2023 Ford Maverick vs Hyundai Santa Cruz

• The Ford Maverick offers a hybrid option that will come standard on most all of the trim levels. There is also an optional turbocharged engine that will provide a good amount of power.
• Both of these trucks have been designed to fit whatever lifestyle you may lead. Whether you like going to the beach and need to pack all your gear or into the mountains, both of these trucks will be able to handle it.
• The Hyundai Santa Cruz boasts an impressive amount of towing capability, which can tow a little bit more than the Ford Maverick can.

Ford released the Ford Maverick in 2022 as the first mid-size truck with the sort of hybrid system that it offered. Many of the trim levels will come standard with this hybrid engine, with an optional turbocharged engine. The hybrid option will be mated to a continuous variable transmission and be front wheel drive! Four wheel drive will be available with the Ecoboost engine.

Engine Options in the 2023 Ford Maverick:

• 2.5 liter engine with hybrid motors (191 horsepower, 155 pounds of torque)
• 2.0 liter EcoBoost engine (250 horsepower, 277 pounds of torque)

While the Hyundai Santa Cruz offers two engines, they both come from the same platform. The difference is that one is turbocharged while the other is not. Both of these engines will see an eight speed automatic transmission mated to them, however, the turbocharged option will have a dual clutch transmission. All wheel drive is also offered with both of these engine options.

Engine Options in the 2023 Hyundai Santa Cruz:

• 2.5 liter 4 cylinder engine (191 horsepower, 181 pounds of torque)
• 2.5 liter 4 cylinder turbocharged engine (281 horsepower, 310 pounds of torque)

While the Hyundai Santa Cruz offers two engines, they both come from the same platform. The difference is that one is turbocharged while the other is not. Both of these engines will see an eight speed automatic transmission mated to them, however, the turbocharged option will have a dual clutch transmission. All wheel drive is also offered with both of these engine options.

Ford has designed the Maverick to be able to handle whatever sort of lifestyle you may throw at it. This little truck is able to do it all. It is able to seat up to 5 total passengers and fit a good amount of gear that you may be taking with you! There is storage in both the drivers side and passengers side doors as well as under the rear seat, so that you have that much more room to be able to put what you need. To complement all of these interior features the bed of the truck has also been designed to adapt to any lifestyle.

In the bed of the Ford Maverick you will enjoy a 4.5 foot bed, 10 available tie downs, and a bottle opener. On top of that, if you do need to break out some power tools for a quick project or you need to charge some up there is a 110 volt outlet in the bed of the truck as well. As you can see there are many features to the Ford Maverick that allows it to adapt to any lifestyle and any sort of adventure.

In the Hyundai Santa Cruz there is a big focus in the bed of the truck itself. The bed measures 4.3 feet in length which gives a decent amount of space to put your gear. If that is still not enough room for you then there is also under floor storage in the bed to give just a little more room. If your hands are full of stuff that you may be carrying, the tailgate in the bed will swing down with the simple press of a button.