This gives the Santa Cruz a significant leg up on the Ford Maverick and justifies, at least to some extent, its higher price.
The Santa Cruz interior has a more premium look and feel than average for a compact crossover thanks to everything forward of the B-pillar being shared with the impressive Hyundai Tucson.
What are the Santa Cruz interior and in-car technology like? Finally, Atlas White and California Sand replace Ice White and Mojave Sand, respectively. Blind-spot and rear cross-traffic warning are now standard on all trims. Elsewhere, the SEL Premium trim gains the 10.25-inch touchscreen, voice commands and adaptive cruise control with stop-and-go capability and input from the navigation system.
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It builds off the SEL Activity AWD trim by adding the 2.5-liter turbo engine standard plus dark chrome grille, exclusive dark front and rear lower fascias, gloss black mirror caps and door handles, side steps, and 20-inch dark alloy wheels. The Santa Cruz follows a popular trend by offering a blacked-out Night trim level pictured above. Interior & Technology | Passenger & Cargo Space | Performance & Fuel Economy What it's like to drive | Pricing & Trim Levels | Crash Ratings & Safety Features If there’s a main issue it’s the slow and inefficient base engine, along with the much stronger turbo engine being unavailable on cheaper trim levels. Its open bed is still far longer than an SUV’s cargo offers and obviously offers infinite height, while those clever bed features maintain the sort of security and all-weather protection provided by an SUV. It’s best to view the Santa Cruz as an alternative to outdoorsy compact crossover SUVs. In the end, neither is better than the other. The Santa Cruz is bold, athletic and unique in appearance, while the Maverick has its own boxy charm. The Santa Cruz offers a bunch of clever bed features, while the Maverick has a larger, more conventional bed without the gizmos. The Santa Cruz is shockingly fun to drive with its potent turbocharged engine, while the Maverick wows with its 37-mpg hybrid base powertrain. The Maverick is more utilitarian in appearance, materials and space. The Santa Cruz has a lovely, tech-filled interior with a premium vibe and a cramped back seat.
What they’re bound to find, though, are two very different vehicles beyond their basic size and vehicle architecture. The Ford Maverick is another compact crossover pickup, meaning folks will inevitably line up their specs and do some cross-shopping. That’s still the case for the 2023 Hyundai Santa Cruz, but a big, whopping thing has changed: it now has a competitor.
There were definitely pros and cons with the approach, but it seemed like a generally agreeable formula. It also made it less robust for off-roading and towing (even if its ground clearance and 5,000-pound max are better than the average crossover), while its diminutive size includes a relatively rinky-dink 4.3-foot bed. That made it lighter, more agile and more efficient in terms of both fuel consumption and interior space. Not only was it smaller than other trucks, but it had a car-like unibody structure. When we first drove and reviewed the Hyundai Santa Cruz, it was the best choice in a compact pickup truck segment of exactly one. Pros: Fun and refined to drive high-class interior great tech clever bed features Cons: Cramped back seat high price slow and inefficient base engine
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