2022 Ford Maverick vs. 2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz Small Truck Battle

With its brand-new pickup vehicle, the Ford Maverick, Ford is dominating the market.

Hyundai, a different automotive behemoth, also wants a piece of that action,

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with its brand-new Santa Cruz, it is making progress. The Santa Cruz is the new automobile

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However, given that the Santa Cruz and Maverick are basically Hyundai Tucsons and Ford Escapes,

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respectively, some people would argue that these vehicles aren't quite "trucks."

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These vehicles were created for those who have never really required a pickup truck.

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Pricing differences are noticeable, and these cars and trucks might serve as a starting point

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