Compare the Hyundai Santa Cruz vs Ford Maverick



At a Glance: Santa Cruz vs. Maverick

Need a truck that's dedicated to your outdoor hobbies around Old Saybrook, London, or New Haven, CT? At Harte Hyundai, we can help you find the perfect match.

Below, we go in depth about two popular adventure trucks: the Hyundai Santa Cruz and the Ford Maverick. Keep reading to learn how these two models can support all the fun activities you have planned.

Performance

Ready for Adventure

The Santa Cruz is equipped with a standard 2.5L inline 4-cylinder engine that generates 191 horsepower and 181 lb-ft of torque. When properly equipped, it can tow up to 3,500 pounds! With capability like that, you can tow:

  • A pop-up camper
  • A small fishing boat
  • A couple of jet skis
  • A utility trailer with a few dirt bikes
Which towable toy will you hitch up?

Making Power Moves

In the Santa Cruz, you can upgrade to the available 2.5L inline 4-cylinder turbo engine and get:

  • 281 horsepower
  • 311 lb-ft torque
  • 5,000-pound towing capacity (when properly equipped)

Compared to these specs, the Ford Maverick simply doesn’t measure up. Even with its strongest engine, a 2.0L EcoBoost® engine, you’ll only have 250 horsepower, 277 lb-ft of torque, and a towing capacity of 4,000 pounds when properly equipped.

Technology

Crystal-Clear Connectivity

Both the Santa Cruz and the Maverick offer wireless connectivity for your smartphone, giving you instant access to your device through either Apple CarPlay® or Android Auto™. Moreover, you can equip the Santa Cruz with an available 10.25-inch touchscreen display with navigation. The Maverick, in comparison, only offers an 8-inch LCD touchscreen.

Gauge Your Truck’s Performance

In either truck, you can stay attuned to your vehicle’s performance via integrated instrument clusters. However, you may have an easier time viewing your speed or activated systems on the Hyundai’s available 10.25-inch digital instrument cluster. On the other hand, the Maverick’s instrument cluster can be upgraded to 6.5 inches.

Safety

Peace of Mind Comes Standard

As standard, you’ll find the following features equipped in the Santa Cruz:
  • Lane Following Assist
  • Lane Keeping Assist
  • Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist with Pedestrian Detection
  • Driver Attention Warning
  • High Beam Assist and more!

The Maverick, on the other hand, includes these standard features:

  • Pre-Collision Assist with Automatic Emergency Braking
  • Rear View Camera
  • Auto LED High-Beam

Confidence on New Routes

Looking for additional protection on the road? Both trucks offer optional driver-assist technologies to make your rides smooth. However, the Santa Cruz has a unique feature: Navigation-based Smart Cruise Control with Curve Control. This intelligent feature takes your designated route into consideration when using cruise control.

Schedule Your Test Drive in the Hyundai Santa Cruz

If you're looking for more on your drives around Old Saybrook, London, and New Haven, CT, head over to Harte Hyundai to take the Santa Cruz out for a spin. Call us today to schedule a test drive!
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    235 Middlesex Turnpike
    Old Saybrook, CT 06475

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