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Best Small Trucks for 2025

3 pickup trucks earned NHTSA's published safety ratings for 2025. The 2025 Hyundai Santa Cruz appears first with a 5-star NHTSA safety rating and IIHS Top Safety Pick, starting at $28,750. RepairPal rates it 4.0 out of 5.0 for reliability. Ranked by NHTSA safety rating, highest first, then base price, cheapest first when results are tied.

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2025 Hyundai Santa Cruz

5-star NHTSA safety rating with IIHS Top Safety Pick

$28,750 starting MSRP, 22-25 MPG

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How this list is generated

Model year: 2025; Vehicle type: Pickup Truck; Size class: Compact. Data is refreshed periodically from published sources.

15-Star Rated
1IIHS Awards
2Brands
$28k–$33kPrice Range

Sources: NHTSA.gov, IIHS.org, fueleconomy.gov, RepairPal.com, AAA.

#VehicleBase MSRPSafetyAnnual FuelRecalls
12025 Hyundai Santa Cruz$28,7505★$2,4002
22025 Ford Maverick$28,1454★$1,60010
32025 Ford Ranger$33,3504★$2,60010

Vehicles Matching These Criteria

3 vehicles

Common Questions

How many 2025 trucks have 5-star safety ratings?

1 of 3 trucks earned NHTSA's top 5-star overall safety rating for 2025. Prices start at $28,145.