2025 Ford Maverick vs 2025 Hyundai Santa Cruz
2025 Ford Maverick vs 2025 Hyundai Santa Cruz: Edmonton’s Smartest Truck Choice
The 2025 Ford Maverick and 2025 Hyundai Santa Cruz both offer a fresh take on compact pickup trucks. They’re made for drivers who want utility without going too big. Each one brings a mix of smart features, comfort, and capability. If you’re wondering which one might be the better fit for your lifestyle, keep reading to see how they compare across performance, towing, design, and more.
Performance That Stays Efficient and Strong
The Maverick offers two powertrains, including a 2.5L hybrid that’s perfect for daily commuting. It delivers 191 horsepower while sipping just 5.6 L/100 km in city driving. If more power is needed, the 2.0L EcoBoost makes 250 horsepower and 277 lb-ft of torque. It’s paired with a smooth 8-speed automatic. You can tow up to 4,000 pounds with the right package. In comparison, the Santa Cruz only comes in Canada with a turbocharged gas engine. It’s more powerful at 281 horsepower but also uses more fuel, with a combined rating of 10.6 L/100 km. That extra cost at the pump can add up, especially when driving across Alberta’s long stretches.
Interior That Feels Smart and Spacious
Inside the Maverick, every trim gives you a roomy SuperCrew cab with seating for five. The rear seat folds for flexible storage and easy cargo access. The new 13.2-inch touchscreen adds a modern touch, and there’s less clutter thanks to streamlined controls. The layout feels thoughtful and easy to live with every day. While the Santa Cruz does get a nice new curved screen on top trims, the rear seat experience is a drawback. The bench is narrow and stiff, making it uncomfortable on longer rides. It feels tighter for adults, especially when carrying three passengers in the back.
Real Truck Features Built Right In
Maverick might be compact, but it’s packed with real truck gear. You get an available trailer brake controller, a 360-degree camera, and smart storage ideas inside and out. The FLEXBED system in the back is designed to handle work and play. You can tow, carry, and stow with ease. Santa Cruz focuses more on style than function. Its bed is shorter, and while it has cool features like a lockable cover and underfloor bin, it tops out at 1,411 lbs of payload. Maverick gives you up to 1,500 lbs of capacity and more traditional utility where it counts.
More Savings, Less Compromise
With its hybrid model, the Maverick brings big savings in fuel without giving up capability. That matters in Edmonton, where fuel costs can shift with the seasons. While Santa Cruz looks great, it costs more to run and doesn’t offer the same base-level versatility.
See the Smarter Truck at Big West Ford
If you want a pickup that works hard, fits your life, and saves you money along the way, the 2025 Ford Maverick is ready. Come visit Big West Ford in Edmonton, AB and see how the Maverick makes every day easier.