A compact truck is a vehicle with a pickup bed that retains ... Compact trucks have bed lengths ranging from 4 feet in the Hyundai Santa Cruz to 4.5 feet in the Ford Maverick.

The Santa Cruz offers a car-like driving experience, which is to say that controls are light and the ride quality is agreeable. The standard engine provides acceptable rather than exciting ...

Versus the competition: The Santa Cruz occupies a rather interesting niche in the already-tiny segment, offering a drive experience that’s more like a crossover than either the Ford Maverick or ...