Maverick vs Santa Cruz - Pick your activity / Trucklets or Utes | Everyday Driver
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- The Ford Maverick and Hyundai Santa Cruz have joined the Honda Ridgeline in the CUV based truck world, and offer smaller and less truck like thinking in a mini-truck package. Do these make sense, who are they for, and what hobby do you have to take on to own one? We take them to the great outdoors to find which one you should drive and if there's one you should buy.
00:00 - 1:21 Truck, Ute, or something else
1:21 - 7:37 Styling, Interior, & Usability
7:37 - 12:15 Power & Performance
12:15 - 16:26 Ride & Handling
16:26 - Conclusions & Favorites
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I test drove both of these vehicles with the intent of buying the winner.
The Maverick is anything but cheap. (unless you're talking about the interior) Here in Illinois they're selling for $10K over sticker cost.
I bought a Santa Cruz at the sticker price...and it blows away the Maverick.
Good info!
I'm happy for you that you have the grace to buy it.
I am one of those people that loves strange/unusual vehicles and the Santa Cruz is awesome for that very reason. Top trim is way to much $$ and should be $35k max.
I 100% agree!
Agree. These are unit-body cars with open trunks - and not anything approaching luxury (or really even premium) cars at that. $40k?!? Lol.
@@mattclark1278 35k tops for the top trim. Then I'm sold.
For real, you could get a Lexus for $40k if you wanted a luxurious vehicle at $40k... I sometimes wonder at those who would decide to spend that $40k on a Hyundai instead...
I agree 💯% with you because you are 💯% right.
I'm a current pickup truck owner, and am looking at the Maverick. If it has a bed with tie downs and a hitch on the back, its a pickup. Like probably 90% of pickup owners, I realized that my current gas guzzling V8 ended up being more truck than I need, as jetskis and motorcycles aren't that heavy, the size means it can't fit in our garage and takes some extra work to park in a parking garage, and at $5 a gallon is becoming expensive to operate. The appeal of the Maverick is that its "enough" to do the truck things I was already doing, yet fits in a garage, is easier to maneuver and handle, while getting 42mpg.
Yup. And, I have a light 4 X 8' foot trailer for the times when I need to haul bigger stuff.
Ford is banking on that
The Ranger is the smallest p/up Ford makes. Anything less than a 5-ft bed is .... cute.
The Ranger is the size the F150 used to be, and the Maverick is the size the Ranger used to be. Look at an older Ranger, its actually smaller inside than a Maverick.
And it cost as much as a full size truck.
Mavericks seemingly have $10-15K of dealer markup on every model. The XL's are like $35K, it's nuts.
I've been seeing that too, craziness
I bought a Santa Cruz SEL Premium and I’m very happy with it. It has been a huge help with going to the hardware store and getting materials to fix up my house and when I need to make dump runs. I was surprised the amount of stuff I could fit in the bed considering it looks so small. It has plenty of power and it’s comfortable. It handles a lot better than I thought it would in the corners. After putting a drop in K&N air filter in it, I noticed around 30-31 mpg on the highway if I don’t go over 70 mph.
In my Limited SC, I carried a 1/4 cord of wood in the bed, two Fat tire Ebikes on a hitch rack and two roof mounted kayaks and the back seat loaded with luggage , all while driving in luxury, comfort, tons of power and the latest safety. I’m loving it and so glad I sold my Tacoma for it
Can you link me to your kayak mounting hardware? I'm going to be getting a kayak next summer and I just got a Santa Cruz.
A lucky man. 👍👍
We purchased a Santa Cruz. I personally enjoy the ride of Santa Cruz, my wife does small projects all the time, she has a hard time putting things in an SUV. In my opinion they made this vehicle for the 50 plus wife that enjoys projects and the husband that doesn't mind driving it... So if you look at it from my perspective they made a vehicle for me and my wife.
I personally have an Elantra N line with a manual transmission and I don't mind driving the Santa Cruz.
Best of both worlds. 😉👍👍
Santa Cruz is for me! Just sold my Focus ST for the second to top trim. Wanted the AWD and little more ground clearance in Colorado. Perfect for snowboarding in the winter, and fun drives in the summer i think.
hot hatch driver that wants more utility? me too. I'm paying a $3500 markup for mine and it's a no brainer
does it fit a dual sport sized motorcycle?
@@caflet2009 I'm coming from a Scion tC hatch I'm so excited for my Santa Cruz!
Todd, turns out that my new wife and I are probably the buyer for a Santa Cruz. She wants a truck, but we have no need for a "real" truck. We want a nice interior, good cruising comfort, and a bit of fun. Be a great daily driver for us as well as a practical weekend trip vehicle. We'd be going from a Genesis Coupe and an HRV into this. If budget wasn't an issue would be getting a Genesis GV70 and a C7 GS, but well.... I'll get back to a sports car whenever the used car market comes back to sane levels.
-Long time Patreon boardmember.
Put this on the TV, and my 4 month old son looked up at the sound of your voices-I guess playing the podcast almost every day in the car and watching your stuff every day made am impact 😉
I currently own a 2021 F-150 Super Crew, 6.5 ft bed, 4x2, 2.7 Ecoboost. My partner wanted a Bronco but they are over $15K over sticker and the Maverick doesn't practically exist, so I convinced her to look at the Santa Cruz after me owning many Hyundais. We took home a 2023 Santa Cruz Night edition.... Black on black, 2.5T, AWD, 20" black wheels, tonneau cover, bed extender and a sunroof for a little over $38K....we are both so happy with it. Fast, great looking and like you guys said, drives way too good for a "truck". Great review guys!
The Santa Cruz is the Subaru Baja we wanted...
Except it doesn’t come in manual
How many people REALLY need a F-150!? I've got one friend who is a contractor and he's the exception ;-) Crud, side-rant: His turbo F-150 has just had an engine rebuild (under warranty), you might want to steer away from a Maverick Turbo. Back on-topic; I've been driving BMW 3-series wagons for 20 years and I think the Santa Cruz is right-sized for 95% of what we actually use our commuters for! Now that gas prices are skyrocketing, these smaller choices make a whole lot more sense... again!
Lets just stick with UTE. May "trucklets" and "crucks" never be uttered again.
And, why is it only a truck if it's RWD? IMO, it's the bed that makes it a truck, not the drivetrain.
Lol agreed! Leave this idea alone
I'm glad this segment of small trucklets is making a comeback.
Is it a real pickup? Who cares, as a farmer who lives 40 minutes from town with a wife that commutes that distance, the hybrid Maverick is brilliant. We have a full size truck sure but for 80% of the runs we use it for the Maverick could handle it. 3 kids can cram in the back seat, it gets over 40mpg real world so suddenly there is a super practical, affordable commuter car that has more payload than most mud size trucks and even some half tons. Putting a tons of miles on it won’t depreciate it to hell. Most people who actually use truck for work don’t care about image it’s about function and this thing offers some good function and the fuel consumption makes a compelling case to overlook some of its compromises. Plus, we could throw all our mountain bikes in the back and go head to the trails. It’s utterly classless, utilitarian and like all the greats (think VW beetle, old series Land Rovers, older domestic pickups) it says nothing about you, it isn’t a status symbol, it’s a tool… and that’s what makes it actually cool. It’s not some half ton truck pulling its skirt up with a bunch of uneased off-road bs parading around the suburbs giving the pretense that you are headed off to Baja… in many ways this is the most functional pickup on the market. Bravo Ford
Thats just it if youre buying or looking at these YOU DONT NEED a "real pickup".. the beds are almost the same size is it like 2" difference? I will take the one that rides better and is more fun to drive.. I really thought I wanted a Maverick till I started seeing reviews.. then I was like.. sometimes I take longer drives(3 hours or so 1 way) and I keep hearing Mavericks seats are not that comfortable... I couldnt care less about 2WD/FWD and Hybrids id never own anything but AWD/4x4. and when you get the maverick nice its about the same price(to get the maverick worth having its XLT or Lariat and for me FX4...then its about a wash price wise with the Santa Cruz and pretty much where the base model Ridgeline starts...
@@chrisbennett1037 Maverick seats are extremely comfortable! I own one, and I've never seen a negative review of the seats. The cabin is also much much roomier than the Hyundai.
People are so worried about the longevity…but good thing such a long warranty..gives peace of mind
The last question posed by the commentator about the Santa Cruz is, "Who is this for?" Me, for one. I drive all over SoCal, and frequently need to take equipment with me that did not fit in sedan, nor in our Outback. The equipment is not heavy, so I don't need the payload capacity of a full size pickup, I just need an open space. But, I want it to drive nice and handle well in traffic. Enter the Santa Cruz. The kick is I can pile my bike in the back on the weekend, or load it up with stuff I'd rather not load into the Outback. Works for me, and I don't think I'm alone as many other just need an open bed, but don't want a full size truck. (And, BTW, the overall payload capacity rivals anything in the small truck class, as well as its towing capacity. The only compromise is the size of the bed.)
I love how thorough you guys are with these reviews. Keep up the good work. Thank You
I recently purchased a Santa Cruz SEL Premium 2.5T H-Trac and I absolutely love it! I’m amazed at what Hyundai has put together with this thing.
You are right. It's beautiful band compact. Looks well out together.
I'm so glad this segment is a thing now, ever since the Ridgeline it's been like _this is a smart package for a lot of buyers_ ; finally 15 years later we have these! (yeah I'm ignoring the Baja because it was smaller and they didn't sell many). I appreciate the Maverick is good as-is but I don't like the styling and it seems a bit underpowered in its drivetrains, but I knew a lot of guys in construction services who wanted something smaller and more efficient and I bet some will be picking up Mavericks. The Santa Cruz really, really ticks my boxes if I were go to this segment. I certainly would never need anything more utilitarian than something like this!
We have towed our 19 foot travel trailer 2500 miles with no problems! From the Mountains to the Beach. With Proper equipment. The Load leveling Shocks really Helped
I like the Maverick because of the hybrid, I don't care about towing I just want great mpg and the occasional home Depot run. Hybrid AWD though would be nice.
I'm 67, retired and I have a 12 foot aluminum single axle cargo camper conversion trailer. I've been looking at the Santa Cruz to tow it. I could carry a small propane inverter generator in the back. Currently it needs to be carried inside the trailer and placed outside to use because I tow with a Pacifica and don't want to carry it inside the vehicle. I was surprised when you stated this was not a good vehicle for towing.
SC is rated to tow more then the Mav, so yeah their recommendation is not aligned with the facts. The only worry with the SC is the DCT. Once in gear and cruising it doesn’t matter. Plenty of old farm trucks were manuals so having a clutch isn’t a deal breaker. 100k power train warranty so guess I’ll find out.
I never go offroad, and I don't tow anything. I want something that gets really good fuel economy, and occasionally lets me haul home bulky stuff from Lowe's, and lets me haul stuff to the dump. Maverick Hybrid is perfect for me.
Santa Cruz looks great 👍
I absolutely LOVE my '24 Santa Cruz SE AWD!! I live in SLC and drove it in deep snow last winter. Santa Cruz is amazing in deep snow!! I occasional use it to haul garden supplies and building materials for my house so it's better than an SUV because i can wash out the bed with a hose and I think there's one more thing Hyundai has that Ford doesn't have: THE WARANTY!! 🏆🏆🏆
Santa Cruz SE is my dream come true! I didn't need the turbo, digital display or the bed cover... all i wanted was H-TRAC and a nice interior and i fell totally in love with the SE trim because it has real gauges and won't get me into too much trouble speeding around like wanna-be street racer. Great video, thanks for the upload!!
I will take my Maverick XL, sticker was $21490. All the truck I need.
Man I like the idea of the xl but I wish they'd either add cruise control or add it as an option
Right on lady!
Ordered a sticker for my toolbox. Appreciate the content guys. Keep it up.
I’ll take the Maverick 🏆
I've had a XLT Maverick since March and I absolutely love it man, get one you won't regret it.
May you be happy.
Regarding the closing comments I can give you an example of who it's for. I own a Santa Cruz and I love it for my specific situation. I don't like trucks, I like two door luxury sports cars. I need a truck for practical purposes. I live in the center of a city. I own a 100 year old house in the down town district. It needs renovations, I need to be able to haul drywall and lumber. I need to be able to make runs to the dump. I live in Canada where it snows a lot. I have two cars which are rear wheel drive. I like to snowboard.
This vehicle checks all my boxes as a reluctant truck owner. Its styling is the least truck like. It's high tech and has a base level of luxury that I would demand. It's small for a truck but huge for me compared to a coupe or roadster.
The ford maverick wouldn't be in consideration for me. If I wanted something that was base level and pure utility I would just buy a used, mid-sized pick up. And then I'd never actually drive it because why would is when I have two great summer cars?
If I'm going to spend money on a new vehicle it needs to be good enough so that I actually want to drive it and use it. I think the Santa Cruz will get a lot of use. It's going to serve me as a winter vehicle, for renovations, towing a boat, hauling a kayak, buying large items from stores, buying plants/trees for landscaping. Maybe I could even haul my car on a trailer, with spare tires and tools in the bed, to the track.
I hear rumors of an ST version of the Maverick, with around 330 HP and AWD. It would be the same powertrain set-up as the old Focus RS, with drift mode.
Oh yeah, Ford has a lot of options for the Maverick. An ST performance trim, an offroad trim, and AWD option for the hybrid.
Santa Cruz bed is just too limited by the pillars and the cover. It’s a bummer honestly. You have to maximize an already small bed, not the opposite. Ford nailed it. 100%
Yes when the cover is open on the SC there is only 3 ft left. Pretty useless.
@@JamesD-HB you know you can get a SC without the cover right? Save some space. I rather have a cover initially and if I want to remove it and get one that won't take up a lot of space I can but in the meantime, I'll have a cover
As a family that owns both of these I love em both! I have the bed extender on my santa cruz and it's a must! The ecoboost is soooooo fun on the ford though
I wish someone would do a video that would run the Maverick into the side of a Santa Cruz and a Santa Cruz into the side of a Maverick and see which does better. That would help me to decide.
A new Brat would be delightful, but I suspect the Baja would be a closer comparison.
Didn't really understand the dig on this video on the Maverick not being a "real" truck. I've taken mine on some sketchy forest service roads where it performed flawlessly given its unibody design. There are millions of people that own a truck in this country that will never tow anything above the Maverick's max possible limit of 4000 pounds or go offroad to where they need a locking diff.
My maverick had zero problems with Ohio winters 👍👍👍
You probably also think a 2" pecker is also a buggus dickus.
Once I replaced the 20 wheels and all weather tires with 17 wheels an all terrain tire, it handled vastly better on both the very pot-holed local roads and on relatively gentle off-roading..
Bought a 22 SantaCruz SEL premium awd cpo in February. Very happy with it.
GREAT comparo! It's funny how the trucks are so comparable in terms of functionality but the prices are so different. I'd go with the Ranger if I needed something like this. Thanks for these reviews.
I think that Santa looks fantastic. A N version would be hilarious
That would be wrong, weird, strange, impractical, and...I love it.
Or a XRT soft-roading version like they have for the Tucson.
I think it looks like a teenager's vehicle
@@timjohnson1199 is that a "bad" thing?
@@TJDST4 Not for a teenager.
I Have the Santa Cruz! Ever Since the Concept ed it I liked it. I have 27k on mine. It has been Every mile a big big Smile. 0 to 60 in 5.6 seconds. 125k Service warranty. And it tows our 19foot Camper Flawlessly
The Maverick is the sales leader. That truck is turning in just four days.
Sales leader but not better. Because then otherwise a corolla is a better car than the S Class based on sales. Makes me laugh when people talk about sales.
Maverick is an awesome vehicle. I personally went with the santa cruz.
Better EVERYTHING than the Ford, except fuel economy but I honestly don't care about that I own an ev also.
Maverick I must say is the better looking one of the two.
@@ChristianC-gy1ym price matters. The Ford starts, what, 20% cheaper?
@@thatoneotherotherguy I don't think the santa cruz is aiming at the 20k value market but I agree it matters to a lot of people.
Santa Cruz with a bed like Maverick's is the goldilocks combo. It sounds like a joke, but you're right, choose activity first and then truck. Since I like mountainbiking and woodworking, I'd go Ford.
A comparison of these against an estate/wagon could be interesting. Both haul stuff but different market image
I think the Maverick will be successful based purely on Looks!
People love the "retro" boxy styling and honestly the average consumer doesnt give a Fudge about "truck stuff" they just want something that sips gas and isnt hideous
(except prius drivers, cuz those things are barf of wheels)
20:47 answer? The Santa Cruz Limited is for me. I have a 600+whp 300zx twin turbo as my fun car... I tried owning a 370z sport touring as a daily.. not enough room...but fun and sporty obviously.... I need somewhere to put all my stuff.. don't want a regular truck as Im a city boy at heart. Don't want a minivan or SUV (Ive had rogues...dakotas...all kinds of cars) but want the practicality of it. I want a luxurious interior with ALL the bells and whistles under 50k that is reliable, comfortable, and fast(ish) all at the same time... oh and a truck bed. The turbocharged 4 cyl appeals to me also.. (on regular 87 octane getting great MPG to me to boot) After watching too many reviews and reading article upon article about the car.... First test drive of the Santa Cruz last week was all I needed. My limited will be here next month! Great review as usual guys.
I really like the synopsis of the Maverick Hybrid, "the commute truck".
I ordered the santa cruz….trading in my f-150….because of the price and gas mileage. Still want a little bit of bed but 90 percent of the time its just going to be a commuter vehicle.
Hyundai definitely looks like an elevated brat. The Maverick is more truck but I can't handle that interior. Thankfully I'm past the 'cuteness' and at the end of my truck journey S-10, Ranger, 1500, 2500HD. Good video and like seeing new stuff coming to the market
Great video
I think these are great idea. Many, many people don't use their pickup to it's maximum. I have several friends that have F250's and F350's. They haul two snowmobiles or go to the dump and basically waste fuel to do it. Some people just want to be able to go to home depot and pick stuff up. People that are die hard pick up people need to mind their own business.
Cute ute “I’ll get me coat”😂
The maverick is a Mexican built with Ford badge. Hyundai Santacruz is built in Alabama with a Korean badge. The Korean brand is more American and help Americans have a job verses the Ford American company employees Mexican workers. So i bought the most American vehicle Hyundai Santacruz and I love it and feel better about my fellow Americans who were able to go to work on the American truck, Santacruz.
All the flashy bells are whistles that were pointed out on the Santa are things I just don't need. I test drove a Maverick hybrid and I found the acceleration to be very good. I, and the majority of drivers will find it adequate. That zippy performance comes at a cost with the initial price and the hit at the gas station. I'll take the 40mpg average (what a friend with a Maverick gets) , lower purchase price and greater reliability.
The Maverick is the size of a last generation Ranger. But suddenly a Maverick ISN'T a truck.
The new Ranger is the size of my old 2002 F150.
And it's amazing how many people in the comments are complaining about them being too cheap.
The Maverick bed size is 20 inches shorter than a 1999 Ranger bed. But the tow rating is actually similar. I was surprised by that. It’s not us that’s complaining about it not being a real truck though, it’s the general public.
True about the bed length. But the Ranger was never a crew cab I. America. I don't know the bed length on the four door model available outside of America though @@phattyhales
37 bags of mulch is a good measurement for me. Means it can carry about 20 bags of 80lbs of concrete. Haven't seen what the Hyundai can do but real world item use is helpful
I have a 06 Subaru Baja turbo 5mt and that ute is way cooler than these two will ever be. Subaru handling, UEL header rumble turbo charged goodness with the fun factor of a manual transmission, the Baja was 20 years ahead of it's time. If I had to pick between the two I'd go with the Santa Cruz because it looks way better than the maverick, I work at ford so I know to stay away from their new vehicles .. 😅
So Help me it's a Mustang with a Bed ! It's so much fun to Drive! It kicks Mustangs Asses ! Get a frinkin Utility trailer for 700dollars and shut the Hell up about the Dammed Bed ! Even with my F 150 I have had a utility trailer. To put my wood tools in the bed with my cover. Retired people love my Santa Cruz. My wife hated my huge STX F 150. It was always sticking out the parking space. And backing up and pulling forward to get the Beast in . The Santa Cruz is Perfect Vehicle and still hauling and towing. It's a Swiss Army Knife on wheels!
The Santa Cruz is a natural evolution for owners of Subaru Outbacks. I own a 2015 Outback and my biggest issue was the size limitation on what you could put in it. My SC solves this problem and drives just as well, if not better than my Outback.
I owned a Ridgeline and I did really like it. It was a good vehicle. In the end it was just to small and I went back an F 150 it just fits the family better but I might be interested in a Maverick someday when I'm retired and the kids are grown.
The Maverick ticks a lot of boxes for a company vehicle that needs to do light utility duties and also be dirt cheap. Combined with the great mileage, it is kind of a perfect urban delivery vehicle or gofer on a jobsite. I could totally see the company I work for springing for the base model for this capacity.
Pest control and pool companies around here have started replacing their fleets with Maverick hybrids. Hard to beat the price and gas mileage.
We are likely to order a Maverick for our active family with kids for better utility of truck bed to carry bikes, snowboards and sound road trips with camping gear.
What strikes me is the very different prices of the vehicles tested. I've driven the SAME VEHICLE in different package prices and they felt different and better or worse for a reason.
We own the Santa Cruz and LOVE it. I also bought a Maverick and EVERYONE but me hates it.
I called my local ford dealer. They are not taking orders for a year.
If you stop by the dealers there's cancellations.
Right, this analysis is pretty good except that you actually find a Santa Cruz. You'll go to Ford, they'll make you order one, dick you around for a while, it'll take longer to build than they suggest, and then fall apart faster
These are really the re-incarnation of the Chevy El Camino and Ford Ranchero. Take your basic car platform, which back then was the sedan / wagon chassis, and put a trucklet body on it. Only today, the basic car platform is the CUV. Ideally these would have been offered in 2-door form like their forebears to allow a longer bed, but we all know that today the 4-door truck cab is king.
almost no one is buying 2-doors for a long time now, and suicide doors trap you when parking in parking lots since you block both sides with the doors up against another vehicle and can't get out the back without opening the front. that said, they should have made the santa cruz a little longer. I would gladly sacrifice another 6 inches of length parking space to get extra room for the rear passengers and bed.
I want to get a Ranchero sign for the back of my Maverick
Maverick is the vehicle that would be parked right up front at Walmart and not worry about a scratch, and the Santa Cruz would be ceramic-coated in the back of the lot
Lol oh man I feel this comment.
If you think a Santa Cruz warrants a ceramic coat I think I can guess your tax bracket
Santa Cruz (SEL PREMIUM) for me!
Initially really liked the exterior looks of the Santa Cruz, yet it's interior is all dark, must use the touch screen for many things and Hyundai does not allow ordering a vehicle. I was able to order the Ford, it has a bright interior, it has more buttons/knobs. I waited 8 months to get a Maverick Hybrid in XLT trim with 6 low priced options. MSRP $24,505. Such a deal !
Hate the driver's seat in the Maverick, very slowly figuring out it's convoluted controls.
I will never enjoy it as I do. the love of my life...a 2015 FRS...(not for sale ever).
[In an effort to sort of cover my bases, I have on order a Maverick XLT, EcoBoost, AWD, 4k tow pkg, FX 4 off road pkg. msrp $28,930. The plan is to keep the most liked one].
That looks just like the Maverick I ordered, and never got. XLT with XLT lux pack and copilot 360. Same color too. Did you get my truck??? 😁
I’ve always had a sedan but have been very interested in the Santa Cruze and Maverick. I test drove the Santa Cruze and was sorely disappointed. I disliked the styling and the cab felt cramped.
I later test drove a Maverick and absolutely loved it. It was so much roomier and drove so much better.
I ended up ordering a 2.0T Ecoboost Lariat Model with the 4k towing package. I’m very excited for the Maverick. It’s a perfect fit for someone who doesn’t really want a truck but wants many of the truck features.
That's so interesting I test drove the Santa Cruz and I fell in love. I test drove the new Nissan Frontier and I was disappointed
The cruz does not come with bed cover in base models but in the top of the line model it does. Soft cover. . If you want extra power you need upgrade with turbo . The price difference really hurts the cruz because at 40k you can get Ranger ,taco , etc … At 40k if you like the sleek design of luxury suvs you can get Lexus UX sport or others . 25k you can get turbo motor with decent cloth seats in maverick. Base lariat maverick is msrp 31k comes with leatherish interior with fwd ecoboost option. The Maverick has better options at cheaper cost. The maverick doubled the cruz sales and is also in top 5 adjusted markup price in the automobile industry right now.
I always thought I wanted a truck, but u can’t fit a 4x8 sheet of dry wall in a truck bed like u can inside of a Honda Odyssey. Plus it’s also nice being able to fit a 12 foot long 2x4 with no problem
Full disclosure - I bought a Santa Cruz about 3 months ago to replace my 2006 Ford Ranger. But that was AFTER repeatedly checking out the Maverick, which I had every intention of purchasing, because I'm a Ford guy for the last 25-30 years.
Ultimately I surprised myself and bought the Santa Cruz. Why? When I look at the Maverick, I see uninspired and stodgy. These guys say the styling looks fresh, but to me, it's no different than everything else Ford has been doing, which is traditional and predictable and . . . uninspired.
But here was the deal breaker for me - the interior. I can see that Ford put lots of thought into it, but the final product just looks cheap. Real cheap. I get they wanted to keep the price down, and that strategy is working for them in that they are selling a bunch of these trucks, if they can ever actually produce them. But honestly, the interior of my 2006 Ranger looked more upscale than the 2022 Maverick. And that cubby hole next to the screen just screams poor design and something that was slapped together.
One final thought . . . when I loaded up the Maverick with the options I wanted, it was about $3000 less than top-of-the-line Cruz, but it still did not have near the tech that the Cruz offered standard.
I'm sure the people who choose the Maverick will enjoy it as much as I enjoy my Santa Cruz, as it should be.
Its for someone with a city job, needs a few bucket buddies and tool bags... And takes trips to the cape or camping with no worry of snow... New England folk or pacific north west...
I would like to have seen the turbo Ford at the base trim for this comparo because you cannot get the turbo Santa Cruz without loading it out...The ford advantage is to get the big motor in any trim it is pretty quick apparently. Would like to know if that would have made it more appealing to drive (I do mostly highway driving, so power is about the only thing I get to play with regularly). I think this is what would make it appealing, because price is what I think holds the Ridgeline back
I drive turbo 2.0 Eco it’s very fun drive . The reviewers couldn’t get one too drive maybe they can in the future . Right now it’s hard get maverick so it’s understandable.
In Canada you can get a bare bones version with the turbo all wheel drive. They need to make that trim available in the US
@@WorldofTanksVideo that's interesting. Why not the US? hmm. EPA? Doesn't make sense.
Ford makes XL with AWD in US.
So good the cute ute scene.
Do you guys use a slider or a gimbal for your dolly zoom?
Both of these will probably work for the owner of the lifted F250 Super Duty . That a I see going to my mom's house. Truck is never dirty 🤔
sounds like you're just mad the F250 guy is taking liberties with your ma
@@WorldofTanksVideo Really? You chimed in just to say that.
In 2013 I purchased a 2013 Ford Fiesta and a 2013 Hyundai Elantra. In the first year I had three major issues with the Fiesta. A door flew open and would not latch, transmission would chug, and it was an automatic that got stuck in a low gear. In Fords defense they have only been mass producing cars for just over 100 years. I figure in maybe 200 or 300 years they will figure it out. Now some might say that was common with the Fiesta, but my retort is Mazda and Toyota used that same car under different names and they had none of the issues Ford did. Ford's hundreds of executives need big salaries at the consumers expense.
I have since sold the Ford. The Elantra just hit 126,000 miles and runs like a top. My little niece is getting it and I am getting the family a Santa Cruz.
I just bought '22 Tacoma double cab TRD off-road 6' bed and with tech package for 41k. I'll take the hit in mpg over these. Plus, I'm pretty sure I'll put more milage on mine than the average of these two combined before it needs major drivetrain work.
In your dreams buddy. Not all vehicles are built the same.
@@deefromewa9868 That was my point! I'll take Toyota of Hyundai or Ford any day of week for build quality.
Santa Cruz is a good truck if you are a handy man in places like beverly hills.
I ultimately went w a Tacoma after waiting over a year for a Maverick. I'll still always find these 2 interesting vehicles though.
Remember when you were a kid and wondered "why don't they make concept cars"...Hyundai has heard you. Here in Chicagoland I see far more Santa Cruz's than the Maverick. Not sure where I read it but the Santa Cruz was the best selling vehicle out there😇
Quickest selling, not best selling. They can't make too many since they're all made and only made in the Alabama plant along with the Santa Fe, Tucson, Elantra and Sonata, so not a lot of unit capacity leftover for the SC...
The maverick is outselling the Sante Cruz by more than two to one lol. Which makes sense, the maverick is the better product.
@@KB-bh9hp better how exactly, just curious🤔 Also the Santa Cruz is a bit more expensive so there's one reason. I've seen a number of Mavericks ad work vehicles out here, so maybe that's #2🤔
@@klasseact6663 Bro, the maverick is thousands of dollars cheaper than the Sante Cruz, gets over double the in city fuel economy, has a cooler looking interior imo, a more tasteful exterior, is made by a brand renowned for it's durable trucks, and the hybrid components are warrantied for basically the same amount of time as the Hyundai's powertrain components.
@@klasseact6663 Also, official sales numbers don't lie, just because you haven't seen that many Maverick's doesn't mean they aren't selling. I've seen 3 Maverick's at this point and 1 Sante Cruz. So
shit the bed guys...this maverick is not for someone like you who has made their money..this is for fresh young studs who are Making their money, and don't want to spend a shitton of it to have fun !! and it works just fine, thank you.
? - we hope you noticed the Maverick did very we here with high rankings and selections during the conclusion. Glad you like it.
The 2024 base maverick sells for $25,000 and its 15.000 more for hybrid. I bought
a Hyundai SANTA CRUZ its not cheap feeling and same as maverick.$26500.00 SE
model 2wd.
I'm a hatchback driver and my hybrid Maverick just shipped out a week ago! Awesome MPG and incredible practicality was a no brainer. Crossovers are so boring, sports cars too impractical, full size trucks too huge and inefficient.
The Santa Cruz is the start of a new era for Hyundai. Let's not forget, this is the FIRST instance of Hyundai creating something like a pickup truck when compared to its counterpart Ford. I would assume it was a shot in the dark for the production team to spice up the game and they couldn't even dream of the success it brought. The Santa Cruz is the show-stopper of the vehicular world because of the uniqueness and capabilities all intertwined in a luxurious ute. Being an owner of the SEL version of the Santa Cruz(mid-level trim), I can say from my own experiences, when it comes to entry/mid-level trims -- this has to take the cake. I've both hauled and towed with the Santa Cruz and to get so much power out of this thing is (GDI 2.5 I4 non-turbo) , to this day, astounding. Not to be all-inclusive by any means, but the average America is going to get the middle trim for both vehicles and that's one of the major realms the Santa Cruz beats-out in.
As stated before, this is Hyundai's first attempt at a "pickup" truck. Rumor has it from multiple sources, the production time has their eyes set on releasing a pickup based on the Palisade's frame. I can't even imagine what wonders they could bring to the table with getting the green light on a mid/full size pickup truck. Maybe this is Hyundai's way of rocking up late to the pickup game party and saying "yeah, we can hang too" to Honda and Toyota.
I would gladly drive a cute vehicle if it means having a vehicle that makes sense for someone like myself, who lives in a very urban environment.
It’s crazy how no one is buying the Ridgeline due to it’s price and horrible mpg. Yet here comes Hyundai with Santa Cruz with high prices and horrible mpg. Good luck. And I’m a Tucson owner
Really wish the Ford Maverick wasn’t near impossible to order or find in dealerships. Practically the most sought out car of 2022 from Ford. A local dealership told me that they were only allowed to take on 120 orders of the 2023 Maverick, they ended up taking about 300!
Joe Pesci, My Cousin Vinny -- "two yoots". Nothing new -- see the Explorer sport trac, 2006-2010. Honda Ridgeline.
"There isn't a serious pickup truck owner that would consider the Maverick." I've owned a '96 GMC Sonoma, a '97 Chevrolet C1500, and currently daily drive a '70 Chevrolet C10. I'd consider a Maverick. I'd get a base AWD turbo with the 4K towing package.
Maybe they meant a pickup truck owner that seriously uses their pickup? However, this thing can haul a lot in the bed, weight-wise, and as long as the dimensions of the 4.5" bed aren't an issue, I do see a lot of contractors and hobbyists flocking to the Maverick for the various things mentioned in this video.
@@ethinos2719 I have a light 4 X 8' trailer that takes care of the space issue.
If I had money, real money, I would do crazy things. Like put a Stinger motor in the Santa Cruz...
I hate to say this, but I think the order statistics for the maverick are hybrid leading due to dealer markups and justified at least for some US areas because of rising gas prices. On the bright side this could lead to more hybrid versions on the used markets in the near future
The pricing is smart, they're undercutting used vehicle prices.
I’m a truck guy. My 3/4 ton HD Diesel ain’t going no where. But, I need a light duty economical truck for local commuting and light utility. Hybrid Maverick FTW. I wish there was an AWD hybrid option. Not for off roading, but for rough roading and winter. The bigger buzz kill is non-supportive seats. That’s a fail.
Are you guys in Utah? Damn those backdrops are gorgeous...
Yes. We are based in the Salt Lake City area and shoot most of our work in the state. Thanks for watching!
I like ford mevrick but I have 2016 ford escape from the day one it has tons of trouble and warranty is very limited So I will go with Santa Cruze due to good warranty
I want to tow my AlumaCraft Crappie Jon. Which would be better? The Ford, hands down.