody hood Dump rendering by bradbuildsChopped Hyundai Santa Cruz widebody hood Dump rendering by bradbuilds
Let us take as an example the recent revival of the Stateside compact pickup truck game because it suits our CGI needs. So, after the first six months of the year, the unibody king of the bed crop is – of course – the affordable 2022 Ford Maverick. Interestingly, it not only outsold its direct competition but also a couple of mid-size entries into the fold.

For example, there were more Mavericks delivered to dealerships than Ford Rangers, as well as Honda Ridgelines and Hyundai Santa Cruz pocket trucks. Thus, one could say the little unibody pickup from Ford may be unbeatable – especially if it also develops an EV case of turning into a Lightning offer. Alas, where there is a digital will, there is always a virtual way to snatch the crown.

Here is Brad, the virtual artist and DIY tinkerer behind the bradbuilds account on social media, trying to make a CGI point. The pixel master is again back into digital action after a big pause since he completed a Jeep Grand Cherokee Trackhawk that felt digitally Thicc enough to slam its wide-fendered body out of this virtual realm. Now, on the other hand, he has pocket truck dreams of “chopped” madness.

Alas, his digital Hyundai Santa Cruz tuning project is so much more than just that. Instead, we are also dealing with a thoroughly laid out atmosphere, a complete widebody aerodynamic kit transformation, a stylish deep-dish aftermarket wheel and performance tire setup, plus a cool hood dump exhaust to show that something is amiss underneath, as well!

Now, let’s see a puny $21k (its previous $19,995 starting price is now, sadly, history!) 2.5-liter front-wheel-drive Ford Maverick XL trying to cope with that…


If you liked the article, please follow us:  Google News icon Google News Youtube Instagram X (Twitter)
About the author: Aurel Niculescu
Aurel Niculescu profile photo

Aurel has aimed high all his life (literally, at 16 he was flying gliders all by himself) so in 2006 he switched careers and got hired as a writer at his favorite magazine. Since then, his work has been published both by print and online outlets, most recently right here, on autoevolution.
Full profile

 

Would you like AUTOEVOLUTION to send you notifications?

You will only receive our top stories