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Tacoma, Ridgeline, Maverick & Santa Cruz — Which Truck Actually Fits Your Atlanta Life?
Four trucks compared on towing, payload, MPG, and price — with a straight answer on which one fits which kind of driver. Tacoma, Ridgeline, and Santa Cruz are sold and serviced by Nalley; Maverick is included for a complete comparison.
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Tow to Allatoona. Haul mulch from Cobb Pkwy. Load it for a job site. Then decide.
2026 Model Year Spec Sheet
All 4 Trucks Side by Side — Towing, Efficiency, Bed & Ownership.
Specifications based on publicly available 2026 manufacturer data, EPA fuel economy ratings, and NHTSA/IIHS safety ratings. Base trim unless noted. Use the tabs to compare across four categories.
Ford Maverick shown for comparison only — not sold by Nalley.
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| Spec | Toyota Tacoma | Honda Ridgeline | Ford Maverick | Hyundai Santa Cruz |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Starting MSRP | $32,545 | $40,795 | $28,145 (XLT ~$30,645) | $29,750 |
| Body construction | Body-on-frame | Unibody | Unibody | Unibody |
| Sold at Nalley | Yes — Nalley Toyota | Yes — Nalley Honda | No | Yes — Nalley Hyundai |
| Seating | 4-5 (cab dependent) | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Drivetrain options | RWD, 4WD | AWD only | FWD, AWD | FWD, AWD |
| Cab / bed configs | Access Cab, Double Cab; 5-ft & 6-ft beds | Crew cab only | Crew cab only | Crew cab only |
Specifications sourced from publicly available 2026 manufacturer data and EPA estimates as of August 2026. Base trim specs unless noted. Where a manufacturer has not published a figure, this page says so rather than estimating it. Fuel economy figures are EPA estimates — actual results vary. Fuel cost comparisons assume 15,000 miles/year at $3.83/gallon (AAA metro Atlanta, August 2026); Georgia drivers average closer to 17,500 miles a year. Towing and payload ratings require proper equipment and vary by cab, bed, and drivetrain configuration. All trademarks property of their respective owners. Verify current specifications with your Nalley sales associate before purchase.
Know Your Segment
Four trucks, four distinct personalities. Which one fits your Atlanta life?
One is body-on-frame, three are unibody, and the gap between the cheapest and the priciest is over $12,000. Here's how to think about the choice before diving into specs.
Toyota Tacoma — Most Capable ($32,545)
The only body-on-frame truck in this comparison, and it shows: up to 6,500 lbs of towing and 1,705 lbs of payload, both well ahead of the rest of the field. The available i-FORCE MAX hybrid adds real power (326 hp) without giving up capability. The TRD Off-Road trim's locking rear differential and extra ground clearance make it the only one of the four built for actual trail use. The tradeoff is ride quality — it's the least car-like of the group on pavement.
Honda Ridgeline — Most Comfortable ($40,795)
Built on a unibody platform with standard AWD, the Ridgeline rides more like a Honda SUV than a traditional pickup — a real advantage on I-285 and GA-400 commutes. Its lockable, drainable in-bed trunk is unique in the segment, and its 5,000 lb tow rating covers most trailers Atlanta drivers actually pull. The tradeoff: no hybrid option, the lowest MPG of the four, and a higher starting price than either Tacoma or Maverick.
Ford Maverick — Best Value & MPG ($28,145)
The Maverick starts thousands less than either Tacoma or Ridgeline and its standard hybrid powertrain is rated near 40 mpg combined — roughly double the Ridgeline's rating. Its 4.5-foot bed is the shortest of the four, and its 4,000 lb max tow rating (with the tow package) trails the Tacoma by a wide margin. Not sold at Nalley, but the most-searched cross-shop against both trucks Nalley does sell.
Hyundai Santa Cruz — Best Warranty, Limited Time ($29,750)
The Santa Cruz carries Hyundai's 10-year/100,000-mile powertrain warranty — the strongest coverage of any truck on this page — plus available turbo AWD power and a lockable in-bed trunk similar to the Ridgeline's. Multiple reports indicate Hyundai is discontinuing the Santa Cruz nationally, with a midsize replacement reportedly in the works. Nalley Hyundai in Lithonia has current units in stock, but once this run sells out, it's gone.
Atlanta Driving Reality
What a small truck costs to run around Atlanta.
Pump math at metro Atlanta prices, tow and payload ratings with their equipment attached, and one incentive myth worth killing before you shop.
The commute math on I-285 and I-20
At 15,000 miles a year and $3.83 a gallon (AAA metro Atlanta, August 2026), the ~40 mpg Maverick hybrid runs about $1,435 in fuel. The Santa Cruz at roughly 25 mpg combined lands near $2,300, the hybrid Tacoma near $2,500, and the V6 Ridgeline at about 20 mpg near $2,875. That is a spread of $1,400 a year between the ends of this page — more than the monthly payment gap between some of them. Georgia drivers average closer to 17,500 miles, which widens it further.
Shop hybrid pickupsHauling from the Home Depot on Ponce
Payload is where these separate, and the published numbers come with conditions. The Tacoma carries about 1,705 lbs and the Ridgeline about 1,583 — enough for pallets of pavers or a bed of wet mulch without approaching the limit. The Maverick is around 1,500 lbs. Hyundai does not publish a payload figure for the Santa Cruz at all, only a 5,522 lb GVWR, so we leave that cell as unpublished rather than working backwards to a number Hyundai never stated.
Compare bed and payloadTowing to Lanier and Allatoona
The Tacoma leads at 6,500 lbs, and it is the only body-on-frame truck here — the one to pick if a boat or a loaded equipment trailer is a regular thing. The Ridgeline tows 5,000 lbs, the Maverick 4,000 with the tow package fitted, and the Santa Cruz 3,500. Every one of those ratings assumes proper equipment and the right configuration, so confirm it against the specific vehicle before you count on it at the ramp.
Browse pickups in stockA hybrid truck does not get you the HOV lane
Worth saying plainly, because it is widely misstated in Georgia: the federal exemption that let alternative-fuel vehicles use HOV lanes with a single occupant expired September 30, 2025, so those vehicles now need two or more occupants like everyone else. Georgia's HOV network runs on I-20, I-75, and I-85 — GA-400 has none — and the express lanes are toll lanes open to anyone who pays. The Alternative Fuel Vehicle plate still exists but carries an annual fee ($238.59 for non-commercial vehicles as of July 1, 2026) and grants no lane access. Buy the hybrid Maverick for the pump math above.
Hybrid or electric in Atlanta?Head-to-Head Comparisons
The matchups Atlanta truck shoppers are searching for.
The Toyota Tacoma, Honda Ridgeline, and Hyundai Santa Cruz are available online through Nalley Clicklane with a 7-day / 1,000-mile return. The Ford Maverick is shown for honest comparison — we don't sell it.
Toyota Tacoma vs. Honda Ridgeline
The real fork in the road for truck buyers: body-on-frame capability or unibody comfort. Both sold at Nalley.
Honda Ridgeline vs. Ford Maverick
The Ridgeline's tow rating and cabin room against the Maverick's price and near-40-mpg hybrid.
Ford Maverick vs. Hyundai Santa Cruz
The Santa Cruz is sold at Nalley Hyundai while current inventory lasts; the Maverick is shown for a complete comparison. The Santa Cruz's warranty is the standout of the two.
Toyota Tacoma vs. Ford Maverick
The most capable truck here against the most efficient. Rarely a close call once you know which one you need.
Know which one you want?
Three of these four are sold and serviced by Nalley, each with a 7-day / 1,000-mile return.
Atlanta Truck Buying Guide
Real questions from Atlanta truck shoppers. Specific answers.
Mulch runs down Cobb Parkway. Trailers to Lake Allatoona. Job sites off I-285. Parking decks downtown. Here's how these four trucks hold up on Atlanta's actual roads.
Buy Online. Tow It. Haul It. Love It — or Return It.
Every Tacoma, Ridgeline, and Santa Cruz at Nalley ships with a 7-day / 1,000-mile try-it period. Load it. Tow with it. Then decide.
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