Hyundai says the Santa Cruz can be equipped with a blind-spot monitor, America’s best warranty, plus a towing capacity of up to 5,000 pounds. Let’s break this down more precisely. First off, the Maverick does have an optional blind-spot monitor and cross-traffic alert.
As for towing, the Maverick has a maximum capacity of 4,000 pounds but only when equipped with the 2.0-liter EcoBoost engine and the 4k tow package. In standard form, the Maverick can pull up to 2,000 pounds. So the Santa Cruz is the clear winner but bear in mind unibody truck customers are not always the traditional truck customers. They’re looking for convenience and hauling abilities crossovers don’t offer. If they require more serious towing, there’s always the midsize Ranger, Toyota Tacoma, or Nissan Frontier. Hyundai’s 10-year/100,000-mile warranty is without question the best in the business.