If you're shopping for a compact truck that blends practicality and style, the 2025 Hyundai Santa Cruz and 2025 Ford Maverick are top contenders. Since you probably weren’t planning on buying both, you’ll want to know which has the best features and amenities. Keyes Hyundai is here to help you choose the best fit.
Design and Versatility
The 2025 Hyundai Santa Cruz delivers SUV-like comfort with open-bed utility, highlighted by a bold grille and sleek profile. The 2025 Ford Maverick leans toward a traditional boxy truck look. Both offer versatile cargo beds, but the Hyundai Santa Cruz adds an integrated tonneau cover and under-bed storage for extra functionality.
Performance and Capability
The 2025 Hyundai Santa Cruz features a standard 2.5-liter four-cylinder or available turbocharged engine, while the 2025 Ford Maverick offers a standard hybrid or optional EcoBoost® turbocharged engine. The Hyundai Santa Cruz leads in towing, offering up to 5,000 pounds when properly equipped, compared to the Ford truck’s 4,000 pounds.
Interior Comfort and Technology
Inside, the 2025 Hyundai Santa Cruz offers an 8-inch touchscreen with wireless Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™, with options for a 10.25-inch digital cluster and premium audio. While the 2025 Ford Maverick provides similar tech, the Hyundai Santa Cruz edges ahead with available ventilated seats and an overall more upscale cabin.
Safety Features
Both trucks include robust safety suites: Hyundai SmartSense™ for the 2025 Hyundai Santa Cruz and Ford Co-Pilot360™ for the 2025 Ford Maverick. However, only the 2025 Hyundai Santa Cruz offers available Highway Driving Assist and Safe Exit Warning, making it a better option for safety-conscious drivers.
Test-Drive the 2025 Hyundai Santa Cruz in Van Nuys, CA
While both trucks are strong choices, the 2025 Hyundai Santa Cruz leads with superior towing, premium interior options, and exclusive safety features. While we admit to a slight bias here, we would also encourage you to take a test drive so you can see for yourself how this light truck impresses on the road. Visit Keyes Hyundai in Van Nuys, CA, today to experience the innovation of this unique Hyundai truck!
