See Why the 2024 Hyundai Santa Cruz Stands Out From the Rest

The all-new 2024 Hyundai Santa Cruz pickup truck has arrived at Hyundai of Fort Myers and you won’t want to miss out on seeing what this luxury vehicle has to offer. Perfect for work or play, the 2024 Hyundai Santa Cruz brings exceptional power to the road and features a comfort-driven cab with bold technology. While we know that you have choices, our team is confident that this pickup truck rises above the rest, including the Honda Ridgeline and Ford Maverick.

To show you how, we’ve compiled a comparison of the 2024 Hyundai Santa Cruz vs Ford Maverick. Keep reading to learn more about the specs of each model and then stop in at our Hyundai dealership in Fort Myers, FL, to test drive the winner – the 2024 Hyundai Santa Cruz.

Rugged and Sleek Styling Combine

From the base models to the Limited trims, the 2024 Hyundai Santa Cruz showcases remarkable style. This luxury pickup truck is decked out with an athletic stance, 18-inch or 20-inch wheels and features body-colored side mirrors, a multi-functional tailgate and rear privacy glass. Projector bi-LED headlamps come standard to enhance visibility while premium trims offer LED bed lights and heated exterior mirrors. You can also opt for a trim level of this small pickup truck that is outfitted with bed top side rails and a power sunroof.

When comparing the 2024 Hyundai Santa Cruz vs Ford Maverick, you’ll find that the all-new Maverik only offers 17-inch or 18-inch wheels but does feature a black mesh grille and LED Headlamps. Premium trims are available with a spray-in bedliner and a power moonroof. Both interior spaces of these models are outfitted for comfort, but the 2024 Hyundai Santa Cruz offers you more convenience for the long haul.

The 2024 Hyundai Santa Cruz interior comes standard with stain and odor-resistant cloth seats with available leather seats. Add to the cargo space with the 60/40 split tip-up lower seat cushions and upgrade for a heated steering wheel and ambient interior lighting. Select configurations at our Hyundai dealership in Fort Myers, FL, come standard with heated and ventilated front seats, an auto-dimming rearview mirror and an 8-way power driver seat.

A side by side look at the cabs of the 2024 Hyundai Santa Cruz vs Ford Maverick reveals that the 2024 Ford Maverick only offers cloth seats or ActiveX-trimmed seats. It’s necessary to upgrade for a heated steering wheel and heated front seats with this model.

Bold Power from the Base Engine to the Top-of-the-Line Trims

Find exceptional power at every turn in the 2024 Santa Cruz from our Hyundai dealership in Fort Myers, FL. This bold pickup truck is powered by a 191-horsepower 2.5-liter inline 4-cylinder engine that delivers 181 lb-ft of torque while pairing with an 8-speed automatic transmission and front-wheel drive. You can also opt for a 2024 Hyundai Santa Cruz trim level with a 281-horsepower turbocharged 2.5-liter 4-cylinder engine that delivers 311 lb-ft of torque paired with all-wheel drive. The 2024 Hyundai Santa Cruz features a towing capacity of up to 5,000 pounds and a payload capacity up to 1,701 pounds.

Looking at the power of the 2024 Hyundai Santa Cruz vs Ford Maverick shows that the Maverick does not have a turbocharged engine but you do get the option of a gas-powered model or a hybrid powertrain. The base trim levels feature a 250-horsepower 2.0-liter EcoBoost^® 4-cylinder engine that pairs with front-wheel drive and an 8-speed automatic transmission. Premium trims offer a hybrid powertrain with a CVT and all-wheel drive that generates 191 horsepower.

More Standard Features for Safety

Take on any type of terrain with confidence in the 2024 Hyundai Santa Cruz that is equipped with a suite of driver assist features. All configurations come standard with blind spot collision avoidance assist, lane keep assist, rear cross traffic collision avoidance and forward collision avoidance assist with pedestrian detection. A rear view monitor gives you the visibility you need, too. You can also upgrade to a premium configuration for a surround view monitor, smart cruise control and cyclist and junction turning detection.

A side by side look at safety of the 2024 Hyundai Santa Cruz vs Ford Maverick reveals that the 2024 Ford Maverick only comes standard with pre-collision assist with automatic braking and an advanced airbag system. Only premium trims are available with adaptive cruise control, lane keeping assist and a blind spot information system with cross traffic alerts.

Intuitive Cab Connectivity

Enhance your daily driving experience with the high-end technology available within the 2024 Hyundai Santa Cruz interior. This popular pickup truck is equipped with either an 8-inch or 10.25-inch touchscreen display, wireless Apple CarPlay^® and Android™ Auto smartphone syncing, USB ports and Bluetooth^® hands-free connectivity. Additional available tech within the 2024 Hyundai Santa Cruz interior includes navigation and a Bose^® premium audio system.

The 2024 Ford Maverick offers only an 8-inch touchscreen with all configurations, but does come standard with USB ports. Premium configurations offer wireless device charging, navigation and a B&O^® premium audio system.

The Top-Tier Truck: The 2024 Hyundai Santa Cruz

Now that you can see how the 2024 Hyundai Santa Cruz beats out the 2024 Ford Maverick, it’s time to schedule a test drive at our Hyundai dealership in Fort Myers, FL. Choose your preferred trim and learn more about our new vehicle specials when visiting Hyundai of Fort Myers.