2026 Hyundai Santa Cruz
$29,750 - $43,700 | 20-25 MPG | $0.79 per mile
Best Small Trucks for 2026
3 pickup trucks earned NHTSA's published safety ratings for 2026. The 2026 Hyundai Santa Cruz appears first with a 5-star NHTSA safety rating and IIHS Top Safety Pick, starting at $29,750. 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.
First Result
5-star NHTSA safety rating with IIHS Top Safety Pick
$29,750 starting MSRP, 20-25 MPG
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Model year: 2026; 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.
| # | Vehicle | Base MSRP | Safety | Annual Fuel | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2026 Hyundai Santa Cruz | $29,750 | 5★ | $2,400 | 2 |
| 2 | 2026 Ford Ranger | $33,350 | 4★ | $2,600 | 2 |
| 3 | 2026 Ford Maverick | $28,145 | — | $1,600 | 5 |
Vehicles Matching These Criteria
3 vehicles
2026 Ford Ranger
$33,350 - $57,070 | 23 MPG | $0.79 per mile
2026 Ford Maverick
$28,145 - $41,425 | 25-38 MPG | $0.79 per mile
Common Questions
How many 2026 trucks have 5-star safety ratings?
1 of 3 trucks earned NHTSA's top 5-star overall safety rating for 2026. Prices start at $28,145.