2022 Maverick vs. Santa Cruz
2022 Ford Maverick vs. 2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz
If you like the versatility of a truck with the comfort of an SUV, you’re in luck with two of the newest models. Ford introduces the 2022 Ford Maverick while Hyundai offers the 2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz. These two compact pickups are diverse, but both aim to appeal to the same market.Two Unique Profiles
With one look at the 2022 Ford Maverick, you can recognize it as a new addition to the Ford lineup of F-150 and Ranger models. This smaller cousin still provides the same rugged look that you’ve come to know and love. Hyundai aims to appeal to SUV buyers who want more with the Santa Cruz, which resembles the sport utility vehicle with a bed.Both models provide room for five with available all-wheel drive to tackle more road conditions. Turbo engines are available for the two trucks, and both are designed on a compact crossover platform. While they compete in the same category, two different buyers will be looking at these trucks.
Functional Trucks
Both the Maverick and Santa Cruz are more compact than a standard truck, but they each offer some unique features you can’t get in an SUV. The Hyundai Santa Cruz includes a 48.4-inch bed with the bottom of the bed slightly smaller as it tapers in. For the 2022 Ford Maverick, the 4.5-foot bed comes with an adjustable tailgate, which allows for hauling up to an eight-foot board with ten tie-downs to hold it in place. Available bed lighting lets you keep working late into the night.Extra storage is found on both trucks with under-seat compartments and rear seats that fold up and out of the way to fit in taller items. Plug in tools or camping gear with the 110-volt AC outlet while the Maverick ensures you bring along your tools with the available swing-out toolbox for the side of the bed.
Premium Performance
Four-cylinder engines for the Ford and Hyundai trucks provide added efficiency when traveling. However, Ford takes it a step further with a standard hybrid powertrain for the 2022 Ford Maverick. Upgrade to the non-hybrid turbo engine for all-wheel drive and add the FX4 package for Sand and Mud & Rut drive modes.Always Connected
Pair up your smartphones with either the 2022 Ford Maverick or the Santa Cruz. Advanced technology keeps you connected with entertainment, information, and safety. However, the Maverick makes it easier to get online with a Wi-Fi hotspot for up to ten devices.Priced to Buy
Both the Maverick and Santa Cruz are priced to buy with sticker prices below many sedans and SUVs. However, the 2022 Ford Maverick is the winner in this category since the starting price is below $20,000. Even the high-end trim is less than what the top-level Hyundai truck will cost.If the 2022 Ford Maverick sounds like the truck for your lifestyle, stop by Stanley Ford Eastland to check it out. Take it for a test drive on the roads of Cisco or Ranger and see what it can do today!