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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: 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.
| Setup | Ford Maverick | Hyundai Santa Cruz | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crew cab 2WD | 2,000 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
| Hitch | Ford Maverick | Hyundai Santa Cruz |
|---|---|---|
| Conventional | 2,000 lb | 3,500–5,000 lb |
2025 Ford Maverick by engine
- 2.5L hybrid I42,000 lb
- 2.0L EcoBoost I42,000 lb
2025 Hyundai Santa Cruz by engine
- Not specified in chart (trim column)3,500–5,000 lb
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.