The 2025 Hyundai Santa Cruz is one of the most comfortable trucks in its class

The 2025 Hyundai Santa Cruz is Hyundai 's version of a small pickup truck.

Underneath, it uses unibody construction that's more like a traditional car or crossover-SUV.

The Santa Cruz has no shortage of modern tech and a full suite of standard safety features, and it's available with a peppy turbocharged engine that gives it some extra driving character.

The Santa Cruz XRT shows some promise in the off-roading department, even if it hasn't made the full jump to taking over the outdoors.

The bed on the Santa Cruz isn't very large, but it's still useful, with the bed being just 42.7 inches wide between the wheel wells.

All-wheel drive models can tow as much as 5,000 pounds which is lower than the 1,500-lb max payload of the Maverick and the Ridgeline .

The Santa Cruz offers more refinement and a better daily driving experience than most midsize pickup trucks.

Daily driving a Santa Cruz is a stress-free experience due to the easy to use infotainment interface, the quiet and comfortable interior, and the gutsy turbocharged powertrain.

Unfortunately, it's still missing an available hybrid powertrain, and that's a distinction that makes the Ford Maverick a wiser choice for frugal buyers.