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Ford Maverick vs Hyundai Santa Cruz: towing

For 2025, the Hyundai Santa Cruz has the higher printed conventional maximum, by 3,000 lb. Comparing the best row for the same cab and drivetrain, the Ford Maverick is higher in 0 of 1 setups and the Hyundai Santa Cruz in 1. Across 5 model years where both are cited, the Ford Maverick led 0 times, the Hyundai Santa Cruz 5 times.

Every figure is a printed manufacturer chart value for its own model year. Maximums need specific equipment; the same-setup table is the fairer comparison.

2025 Ford Maverick4 chart rows · Conventional2,000 lb
2025 Hyundai Santa Cruz6 chart rows · Conventional5,000 lb

2025: same cab, same drivetrain

2025 is the newest year with substantial chart coverage for both trucks. Best printed conventional rating for each body style; “No row” means the transcribed chart has none for that setup. Extended cab groups SuperCab, Double Cab, Quad Cab, King Cab and Access Cab; crew groups SuperCrew, CrewMax and Mega Cab.

SetupFord MaverickHyundai Santa CruzDifference
Crew cab 2WD2,000 lb

2.5L hybrid I4, SuperCrew, Not separated, 3.37 axle

3,500 lb

Not specified in chart (trim column), Crew Cab, SEL Activity trim

Hyundai Santa Cruz +1,500

2025 rating ranges

HitchFord MaverickHyundai Santa Cruz
Conventional2,000 lb3,500–5,000 lb

2025 Ford Maverick by engine

  • 2.5L hybrid I42,000 lb
  • 2.0L EcoBoost I42,000 lb

Source: Ford, 2025 Ford RV & Trailer Towing Guide

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2025 Hyundai Santa Cruz by engine

  • Not specified in chart (trim column)3,500–5,000 lb

Source: Hyundai, 2025 Santa Cruz Specifications

Full 2025 Santa Cruz record →

Year by year

Highest cited conventional rating for each model year. A blank means that year is not cited or the model was not sold, never zero.

YearFord MaverickHyundai Santa CruzHigher
20264,000 lb5,000 lbSanta Cruz
20254,000 lb5,000 lbSanta Cruz
20244,000 lb5,000 lbSanta Cruz
20234,000 lb5,000 lbSanta Cruz
20224,000 lb5,000 lbSanta Cruz

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