“The Maverick slots just below the Ford Ranger in size, although it’s still a bit larger than compact pickups of old. With the demise of the EcoSport crossover, the Maverick is also now Ford’s de facto entry-level vehicle, which seems fitting for a company whose bestselling product is the F-150. Ford isn’t really a car company; it’s a truck company” – cargurus.com
“With compact proportions and a 4.5-foot bed, the Maverick feels like an impressive take on the ideal urban truck” – carindigo.com
What’s It Look Like on The Outside?
“The Maverick looks every bit the part of a rugged truck. Blessedly free of truck hyperbole and clichés, its barred grille and bluff front end mute its compact-car origins and play up its truck family tree” – thecarconnection.com
What’s it Like on the Inside?
“Every Maverick including the base model features an 8.0-inch touchscreen infotainment system that includes Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatibility. There’s also a standard Wi-Fi hotspot that can connect up to 10 devices” – motortrend.com
Is It Functional?
“Where the Maverick comes up short is its cargo bed. But that’s not a bad thing. Sure, it’s only 4.5 feet, but Ford designers made sure you can use every inch of it thanks to a “flex-bed” design. For one thing, the tailgate can be folded flat or at a 45-degree angle. The latter lets you not only carry trail bikes but as many as 18 sheets of 4 x 8 plywood” – gearjunkie.com
Is it Efficient?
“The Maverick’s standard powertrain is a hybrid system, with a 2.5-liter engine and electric motor making a total of 191 horsepower 155 pound-feet of torque. The hybrid is only available with front-wheel drive, but it’s the efficiency darling with a targeted fuel economy rating of 40 miles per gallon city (5.9 L /100 km) in the city and 33 mpg highway with a range of 800 kms on a single tank. The hybrid is rated for a 1,500-pound payload and 2,000 pounds of towing.
Stepping up into the 2.0-liter EcoBoost engine earns you a total of 250 horsepower and 277 pound-feet of torque. It shares the hybrid’s 1,500-pound payload, but can tow up to 4,000 pounds with the available tow package. It does away with a continuously variable transmission in favour of an eight-speed automatic. Choosing the EcoBoost also means you can opt for all-wheel drive, which also swaps the independent torsion beam rear suspension for a multi-link setup” – autoblog.com
Is it Connected?
“All Maverick trim levels come standard with a number of tech features such as Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone integration, an 8-inch centre screen, two USB ports (one USB-A and one USB-C), 4G LTE Wi-Fi capability and a six-speaker stereo. That’s an impressive suite of tech when you consider the Maverick’s low starting price” – edmunds.com
Final Thoughts
“Sports coupes are out, and personal utility vehicles are in. In the “swinging ’60s,” it was glitz, power and speed. In these “terrible ’20s,” it’s all about efficiency, utility, ruggedness and go-anywhere, do-anything looks. That’s what Ford has delivered: an affordable, useful, stylish, economical, versatile vehicle that, like the original Mustang, combines popular style with attainable price” – cars.com
“SUV-based pickups such as the Maverick have the potential to radically change the car market. Today, most SUVs are built like cars, and the improved fuel economy, ride, and handling qualities have helped propel them to the most popular vehicle category. Using that as a foundation, this new breed of pickups will appeal to many consumers who never even considered buying a pickup truck.” -consumerreports.com
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