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The compact pickup market is heating up, but there’s one model that stands out from the pack—the Ford Maverick. This incredible truck has some incredible strengths and features that give it an edge over competing models like the Hyundai Santa Cruz. Here are four reasons why the Ford Maverick is the better buy compared to the Hyundai Santa Cruz.
1. Better Gas Mileage
Gas prices are at an all-time high, and they only seem to climb higher. If you’re looking to save at the pump, you can’t go wrong with the Ford Maverick. In fact, the Maverick gets much better gas mileage compared to the Santa Cruz. The Maverick features an efficient power train that gets an impressive, estimated gas mileage of up to 23 miles per gallon in the city and 30 on the highway.
The Maverick’s efficient hybrid model takes things a step further, achieving up to 47 miles per gallon in the city and 33 on the highway. The Santa Cruz doesn’t even come close. Hyundai doesn’t offer an efficient hybrid model, and the truck gets a maximum fuel economy of 21 city and 27 highway miles per gallon. It’s clear the Maverick is the economical choice.
2. Better Handling
Thanks to the Maverick’s long wheelbase—121.1 vs. the Santa Cruz’s 118.3 inches—Ford’s compact pickup truck offers significantly better handling. The Maverick also comes with variable-assist power steering, giving the driver greater control at highway speeds and around curves. It’s a joy to drive, giving it another edge over the Santa Fe.
3. More Features
Ford included much more comfort and convenience features in the Maverick than you’d find in the Hyundai Santa Cruz. From speed-sensitive windshield wipers to an exterior PIN entry system, lighted switches for power windows to a rear seat center armrest, you get all the features you need for a comfortable ride when you pick the Maverick.
4. Better Price
The numbers don’t lie—the Maverick is the more affordable choice than the Hyundai Santa Cruz. The starting price for a 2022 Ford Maverick ranges from $20,995 for the basic XL trim to $26,860 for the tier-topping Lariat trim. Hyundai’s Santa Cruz starts at $24,440, and you don’t even get all the features that you would with a Maverick. If you’re looking for a capable, well-equipped compact pickup, the Maverick is the best choice, even at the lowest trim level.
The Ford Maverick Has the Competitive Edge Over the Hyundai Santa Cruz
While the Ford Maverick and the Hyundai Santa Cruz are both compact pickups, the similarities end there. When it comes to affordability, features, and overall value, the Maverick is the clear winner. Want to get behind the wheel and fall in love with this incredible, capable, and efficient truck? Stop by Essential Ford of Stuart today or give us a call at (727) 287-0955 to schedule your test drive!
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