Ford Maverick

[AutobahnSHO]

Thought there was a thread already...

Well this article is no surprise at all to me. Tons of other people(myself included) would love an affordable truck without the drawbacks.

https://www.mavericktruckclub.com/forum/threads/article-popularity-of-ford-maverick-hybrid-pickup-a-big-surprise-for-the-industry-even-ford.7930/

[AutobahnSHO]

Also, apparently Ford figured a 40/60 hybrid to turbo ratio. All the hybrids are sold out until summer 2022.

The hybrids weren't "ok to buy" from US Fed EPA until December 10, 2021. They've been seeing turbos at dealership (usually with big markup, from early dealership order or cancelled customer order ) but zero hybrids...

Edit: hybrids are all going straight to customers.

[Soup DeVille]

Seeing manufacturer plated Rivians around a few times now. Good looking truck.

[veeman]

Thought there was a thread already...

Well this article is no surprise at all to me. Tons of other people(myself included) would love an affordable truck without the drawbacks.

https://www.mavericktruckclub.com/forum/threads/article-popularity-of-ford-maverick-hybrid-pickup-a-big-surprise-for-the-industry-even-ford.7930/

It's an almost too good to be true vehicle.  It looks really cool, it comes in interesting colors, it has the interior room of a small SUV with 4 doors, it's got a pickup bed, it's small enough to be used in urban settings, it's got great gas mileage, and it can be had new for 20 thousand dollars.

So for the price of a new base model compact car, you get a cool looking small crew cab pickup truck with better gas mileage. 

[AutobahnSHO]

Exactly!

They're sold out until summer when they start taking orders again for October....

[veeman]

I convinced my Dad to order a base model hybrid much to my Mom's chagrin.  It's arriving in February.  They currently have two leases; a Fusion hybrid and a Ford Ecosport.  They love the Fusion.  Dislike the Ecosport.  As a gift, I was going to get them a cover for the pickup bed.  Any suggestions? 

[FoMoJo]

Truck of the year...North American Car, Truck and SUV of the Year: Civic, Maverick, Bronco

[Laconian]

Excellent!!!

I love to see the Maverick winning accolades. Ford finally did something different with this model than the "bigger, meaner, way more expensive" trend that's been going on for the past 15 years.

[Eye of the Tiger]

I don't understand how the base price is even lower than the piece of crap Ecosport.

[CaminoRacer]

I don't understand how the base price is even lower than the piece of crap Ecosport.

Same

[Laconian]

Probably tariffs; I think the Ecosport comes from India or Brazil or something.

[FoMoJo]

Probably tariffs; I think the Ecosport comes from India or Brazil or something.

They should've kept them there.

[AutobahnSHO]

I don't understand how the base price is even lower than the piece of crap Ecosport.

Built in Mexico

[AutobahnSHO]

I convinced my Dad to order a base model hybrid much to my Mom's chagrin.  It's arriving in February.  They currently have two leases; a Fusion hybrid and a Ford Ecosport.  They love the Fusion.  Dislike the Ecosport.  As a gift, I was going to get them a cover for the pickup bed.  Any suggestions? 

I'm jealous! We still don't have a build date. Our salesman is clueless, says they haven't started building the hybrids yet (they've been delivering them since December 10th).

The Maverick truck club is pretty well organized and had a section about bed stuff: https://www.mavericktruckclub.com/forum/forums/bed-roof-mods-flexbed-tonneau-toppers-racks-carriers-cargo-systems.19/

[AutobahnSHO]

Excellent!!!

I love to see the Maverick winning accolades. Ford finally did something different with this model than the "bigger, meaner, way more expensive" trend that's been going on for the past 15 years.

It's like not everyone wants the fanciest thing around. Who knew???!?!?!!!?? Lol.

I know the interior is going to be "cheap" but the value just can't be beat.

[AutobahnSHO]

Truck of the year...North American Car, Truck and SUV of the Year: Civic, Maverick, Bronco

Yessir!!!

I wanted that color but it's an extra $500. We ordered dark grey.

[Speed_Racer]

My brother will most likely be putting in a reservation for an AWD Hybrid when that window opens. He liked the utility of his B3000 but not anything else about it. This would serve as a good replacement.

[SJ_GTI]

My brother will most likely be putting in a reservation for an AWD Hybrid when that window opens. He liked the utility of his B3000 but not anything else about it. This would serve as a good replacement.

AWD isn't available with the hybrid, only the 2.0T engine.

[FoMoJo]

Yessir!!!

I wanted that color but it's an extra $500. We ordered dark grey.

Yellow looks good on some vehicles and looks crap on others, down to styling I think.  Looks good on the Maverick.  Not worth the $500 though.

[Eye of the Tiger]

AWD isn't available with the hybrid, only the 2.0T engine.

It's too bad they don't use the hybrid-ness to add low speed electric motors to the rear wheels.

[veeman]

The Maverick truck club is pretty well organized and had a section about bed stuff: https://www.mavericktruckclub.com/forum/forums/bed-roof-mods-flexbed-tonneau-toppers-racks-carriers-cargo-systems.19/

Thanks!  I'll check it out.

[Speed_Racer]

AWD isn't available with the hybrid, only the 2.0T engine.

Currently not, but Ford has said it will be coming down the road.

[FoMoJo]

Good review...The $19,995 Ford Maverick is a bare-bones pickup truck that proves less really can be more

The first time I hopped into the new Ford Maverick pickup, I did what any driver would do in an unfamiliar vehicle. I strapped in, adjusted my seat, and fiddled with the rearview. Then I went to tweak the side mirrors.

But I didn't find the usual buttons or joystick on the driver door.

"Strange," I thought. "There's got to be a knob here somewhere." I searched and searched for some way to adjust the mirrors to no avail. The knob, I'd soon learn, was me.

[AutobahnSHO]

The base model has manual mirrors,  steelies wheels, and no cruise control!!!

A lot of business will probably go for that trim, most others have been ordering the middle XLT. We wanted dual climate do had to jump even higher.

As far as sluggish, I've read there's a super noticeable difference between eco, normal, and sport driving settings.

[Soup DeVille]

191 HP in a vehicle that size is more than adequate. Not too long ago, that would have made it "sporty," or even "quick."

[Galaxy]

I have heard that the hybrid is less sluggish around town then the more powerful conventional engine. E-Power, even a little bit, helps.

[Laconian]

191 HP in a vehicle that size is more than adequate. Not too long ago, that would have made it "sporty," or even "quick."

It'd embarrass my Outback at a stoplight.

With slower/bigger/taller vehicles I try to emphasize driving smoothly, not fast.

[Soup DeVille]

It'd embarrass my Outback at a stoplight.

With slower/bigger/taller vehicles I try to emphasize driving smoothly, not fast.

I really think reviewers are struggling to find bad things to say all the time. Its like when they say something is "look outdated" but can't say any reasons why newer versions are better. "The switchgear is durable and logically laid out, but looks outdated." Nothing looks new after you've stared at it for a few months.

I found the sub-80 HP econoboxes of my youth "sluggish," but acceptable in a lower cost car that (and this is the important part) can still do all of the stuff you need a car to do.

[Soup DeVille]

Motor Trend called the 7.0 second 0-60 time in the ecoboost Mav "leisurely."

Umm, are we that fucking jaded that we honestly expect 6 second 0-60 runs from a bargain compact pickup? These people need to find themselves on the highway with a 4-cylinder Ranger from the '90s.

[Eye of the Tiger]

Motor Trend called the 7.0 second 0-60 time in the ecoboost Mav "leisurely."

Umm, are we that fucking jaded that we honestly expect 6 second 0-60 runs from a bargain compact pickup? These people need to find themselves on the highway with a 4-cylinder Ranger from the '90s.

Yeah, WTF. 0-60 in 7-seconds is rippin, dude.