The seventh Rebelle Rally kicks off on October 6, sending teams of women to the deserts of California and Nevada to compete in a series of off-road navigation challenges. Hyundai will be there, fielding a Santa Cruz pickup modified to handle the extreme environment.
In this case, the upgrades are actually pretty basic. A lift kit provides a bit more ground clearance, while skid plates help protect the undercarriage. A set of Falken off-road tires are mounted on Gear wheels, and that’s it as far as the mechanics go. A bed rack carries a spare tire, recovery ramps and shovels, and off-road lights are mounted on the roof and front bumper.
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Under the skin, the Santa Cruz remains stock. Hyundai doesn’t mention a specific trim level, but given the circumstances, we’ll assume it’s an SEL Premium. It’s the only version where the 2.5-liter turbocharged four-cylinder is offered, generating 281 horsepower (210 kilowatts) and 311 pound-feet (422 Newton-meters) of torque. It’s also the only way to access the standard eight-speed dual-clutch gearbox and all-wheel drive. Stepping down to the Santa Cruz SEL, you can select optional AWD, but the only engine choice is the naturally aspirated 2.5-liter mill developing 191 hp.
Now in its seventh year, the Rebelle Rally is a women-only challenge that focuses not on sheer speed, but on hitting checkpoints in demanding conditions. And it’s not just about plugging waypoints into a GPS – the Rebelle Rally nixes modern technology for an old-school navigational challenge. That means maps, a compass, and precise times to reach various locations, spread over eight days and over 1,500 miles.
Veteran automotive journalists Jill Ciminillo and Kristin Shaw will pilot the Santa Cruz for this adventure. Double Raw Squad, the team truck has a livery inspired by the Californian surf scene. The Brute Squad logo, designed by Jennifer Ciminillo, adorns the hood.
The 2022 Rebelle rally begins on October 6. North Lake Tahoe is the starting point, with the rally ending at the Imperial Sand Dunes in California.
The seventh Rebelle Rally kicks off on October 6, sending teams of women to the deserts of California and Nevada to compete in a series of off-road navigation challenges. Hyundai will be there, fielding a Santa Cruz pickup modified to handle the extreme environment.
In this case, the upgrades are actually pretty basic. A lift kit provides a bit more ground clearance, while skid plates help protect the undercarriage. A set of Falken off-road tires are mounted on Gear wheels, and that’s it as far as the mechanics go. A bed rack carries a spare tire, recovery ramps and shovels, and off-road lights are mounted on the roof and front bumper.
32 Pictures
Under the skin, the Santa Cruz remains stock. Hyundai doesn’t mention a specific trim level, but given the circumstances, we’ll assume it’s an SEL Premium. It’s the only version where the 2.5-liter turbocharged four-cylinder is offered, generating 281 horsepower (210 kilowatts) and 311 pound-feet (422 Newton-meters) of torque. It’s also the only way to access the standard eight-speed dual-clutch gearbox and all-wheel drive. Stepping down to the Santa Cruz SEL, you can select optional AWD, but the only engine choice is the naturally aspirated 2.5-liter mill developing 191 hp.
Now in its seventh year, the Rebelle Rally is a women-only challenge that focuses not on sheer speed, but on hitting checkpoints in demanding conditions. And it’s not just about plugging waypoints into a GPS – the Rebelle Rally nixes modern technology for an old-school navigational challenge. That means maps, a compass, and precise times to reach various locations, spread over eight days and over 1,500 miles.
Veteran automotive journalists Jill Ciminillo and Kristin Shaw will pilot the Santa Cruz for this adventure. Double Raw Squad, the team truck has a livery inspired by the Californian surf scene. The Brute Squad logo, designed by Jennifer Ciminillo, adorns the hood.
The 2022 Rebelle rally begins on October 6. North Lake Tahoe is the starting point, with the rally ending at the Imperial Sand Dunes in California.