Business Which compact pickup is better? Edmunds compares the Ford Maverick and Hyundai Santa Cruz Each offers different strengths, and the best choice depends on what you expect from a truck.Share this: Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X Click to print (Opens in new window) Print This photo provided by Ford shows the 2025 Ford Maverick, a compact pickup available with a fuel-efficient hybrid engine. (Courtesy of Ford Motor Co. via AP) By Associated PressUPDATED: June 8, 2025 at 6:03 AM PDTEach offers different strengths. Subscribe to continue reading this article. Already subscribed? To log in, click here. Originally Published: June 8, 2025 at 6:00 AM PDTShare this: Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X Click to print (Opens in new window) Print RevContent Feed