Hyundai Santa Cruz vs. Ford Maverick
Need a truck that’s dedicated to your outdoor hobbies around Farmington Hills, Ann Arbor, or Southfield, MI? At Feldman Hyundai of New Hudson, 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.
TOWING CAPACITY
MAX. HORSEPOWER
MAX. TOUCHSCREEN SIZE
You’re spontaneous and want to be ready for anything. That’s why it’s important for your truck to be more than powerful. Fortunately, the Hyundai Santa Cruz and the Ford Maverick are engineered with your needs in mind.
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 jet skis
- A utility trailer with a few dirt bikes
Which towable toy will you hitch up?
In the Santa Cruz, you can upgrade to the available 2.5L inline 4-cylinder turbo engine and get:
- 281 horsepower
- 311 lb-ft of 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.
Whether you’re on your way to your destination or heading back home, you need some tunes for the road. Both trucks come with modern infotainment systems that allow you to play everything from the radio to the saved songs on your favorite streaming platform.
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.
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.
While you want to have fun, you also want to be safe on the road. For the most safety features, you’ll want the Hyundai Santa Cruz. It has more standard safety technologies as well as more safety features overall.
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
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.
Between the Hyundai Santa Cruz vs. Ford Maverick, we know you’re going to enjoy your trips much more when you have the features and capabilities of the Santa Cruz. This truck offers a higher towing capacity, and it comes with superior technology.
If you’re looking for more on your drives around Farmington Hills, Ann Arbor, or Southfield, MI, head over to Feldman Hyundai of New Hudson to take the Santa Cruz out for a spin. Call us today to schedule a test drive!
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