While many people can benefit from a truck's enhanced utility, not everyone wants to deal with the often imposing space requirements and high fuel consumption. That's why Hyundai introduced the Santa Cruz Sport Adventure Vehicle, a vehicle that delivers the open-bed usability of a pickup with the comfort and driving dynamics of a crossover.
The Santa Cruz exhibits fairly unique packaging. And while it's not the only compact pickup available, it boasts many appealing advantages. Here's a quick look at how it compares in key areas to its currently only class competitor, the Ford Maverick.