There are quite a few reviews already out on the Santa Cruz. It looks like a neat little toy truck. However they have not announced the pricing. And I’m afraid that will be the dealbreaker. I am not interested in spending $35,000 for a cute little toy truck.
Don’t get me wrong. I’m interested in the Santa Cruz. But I will cross shop it heavily against the new Ford Maverick when it comes out.
I’ve had a few trucks and like them. But I don’t need even a mid- size these days. Plus, better mileage would be great. My Nissan Frontier gets 16, and Mrs. Slim gets 37.
Plus I’m a bit down on Ford’s QC, my Mom’s 2019 Escape needed an engine replacement (done under warranty) due to a block casting flaw that dumped coolant into the oil.
Ford’s bringing back the Maverick name? OMG, I had one in the early 80’s. What a crap-box of a car, LOL!!