🥊 2022 Maverick vs Santa Cruz PRICING, SPECS, TRIMS Comparison

[balucipher]

The current title holder is the Ford Ranger at 95%+ Tesla 3 is a close 3rd. Cobalt from other markets as well as processors and such hurt it’s score

https://www.cnet.com/roadshow/news/tesla-model-3-american-made-car-study/

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[SpacemanSpiff]

Not only that, but more of the Mav highly-paid engineering, design, testing talent in America too vs. the Santa Cruz! That’s a lot of American jobs on top of the American components in the Mav!

Hard to say, though the Santa Cruz was primarily designed in Hyundai’s California Studios. Sometimes if you are not certain of something, it’s better to be silent.

 

[hsinking1932]

WRONG: From Motortrend:
Those Are Small Beds. How Much Weight Can They Carry?
The new Maverick has a maximum payload capacity of 1,500 pounds; the new Santa Cruz tops out at 1,748 pounds (though this number may change, as Hyundai has already revised it multiple times). Payload is the combined weight of all passengers and cargo, and Hyundai points out the Santa Cruz is only rated to carry 660 pounds of its total in the bed

Now that’s just sad!

SC might have trouble with one-yard mulch. It cannot be a garden pickup.

 

[hsinking1932]

True. Kia/Hyundai’s biggest issues is the Factories in Korea have been unionized for some time now and have been striking almost every 4 years to demand more pay and benefits. Causing pricing to shoot up the past 10 years vs the rest of the market.

Superior payload is misleading. And towing is pointless with no trailer brake. And Hyundai’s warranty is a joke.

sure it might have slightly nicer materials inside. But not for 10-20% more.

I come from a country where unions are banned and union leaders are beaten and imprisoned. Production by union workers is a plus, in my opinion.

 

[Hot Runr Guy]

The current title holder is the Ford Ranger at 95%+ Tesla 3 is a close 3rd. Cobalt from other markets as well as processors and such hurt it’s score

Wrong. Ranger is in 28th place in the current listing.

https://www.cars.com/articles/2021-...ndex-which-cars-are-the-most-american-437020/

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[FirstOnRaceDay]

Wrong. Ranger is in 28th place in the current listing.

https://www.cars.com/articles/2021-...ndex-which-cars-are-the-most-american-437020/

HRG

Sorry. I was still going by the 2020 results. Idk how the ranger dropped that far when nothing changed.

 

[Amakrida]

"Payload is the combined weight of all passengers and cargo" This applies to the Maverick as well. You cannot place 1500 pounds in the bed of the Maverick and expect to drive it anywhere as the driver would be the straw that breaks the camel's back by exceeding the rated payload capacity of the Maverick. Look, full disclosure, I've ordered a Maverick XLT Hybrid in Cyber Orange. But let's be reasonable here, splitting hairs over payload capacity isn't winning anyone an award.

I wouldn't say it's splitting hairs. It's a fairly big difference, especially when people attempt to use it in favor of the Hyundai.

You could argue bed payload is a main attraction of these trucks. Even if I weighed 500 lbs I could still load almost 400 more pounds in the bed of the Maverick. That's not nothing.

The average person driving will probably be able to double the Hyundai's bed payload. Seems like the Maverick wins handedly. Even if on paper the Hyundai is higher.

In the screenshot you posted it doesn't show the limitation on bed payload, does feel slightly misleading.

 

[Old Ranchero]

My point is, there are not enough buyers for that kind of vehicle to be successful from a volume manufacturer. Just look to my current vehicle (2019 Ridgeline RTL-E) as Exhibit A… Honda has been trying to sell buyers on the concept since 2014.

they were banking on the Honda name and reputation to sell it, even at a premium. I'm betting some people in Honda's brain trust even hoped they could use it as a foundation to spin off their own truck division if the original idea was successful. Competitors such as Toyota and Nissan both have passenger car and luxury brands and a truck division in their enterprise- but not Honda.

 

[FirstOnRaceDay]

To put things into more of a real world terms.
base price for each. MSRP after, destination, tax (7.5%) and title, loan (5 year 4%APR) and Fuel cost.
the difference between the Maverick and the Santa Cruz is nearly $10,000 different “Cost of ownership after 5 years”

 

[Abraxis]

https://www.thedrive.com/news/41520...nta-cruzs-price-compares-to-the-ford-maverick

Here's an actual independent and honest comparison

 

[FirstOnRaceDay]

https://www.thedrive.com/news/41520...nta-cruzs-price-compares-to-the-ford-maverick

Here's an actual independent and honest comparison

Not really all that honest. When they say both trucks are over 40k maxed out. And the timeline for when they are available is wrong. “Fall” sure September is fall.

 

[Probity]

If I was looking at buying a mini-truck and prioritized function over form i.e. ability to tow on a semi-regular or regular basis I’d cross-shop the SC. MPG’s on both non-Hybrid Maverick and SC are around the same. SC has slight edge on total possible payload capacity. “Max. Load Trailer Weight” specs for base SC (3500#) just a little under 4K Tow Package Maverick. Rough pricing for an XL/XLT Maverick 2.0l 4K Tow isn’t that different for than a FWD or AWD SC with SE trim. If I really had towing as my top overall priority I’d be looking at an F150 or Ranger and accept the higher $$ associated with it.

Until we can all see the yellow (vehicle-specific actual payload) and white (GVWR) driver door jamb sticks for representative Maverick and SC models/trims, won’t know exactly what you’re getting for your $$. That magic 1738# payload in early SC specs/1500# for Maverick are max. possible payload values, not actual. Got to see the door stickers to do real apples to apples comparison.

The SC’s 660# composite bed payload limitation doesn’t bother me that much. It’s hard to cram over 600# of stuff in either a Maverick or SC bed. You won’t be putting a pallet of paving stone (3000-4000 #’s) in either bed (or even a ½ pallet). A crated 10KW portable generator is around 500#’s. If you’ve got really heavy loads you’ll be using a small trailer anyway.

Actual available payload (yellow door sticker) for both Maverick and SC will be consumed by (a) what’s in the cabin (people + pets + aftermarket add-ons + “stuff”), (b) tongue weight on ball hitch (~10%-15% of loaded trailer weight), (c) aftermarket stuff you’ve added to body or bed, (d) stuff you put in the bed. If you plan on towing, in many cases even the Maverick will be challenged to get 600+ #’s of stuff in the bed and still stay within GVWR limits. So for me, realistically that SC composite bed isn’t a huge limiter if you’re looking for a mini-truck that can tow.

For SC actual towing applications pushing the 3500#/5000# envelope, big question I have is regarding trailer brake controller (TBC). For the SC I see where a hitch receiver is an option, not sure if that’s a 4-pin or 7-pin. Need a 7-pin for TBC. Suppose you could do an aftermarket TBC add-on but that’s a hassle I wouldn’t want. Ford is smart, includes an integrated TBC in their 4K tow package. Guess we’ll see what details on this Hyundai lets slip later on.

I only plan on doing light duty infrequent towing with aluminum utility trailer, bulk of my driving will be around town, and the Maverick Hybrid mpg combined with likely ~600# more payload capacity than my current Honda CR-V has appeals to me.

 

[FirstOnRaceDay]

If I was looking at buying a mini-truck and prioritized function over form i.e. ability to tow on a semi-regular or regular basis I’d cross-shop the SC. MPG’s on both non-Hybrid Maverick and SC are around the same. SC has slight edge on total possible payload capacity. “Max. Load Trailer Weight” specs for base SC (3500#) just a little under 4K Tow Package Maverick. Rough pricing for an XL/XLT Maverick 2.0l 4K Tow isn’t that different for than a FWD or AWD SC with SE trim. If I really had towing as my top overall priority I’d be looking at an F150 or Ranger and accept the higher $$ associated with it.

Until we can all see the yellow (vehicle-specific actual payload) and white (GVWR) driver door jamb sticks for representative Maverick and SC models/trims, won’t know exactly what you’re getting for your $$. That magic 1738# payload in early SC specs/1500# for Maverick are max. possible payload values, not actual. Got to see the door stickers to do real apples to apples comparison.

The SC’s 660# composite bed payload limitation doesn’t bother me that much. It’s hard to cram over 600# of stuff in either a Maverick or SC bed. You won’t be putting a pallet of paving stone (3000-4000 #’s) in either bed (or even a ½ pallet). A crated 10KW portable generator is around 500#’s. If you’ve got really heavy loads you’ll be using a small trailer anyway.

Actual available payload (yellow door sticker) for both Maverick and SC will be consumed by (a) what’s in the cabin (people + pets + aftermarket add-ons + “stuff”), (b) tongue weight on ball hitch (~10%-15% of loaded trailer weight), (c) aftermarket stuff you’ve added to body or bed, (d) stuff you put in the bed. If you plan on towing, in many cases even the Maverick will be challenged to get 600+ #’s of stuff in the bed and still stay within GVWR limits. So for me, realistically that SC composite bed isn’t a huge limiter if you’re looking for a mini-truck that can tow.

For SC actual towing applications pushing the 3500#/5000# envelope, big question I have is regarding trailer brake controller (TBC). For the SC I see where a hitch receiver is an option, not sure if that’s a 4-pin or 7-pin. Need a 7-pin for TBC. Suppose you could do an aftermarket TBC add-on but that’s a hassle I wouldn’t want. Ford is smart, includes an integrated TBC in their 4K tow package. Guess we’ll see what details on this Hyundai lets slip later on.

I only plan on doing light duty infrequent towing with aluminum utility trailer, bulk of my driving will be around town, and the Maverick Hybrid mpg combined with likely ~600# more payload capacity than my current Honda CR-V has appeals to me.

Neither truck has a trailer brake from factory. Dealer aftermarket im sure. XLT Maverick 2.0 AWD max tow is about the same price as the AWD SE SC. Yet you get A LOT more for your money with the Maverick.

 

[Darnon]

Neither truck has a trailer brake from factory. Dealer aftermarket im sure. XLT Maverick 2.0 AWD max tow is about the same price as the AWD SE SC. Yet you get A LOT more for your money with the Maverick.

The Maverick Towing Package has an integrated trailer brake controller.

 

[Abraxis]

Not really all that honest. When they say both trucks are over 40k maxed out. And the timeline for when they are available is wrong. “Fall” sure September is fall.

Have you tried to max out a maverick?
https://carbuzz.com/news/a-fully-loaded-ford-maverick-costs-just-over-40000

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