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I donāt think thatās a 2wd truck. Itās car based, not body on frame, so it is inherently lower.Obviously a 2wd truck sitting this low to the ground. Pretty bland looking, slab sides, no wind splits or contours visible. I donāt see anything to make me want to buy one. Four doors also a big negative for me.
Interesting that the Santa Cruz has some pretty revealing "leaks" the day after the Maverick is caught testing. I hope competition between these two keeps prices (in particular any attempt at dealer markups) in check.
I mean, looks wise the Santa Cruz is leagues better looking. The Maverick looks really boring to be frank. Theres something super bland about the Maverick in that Area 51 sideshot we got and the leaked front end just looks bulky and blah when compared to the gorgeous Bronco Sport. I wish they just used that front end from the Bronco Sport, would have looked worlds better. To fix the wall of boring on the side maybe they can make a little fender flare kit. Just SOMETHING to break up the big flat wall of metal and give a bit of style.The Hyundai still looks like a Car/SUV. The Maverick is a truck and looks like it.
Man to each their own, but I think the Santa Cruz is UGLY. The Maverick atleast looks like a truck. I wouldnāt be interested in the Santa Cruz for the look alone as it looks much more car like to me.I mean, looks wise the Santa Cruz is leagues better looking. The Maverick looks really boring to be frank. Theres something super bland about the Maverick in that Area 51 sideshot we got and the leaked front end just looks bulky and blah when compared to the gorgeous Bronco Sport. I wish they just used that front end from the Bronco Sport, would have looked worlds better. To fix the wall of boring on the side maybe they can make a little fender flare kit. Just SOMETHING to break up the big flat wall of metal and give a bit of style.
I am also keeping an eye on the Santa Cruz but the bed shots so far give the edge to the Maverick. Plus the idea of a cheap fleet truck probably isnt even in the wheelhouse of Hyundai when it comes to a possible trim. Thats the primary reason Id go with the Maverick when directly compared. SLightly bigger bed, less options and cheaper/lower trims. If I wanted a cool looking vehicle it would go to the Santa Cruz and its literally not even a close competition.
Sadly the Santa Cruz is going to 100% too fancy and expensive. They wont do any cheap fleet models and they gizmos are basically guaranteed to be fancier and cooler than what Ford offers. They always are with Hyundai honestly, past few years they've blown by Ford for that kinda stuff. But looks wise, its miles beyond the Maverick since it goes more the Ute route instead of amorphous looking brick route. I absolutely adore Utes and would prefer the look of that, especially for a "truck" with capabilities as low as this is going to have.I personally like what I see from the Mav, and I don't think I would drive a Santa Cruz even they gave just gifted me one. That being said, to each their own and if the Cruz is your thing, go for it.
I would think all the colors available on the Bronco Sport will be on the Maverick as well.I'm liking what I'm seeing. I'm actually really surprised that Ford is doing Area 51 as a color option for the Maverick. I do recall suggesting this in another thread a while back, and looking back now I guess I was right. Hopefully a reveal is right around the corner so Ford can get these trucks into the hands of buyers quickly.
Yeah, that sounds about right (though I have doubts that Cyber Orange would make the cut...).I would think all the colors available on the Bronco Sport will be on the Maverick as well.