They want you to tow the trash out of it so when you burn the transmission after the warranty bam you just owed 10k plus out of pocket and your still making your 500$\€\£\¥ a month payment for your Maverick Fords always bumped the numbers to sell more they are a shadow of their former selves
I watched this video 2 days before I went to a Ford dealer to order a Maverick. Once they told me I’d have to wait 14 months, I bought a Santa Cruz. I have the 2023 2.5 Turbo Limited fully loaded & absolutely love it. I’m sure I’d love a Maverick too but I can’t relay how much fun the Santa Cruz is. It’s just an amazing vehicle and works for me personally.
I feel like its a NO brainer.. the Ford actually looks like a truck, the interior looks like the bronco "love the bronze metal accents", it gets 8mp better!! that's like 24 percent better then the Hyundai, and its substantially cheaper. just in the few months this has been out I've seen them all over the place and they look great in real life.. it even has me considering buying one.. on the other hand the Hyundai's exterior styling is terrible.. that design will age so poorly making the resale value even worse.. the interior looks cheap and spaceship like. Obviously they did not take a hint from the Honda ridgeline that had that weird slopping piece that made the truck bed look terrible.. and the newest version of it has a square bed.. and you guys are saying that they ride the same and have similar power and functionality... I would be surprised if the ford doesn't outsell the Hyundai 5 to 1 in Canada and the US.... would bet my life on it Reply
Bought a Santa Cruz last week. MSRP was $36,999. Maverick was listed at $32,000, but when we inquired about it, dealer said the price was "market adjusted" for $42,000. What a scam.
also my condolences I couldn't imagine owning a hyundai especially that god awful whatever that thing is. The santa cruz takes my vote for one of the ugliest cars on the road. It makes the ford explorer truck look beautiful same with the avalanche. Again. My condolences
I'm so glad that these 2 vehicles are being introduced to the market at the same time. They were much needed since the departure of the Baja, S-10 and prev-gen Ranger.
I would do many unscrupulous acts if it meant gm was bringing back the s10. I miss that truck so much. Was my first truck after high school and I put it through absolute hell. Kept on going. Not the 4cyl one tho.
@D R for some reason even though the ranger and s10 sold great, they set their eyes on the Tacoma and the frontier and both moved into the midsize market instead of staying with the compact trucks everyone loved so much.
Except they are the EXACT opposite of the ranger and S-10. They are 100% baja, which was a worse vehicle than the legacy based outback that the last generation was based on. Wrong wheel drive for a decent payload, a pathetic size bed for the segement (even the VW rabbit based truck did that better) and their so-called 1000lbs payload is not true. We had one (maverick) from an officer who wanted a truck that is not a truck and already got rid of it for a ridgeline the first time he needed to do some home projects. Ironically he was hoping for a ranger like his old one but comfier, we left our clapped out 98 single cab next to his and the obviously sacrifice in utility was naked to the bare eye. These things are a scam and at this point you'd have a better time making use out of their crossover brethren than these because of the super lack of bed. I could forgive that if they went folding rear ala chevy avalanche but no. The fact that you can't even fit a proper dresser or average loveseat in the bed without dropping the tailgate is pathetic. It's even worse when midsize short bed guys who can just accomplish that at least can justify it in the offroad capabilities their short wheelbase combined with a ladder on frame's truck ride height gives them. Just get a Bronco Sport or Santa Fe instead. You'll have the increased floor space over the "truck" versions, and the ability to have reclining rear sears AND protected cargo in inclement weather.
I love how these small trucks have absolutely taken the world by storm. I also love how big truck lovers absolutely HATE them😂 Makes it even better lol
They hate them either because they hate their own monthly $1000 payment for their truck, or they're insecure and think that the truck you drive is a show of your manliness.
Well they aren't trucks to start with. Unibody is crossover and car design. Second, they aren't small. Full size trucks were this size not that long ago. A real compact truck is the ranger and Chevy S10 from the 80s. Or the Mazda b2200. These are simply suvs with the body changed in the back. Like a Ridgeline. That's a pilot with a different rear body. Put an actual frame in it like a Tacoma and then you have a truck.
I live in the south and feel a slight sense of glee when these monster trucks ( F150 etc ) struggle to park. and the price tags on some of these are astronomically mind blowingly high. smh
@@ilijajesam type in throttle house intros on TH-cam. I'm not cool enough to have links dude. 😀 but I just typed that in to verify before I replied to you. I wouldn't disappoint a fellow TH viewer
I'm going with the ford, but in either event, I love to see a new truck that can retail for less than half the price of the average new vehicle. I think the Maverick will be a big seller.
@@unclejoe6811 The CVT in the Maverick is not a CVT as you know them to be, with belts and pulleys. It makes use of a single planetary gearset and two electric motors to create infinite ratios. Because the motors are what drive the wheels, many people say the system feels a lot like an EV.
So in the course of 15ish years Ford bumped the F150 up to F250 size, bumped the Ranger up to F150 size, then created the Maverick to fill in the old Ranger size?
We bought a Santa Cruz Limited a few months ago. It's a great vehicle. No complaints other than the lack of a volume knob. It's much quicker than expected also.
There hasn't been a truck like either of these available in North America for about 10 years, glad to see the small truck market is back. Lots of tradesmen are going to be thrilled to be able to replace their aging Rangers without resorting to the full size truck the Ranger and Colorado are, or the absolute giants the Ram, Silverado, and F150 have become.
Yes the new ranger is practically the size of the older heritage f150 I used to have a 2003. I loved that truck and the size thats why I got a 2021 fx4 XLT ranger with 11k miles on it now. The family loves it. The new f150s seam so big and the 250 is a monster. You can practically live in a 250 4 door lol 😅🤷🏻 haven't seen any mavericks yet at the dealerships yet since the chip shortage. We actually got lucky with the last ranger on the lot 🙂
I’d say their conclusion of “ trucky car and cary truck” is very accurate. I personally prefer the Hyundai simply because it looks better and checks all of my cargo boxes. I work in both the fitness and the education industry so I find myself hauling around allot of equipment and camping/climbing gear as well so the Hyundai is a prefect fit for me
I’ve had my Maverick now for 4 months. I am loving it as a to and from work vehicle with some weekend projects thrown in there. It also hails me, my wife and 3 kids surprisingly well. We’ll done, Ford.
I just bought 2024 XRT Santa Cruz. I average 29mpg in town add highway use. I don’t drive aggressively. I also own a 2022 Ram 2500 4x4 6.4 Liter Hemi w/4 Doors. I use the truck for the big stuff and my Hyundai for the little stuff. At the end of the day I prefer my Hyundai. First time ever buying a vehicle like the Hyundai. I’ve been a big truck guy for over 30 years
I’m guessing the “CVT” in the hybrid is a power split device similar to Toyota’s hybrid system which are more reliable than conventional automatic transmissions let alone belt-pulley CVTs. So the hybrid’s “CVT” isn’t really that bad.
@@papa_pt toyota CVT have a first physical gear which makes it way better than others, and toyota ECvt is basically two electric motors with planetary gearset....
@@papa_pt in reality almost all CVT’s in the car market aren’t used as “CVT’s”. Almost all from Nissan to Honda have the transmissions hold 7-8 specific gear ratios instead of continuously shifting ratios
@@ChristIsLord7 Extremely, more reliable than a normal automatic. The amount of total moving parts is incredibly low. I really wish they wouldn't call it a CVT at all. It isn't... it is a 100% gear driven differential... it shares more in common with a live axle than it does a transmission. How often have you seen live axles break? I absolutely hate most hybrids because of the complicated drivetrain, but the Maverick uses the same tech than Toyota (the only other manufacturer that uses this type of "transmission") uses and it is almost unheard of that they break due to how super simple they are.
@@droolguy yeah, the Ecvt has more in common with a tractor cvt, than a car cvt. Just swap electric motors with hydralic motors. The other stuff is exactly the same. And they are very reliable.
Great review. My Ford 150 cured me of Ford due to early, beyond inconvenient component failure. If you can call the first, the freaking transmission, a mere component. At four years! Followed by the alternator. The transmission went out on a day I was injured and hospital bound, and the second stranded me on a long trip. I had driven a cheap little Mazda pickup for 12 years before that and had NO component failure. And yet, to be fair, once I got all the substandard failed components replaced on the Ford, nothing else went bad. I kept the F150 for 16 years! But no, I never forgave Ford. And just like now, back when I bought it people were saying "No worries, Detroit fixed the quality issues." Nope. Profit maximization and hence cheapness are bred in the bone at Detroit.
I like the old school 70s and 80s moniker - "mini pickup". Yeah, the Maverick makes me wish I'd waited to buy a vehicle. Its just what I need owning a typical home. Something to make a run for project or garden supplies from Home Depot or moving a small piece of furniture or taking some junk to the county dump. Plus its manageable and economical for everyday commuting.
I was wondering about that too. I hear they use the same platform as the Bronco. i bet is has something to do with the unibody construction that they need that longer four door cab and short bed to maintain stability. These vehicles are basically SUVs with a section cut off the back. Take too much off and the unibody can't do its job.... I am guessing....
+1. When I was in high school in the 80's, everyone wanted Datsun/Nissan, or Toyota pickup trucks. These trucks are basically a modern-day version of those small do-everything trucks.
We had this market back in the 90s. Its not new. the market was always there, but then class creep set in, and they kept on adding an inch here, and a feature there, and what was a 15k pickup in the 90s became a 50k truck in the 2020s.
You guys are always fun to watch! I've had a Santa Cruz for just over a couple of weeks now and I have to say the lack of buttons didn't take long to get over. At the end of the day, no matter which of these you like better, I think it's great that we have a some choices for smaller "Trucks". Keep up the great work!
@@shawnn6926 the bed could be a little bigger but I think it would take away from what it's really designed for. Plus there's always a bed extender if you ever need the extra length.
I think the Maverick is more of a classless, utilitarian vehicle that will age and perform better in the long run than the more trendier styled Santa Cruz. As a farmer, a mountain biker, and father of three little ones I see this as a great option for a replacement commuter car that is highly functional. I think it falls down a bit in regards to value as you price it up in the higher trims but as a base or XL trim, specifically in the hybrid, you have a super flexible, efficient vehicle that can get in the 40mpg range for my wife’s 45 minute one way daily commute yet still bring home a load of feed from the feed store, OR haul kids around. It’s refreshing to me as a guy who likes more utilitarian vehicles, Defenders, old Land Cruisers, old pickups... he’ll we have a couple VW Things.... but here we have a perfectly modern, comfortable car, that can haul 5 people, haul gear or supplies, it’s not fancy, but nice and it’s efficient and cheap. In the XL or XLT trim you are looking at 21k to maybe 25k nicely specced. That’s a damn renaissance and I think the reason why so many people are stoked about this thing. Not the higher trims, give me a base XL with steel rims, a set of snow tires for our northern Michigan winters and you have the winner of the useful versus cost contest. Love it. Yeah maybe the awd turbo setup is faster and probably more fun, maybe as a sport truck or something but for most people the hybrid is going to be pretty compelling... especially as we see the world transitioning over towards electric cars and with the uncertainty of gas prices going forward... a hybrid is a pretty safe bet on operating costs and I would guess resale as well 5-10 years from now. Would be curious to see you guys review a base from the viewpoint of cheap, commuter transportation revolution ... like a modern Model A in a sense.
Even the base models are nicely optioned. Only downside is that the Hybrid is t offered in AWD yet. A lot of people may skip the efficient engine for the turbo just because of that. And the sad thing is, AWD isn't really needed a lot if you got snow tires. Which is get eleven with AWD since AWD doesn't help you stop in snow
Noah Mayer exactly, we have lived in some of snowiest areas of the US and a fwd car with good snow tires does great. Hell, a fed car with snow tires will outperform an awd car with all seasons in any measure. People are brainwashed to think you need awd for snow or inclement weather when it’s not the case, and like you mentioned, awd doesn’t help you turn nor stop, just literally accelerate and propel you forward.
@@deansmits006 To me, the CVT transmission is the issue with the 2.5L Hybrid. Whenever I decide to go and buy the Maverick, I'm opting for the 2.0L Ecoboost if it means having a more or less reliable transmission as a result. The AWD is an added bonus but you're right about everything else though
I personally like the maverick more so keep that in mind before reading this comment. The Maverick seems to be going for two groups of people. Someone looking for a vehicle more practical for hauling stuff than a sedan but still wants the MPG benefits and whatnot of a sedan, and the second group being the Downtown F-150 owners looking to drive something that isn't as much of a boat. In addition everything about the maverick lends itself to being a fleet or company truck. With less complicated stuff. The less chance it has to cause issues if/when it breaks. The Santa Cruz seems to be going for the SUV market. Someone who wants an SUV but maybe with more practicality for doing work. But that still works like an SUV when you need it to. Overall I think the Maverick is going to be on top in the long run because it sticks to styling expected in a truck and the very low price point.
Both of these are so compelling. The Maverick really does feel like a compact Truck. That said…2.5T, DCT….did Hyundai basically make a Santa Cruz N-line? Its the tuner bro in me but I kinda want to see these modified to ho fast now 😬
Yeah would be curious to see what a simple tune and bolt ons would do achieve for all these new cars w/turbo motors 👀 but atleast the maverick kind of looks a bit like a softer smaller less capably ranger.. but that Santa cruz wanna be truck thingy is so weird lol its basically just a regular tucson with the back awkwardly chopped into a small bed 😅
at least it's an eCVT meaning it's just a single planetary gearset with the sun hardmounted to the engines crank, the ring connected to an electric motor and the planets connected to the wheels. so there's no rubberbanding and it'll last as long or longer than a normal automatic transmission.
yes but the turbo engine trim is expensive so you are not getting a bargain anymore. you can get the most powerful engine in the maverick in the lowest trim if you want.
I drove a Maverick with the 2.0 and I was pleasantly surprised. It felt well put together. It drove very well; quiet and quick. Seating was comfortable for me. You forget that you're driving a truck until you look back at the bed and go oh... It's a truck. If I didn't already have a vehicle, I'd buy it right now. BTW, the CVT is an ECVT like Toyota's hybrid system not a mechanical one like Nissan. There is a Big difference in performance and reliability. Haven't seen a Santa Cruz yet but I also like it's look.
Yeah, Fords are nice...when they're new. Quality control problems rear their head pretty quickly, though. I'm eager to see how they hold up at 100, 000-150,000 miles.
@@NaruSanavai The 2.5 hybrid in the maverick is the same powertrain that lasts 300-500k in escape taxis with the original motors and battery pack. People who own other vehicles with this powertrain are always saying things like "I have 250k on mine with no issues". Ford's hybrid systems are generally very reliable. The c2 architecture also seems pretty bulletproof, and they did something like 16 million miles of durability testing.
@@KB-bh9hp The EV Fords that come into our shop all have had 200k plus miles and have surprised me how well built they are . Been looking into a Ford Fusion EV as a daily.
I'm "Old School" I'll keep my 2002 Chevy S10 Sport 2.2 liter Vortec Flex Fuel..Automatic..Ps Pb Pw Ac Cc.. I bought it Brand New here in Arizona & have 150,000 original miles
@@Derek-tk4wf Given they have the longest warranty in the industry I dare say they will be fine or Hyundai are going to be in big trouble in a couple of years.
The only thing they really got wrong about the Maverick is the "cvt" in the hybrid. The hybrid system uses planetary gears and the electric motor to transfer the power rather than any regular belts or pulleys like traditional cvts. Both Toyota and Ford call it an ecvt even though it has nothing to do with mechanical cvts. They don't have any of the reliability problems that regular cvts do because it's just an electric motor and a couple of gears instead of belts and cones that are constantly rubbing together. That "cvt" in the maverick is probably going to be the most reliable part of the truck especially because it's Toyota built.
The chemitry and camaraderie between you guys is fantastic. I love that neither of you tries to dominate, that yuo don't consistently speak over the other and are able to express yourselves without interruption.
I have almost 4k on my Santa Cruz; it's the BEST vehicle car or truck I've ever owned and trust me I've owned plenty! It's 2.5T is lightning quick, and it handles like a sportscar, even with my GasGas 450 dirtbike in the back.
I saw the Santa Fe for the first time the other day, never knew about them, I was trying to figure out wth it was. That in itself screams yeah this thing has turned my head several times. I LIKE IT!!! Hyundai has really upped their game, especially the styling, inside and out. SWEET.
@@deansmits006 the Maverick is 2.0 turbo same engine that was in the ST, same 250ish horsepower 277 torque as well (ST was underrated on torque numbers) I'm saying we should get a 2.3 high output same as the RS and high output Mustang ecoboost, with 350hp stock
@@verothacamaro from what I looked at under the hood it looks like the block and ports/manifolds are almost identical at least. It wouldn't be hard to adapt manufacturing to this engine and get some tuners from Cobb and others perhaps. Aftermarket would be pretty easy
There are just as many Maverick fans as there are Santa Cruz fans. It really does come to personal taste between these two vehicles. I finally opted for the Santa Cruz and the only real reason was the extra warranty. For me it is just peace of mind knowing I won’t have to put any extra money into the SC except for fuel, tires and batteries for the next five years. Small reasons I opted for the SC were the included bed liner and tonneau cover. Both vehicles drove the same, they handled the same etc. It really just comes down to personal taste and no matter what one you choose you can’t go wrong with your decision.
One suggestion for people who rarely have back seat passengers - I realized with my Santa Fe that I could greatly increase my rear visibility by removing and storing the back seat headrests. A few of my friends have done that with their cars too after seeing mine
i had a 2014 santa fe for a brief week before i returned it for a faulty awd, and man that was the first thing i did with that car. the headrest were HUGE. not a problem in the outlander i bought after returning the santa fé. headrests tuck almost flat on top of the seat
Would love a modern Baja as a daily driver! These things don't appeal to me at all. Maybe I just like the ability to mod and get more power out of it🤔 I've seen some sick STI swapped Bajas at car meets and they made me really want to get one😅
I pick the Hyundai Santa Cruz...when I think of a Ford truck first thing that comes to my mind F150. Santa Cruz comes fully loaded with sunroof and the technology is way better. Great comparison review. 👍🏽
@@alecwhatshisname5170 that'll work for her. She only drives about 5k miles a year so it should last her as long as she chooses to keep it lol. Just wanted to make sure it wasn't gonna go boom the second the warranty runs out. Thanks!
Just get the hybrid, ecvts are very durable, and you know how reliable and insanely durable ford's 2.5 hybrids are. Like, our explorer has a 3.5 duratec, which is apparently an extremely durable engine, and even that has nothing in the 2.5 hybrid lol.
@@Heathertheheathenkitty they have their problems. They haven’t been out long enough to see much use and ford is still working out the kinks. Maybe once that’s done they’ll be alright but I need to wait and see because as is I’m rebuilding them pretty consistently with the same couple problems across model years.
Great video….funny but informative. The sales on these, particularly the Ford, are going to be HUGE. I can see getting an F-150 if you do construction or own a farm. If your not hauling around 2x4’s, sheets of plywood or drywall all day, I would get one of these. You will appreciate those xtra miles per gallon-especially when gas hits $5 a gallon
Exactly. I live in the suburbs where having a full sized pickup is a pain the ass. I never tow anything either. I don't need the size or the capability of an F-150 and the midsized pickups like the Ranger and Tacoma don't get very good gas mileage either. The Maverick suits my needs almost perfectly.
had a beast of a Tundra 4x4 years ago. Scratched the hell out of it on its first desert trip, because it was too big for some of the trails. My buddy was shocked that I took it out and "damaged" it. My response..."why drop big 4x4 truck money if you are not going to treat it like a big 4x4"...he couldn't understand that I bought it to use it, not to have a parking lot queen that never got dirty. But it was too big for daily driving, getting 11mpg (35" tires killed already bad economy). So it is gone.
@@97I30T interesting cuz my ranger averages 23 accept now cuz I let it idle and heat up cabin. Now it’s sitting around 22.3. Which if I saw correctly is 1-2 mpg better than the SC but 4-5 less than the maverick. Yes the Tacoma is not good as far as mpg or comfort.
I sold high end luxury cars for 15 years then moved to Hyundai in 2010. They really provided a great car for little $. They were showing renderings of the Santa Cruz. Glad they brought it to market. Looks like a winner.😉 I know they have had issues in the past but the Dealer I worked for operated like the luxury stores I had worked for. They took great care of our customers and they have the best warranty in the business. 5/60 10/100! I bought my wife an Elantra Limited in 2015 and it has been a great car.
I love the headlights and the interior. I don't mind the bed size. I think reviewer's overestimate what ppl use trucks for. Most are simply going to use it for gardening or groceries. Which this is where it will shine. My neighbor has a f250 Ive never seen him do anything with it that I can't do in my car.
@@suginomura Are you serious knocking a car using non words "gawd". I'm not a hyundai guy but the flip side to your comment is "oh yea well its a ford" The hyundai has a better warranty, better safety features, more tech, doesn't look like a pickup mini knock off, bed comes standard with a liner, better and more comfortable interior, more interior room, more towing and payload, faster, at least hyundai designed something that looks different and cool all ford did is take a f-150 and make it smaller ohhhh how original.
I love it this is a great comparison. I have a lariat maverick and I upgraded my warranty and still kept my price under a comparable Santa Cruz. Love this vehicle.
@@reactionhourwithdave window was 38 I added. Lux. Sun roof tow and 4x4 with add ons warranty and lifetime oil I think I was like 43 maybe close 44 this video pegged the santa cruz at 45
I carried a 16’ kayak in the 5’ bed of my Tacoma. Length isn’t a problem, you just get a bed extender that goes in the hitch. They’re adjustable, so you can use them with different size/length load. Then you can carry long boards, drywall, or ocean kayaks in your small truck 😊. Putting stuff through the rear window is a big no-no!
So the Tacoma has a 5 foot bed, can Tow 6k, is much larger then the Ford Mavrick, almost 2x as expensive fully loaded, is much larger.. why would people buy a tacoma ? unless your going into some seriously nasty stuff these do 99 percent of what they do.. I think these are going to be a huge hit.. and rightfully so when you can get almost 30mpg with the ford compared to 15-17 with a tacoma
you gotta love how the point of the Maverick was high MPG hybrid and $20k price...and nearly every auto blog and vlog focuses and the top of the line, $30k+ turbo charged version. If you want a truck, buy one. If you want a pickup, buy one. But pick one. They serve different purposes, pick the one you need.
never thought i'd say this, but i like the Ford more. I like the 'trucklet' design over the Hyundai's weird, chopped off SUV look, and the Maverick seems less overfeatured, so there's less to break.
At 19:38 - My suspicion is, that space is an expansion slot for when they redesign the screen system. My guess it'll be an improvement to Sync 4. You DO get a spray-in bed liner with the Lariat Luxury package. The Maverick is better at being a "truck" than the Santa Cruz is.
@@santibanez91 No. There's a closeable sunglass holder in the headliner area above the windshield. For now it's just a "nook." Really, it's there so that a whole redesign of the dash isn't needed when the Sync 4 system becomes ubiquitous across the Ford line-up.
Seems like they each have their pros and cons when it comes to "truckiness". The Maverick has a little more room in the bed and looks more like a typical truck, but it seems like the Santa Cruz has a bit more room in the cab (good for bigger guys like me since I'm 6'5") and is rated to haul 1,000 lbs more. Seems like it really just comes down to personal preference, honestly.
@@Jackmerius_Tacktheretrix Agreed the ford looks like a ford truck the Santa Cruz looks like an SUV. If your a truck guy the Ford would appeal to you .. Which I'm 100% not which is why I like the Santa Cruz
If your looking to buy either Cruz or Ecoboost Mav, agreed. But if your interested in the hybrid version, this is a horrible review. They reviewed the "nasty CVT" without even driving it or researching it. eCVT uses electric motor/ generators to control the speeds of planetary gearset components and its design is extremely robust, way more so than a CVT. From other reviewers who actually drove it, it doesn't drive like the nasty Nissan/Subaru CVT with belt and pulleys.
I'm already seeing the Maverick pop up everywhere as work trucks. Clearly, those people never needed huge load carrying capacity, and their accountant will love the nearly 2x saving in fuel compared to a full size pickup (maybe more if their job implies a lot of idling). Ford understand that market, and they hit the nail on the head. Sure, they'll lose some F150 sales, but they'll also steal a bunch of RAM and GMC sales. The Hyundai will never be used as a work truck, it's a lifestyle vehicle. While on the surface these are in the same category, they really aren't. I predict the Maverick will sell a ton, while the Santa Cruz will remain a niche vehicle.
The maverick can actually hold quite a bit, 1500 pounds payload, its only the towing that is low on it. To compare my dads 2021 F150 Lariat with the diesel engine has a payload rating of 1470 pounds, so the maverick would actually beat it.
@@bogusphone8000 Nope its definitely 1470 listed right on the truck itself. 1840 is if its the diesel with regular cab and 4x2 with no options. with the super crew cab, 4x4 and nearly fully loaded lariat it starts dropping.
I expect to see Maverick from time to time on jobsite, cannot say the same for the Hyundai, the Santa Cruz looks fancy and all, but people that are really in need for a pick up truck will choose the Maverick
price is the reason for that... a blue collar worker is not going to have the money for a Santa Cruz.... You going to see a lot of office workers buying the Santa Cruz
@@JustJay1281 price isn’t the reason for that, its all just practically. F150s, Tundras, tacomas etc. can be/are just as expensive as the hyundai but more practical and can do more. Blue collars make good money depending on the trade but its all about performance and practicality in that sense.
Ford Maverick XLT. Hybrid here it has some pros and cons but the pros outway the cons by far especially the MPG this lil truck is awesome th-cam.com/video/15HsJrSNr8w/w-d-xo.html.
Santa Cruz looks terrible, that's the reason why. You'd be made fun of if you drove a Santa Cruz to a jobsite. At least the Maverick looks like a truck.
Update - I have been driving my 2024 XRT Hyundai Santa Cruz now for almost 1 year. I have 23,000 miles on it and I love it!!! My life average per gallon is 26mpg in town and on the highway. Great vehicle and very useful. I am looking to buy the Hyundai Santa Fe XRT for a 2nd Vehicle SUV. Also, I am upgrading to a rugged tire for the Utah winter, Toyo AT3, 245/60 R18 109T - I am excited to feel the difference and see how it performs in the snow. I am also looking at doing the 1.9" Front lift 1.3" Rear lift from Eibach.
I have owned a Maverick for 8 months and 17k miles and it’s a great little truck for the price yes I do miss my creature comforts of my platinum f150 but the maverick saves me way more money so I don’t really care. And as far as the cubby beside the infotainment screen nobody knows what to use that for. Your phone can go one of two places either flat on the bottom part on the left side or standing up where you can see it on the right side of the lower storage. I’ve driven both the Santa Fe and the Maverick and I prefer the Maverick. The Santa Fe for me was just too much technology and I didn’t like that when you use the turn signals one of your gauges disappears. The Santa Fe feels slower than the Maverick the only thing the Santa Fe offers that the Maverick doesn’t that I wish I had is heated and ventilated seats and paddle shifters.
Plus in the US hyundai gives you 5 year 60,000 basic and 10 year 100,000 power train on the warranty. It's not even close on that end. Also complimentary maintenance for the first 3 years as well.
@Karun Chendrimada. Why? You might want to get the outdated notion that Hyundai is unreliable out of your head. They are now consistently ranked amount the top. Hyundai has made incredible strides in the last decade. They have caught up to if not passed the American automakers in most regards (especially Fiat/Stellantis/whatever). So to say “your gonna need the warranty it’s a Hyundai” is just plain dumb and shows you have little knowledge of vehicles.
@@ryanmartin4574 lolol I've owned and worked on many kinds of vehicles (with the exception of super car brands), and have a lot of friends with a lot of different cars that come to me for advice because of my knowledge. The number of times my immediate family and friends have had "leave you at the side of the road" or "needs a new engine/transmission" issues with a Hyundai is at least 3, and that's including my own experience with 2013 sonata we owned. Number of times I've seen those same levels of issues in immediate circle with German cars: 1(but most of those are leased). Number of times I've seen those same levels of issues in immediate circle with Japanese or American: 0. Am I saying American brands are statistically as reliable as japanese, no (but depends on brand, I'd rank gm higher than Mitsubishi or Nissan.), but they are still more reliable, and more easily fixable than Hyundai.
Hybrid, but not full electric. The gas engine backup, especially in rural areas is important. About 15-20 years ago in the US, you would always hear about the "aging" electric grid that's at the breaking point - that just quietly disappeared. Not to invalidate your opinion.
$45000...sheesh! That Hyundai gets expensive! Honestly, I feel like they're the same truck. The Hyundai fills the top end of the niche better than the Maverick and the Maverick fills the bottom end of niche better than the Hyundai.
Yeah. the base line prices of these are pretty appealing, but I'd have a hard time putting down 40k US for "not a real truck". Yeah, I know "real trucks" are basically small home purchases now, but still...
It’s funny how we in Southern Africa have always had the hilux, ford ranger, vw amarok and even the Mercedes pick up here. Glad you guys are getting the feel for the small bakkies
I like the Maverick, but I feel like the front end is missing something. Maybe foglights in those massive rectangles on the lower part of the front bumper. Also, I know it's nitpicking, but cooled seats would be nice. You can get them on the Escape.
I am loving what's going on in the automotive world at the moment with the introduction of these compact pickup trucks. Each time I see a Maverick review I am just itching for one. It's becoming too enticing to not have one and finally a smaller size pickup that is indirectly competing with full-size trucks
And I feel the opposite. The manual transmission is going extinct, sedans and wagon choices are decreasing while manufacturers are turning everything into crossovers and SUV’s. As almost everything that interests me is out of production, I have no use for new car dealers anymore.
I drove both these vehicles.I bought the Santa Cruze limited. Never been a fan of ford's. I didn't like the cheap feeling clown like interior, exterior styling and several other things about the Maverick. Of course, I didn't like some things about the Santa Cruise either. In the end the Santa Cruze was a better fit for me and felt like more bang for the buck. The warranty was also a big factor in my decision.
This is by far the BEST and FUNNIEST comparison video out there! I’ve been leaning towards the Maverick Hybrid but maybe I’ll get the 2.5 eco boost instead. Still want to see it in person before making a purchase.
Biggest thing I think these two need ASAP is AWD with the hybrid versions and full electric. For the northern climates having AWD is a must I think, so not being able to get the maverick hybrid seems counterproductive.
I agree with your assessments, I've been waiting what seems like years for the Santa Cruz, then Ford pops up with a version that just looks so much more like a truck. The Ford also looks a lot like what I imagine a Kia version of the Santa Cruz would look like.
"you hit him in the face, right, Mom?" Seriously guys... You are getting better and better every time! I really don't know if I prefer the car review or the intros, both are fantastic. Great job!!!!
When I talked to the Ford engineers / designers at the Maverick launch drive, they said the spot next to the screen is for AirPods or similar… completely dumbfounded them when I suggested they would fall out with even a hint of throttle.
I really like the Hyundai/Kia cars. They’re trying really hard to compete and they offer so many good features that you can’t get on other cars unless they’re luxury. All that with a great price as well. They’ve come a long way since the bad rep from around 2012
Have you ever seen a Hyundai get in a accident? You might think twice.. it looked like isis put a bomb in a plastic box.. I’ve never seen sooo much plastic in my life all over the road.. they barely have any steel in them.. scary!
The first Maverick I have seen was on a transport truck full of GM's. Let's just say the driver unloaded the Maverick with only ONE ramp down and shockingly, the Maverick didn't take any damage! Was a sight to see one wheel 2 feet off the truck. HAHAHA
I've rocked a Santa Cruz for 3,000 miles, and in my opinion it excels at what it set's out to do. It is "just enough" truck for most of us as long as you don't have an ego about it. The fact that Hyundai put a 2.5T (doesn't require premium either!) and an 8 speed wet DCT sealed the deal for me...this thing is about as quick as a Focus ST.
"It's not what underneath that matters, it's what you look like"
Honest advice, thanks Thomas...
Glad that we’re here to provide sage advice for your everyday life.
*Laughs in Fiat*
So happy to wake up to this
"It's not who you are inside but what you do that defines you" - Batman
It's what you do with "what's underneath" that really matters ;)
“It hauls air as well as the F150.” Brilliant…
That is some COLD truth
I use my F150 as a truck MAYBE five times per year, so I really feel that!
@@lelandunruh7896 i used mine today to haul the winter tires that got put on it. Does that count?
@@lelandunruh7896 yeah my pops pulled his boat when he had a f150 with the ecoboost a while back and it got about 7 mpg on the highway😂
They want you to tow the trash out of it so when you burn the transmission after the warranty bam you just owed 10k plus out of pocket and your still making your 500$\€\£\¥ a month payment for your Maverick Fords always bumped the numbers to sell more they are a shadow of their former selves
"I'm sarcastic and I'm Jaames."
I felt that.
Jajajajajajaja
I died there.
That was good.
And I'm jaaaaaaaaaaag
I watched this video 2 days before I went to a Ford dealer to order a Maverick. Once they told me I’d have to wait 14 months, I bought a Santa Cruz. I have the 2023 2.5 Turbo Limited fully loaded & absolutely love it. I’m sure I’d love a Maverick too but I can’t relay how much fun the Santa Cruz is. It’s just an amazing vehicle and works for me personally.
Car zyoom
So you’re gay?
I feel like its a NO brainer.. the Ford actually looks like a truck, the interior looks like the bronco "love the bronze metal accents", it gets 8mp better!! that's like 24 percent better then the Hyundai, and its substantially cheaper. just in the few months this has been out I've seen them all over the place and they look great in real life.. it even has me considering buying one.. on the other hand the Hyundai's exterior styling is terrible.. that design will age so poorly making the resale value even worse.. the interior looks cheap and spaceship like. Obviously they did not take a hint from the Honda ridgeline that had that weird slopping piece that made the truck bed look terrible.. and the newest version of it has a square bed.. and you guys are saying that they ride the same and have similar power and functionality... I would be surprised if the ford doesn't outsell the Hyundai 5 to 1 in Canada and the US.... would bet my life on it
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@@beefwantko7269 no brainer to get the hyundai :D
You’ll be thankful you bought the Hyundai, less visits to the shop , a lot less .
Maverick - the new Ranger
Ranger - the new F-150
F-150 - the new F-250
F250 - its a semi truck
Build quality - lacking
Santa Cruz - the return of the UTE
Bronco sport - Escape. Escape - Fusion hatchback. MachE - STALLion. Ford has a badging problem. Love their cars tho
@@Ce0ammer I would agree from 2015-2020. But the 21’ f-150 platinum is the shit. It feels like a truck again 🙌🏿🙌🏿
@@thattruckerwes8072 Did you watch this review? The "Ford built rough" is far too kind.
"WHY? Are there no buttons."
The question every product manager should ask a designer before approving a car interior.
its all about money as always, some dude wrote that works in a factory that it's much cheaper to put everything into the infotainment
Because Tesla.
@@dwade3202 No question. We as consumers don't need to take it. Vote with your wallets, friends.
Seriously! I still haven't seen better layout than traditional 3 knob climate controls (+ audio volume knob).
The lower SC Preferred/Trend package has a volume and temp/fan knobs - but no where to tell you what your setting your cabin temperature to.
Cheers
"Baby truck do do dodo doo" got me there😂
I busted out laughing. I've got a 3 year old who won't Let it Go🎵
same lmaoo
I was looking for this comment. I bursted out laughing.
He lost me on the delivery lol. almost a lol
@@piercejenkins13 They never fail to make us laugh. That's why we all love watching their videos😄
Bought a Santa Cruz last week. MSRP was $36,999. Maverick was listed at $32,000, but when we inquired about it, dealer said the price was "market adjusted" for $42,000. What a scam.
Report the dealer.
maverick was $20000 when it came out. You are all gleefully getting ripped of lmao. I wouldn't pay more than $20,000 for a base model maverick
also my condolences I couldn't imagine owning a hyundai especially that god awful whatever that thing is. The santa cruz takes my vote for one of the ugliest cars on the road. It makes the ford explorer truck look beautiful same with the avalanche. Again. My condolences
@@smoovkillaprojecting much?
@@smoovkillaLook in the mirror if you wanna see ugly
"I don't have to pick a side ! This isn't America." 💀💀💀😂
As an American I’m down for James roasts
Hahaa
Don't matter if it was, the Santa Cruz is made in Alabama and the maverick is probably made in Mexico
That’s why Canada will always be a second rate country.
As an American, too true
James: Ford, built rough
Thomas: that's not it, no
😂
Ya I died when James said that with a thumbs up
Yes, certainly not up to the legendary reliability standards of Land Rover.
He isn't wrong 🤣
I'm so glad that these 2 vehicles are being introduced to the market at the same time. They were much needed since the departure of the Baja, S-10 and prev-gen Ranger.
I would do many unscrupulous acts if it meant gm was bringing back the s10. I miss that truck so much. Was my first truck after high school and I put it through absolute hell. Kept on going. Not the 4cyl one tho.
@D R for some reason even though the ranger and s10 sold great, they set their eyes on the Tacoma and the frontier and both moved into the midsize market instead of staying with the compact trucks everyone loved so much.
Except they are the EXACT opposite of the ranger and S-10. They are 100% baja, which was a worse vehicle than the legacy based outback that the last generation was based on.
Wrong wheel drive for a decent payload, a pathetic size bed for the segement (even the VW rabbit based truck did that better) and their so-called 1000lbs payload is not true.
We had one (maverick) from an officer who wanted a truck that is not a truck and already got rid of it for a ridgeline the first time he needed to do some home projects. Ironically he was hoping for a ranger like his old one but comfier, we left our clapped out 98 single cab next to his and the obviously sacrifice in utility was naked to the bare eye.
These things are a scam and at this point you'd have a better time making use out of their crossover brethren than these because of the super lack of bed. I could forgive that if they went folding rear ala chevy avalanche but no. The fact that you can't even fit a proper dresser or average loveseat in the bed without dropping the tailgate is pathetic. It's even worse when midsize short bed guys who can just accomplish that at least can justify it in the offroad capabilities their short wheelbase combined with a ladder on frame's truck ride height gives them.
Just get a Bronco Sport or Santa Fe instead. You'll have the increased floor space over the "truck" versions, and the ability to have reclining rear sears AND protected cargo in inclement weather.
@D R Chevy usually follows ford, so maybe it'll come if the maverick sells well.
@@79champions Oh, man. I had a '91 with a 4.3. It struggled before I sold it, but it just. wouldn't. quit.
I love how these small trucks have absolutely taken the world by storm. I also love how big truck lovers absolutely HATE them😂 Makes it even better lol
They hate them either because they hate their own monthly $1000 payment for their truck, or they're insecure and think that the truck you drive is a show of your manliness.
Well they aren't trucks to start with. Unibody is crossover and car design.
Second, they aren't small. Full size trucks were this size not that long ago. A real compact truck is the ranger and Chevy S10 from the 80s. Or the Mazda b2200. These are simply suvs with the body changed in the back.
Like a Ridgeline. That's a pilot with a different rear body.
Put an actual frame in it like a Tacoma and then you have a truck.
@@joshuamorin2762 looks like we found the truck snob 💀
@@joshuamorin2762 that's exactly the point of this class duh. Unibody small trucks based on crossover with decent fuel consumption
I live in the south and feel a slight sense of glee when these monster trucks ( F150 etc ) struggle to park. and the price tags on some of these are astronomically mind blowingly high. smh
Is there compilation of these intros, couse that would be epic
@llija Jesam there is. Part 1 and 2
@@mediocrebeavermeat9749 do you have link
@@ilijajesam type in throttle house intros on TH-cam. I'm not cool enough to have links dude. 😀 but I just typed that in to verify before I replied to you. I wouldn't disappoint a fellow TH viewer
Try watching top gear with Jeremy James and Richard. That’s real car comedy.
@@AnthonyParrilloRI yep.
“It’s not what underneath that matters, it’s what you look like that counts”
- Tinder, actually
I'm going with the ford, but in either event, I love to see a new truck that can retail for less than half the price of the average new vehicle. I think the Maverick will be a big seller.
big seller?? Ford has all ready sold out of 2022 Maverick hybrids! its a huge seller.
@@focusfrenzy9759 sucks that there is no AWD hybrid
Nah it's just that the covid19 shortage. The lots would be filled with mavericks if it was released In 2018
for 19,9 + 1,200 destination the Maverick is a bargain but the CVT long-term not so sure.
@@unclejoe6811 The CVT in the Maverick is not a CVT as you know them to be, with belts and pulleys. It makes use of a single planetary gearset and two electric motors to create infinite ratios. Because the motors are what drive the wheels, many people say the system feels a lot like an EV.
I love that he said that’s the price you pay to “cart around Home Depot stuff” which is 100% what I need it for
So in the course of 15ish years Ford bumped the F150 up to F250 size, bumped the Ranger up to F150 size, then created the Maverick to fill in the old Ranger size?
Why keep cars the same size? Just make new models to replace the old ones as the get to big 🥴
Safety regulations
Yup basically
Pretty much. Everything is getting bigger.
Yea, cars tend to get bigger over time. That's true with any car.
We bought a Santa Cruz Limited a few months ago. It's a great vehicle. No complaints other than the lack of a volume knob. It's much quicker than expected also.
Some of them come with physical knobs now. I bought 1 a week and half ago, it has knobs for the volume and ac controls. SEL
There hasn't been a truck like either of these available in North America for about 10 years, glad to see the small truck market is back. Lots of tradesmen are going to be thrilled to be able to replace their aging Rangers without resorting to the full size truck the Ranger and Colorado are, or the absolute giants the Ram, Silverado, and F150 have become.
Yes the new ranger is practically the size of the older heritage f150 I used to have a 2003. I loved that truck and the size thats why I got a 2021 fx4 XLT ranger with 11k miles on it now. The family loves it. The new f150s seam so big and the 250 is a monster. You can practically live in a 250 4 door lol 😅🤷🏻 haven't seen any mavericks yet at the dealerships yet since the chip shortage. We actually got lucky with the last ranger on the lot 🙂
The large trucks won’t fit in garages or parking spaces. Forget about U turns. If you miss a turn you are in big trouble.
Na lol we love our old 90s and 2000s tiny trucks
Well said
always wanted something like my old sport Trac, just so damn convenient
I’d say their conclusion of “ trucky car and cary truck” is very accurate. I personally prefer the Hyundai simply because it looks better and checks all of my cargo boxes. I work in both the fitness and the education industry so I find myself hauling around allot of equipment and camping/climbing gear as well so the Hyundai is a prefect fit for me
I gotta say I saw a Santa Cruz on the road yesterday. That thing looks like soooo dope in person!
Give it a 3 inch raise, paint it army green, put a turret in the trunk, got a Halo Warthog
@@arjnarersn01 😂😂😂 Now that you mention it.
Clearly you need glasses. The Santa Cruz pickup is one of the ugliest cars I've ever seen (and I'm a mechanic that works on pretty much anything) 🤮
@@arjnarersn01 Dont insult the warthog like that.
@@americanwrenchthowers i think it is you who needs a glasses, and i am a doctor, btw :)
Infinite air payload capacity. Pretty damn impressive for the price point.
I’ve had my Maverick now for 4 months. I am loving it as a to and from work vehicle with some weekend projects thrown in there. It also hails me, my wife and 3 kids surprisingly well. We’ll done, Ford.
Congrats. Looks like a nice truck. Which motor did you get and do you like it?
won't last, not BoF!
@@AmongUs-mb4qx wot
@@mikalerow2188 what? World of Tanks? Wide open throttle? war on terror? woman on top? Wild ostrich teabagging?
@@AmongUs-mb4qx definitely the last one-now what's BoF?
I just bought 2024 XRT Santa Cruz. I average 29mpg in town add highway use. I don’t drive aggressively. I also own a 2022 Ram 2500 4x4 6.4 Liter Hemi w/4 Doors. I use the truck for the big stuff and my Hyundai for the little stuff. At the end of the day I prefer my Hyundai. First time ever buying a vehicle like the Hyundai. I’ve been a big truck guy for over 30 years
I’m guessing the “CVT” in the hybrid is a power split device similar to Toyota’s hybrid system which are more reliable than conventional automatic transmissions let alone belt-pulley CVTs. So the hybrid’s “CVT” isn’t really that bad.
Most conventional automatics last longer than CVTs (thinking mainly of Subaru)
@@papa_pt toyota CVT have a first physical gear which makes it way better than others, and toyota ECvt is basically two electric motors with planetary gearset....
Yeah but no AWD...
@@alanmay7929 o interesting! with a real first gear it should have a new name other than CVT
@@papa_pt in reality almost all CVT’s in the car market aren’t used as “CVT’s”. Almost all from Nissan to Honda have the transmissions hold 7-8 specific gear ratios instead of continuously shifting ratios
Some call them trucky cars. Some call them car-y trucks.
Joe Pesci: Two utes
You deserve the most liked comment. It’s a shame not enough people get the joke.
The teo Hwats? Hwat was that word?
Didn't Chevy invent a car with a bed way back in the '60s?
@@krane15 Ford of Australia made a model T Ute way back when.
The CVT in the hybrid Maverick is a planetary gear CVT. Completely different then the belt and pully CVT's in most cars.
Gotta love car reviewers complaining about something they've never driven.
@@ChristIsLord7I believe it’s the same one used in the Escape hybrid. Check the stats from that since it’s been on the market longer.
@@ChristIsLord7 Extremely, more reliable than a normal automatic. The amount of total moving parts is incredibly low. I really wish they wouldn't call it a CVT at all. It isn't... it is a 100% gear driven differential... it shares more in common with a live axle than it does a transmission. How often have you seen live axles break?
I absolutely hate most hybrids because of the complicated drivetrain, but the Maverick uses the same tech than Toyota (the only other manufacturer that uses this type of "transmission") uses and it is almost unheard of that they break due to how super simple they are.
@@droolguy yeah, the Ecvt has more in common with a tractor cvt, than a car cvt. Just swap electric motors with hydralic motors. The other stuff is exactly the same. And they are very reliable.
@@droolguy "how often have you seen live axles break."
Me sweating nervously in a 4th gen Camaro. 😬
Great review. My Ford 150 cured me of Ford due to early, beyond inconvenient component failure. If you can call the first, the freaking transmission, a mere component. At four years! Followed by the alternator. The transmission went out on a day I was injured and hospital bound, and the second stranded me on a long trip. I had driven a cheap little Mazda pickup for 12 years before that and had NO component failure. And yet, to be fair, once I got all the substandard failed components replaced on the Ford, nothing else went bad. I kept the F150 for 16 years! But no, I never forgave Ford. And just like now, back when I bought it people were saying "No worries, Detroit fixed the quality issues." Nope. Profit maximization and hence cheapness are bred in the bone at Detroit.
I like the old school 70s and 80s moniker - "mini pickup". Yeah, the Maverick makes me wish I'd waited to buy a vehicle. Its just what I need owning a typical home. Something to make a run for project or garden supplies from Home Depot or moving a small piece of furniture or taking some junk to the county dump. Plus its manageable and economical for everyday commuting.
I think a base Ranger super cab with the 6" bed is the vehicle you might be looking for.
6 inch bed? That’s smaller than I expected. 😂
@@vincedibona4687 I meant 6'
I agree with the need for the 2 door long bed for actual work. An optional cap would also be nice.
I really wish they had that as I don’t care about transporting more than myself and another person
Extended cab with the 3rd door and a longer bed would be perfect.
I was wondering about that too. I hear they use the same platform as the Bronco. i bet is has something to do with the unibody construction that they need that longer four door cab and short bed to maintain stability. These vehicles are basically SUVs with a section cut off the back. Take too much off and the unibody can't do its job.... I am guessing....
@@davec6016 not the bronco platform but the bronco sport and escape
@@rorobobo8401 at least you can still store lots of stuff in the back seating area but yea you loose some potential bed room
These trucks are gonna open a entirely new market. I’ve been wanting something like this for years now
Same here. Can’t wait for a Toyota or Honda to hit the market. It’s a market that really has only had the subaru Baja in it. So not much competition 😂
+1. When I was in high school in the 80's, everyone wanted Datsun/Nissan, or Toyota pickup trucks. These trucks are basically a modern-day version of those small do-everything trucks.
We had this market back in the 90s. Its not new. the market was always there, but then class creep set in, and they kept on adding an inch here, and a feature there, and what was a 15k pickup in the 90s became a 50k truck in the 2020s.
@@morbotheturtle3796 I assume the Honda ridgeline from the first geenration didn't count?
@@BlueUnicorn928 earlier ones do. But they arent hybrid, so they lose in my book 😂
I've owned cars, trucks, and SUVs, and now I have a Maverick and I absolutely love it.
Santa Cruz: Trucky-car
Maverick : Cary-truck
Couldn’t have said it better
Yes, a suv would be a trucky-wagon and a crossover would be a suv-hatch
You guys are always fun to watch! I've had a Santa Cruz for just over a couple of weeks now and I have to say the lack of buttons didn't take long to get over. At the end of the day, no matter which of these you like better, I think it's great that we have a some choices for smaller "Trucks". Keep up the great work!
It would be great if someone will offer an ext cab version with a slightly larger box.
@hon solo for me, the styling of the Ridgeline has lost some of its appeal over the years. To me it just looks like every other truck in the road.
@@shawnn6926 the bed could be a little bigger but I think it would take away from what it's really designed for. Plus there's always a bed extender if you ever need the extra length.
Yeah I hate any kind of lack of dials or buttons. It should not be a touch screen or anything non physical
I think the Maverick is more of a classless, utilitarian vehicle that will age and perform better in the long run than the more trendier styled Santa Cruz. As a farmer, a mountain biker, and father of three little ones I see this as a great option for a replacement commuter car that is highly functional. I think it falls down a bit in regards to value as you price it up in the higher trims but as a base or XL trim, specifically in the hybrid, you have a super flexible, efficient vehicle that can get in the 40mpg range for my wife’s 45 minute one way daily commute yet still bring home a load of feed from the feed store, OR haul kids around. It’s refreshing to me as a guy who likes more utilitarian vehicles, Defenders, old Land Cruisers, old pickups... he’ll we have a couple VW Things.... but here we have a perfectly modern, comfortable car, that can haul 5 people, haul gear or supplies, it’s not fancy, but nice and it’s efficient and cheap. In the XL or XLT trim you are looking at 21k to maybe 25k nicely specced. That’s a damn renaissance and I think the reason why so many people are stoked about this thing. Not the higher trims, give me a base XL with steel rims, a set of snow tires for our northern Michigan winters and you have the winner of the useful versus cost contest. Love it. Yeah maybe the awd turbo setup is faster and probably more fun, maybe as a sport truck or something but for most people the hybrid is going to be pretty compelling... especially as we see the world transitioning over towards electric cars and with the uncertainty of gas prices going forward... a hybrid is a pretty safe bet on operating costs and I would guess resale as well 5-10 years from now. Would be curious to see you guys review a base from the viewpoint of cheap, commuter transportation revolution ... like a modern Model A in a sense.
The trucks for a Santa Cruz owner, since only Yeti owners will have Tacoma's soon.
@@JoshuaTootell lol some people will think you are talking about Yeti cups. The cups only dentist buy.
Even the base models are nicely optioned. Only downside is that the Hybrid is t offered in AWD yet. A lot of people may skip the efficient engine for the turbo just because of that. And the sad thing is, AWD isn't really needed a lot if you got snow tires. Which is get eleven with AWD since AWD doesn't help you stop in snow
Noah Mayer exactly, we have lived in some of snowiest areas of the US and a fwd car with good snow tires does great. Hell, a fed car with snow tires will outperform an awd car with all seasons in any measure. People are brainwashed to think you need awd for snow or inclement weather when it’s not the case, and like you mentioned, awd doesn’t help you turn nor stop, just literally accelerate and propel you forward.
@@deansmits006 To me, the CVT transmission is the issue with the 2.5L Hybrid. Whenever I decide to go and buy the Maverick, I'm opting for the 2.0L Ecoboost if it means having a more or less reliable transmission as a result. The AWD is an added bonus but you're right about everything else though
I personally like the maverick more so keep that in mind before reading this comment.
The Maverick seems to be going for two groups of people. Someone looking for a vehicle more practical for hauling stuff than a sedan but still wants the MPG benefits and whatnot of a sedan, and the second group being the Downtown F-150 owners looking to drive something that isn't as much of a boat. In addition everything about the maverick lends itself to being a fleet or company truck. With less complicated stuff. The less chance it has to cause issues if/when it breaks.
The Santa Cruz seems to be going for the SUV market. Someone who wants an SUV but maybe with more practicality for doing work. But that still works like an SUV when you need it to.
Overall I think the Maverick is going to be on top in the long run because it sticks to styling expected in a truck and the very low price point.
My favorite part about my Santa Cruz is the small bed. I don’t have to worry about people asking me to help them move.
Both of these are so compelling. The Maverick really does feel like a compact Truck. That said…2.5T, DCT….did Hyundai basically make a Santa Cruz N-line? Its the tuner bro in me but I kinda want to see these modified to ho fast now 😬
Yeah would be curious to see what a simple tune and bolt ons would do achieve for all these new cars w/turbo motors 👀 but atleast the maverick kind of looks a bit like a softer smaller less capably ranger.. but that Santa cruz wanna be truck thingy is so weird lol its basically just a regular tucson with the back awkwardly chopped into a small bed 😅
There is a rumor that there will be an N version
at least it's an eCVT meaning it's just a single planetary gearset with the sun hardmounted to the engines crank, the ring connected to an electric motor and the planets connected to the wheels.
so there's no rubberbanding and it'll last as long or longer than a normal automatic transmission.
yes but the turbo engine trim is expensive so you are not getting a bargain anymore.
you can get the most powerful engine in the maverick in the lowest trim if you want.
any full size truck smile at that a silverado can make 1000hp cost about the same ....
I drove a Maverick with the 2.0 and I was pleasantly surprised. It felt well put together. It drove very well; quiet and quick. Seating was comfortable for me. You forget that you're driving a truck until you look back at the bed and go oh... It's a truck. If I didn't already have a vehicle, I'd buy it right now.
BTW, the CVT is an ECVT like Toyota's hybrid system not a mechanical one like Nissan. There is a Big difference in performance and reliability.
Haven't seen a Santa Cruz yet but I also like it's look.
Yeah, Fords are nice...when they're new. Quality control problems rear their head pretty quickly, though. I'm eager to see how they hold up at 100, 000-150,000 miles.
I test drove the 2.0 I wasn’t impressed with it. It didn’t feel like 250hp
I’m hoping for the ST and it get the 2.3T
@@NaruSanavai The 2.5 hybrid in the maverick is the same powertrain that lasts 300-500k in escape taxis with the original motors and battery pack. People who own other vehicles with this powertrain are always saying things like "I have 250k on mine with no issues". Ford's hybrid systems are generally very reliable. The c2 architecture also seems pretty bulletproof, and they did something like 16 million miles of durability testing.
@@KB-bh9hp The EV Fords that come into our shop all have had 200k plus miles and have surprised me how well built they are . Been looking into a Ford Fusion EV as a daily.
you mean you'd order it right now and then wait a year to receive delivery.
I'm "Old School" I'll keep my 2002 Chevy S10 Sport 2.2 liter Vortec Flex Fuel..Automatic..Ps Pb Pw Ac Cc.. I bought it Brand New here in Arizona & have 150,000 original miles
I think this is a good indicator of how damn far Hyundai have come. People need to accept they arent cheap junk anymore.
We'll see about that in a few years. Almost all new vehicles should be nice when new. Only time will tell of its true reliability.
@@Derek-tk4wf Given they have the longest warranty in the industry I dare say they will be fine or Hyundai are going to be in big trouble in a couple of years.
@@Wrathlon Hyundai is known to fight tooth and nail to not honor their warranties.
@@good-tn9sr How is that different to literally any other brand?
@@Wrathlon exactly why going off length of warranties as an indicator of reliability shouldn’t be used…
Okay whoever matched James’ voice when he said that the back seats are the same deserves a raise. 👏🏼
seamless. very nice.
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The only thing they really got wrong about the Maverick is the "cvt" in the hybrid. The hybrid system uses planetary gears and the electric motor to transfer the power rather than any regular belts or pulleys like traditional cvts. Both Toyota and Ford call it an ecvt even though it has nothing to do with mechanical cvts. They don't have any of the reliability problems that regular cvts do because it's just an electric motor and a couple of gears instead of belts and cones that are constantly rubbing together. That "cvt" in the maverick is probably going to be the most reliable part of the truck especially because it's Toyota built.
The chemitry and camaraderie between you guys is fantastic. I love that neither of you tries to dominate, that yuo don't consistently speak over the other and are able to express yourselves without interruption.
8:50 "This is a car-y truck and this is a truck-y car" James Engelsman
Bought the Santa Cruz 2 days ago and I absolutely love it so far
Congratulations! You bought a beautiful vehicle
I have almost 4k on my Santa Cruz; it's the BEST vehicle car or truck I've ever owned and trust me I've owned plenty! It's 2.5T is lightning quick, and it handles like a sportscar, even with my GasGas 450 dirtbike in the back.
@John Smith mine's hauling my MC450F to race Tomahawk MX track this weekend; what're you doing? Going fishing? Camping? Lazy sh*t? "Gae".....
Honestly, how's it running now and do you still love it?
Thoughts about it a year later
I saw the Santa Fe for the first time the other day, never knew about them, I was trying to figure out wth it was. That in itself screams yeah this thing has turned my head several times. I LIKE IT!!! Hyundai has really upped their game, especially the styling, inside and out. SWEET.
My heart skipped a beat when you guys showed a quick snippet of the Holden Ute...thank you! We love that thing in Australia 🥺
STRAYA!
And ours were fast, RIP Commodore and Falcon.
Yeah…We need another car based 2 door big back ute here. Sick of seeing empty dual cabs everywhere.
@@simquicky3448 I hope this dual cab ute trend pisses off asap, it just doesn't make sense
We love it here in the US, too
These are brilliant! Utility-wise, they're exactly what most jacked-up 1-ton Brodozers owners actually need.
Brodozer...brilliant..thanks mate..I'll have endless fun with that one!! :)
Since that Maverick has a Focus ST engine, we ought to get a Maverick RS with the high output 2.3L ecoboost as well
It's a 2.9, not the 2.3, but similar. May not get the same tuning experience as Focus ST, but could be close
@@deansmits006 the Maverick is 2.0 turbo same engine that was in the ST, same 250ish horsepower 277 torque as well (ST was underrated on torque numbers)
I'm saying we should get a 2.3 high output same as the RS and high output Mustang ecoboost, with 350hp stock
How dare you make me salivate!
@@PCGGC not exactly the same engine. This is the revised version and I don’t think they share any parts.
@@verothacamaro from what I looked at under the hood it looks like the block and ports/manifolds are almost identical at least. It wouldn't be hard to adapt manufacturing to this engine and get some tuners from Cobb and others perhaps. Aftermarket would be pretty easy
There are just as many Maverick fans as there are Santa Cruz fans. It really does come to personal taste between these two vehicles. I finally opted for the Santa Cruz and the only real reason was the extra warranty. For me it is just peace of mind knowing I won’t have to put any extra money into the SC except for fuel, tires and batteries for the next five years. Small reasons I opted for the SC were the included bed liner and tonneau cover. Both vehicles drove the same, they handled the same etc. It really just comes down to personal taste and no matter what one you choose you can’t go wrong with your decision.
One suggestion for people who rarely have back seat passengers - I realized with my Santa Fe that I could greatly increase my rear visibility by removing and storing the back seat headrests. A few of my friends have done that with their cars too after seeing mine
i had a 2014 santa fe for a brief week before i returned it for a faulty awd, and man that was the first thing i did with that car. the headrest were HUGE.
not a problem in the outlander i bought after returning the santa fé. headrests tuck almost flat on top of the seat
Bro that headbump in the intro always gets me
Me too
They finally looked into how much people loved their Bajas. Maybe we’ll see Subaru make a new one to compete? Doubtful but nice to think about.
For sure and Subaru should call it the OutBrat!
@@JC-cm9bn 💀💀💀💀💀
Would love a modern Baja as a daily driver! These things don't appeal to me at all. Maybe I just like the ability to mod and get more power out of it🤔 I've seen some sick STI swapped Bajas at car meets and they made me really want to get one😅
People want money. I bet Toyota and Subaru will jump in as well
That’s why I’m looking at one.
Maverick looks cooler, is cheaper, and is just better for the money in every possible way, cant wait until my 23 Lariat arrives!!
I pick the Hyundai Santa Cruz...when I think of a Ford truck first thing that comes to my mind F150. Santa Cruz comes fully loaded with sunroof and the technology is way better. Great comparison review. 👍🏽
@@Snake-ms7sj they've already had it for the South American market, but i doubt they're bringing it here unless this segment really takes off.
As a ford transmission tech, I’d take the Hyundai just to dodge the POS 8 speed 😅
They that bad? My mom wants one, but I have a super duty and know jack shit about other Ford products.
@@Heathertheheathenkitty will last 15 yrs at absolute most, even with that piddling fiesta engine
@@alecwhatshisname5170 that'll work for her. She only drives about 5k miles a year so it should last her as long as she chooses to keep it lol. Just wanted to make sure it wasn't gonna go boom the second the warranty runs out.
Thanks!
Just get the hybrid, ecvts are very durable, and you know how reliable and insanely durable ford's 2.5 hybrids are. Like, our explorer has a 3.5 duratec, which is apparently an extremely durable engine, and even that has nothing in the 2.5 hybrid lol.
@@Heathertheheathenkitty they have their problems. They haven’t been out long enough to see much use and ford is still working out the kinks. Maybe once that’s done they’ll be alright but I need to wait and see because as is I’m rebuilding them pretty consistently with the same couple problems across model years.
Great video….funny but informative. The sales on these, particularly the Ford, are going to be HUGE. I can see getting an F-150 if you do construction or own a farm. If your not hauling around 2x4’s, sheets of plywood or drywall all day, I would get one of these. You will appreciate those xtra miles per gallon-especially when gas hits $5 a gallon
Exactly. I live in the suburbs where having a full sized pickup is a pain the ass. I never tow anything either. I don't need the size or the capability of an F-150 and the midsized pickups like the Ranger and Tacoma don't get very good gas mileage either. The Maverick suits my needs almost perfectly.
had a beast of a Tundra 4x4 years ago. Scratched the hell out of it on its first desert trip, because it was too big for some of the trails. My buddy was shocked that I took it out and "damaged" it. My response..."why drop big 4x4 truck money if you are not going to treat it like a big 4x4"...he couldn't understand that I bought it to use it, not to have a parking lot queen that never got dirty. But it was too big for daily driving, getting 11mpg (35" tires killed already bad economy). So it is gone.
Its already hit $5 in socal
Well. It’s $5.00 a gallon only 3 days after you said “Just wait till it’s $5.00 a gallon!!”
@@97I30T interesting cuz my ranger averages 23 accept now cuz I let it idle and heat up cabin. Now it’s sitting around 22.3. Which if I saw correctly is 1-2 mpg better than the SC but 4-5 less than the maverick. Yes the Tacoma is not good as far as mpg or comfort.
just received my 23 maverick XLT w AWD. 300 miles happy.
I sold high end luxury cars for 15 years then moved to Hyundai in 2010. They really provided a great car for little $. They were showing renderings of the Santa Cruz. Glad they brought it to market. Looks like a winner.😉 I know they have had issues in the past but the Dealer I worked for operated like the luxury stores I had worked for. They took great care of our customers and they have the best warranty in the business. 5/60 10/100! I bought my wife an Elantra Limited in 2015 and it has been a great car.
So true, when the dealer sets the bar high, even if they sell more budget oriented brands, people will buy.
I actually think Hyundai did a nice job with it. I like the front end design of it quite a bit
I love the headlights and the interior. I don't mind the bed size. I think reviewer's overestimate what ppl use trucks for. Most are simply going to use it for gardening or groceries. Which this is where it will shine.
My neighbor has a f250 Ive never seen him do anything with it that I can't do in my car.
@@voodoolou3793 🤣🤣🤣 you uh... Wana talk about it? 😅🤭 The Huskie.
@@suginomura what's wrong with Hyundai?
@@suginomura Are you serious knocking a car using non words "gawd". I'm not a hyundai guy but the flip side to your comment is
"oh yea well its a ford"
The hyundai has a better warranty, better safety features, more tech, doesn't look like a pickup mini knock off, bed comes standard with a liner, better and more comfortable interior, more interior room, more towing and payload, faster, at least hyundai designed something that looks different and cool all ford did is take a f-150 and make it smaller ohhhh how original.
@@voodoolou3793 I own one and that’s my favorite aspect of the truck
I love it this is a great comparison. I have a lariat maverick and I upgraded my warranty and still kept my price under a comparable Santa Cruz. Love this vehicle.
What did the Lariat cost you?
@@reactionhourwithdave window was 38 I added. Lux. Sun roof tow and 4x4 with add ons warranty and lifetime oil I think I was like 43 maybe close 44 this video pegged the santa cruz at 45
I really do love the look of the Santa Cruz. To me it would make a great daily driver and while small, having a truck bed is useful.
I carried a 16’ kayak in the 5’ bed of my Tacoma. Length isn’t a problem, you just get a bed extender that goes in the hitch. They’re adjustable, so you can use them with different size/length load. Then you can carry long boards, drywall, or ocean kayaks in your small truck 😊. Putting stuff through the rear window is a big no-no!
Kind of nice when the steer tires kiss the dirt now and then.
So the Tacoma has a 5 foot bed, can Tow 6k, is much larger then the Ford Mavrick, almost 2x as expensive fully loaded, is much larger.. why would people buy a tacoma ? unless your going into some seriously nasty stuff these do 99 percent of what they do.. I think these are going to be a huge hit.. and rightfully so when you can get almost 30mpg with the ford compared to 15-17 with a tacoma
@@beefwantko7269 yea these tiny trucks are gonna be huge
"I'm from England and we developed this language first" - James lol Perfect answer 👌
Isn't it an "entrance ramp"??
you gotta love how the point of the Maverick was high MPG hybrid and $20k price...and nearly every auto blog and vlog focuses and the top of the line, $30k+ turbo charged version. If you want a truck, buy one. If you want a pickup, buy one. But pick one. They serve different purposes, pick the one you need.
never thought i'd say this, but i like the Ford more. I like the 'trucklet' design over the Hyundai's weird, chopped off SUV look, and the Maverick seems less overfeatured, so there's less to break.
At 19:38 - My suspicion is, that space is an expansion slot for when they redesign the screen system. My guess it'll be an improvement to Sync 4.
You DO get a spray-in bed liner with the Lariat Luxury package.
The Maverick is better at being a "truck" than the Santa Cruz is.
It's probably for sunglasses
@@santibanez91 No. There's a closeable sunglass holder in the headliner area above the windshield. For now it's just a "nook." Really, it's there so that a whole redesign of the dash isn't needed when the Sync 4 system becomes ubiquitous across the Ford line-up.
Seems like they each have their pros and cons when it comes to "truckiness". The Maverick has a little more room in the bed and looks more like a typical truck, but it seems like the Santa Cruz has a bit more room in the cab (good for bigger guys like me since I'm 6'5") and is rated to haul 1,000 lbs more. Seems like it really just comes down to personal preference, honestly.
Been watching car reviews for years and you guys make the best ones.
For a compact used for work I'd say the maverick, for styling and a nicer overall vehicle, definitely the Santa Cruz.
The styling of the Santa Cruz looks worse IMO 🤮
@@dazednconfusedrn looks are definitely subjective.
@@Jackmerius_Tacktheretrix Agreed the ford looks like a ford truck the Santa Cruz looks like an SUV. If your a truck guy the Ford would appeal to you .. Which I'm 100% not which is why I like the Santa Cruz
SEL Premium you have buttons after the first Oil change the mileage goes up . I have 30 I and I get 34 .5 now and 26 City. I Love it.
This is the best Ford Maverick review on the whole internet!!
If your looking to buy either Cruz or Ecoboost Mav, agreed. But if your interested in the hybrid version, this is a horrible review. They reviewed the "nasty CVT" without even driving it or researching it. eCVT uses electric motor/ generators to control the speeds of planetary gearset components and its design is extremely robust, way more so than a CVT. From other reviewers who actually drove it, it doesn't drive like the nasty Nissan/Subaru CVT with belt and pulleys.
@@grimskunk2189 true they should review it as well
Santa Cruz looks stunning both interior and exterior 🔥
It really does look good. Every time I see one I like it more.
Santa Cruz looks terrible. Like it couldn't make up it's mind if it wanted to be a truck or a car.
Both look great! Personally I'd choose the Santa Cruz cause it looks like a car straight out of cyberpunk
Same.. the Ford looks like it's from 2000s.
To bad the Cruz is so expensive.
Hyundai and Kia may seem appealing, but they are maintenaince nightmares. I worked on 2 Kias recently and it was a living hell.
I'm already seeing the Maverick pop up everywhere as work trucks. Clearly, those people never needed huge load carrying capacity, and their accountant will love the nearly 2x saving in fuel compared to a full size pickup (maybe more if their job implies a lot of idling). Ford understand that market, and they hit the nail on the head. Sure, they'll lose some F150 sales, but they'll also steal a bunch of RAM and GMC sales. The Hyundai will never be used as a work truck, it's a lifestyle vehicle. While on the surface these are in the same category, they really aren't. I predict the Maverick will sell a ton, while the Santa Cruz will remain a niche vehicle.
Well said
There is a reason the Ranger sold like crazy.
The maverick can actually hold quite a bit, 1500 pounds payload, its only the towing that is low on it. To compare my dads 2021 F150 Lariat with the diesel engine has a payload rating of 1470 pounds, so the maverick would actually beat it.
@@mikefarino4368 believe you have a typo. The lowest payload rating for any F150 is 1840.
@@bogusphone8000 Nope its definitely 1470 listed right on the truck itself. 1840 is if its the diesel with regular cab and 4x2 with no options. with the super crew cab, 4x4 and nearly fully loaded lariat it starts dropping.
I'd like all future small pick-up "trucks" to be called Trucklets. It's perfect.
I expect to see Maverick from time to time on jobsite, cannot say the same for the Hyundai, the Santa Cruz looks fancy and all, but people that are really in need for a pick up truck will choose the Maverick
HEY GUYS! Check out my new Hyundai Santa Cruz... I for 1 wouldent be caught dead lol
price is the reason for that... a blue collar worker is not going to have the money for a Santa Cruz.... You going to see a lot of office workers buying the Santa Cruz
@@JustJay1281 price isn’t the reason for that, its all just practically. F150s, Tundras, tacomas etc. can be/are just as expensive as the hyundai but more practical and can do more. Blue collars make good money depending on the trade but its all about performance and practicality in that sense.
Ford Maverick XLT. Hybrid here it has some pros and cons but the pros outway the cons by far especially the MPG this lil truck is awesome th-cam.com/video/15HsJrSNr8w/w-d-xo.html.
Santa Cruz looks terrible, that's the reason why. You'd be made fun of if you drove a Santa Cruz to a jobsite. At least the Maverick looks like a truck.
Update - I have been driving my 2024 XRT Hyundai Santa Cruz now for almost 1 year. I have 23,000 miles on it and I love it!!! My life average per gallon is 26mpg in town and on the highway. Great vehicle and very useful. I am looking to buy the Hyundai Santa Fe XRT for a 2nd Vehicle SUV. Also, I am upgrading to a rugged tire for the Utah winter, Toyo AT3, 245/60 R18 109T - I am excited to feel the difference and see how it performs in the snow. I am also looking at doing the 1.9" Front lift 1.3" Rear lift from Eibach.
I would definitely go for the Santa Cruz. It just looks way cooler
It looks way better to me too, but the bed is too tiny, and having no HVAC/infotainment/heated seat buttons is a deal breaker for me.
+ their great warranty. Really like this one too!!!!
I'll take the other position on the aesthetics. I much prefer the Maverick. It looks much more like a truck.
It comes down to the Hybrid option for me. I hate filling up often.
For traction control, I had many friends ask me what is TC on the car. So I told it’s tire care.
TC helps taking care of the tires in a way, I guess
It's the difference between one wheel spin to two wheel grip.
I have owned a Maverick for 8 months and 17k miles and it’s a great little truck for the price yes I do miss my creature comforts of my platinum f150 but the maverick saves me way more money so I don’t really care. And as far as the cubby beside the infotainment screen nobody knows what to use that for. Your phone can go one of two places either flat on the bottom part on the left side or standing up where you can see it on the right side of the lower storage. I’ve driven both the Santa Fe and the Maverick and I prefer the Maverick. The Santa Fe for me was just too much technology and I didn’t like that when you use the turn signals one of your gauges disappears. The Santa Fe feels slower than the Maverick the only thing the Santa Fe offers that the Maverick doesn’t that I wish I had is heated and ventilated seats and paddle shifters.
Plus in the US hyundai gives you 5 year 60,000 basic and 10 year 100,000 power train on the warranty. It's not even close on that end. Also complimentary maintenance for the first 3 years as well.
Youre gonna need that warranty tho...
@Karun Chendrimada. Why? You might want to get the outdated notion that Hyundai is unreliable out of your head. They are now consistently ranked amount the top. Hyundai has made incredible strides in the last decade. They have caught up to if not passed the American automakers in most regards (especially Fiat/Stellantis/whatever). So to say “your gonna need the warranty it’s a Hyundai” is just plain dumb and shows you have little knowledge of vehicles.
@@ryanmartin4574 lolol I've owned and worked on many kinds of vehicles (with the exception of super car brands), and have a lot of friends with a lot of different cars that come to me for advice because of my knowledge. The number of times my immediate family and friends have had "leave you at the side of the road" or "needs a new engine/transmission" issues with a Hyundai is at least 3, and that's including my own experience with 2013 sonata we owned. Number of times I've seen those same levels of issues in immediate circle with German cars: 1(but most of those are leased). Number of times I've seen those same levels of issues in immediate circle with Japanese or American: 0. Am I saying American brands are statistically as reliable as japanese, no (but depends on brand, I'd rank gm higher than Mitsubishi or Nissan.), but they are still more reliable, and more easily fixable than Hyundai.
Great comparo-and I agree , Hyundai electrify that Santa Cruz and have something really unique!
Hybrid, but not full electric. The gas engine backup, especially in rural areas is important. About 15-20 years ago in the US, you would always hear about the "aging" electric grid that's at the breaking point - that just quietly disappeared. Not to invalidate your opinion.
$45000...sheesh! That Hyundai gets expensive! Honestly, I feel like they're the same truck. The Hyundai fills the top end of the niche better than the Maverick and the Maverick fills the bottom end of niche better than the Hyundai.
Yeah. the base line prices of these are pretty appealing, but I'd have a hard time putting down 40k US for "not a real truck". Yeah, I know "real trucks" are basically small home purchases now, but still...
@@robsolf if I were in the market, my top end would $30-35K. Any higher and you might as well get an actual small pickup truck.
They should revisit the "nasty CVT" comment. It's actually an eCVT which is nothing like what we refer to as a "nasty CVT".
It’s funny how we in Southern Africa have always had the hilux, ford ranger, vw amarok and even the Mercedes pick up here. Glad you guys are getting the feel for the small bakkies
I like the Maverick, but I feel like the front end is missing something. Maybe foglights in those massive rectangles on the lower part of the front bumper. Also, I know it's nitpicking, but cooled seats would be nice. You can get them on the Escape.
I am loving what's going on in the automotive world at the moment with the introduction of these compact pickup trucks. Each time I see a Maverick review I am just itching for one. It's becoming too enticing to not have one and finally a smaller size pickup that is indirectly competing with full-size trucks
And I feel the opposite. The manual transmission is going extinct, sedans and wagon choices are decreasing while manufacturers are turning everything into crossovers and SUV’s. As almost everything that interests me is out of production, I have no use for new car dealers anymore.
I drove both these vehicles.I bought the Santa Cruze limited. Never been a fan of ford's. I didn't like the cheap feeling clown like interior, exterior styling and several other things about the Maverick. Of course, I didn't like some things about the Santa Cruise either. In the end the Santa Cruze was a better fit for me and felt like more bang for the buck. The warranty was also a big factor in my decision.
Still enjoying it? I'm looking at test driving one this weekend
@@Mcdowellsthe sound of crickets from him
This is by far the BEST and FUNNIEST comparison video out there! I’ve been leaning towards the Maverick Hybrid but maybe I’ll get the 2.5 eco boost instead. Still want to see it in person before making a purchase.
Biggest thing I think these two need ASAP is AWD with the hybrid versions and full electric. For the northern climates having AWD is a must I think, so not being able to get the maverick hybrid seems counterproductive.
I agree with your assessments, I've been waiting what seems like years for the Santa Cruz, then Ford pops up with a version that just looks so much more like a truck. The Ford also looks a lot like what I imagine a Kia version of the Santa Cruz would look like.
If kia made one it would look more like the seltos. 😐
@@dnegel9546 if Kia made one it’d look closer to a Santa Cruz anyway, they both hold shares in one another
@@JMOutsider no. Santa Claus
@@BrinaBaby03 other way around, Hyundai owns a controlling stake in Kia.
"you hit him in the face, right, Mom?" Seriously guys... You are getting better and better every time! I really don't know if I prefer the car review or the intros, both are fantastic. Great job!!!!
When I talked to the Ford engineers / designers at the Maverick launch drive, they said the spot next to the screen is for AirPods or similar… completely dumbfounded them when I suggested they would fall out with even a hint of throttle.
There's a "lip" in that cubby to prevent this.
@@josephbryan1423 no there’s not unless they’ve added it
I really like the Hyundai/Kia cars. They’re trying really hard to compete and they offer so many good features that you can’t get on other cars unless they’re luxury. All that with a great price as well. They’ve come a long way since the bad rep from around 2012
My dad wanted to be a good Korean and bought the very first hyundai excell hatchback in the late 1980s. He’s never owned another one since.
@@Kunfucious577 he should reconsider now
If you think Hyundai and Kia offer that, you should look at Mazda. Much more premium and reliable at an affordable price.
Have you ever seen a Hyundai get in a accident? You might think twice.. it looked like isis put a bomb in a plastic box.. I’ve never seen sooo much plastic in my life all over the road.. they barely have any steel in them.. scary!
You mean the late 1980's Hyundai, when they were discontinued in the US for a good while.
The first Maverick I have seen was on a transport truck full of GM's. Let's just say the driver unloaded the Maverick with only ONE ramp down and shockingly, the Maverick didn't take any damage! Was a sight to see one wheel 2 feet off the truck. HAHAHA
I've rocked a Santa Cruz for 3,000 miles, and in my opinion it excels at what it set's out to do. It is "just enough" truck for most of us as long as you don't have an ego about it. The fact that Hyundai put a 2.5T (doesn't require premium either!) and an 8 speed wet DCT sealed the deal for me...this thing is about as quick as a Focus ST.