Toyota confirms a new small pickup is in the works to rival the Ford Maverick and Hyundai Santa Cruz, expected in 2027 with ...

Toyota is gearing up to enter a segment it has ignored for years: compact pickups. The automaker is developing an all-new ...

The Maverick rides on Ford’s C2 architecture, shared with the Escape and Bronco Sport, while the Santa Cruz is based on the Hyundai Tucson. That means unibody construction, transverse-mounted ...

The Ford Maverick and Hyundai Santa Cruz are about to get some competition.

The Maverick can dash from 0 to 60 mph in 6.6 seconds with its 250-horsepower four-cylinder, while the Santa Cruz is nearly as swift (6.8 seconds) with its 281-horsepower engine.

The Maverick can dash from 0 to 60 mph in 6.6 seconds with its 250-horsepower four-cylinder, while the Santa Cruz is nearly as swift (6.8 seconds) with its 281-horsepower engine.

Hyundai lists the refreshed 2025 model at $28,500 excluding taxes, while Ford 's 2024 model year Maverick is $23,920 for the XL EcoBoost with front-wheel drive.