Hyundai's Truck-Shaped Crossover | 2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz
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- The Santa Cruz is a crossover with a pickup bed, and because of that, it's fantastic. There is just one problem: the new Ford Maverick. Which small truck is right for you, and what are the pros and cons of a small unibody truck like the Santa Cruz? Let's take a deep dive and find out.
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This is truly a pickup truck for non-truck people. I bought a Tacoma and wasn't prepared for how truck-like the drive and handling was and just couldn't live with it. I traded it in after six months to get one of these and couldn't be happier.
I would do the same. I am hoping Toyota upgrades the Tacoma as well as it has the Tundra. I am guessing the next-gen Tacoma, Ranger, and Colorado will be very nice.
I did the same, I liked my Tacoma, but it was just way more truck than I needed. So, sold it to Carmax and bought a limited SC. No regrets
@@Marcocats congrats! I thought I might have been the only one on the planet that bought a Tacoma and couldn't do I've with it. I'm almost 6 months in to driving the SC and no regrets.
Same here, I had Frontier and I enjoyed the practicality of it but hated the driving characteristics. Now I own SC and I couldn’t be happier… and the body styling for me is just fantastic 😎 it is “love it or hate it” kinda vehicle
RIP, camera. Love the Santa Cruz and Alex never disappoints.
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I was looking for one of these 2 trucks (Santa Cruz or maverick). I was not willing to pay more than the manufacturer says it was worth. So on Saturday, July 23rd 2022, we pulled into the local Hyundai dealership, and they had a Santa Cruz just parked there in the lot, right beside a 2023 elantra. They just got them in on Thursday. We bought them both with no dealer markup.
👁👁 watch out for the man with multiple woodchippers.
😅
I saw that Movie
As a mid sized truck owner I love both of these little guys. I think Hyundai dropped the ball on not offering a hybrid but I think Ford dropped the ball on offering a hybrid without AWD. To me, not offering AWD in the hybrid is egregious and horrendous as no truck should be on the road without an AWD system in probably 70% of US states. Santa Cruz is a clear winner in my book.
I agree, I hope they have a cheaper alternative soon to compete. It's great but way outah my price range.
Good summary.
Trust me, Hyundai doesn't drop the ball on anything they do these days. Patience my dude, the hybrid AND plug-in hybrid will come in due course. ;)
Plenty of pickup trucks are sold with rear wheel drive only. Front wheel drive would be better than that in snowy environments.
Although I imagine if you're towing something near the max limit rear wheel or AWD drive might be preferred. But none of these trucks really have a huge tow rating that I think it would be a problem. It is odd that Ford did not offer all-wheel drive. It's available in the Ford escape Hybrid which has essentially the same powertrain. Definitely kind of weird.
I definitely prefer the Santa Cruz in most ways.
But that 40 MPG in the Ford hybrid would be pretty difficult to overlook.
In the Hyundai I don't understand why they continue to not have wireless carplay in the higher trim stereo.. This is been the case for a couple of years now at least and I thought for sure they would have fixed this glaring problem before now.
The 10-year 100,000 mile powertrain warranty certainly is a plus on the Hyundai side.
The Maverick is FWD, with snow tires it would be more than fine. And I think they didn't offer AWD w/ hybrid because they couldn't fit/package both the hybrid system and AWD system in the same vehicle.
I so want a hybrid Santa Cruz. The “mini”truck is the perfect segment for me but I can’t rationally buy a newer car without getting better mpg than my older RAV4.
Same, no reason to buy it over the maverick IMO. I like the look of the SC better, just wished they added a hybrid motor and were a little more aggressive on pricing. Hopefully the Maverick's success inspires other OEMs to make similar vehicles.
They should, I wouldn’t think it’d be too hard considering the Tucson this is heavily based on has a hybrid option
There is absolutely nothing exciting about a Boryota Rav-4, except the gas mileage.
@@genesisg7022 Didn't matter to the million customers who bought it last year. Literally.
@Fox Trot à
Alex, excellent example of showing the right tool analogy.
I was cross Shopping the new 2023 CX50 Turbo Premium Plus, the 2022 Passport Trailsport HPD, and the 2022 Santa Cruz Limited. After finally getting to drive the CX50, I was surprisingly disappointed by lack of power from a stop, the somewhat high interior noise, and feeling that new offering needs at least one update to get everything just right. I feel like the CX50 with some focus on sound deadening and upgrading the transmission to at least a 7 speed (with lower first two gears) would really make that SUV perfect for the price.
The 2022 Passsport Trailsport HPD is amazing and by far has the better AWD system for offroad use....but it is a bit too utilitarian looking for me. I decided to go with the 2022 Santa Cruz Limited AWD for the overall styling...LOVE IT! I also absolutely LOVE the interior styling and the center stack and drivers instrument cluster design...SHARP! The Santa Cruz is loaded with Tech and many great features for about $41k total....heck of a great deal! Last item, I applaud Hyundai and their 3 year//36,000 Hyundai Complimentary Maintenance program which was icing on the cake for my purchase decision!
Two years in, I still love mine. Zero issues. As far as it being a truck, I've towed my Veloster N (on a tow dolly) to various race tracks around the Midwest. No problem with the power. Braking is a bit sketchy as the dolly has no brakes.
If this were available in a hybrid, I would purchase it. I was tempted to cancel my Ford Hybrid Lariat order, and get the Santa Cruz, but the fuel economy of the Santa Cruz (with the crazy fuel prices) prevented me. Whoever (Maverick or Santa Cruz) comes out with a PHEV AWD, I shall order it the day it comes out!
Financially you'd likely come out ahead just getting the awd now rather than losing all the transaction costs (taxes, title, depreciation, doc fee, other random dealership bullshit) of getting a new vehicle to get the awd hybrid combo.
@@shanet7511 Financially, in America, most people don’t really care (avg new car sale price is $40,260). Hybrid AWD makes the perfect prepper car & I want Ford or Hyundai to take my money for one already. In 5 years my gold Rolex will likely be worth more than the cars sold today so I can wait.
Depending on your car situation, you're probably better off waiting for a year as both Ford and Hyundai have said that an AWD Hybrid/PHEV are possibilities given their cousin cars have similar drive trains already we may hear something about it in the next year as the chip shortage (hopefully) wanes
I was thinking the same thing.Even if it got in the low 30's MPG i think I would of gone that way.
The Maverick has a AWD but you don't get the MPG as the FWD hybrid does
The fuel economy is great without a hybrid. Gauge says 23 with my everyday driving but calculated at the pump I am getting 27.5
You are simply the most competent car reviewer at you tube .... BTW , my next car ( base model , stone blue ) the world can have the rest .
Hello Alex, I just got my Santa Cruz SEL Premium. It is an outstanding vehicle!
It has power, handles well, and mileage is not terrible 28-29 mpg on the highway. The space in the back is excellent. I call it the BAT mobile or more specifically,
the Big Ass Trunk mobile. I need to partition the bed so things don't go rolling from side to side.
Thanks for the great review!!!
Alex, I'm 99% sure the Santa Cruz isn't wider inside than the Tucson despite being wider on the outside. If you park them side by side, you can see the Santa Cruz is wider than the Tucson primarily because of pronounced fender flares. The front windshields for example from what I can see are interchangeable.
Tucson is 73.4" vs 75" Santa Cruz
Not sure you understood what I was saying. I'm saying the chassis is identical, but the Santa Cruz has fender flares and longer mirrors to give the illusion its wider when at its core its the same. Sitting inside, they would be identical. @@grizzybear9111
I have no problem with the South Korean cars today. My wife loves her Kia Sedona, and the warranty is a factor.. But for the money, economy, and styling I ordered a Maverick. Both are great vehicles.
I like this but i like the Maverick better.. good review Alex...hope you had a Good Holiday
I like the Santa Cruz better but have to say the Maverick is the best value and is more 'truck-y'. The Maverick will easily out-sell the Santa Cruz and Ridgeline.
Thank you very much for being so detailed and for doing the comparisons.
Excellent Review and all the needed information by Alex
You have the best and most through reviews!
I'm really loving what the Santa Cruz offers and I think yours is the best, most practical review of it. I'm personally waiting for the PHEV or full EV version of the Santa Cruz.
I like the Santa Cruz and was going to purchase one. I wanted a lower end model, The SE with the 2.5L and no turbo and no DCT Trans, just the regular 8 speed trans.
Got to pricing it at 2 different Hyundai dealerships. One wanted $42,156.00 drive out and the other wanted $42,980.00 drive out !!
FOR THE SE MODEL !!
Seriously I hope those 2 dealerships have to eat every Santa Cruz on the lot.
I can get a Ford Ranger Lariet package for that which is what I’m looking at now.
Yes, these are one of a kind vehicles that look nice but their price gouging is going to bite them in the arse.
Throw in the better warranty and I'm all in on this Santa cuz. Make mine this fine example reviewed here. It's just a better/nicer overall package for my needs.
Santa Cruz has near-double the warranty of the Maverick. Also you won’t be paying above MSRP for one unlike the Fords.
The PHEV would be a great option for the Santa Cruz especially if they tuned it for some low end torque and for some city fuel economy savings.
The wood chipper part cracked me up! Lol but completely relevant😁
Excellent video- most informative!
After the first Oil change the mileage gets better plus a K&N air filter Really Helps. After second Oil change even better. I get 28 City and 34 Interstate. But I never run more than 5mpr over the speed limit. If you have a lead foot or milage will suck! Sorry!
Santa Cruz all day long!
Excellent review, as usual! I really appreciated the nuanced comments about the tradeoffs between the Tucson, Santa Cruz, and the Maverick, and the comments about getting the right tool for the job while showing the wood chippers!
But as you indicated, the Maverick Hybrid is actually not a real choice because it is already sold out.
Sorry about your camera! 🙁
I've had the same load-leveling dampers in a 98 Grand Caravan of all things, and it's a terrific system.
I really like the looks of the Tucson and the Santa Cruz, but also the Santa Fe. I'd have to drive them to decide. A Ford is just not an option for me.
The Santa Cruz 2.5T has proven to be a very quick vehicle, which is compelling, but I'd be nervous about towing with a DCT, even if it's a wet clutch.
Part of the challenge is choosing the right tool for the job, is defining the job!
Keep up the great work!
I was shocked to see the Palisade to be shorter than the Maverick
Having seen both the Maverick and Santa Cruz in person (I own the Santa Cruz) - these aren't as small as people often think - they are bigger than say the old Ranger or an S10 or even a previous generation Colorado - in fact when you watch some reviews where people are some what small in stature they appear to be pretty large. The average 1/2 ton pickup has grown in size over the past 15-20 years and a modern one looks almost cartoon like compared to trucks of a couple decades ago.
I think that if auto makers really went back to the small (mini in the US) truck size they likely wouldn't sell and may not meet modern safety standards.
@@Scotty_in_Ohio true, I've seen both up close on multiple occasions. However, never need a Palisade but that's still a surprising statistic.
Great presentation!
Look it's an Alex stroller. Great job as always man- excellent job. Nice that you could find out how that load leveling system works, now we know. Do you know how the availability of these will be with the chip shortages and all?
For towing and payload, the Honda ridgeline is the best you can get without sacrificing ride quality. But it's very expensive, pretty similar to body on frame mid sized trucks in price. And it doesn't get as good fuel economy as the maverick and Santa Cruz fully loaded with their most powerful engines.
Ram 1500 and Ford f150 ride incredibly well. For towing and payload why would anyone get a Ridgeline.
Face it, the Ridgeline is Honda's attempt at making the santa cruz/maverick.
Except hyundai and Ford just did it better
@@ChristianC-gy1ym ford and hyundai didn't do it better, they did it different.
they are a smaller vehicle.
the ridgeline is a different class.
@@mongoosemcmongoose2786 it's not a direct apples to apples. You can even split the differences between ram and Ford if you wanted.
But the point is honda tried to create a special niche for their pickup and they used an older formula to do so.
Whereas the santa cruz and maverick are way more modern and accomplishes the mission better.
@@ChristianC-gy1ym what the hell are you talking about?
what older formula did they use?
you are completely lost.
@@mongoosemcmongoose2786 the Ridgeline is just an older vehicle with less sophisticated tech. The R&D Honda put into a usable car-like pickup is now outdated. I'm not saying the Ridgeline is a bad vehicle. I'm just saying for what its mission is set out to accomplish, hyundai and ford just did it better.
Just because you can't wrap your head around what I'm trying to tell you doesn't mean I'm lost.
I do like the Santa Cruz... but that piano gloss black they vomited all over the center stack makes it an instant no-go. I suspect the Maverick will over AWD soon, considering the mechanical portions are very similar to other Ford hybrids, and those have AWD.
5.8 zero to sixty? I'd never thought I, an average person, would ever consider this. Hybrid model even more.
I like the Santa Cruz so much I bought one. I like it almost as much as your videos.
Alex do you have any mulch for sale?
Good luck obtaining either brand! Have had fully-loaded Lariat retail on order in Ford’s system. 4 months later still waiting for ANY response from Ford or the dealer. Tried to get hold of a SC instead. Limited trim is rather rarely seen, and some dealers are tacking on $14K amended price for an already pricy vehicle that’s missing a few common options that should be standard for this price level.
Who else already owns a Santa Cruz and finds themselves gobbling up these videos just to celebrate your purchase?
I wish I was one of them but hyundai doesnt sell these in europe. Its a pity
Not really "celebrating" but I always like the "confirmation" that I wasn't an "big dummy" (I also secretly mention out loud when a reviewer gets some detail wrong - although Alex is almost never wrong).
I just keep looking for somebody who hates them and why. Haven’t really found anything yet.
@@k.stacey7389 nice! I will say that the defogger for the front windshield is slow to defrost. I live in a warm area, so it isn’t an issue. I imagine for folks in the Midwest and northeast that would be a problem.
@@mickwritesmaui5899 I guess I wouldn’t notice, because it’s world better than the defrost on the 2009 Toyota I was driving before, lol!
Just bought a brand new 2023 Sant Cruz Limited😊!
01:00 I rate this chipper's seat 2 out of 10. It doesn't have the range of motion and very uncomfortable.
I like the Santa Cruz design, but I will wait for a hybrid engine version.
I am really liking my new Santa Cruz SEL Premium with the Turbo and AWD.. This might attract people who have never had a pickup before but that is not me. I have always had one but also often had something smaller and quicker for having fun in. That is no longer necessary with the Santa Cruz as it does it all. People are stopping me at gas stations asking me what kind of car it is and really liking it. I can be a little irritated at some of the tech such as it letting you back right into a light pole or anything that is not moving without even a single beep, or the non passenger seat height adjustment, or the questionable lane control systems, no place for sunglasses, and no memory seat buttons on the 2nd highest trim at least. However this thing is really great to drive. Quick and so maneuverable in traffic, but also comfortable and quiet. When you want to pass something it feels really powerful. I beleive it would have a better 0-60 time if it were quicker from a dead stop. Sport mode actually makes a big difference when you want it and it also has awd and great ground clearance. Looking forward to seeing how it does in the snow. After 2 months I am really happy with the purchase.
Honda Ridgeline is the best of the unibody trucks but is the most expensive.
The Santa Cruz is very nice for looks, comfort, and features. It is also the fastest with the 2.5L-Turbo.
The Maverick is the best value for a compact truck. It is missing some comfort and features but is the best vehicle to be used for a daily truck.
All 3 are AWD, not 4WD as in Ranger's, Frontier's, Colorado's, Canyons, and Tacoma's.
The Dashboard is like the Enterprise!
Junk
This is $45k in canada, you got no choice they come fully loaded. The maverick is the better buy for me.
I wish they would offer a two door version of this truck with a six foot bed. That would be an interesting combo.
So, you have to move up to the SEL trim level to get the push-button start. I guess that means that the SE trim level has to be started using a hand crank?😜
Ridgeline RTL with discounts can be had for the same price as Santa Cruz, has V6
This is a buy for me, its a decent city/roadtrip vehicle. It'll let you get the groceries and haul a few things to boot.
I love this vehicle, I'm wondering if you could purchase a universal back seat center armrest for this
Honestly? i'd get another Honda Element. Good ones (high mileage is likely but not a problem) cost less than any of the three options, I can upgrade the electronics if I feel like it, maintenance is reasonable, and MPG is as good as the Santa Cruz. I've carried 4X8 sheet goods in ours, half a pallet of paving stones, 20 bales of hay (some on top), and pretty much everything else I've wanted. When it gets muddy, dirty, or full of straw, we just hose it out when necessary, and sweep it out when that would do.
Modern auto-makers don't understand the concept of practical. Pickup trucks are just fancy cars with a third of the roof missing (I fantasize about forcing most of the over-compensating pickup drivers to take a front-end loader of gravel in the bed of their truck followed by a ton of manure). Crossovers are fancy cars on tippy-toes.
Wow I got mine just in time before the price Hikes mine was 31,200 the tow package I got was a lot less expensive than the dealer. I got everything plus the brake controller installed for under 600 bucks! They never talk about the 100k warranty and the Oil changes!
This need the Hybrid.
10 year warranty
truck bed
220+ HP
35+ MPG
decent payload and towing capacity
It would make alot of truck owners look twice, most people don't use their 6ft beds to max capacity anyways, no one likes getting 15-25 MPG when gas is getting so expensive. Even tho its a Hyundai and only comes with a 4ft bed I shockingly really like it.
Was looking forward to the 2 door concept for production even though I knew it would not be made, but this looks good. Disappointed in all the pastel colors for exterior. Give us a real blue and a real green. Also not a fan of the 2 spoke steering wheel, it needs a 3 spoke. I wish Hyundai would have done something to dress up the interior to fit the style of the truck, maybe some contrasting colors? But overall I’m glad this truck/suv exists.
The steering wheel is great for resting your hand. I really shudder at the thought of ever going back to anything but a 4 spoke or 2.
Love this and the maverick, but prefer the space of my Ridgeline, I have two kids (3 and 6) so the huge rear seat is important, especially since I can still fit a 6 ft adult between their car seats.
Regardless, I am glad to see unibody trucks catching on. Plus the haters seem to not be dissing a 5k tow rating now that it has a Ford logo. Funny that we Ridgeline faithful were right, the truck bros just hated the Honda on the front, not the idea or capability. As I have pointed out alot, many people are just fine with old rangers and s10s, which had about 4000 and 5000 lb max tow ratings respectively as well.
I own a tiburon.. i love, if I have the opportunity i want one of these as the other vehicle
Hi Alex. Sorry about the lost camera. Tell me please... How does this compare to the Honda Ridgeline?
Brah they need to make it a hybrid. I need to get 30+mpg in a mini truck but I don't want the weak power of the maverick
I bought the Santa Cruz in August. If they make a plug in, I'll trade ASAP.
What ??????????????????
I think hyundai likely have overpriced this vehicle for what it is at least in Canada. The santa fe/tucson phev is only few thousands more. They've banked on the fact that suv buyers who want a bed with towing capacity would pay similar amount of money for a vehicle with less features/luxury amenities/passenger comfort. If santa cruz was about 6-8k less than current this would do well, however at its current price I don't know. I test drove the santa cruz and I think it's a good vehicle but I'd pick the santa fe/tucson over this as the advantages it has over them - bed & higher towing capacity- is not enough for me. It's a niche product and for some it will do well but for the majority people will pass on this.
Absolutely ridiculous claim. The santa cruz is packed with tech and features. The few missing amenities are simply replaced by the bed and towing/payload.
It's an incredibly versatile vehicle. Just my opinion.
I'm not sure what features it's missing...
In Texas, they cannot keep these on any dealer lot.
@@zmass rear seat heating, memory seating, passenger side power seats and overall less rear space. Again i think santa cruz is a good vehicle I test drove it and was impressed. However given that you can get a santa fe/tucson with PHEV powertrain for few thousands more, it doesn't make sense for me.
I agree. I overall think the Santa Cruz is a solid vehicle for what it is, but honestly it's just priced way to high. For it to be a real contender with the maverick, it's gotta drop it's price..I understand Hyundai has the solid warranty luxury etc but for such a niche vehicle and introduction to this segment, it'll easily get beat out mostly due to pricing. I'm positive Toyota, ,and suburu could come up with something just as niche and functional for a fraction the price
I'm hoping this does well enough it convinces Hyundai to come out with a Ranger/Tacoma competitor.
I hope this does well enough for Toyota to make a compact truck of their own based on the RAV4. Toyota could use the hybrid system from the Sienna. More power and almost 40mpg combined. And available all wheel drive which the maverick doesn't offer in its hybrid.
@@damilolaakanni Good idea.
@@damilolaakanni agreed. More competition in this segment would be awesome
I wish people on the coast would acknowledge when saying "get the PHEV if you want more power" that Hyundai refuses to sell PHEVs to the Midwest, Great Lakes, Appalachia, the south and the mountain west except Colorado, and will make you prove residency with ID if you attempt to go over to a neighboring state that it does sell to. It says all of this in the fine print on the website.
I like the Ford looks like Ford hit a home run with the maverick
Whats the gas consumption (chipper)?
Unlike the Netflix Cowboy Bebop adaptation, this is gonna be good.
At least Yoko Kanno, the music composer, came back.
Made a guitar cover video for the ending theme, The Real Folk Blues.
I love how the Santa Cruz gives the functionality of a SUV and a truck. The dampened tailgate and storage cooler in the bed is a wonderful touch, compares to the Ford Maverick. The Maverick styling is just too bland for my liking. It reminds me too much of a truck. The technology is not impressive as the Santa Cruz..The base Maverick XL don't even offer cruise control and power mirrors. Which is just sad in 2021..But there's some people who are into that utilitarian look. It's just too "fleet truck looking", in my opinion... Overall, both the Maverick and Santa Cruz is targeting a different audience. Just like with smartphones with Apple and Android. Both serves it purpose. But different in so many ways.
I just want to say good on you for being objective and seeing what a automaker is actually going for and targeting. So many on folks online cant see past their own tastes and opinions and refuse to see why people but something.
Though I still dont understand people who buy a objectively unreliable car. But hey...
The warranty on the Santa Cruz would easily have me getting it over the Ford Maverick. Also Ford never does a good job on first year models as far as quality goes. I think you might be overestimating the hybrid in the Maverick as most truck/SUV buyers want awd and not fwd. I could be wrong but especially up here in the snow belt states, awd is a must on most shoppers list. I will say the all black/dark grey interior on the Santa Cruz is disappointing and a bit dreary. Makes it look cheap when it is in fact a nice quality interior. Maybe in an update Hyundai can add some more color to it
The Mav has 5 yr 100k warranty on the hybrid engine. You can buy an extended warranty when Ford's expires.
i'd have the santa cruz, aside from the bed length (who cares if you can't get a dirt bike or a quad in it, pull a trailer man), it's a better truck than the maverick and all you give up is the "im a truck" styling. plus the interior on the maverick is not in my pay grade, i'm a 36 year old man, a profressional, and I want my environments to reflect that.
I am also mid thirties, I found the interior to be OK, I did test drive the base Maverick, its all the dealer had on the lot. Ultimately I ended up ordering my Santa Cruz which arrived today.
Not related to the vehicle being reviewed, but I had no idea the Honda Ridgeline, is bigger than the Ford Explorer 😮
Personally I'm waiting for the PHEV versions. I'm hoping Ford will do an electric rear axle from the front or rear axle of the Mach-e and a 20+kWh battery.
My Local Ford dealer has a Maverick XL, its well loaded at 27k, sadly, they put a 5k mark up on the car, and I am not paying 33k for a base. Anyway, my Santa Cruz arrives tomorrow, SE AWD. Out the door, was 29K, NO MARKUP!
My Mav XL hybrid 2k tow only cost $22,280 including shipping. Plus it gets 2x mpg city.
@@JamesD-HB that's great man, they are sharp trucks. Sadly my dealer is marking up everything, even with orders! They are selling mach Es with 20k markups. Glad you got the truck you wanted for the price you wanted, I hope you enjoy the heck out of it!
@@TheJiggs666 Thanks. There are still dealers that will take orders at msrp. Call around, it will be worth it to drive further to save money.
The santa cruz Limited is not pricey at all. Consider how much car you're getting. The average price of a new vehicle in the U.S. in Septer 2021 was around $45,000
Santa Cruz is below that.
For the price of a SC Ltd, I will get the bigger more capable Ridgeline.
@@JamesD-HB more capable as in... ?? Towing and payload? Ok then just get an ACTUAL pickup. The whole point of the Ridgeline is that it's a compromise truck.
And as far as compromise trucks go the santa cruz just does it better.
Fully loaded Limited santa cruz is around 42k. The average price of a new car sold in September 2021 was 45k. People act like the hyundai is overpriced and thats kind of funny.
@@ChristianC-gy1ym At 41k for a Ltd SC, I will take a Ridgeline or a Ranger any day.
@@JamesD-HB you are absolutely justified in doing so. There is a car out there for everyone. But it's worth noting that the santa cruz and maverick are selling well. Consumers vote with their wallets
My 2023 SEL AWD was just under $33k US, all in and out the door. I specifically didn’t want that bed cover and the loss of bed space, a hard trifold I can remove easily when needed is another $1k. It has everything a wanted from the transmission to the actual knobs on the dash “downgrades” to the keyless ignition and heated seats. I considered the price to be damn reasonable for a car I can both start with my phone and haul vintage furniture finds in. Mavericks have a lower base price but can comparing that to the Santa Cruz mid/upper trim levels is somewhat disingenuous.
Strange you did not compare it to Honda Ridgeline. I don't know anyone who when shopping says, "Oh no, this is 4" longer, I cannot possibly consider it". Functionally they are the same vehicles. Yes, Ridgeline is fractionally more expensive, but not dramatically so.
I know you said the Honda isn’t really a competitor, but I’d probably take Santa Cruz, Honda, Maverick
i like the santa cruz but would strongly consider the maverick for its better mpg and i would install a ladder rack and maybe a small snowplow to the front? if you can then why not right? so far i seen many santa cruz, and i belive one maverick so far here in the tri-state.
Alex, ( or internet) which one would you buy? the Santa Cruz or the Maverick? ( went to see the Maverick, I liked the outside, but the seats are tiny in the ford)
I'm a "Ford Guy" and reserved both but bought the Santa Cruz - several reasons but I was looking at each a bit differently - in the Maverick I was going to buy the XL with no options - it was going to be my "go to the warehouse / home depot / car for the kids to drive" - with the Santa Cruz that was (and is) my primary car to drive similar to what I would have bought in a Ford Edge or mid size (two row) crossover - it fits in the garage and gets decent MPG. They really are two very different vehicles although they are in the same class. I actually can see that Hyundai like Subaru discontinues them after a few years like the Baja. Ford will make them for many, many years although they'll be careful about not eating into Ranger sales so no Maverick Raptor or even Tremor editions - the prices will creep up too - just with a lot of new vehicles - if you don't buy the first year the prices won't be as low in the second year.
@@Scotty_in_Ohio thanks for the info, I'll go see the Santa Cruz in the next few weeks if they have it on the lot, (I have a few old cars and trying to get down to 1 new car that can do a bit of everything)
@@Scotty_in_Ohio Good Summary
Feel like santa cruz would be my choice over mav, but I dont think styling will age as well and depreciation will probably be a bit worse than mav.
It already looks terrible. It reminds me of that god awful Baja
Thorough as always Alex. But which vehicle are you REALLY reviewing here, the Santa Cruz, or the Maverick? Methinks you clearly have a preference for the Ford. You should probably be talking more about the Hyundai here as this IS supposedly a Santa Cruz review. Personally, I'd be curious to see if any other manufacturers decide to get involved in the future as neither of the vehicles discussed here is quite right for MY needs, and both Ford and Hyundai seem to lack in quality and reliability overall. But I do like the concept. Now if only more worthy car makers will think this segment is worth their time? Time will tell.
in canada we don't get the base engine.. so it starts at nearly 40k :\
Any body find official Hyundai releases or comments on the payload for the bed
Ford just announced a recall on Maverick, F-150, etc. Faulty trailer brake controller software issue. I thought it was hard wired to the brake pedal! LOL. Hyundai should have one to go with their tow package since they aren’t shy about advertising the 5,000 lb tow rating. I’m waiting for next year to see if they fix a few small issues on the Santa Cruz. Hopefully the added $5K markups dealers are currently gauging people with go away or I will never buy one (this week SEL plus AWD 35K list plus $5K added markup. What a deal, SEL plus for Ultimate price.) 😒
This would have been perfect as a plug-in hybrid.
They should have rolled the tonneau up instead of down. That would put more storage space inside.
It’s alright
I remember my sister buying the first Maverick 2-door car in 1970 for $1,995.00. Good 6cyl-auto car. 50 years later and Ford just made the starting price 10x more. The Maverick truck is going to sell in volume.
Do yourself a favor and learn how inflation works over many years. Also, vehicles were really crude that many years ago.
You can't mount a GoPro on that fender trim you have to buy the fender flare ones.
I had put down some money on a ranger but it took so long to come out and when they finally did, I wasn’t impressed with the only choice of under powered engine. I like the looks of the Santa Cruz, and the mileage of the maverick, but neither will tow my 3,000 dry weight trailer.
The Hyundai is built in the US and the Maverick in Mexico... That's quite the head scratcher
It has a bed, it's a truck.
I'll buy one if they make a hybrid
A hybrid is essential for decision-making. With fuel prices so darn high, it makes absolutely zero sense to be driving a gas guzler in the city.
The K&N filter really changes the take off and totally gets rid of turbo lag Completely! It also adds 11 more Horse Power and torque. I Love it
The front end looks like a Mandalorian helmet.
The top trim looks awesome but a couple areas Hyundai needs to get straight for $40K. Tows 5,000 but no complete tow package. Lower trims wireless car play and buttons but not the top trim so you have to accept something you don’t like on top trim? Maybe they need a next to top trim without that. That’s upside down, maybe they were low on parts or saving chip….
It's true about the price vs. the Maverick _except_ for when you add in factory options on top of what you choose for a trim level and any possible dealer mark ups - The Limited trim there wasn't (at the time I ordered) any factory options at all - I would have liked to have added the hitch but no dice - compared to the Ford where they've been doing select a trim and then add on option packages forever now base price and trim levels seem a bit misleading. When I purchased my Santa Cruz I reserved it online and didn't pay a penny over MSRP (in fact I was able to get a good discount, again for the time we're in). I am pulling for the Maverick as I've been a "Ford guy" for about 30 years now and I think they will be a good little truck - I did have concerns around actually taking delivery (I reserved one too and almost instantly the dealer started playing games) - Ford said they wouldn't be building any initially for "inventory" so you would get the "Bronco Effect", what the end price was going to be (I've heard some really bad stories especially for XL trim ones), and honestly I have some quality concerns as well. I felt better about a first year model in the Hyundai compared to a Ford. Styling is where people will largely be divided. If you're looking for a small truck then you'll go Maverick - if you're looking for a small SUV with a bed then the Santa Cruz. We will see longer term - I only have 1800 miles on my Santa Cruz - thus far I love it - and it fits in the garage - something I couldn't do (easily) with my 2018 F-150 XLT Sport 4x4...
So I suppose we can assume it doesn't support wireless Android Auto either? I get annoyed with reviewers that think everyone has or likes an iPhone. Great review otherwise Alex!
Which manufacturer is next with a small truck? Who will be the first with a full electric model?
The hill descent control button looks like a giant chicken sticking it's head out of the top of a truck
The sharp design makes the Maverick look like a Russian pickup.
Compared against compact crossovers not midsize. Half ton trucks are luxury cars on the cheap, most aren’t bought to do truck things.
How many people open their sunroof? Very few. They should just make it a skylight and save some space and weight.