Ford Maverick Pickup

[TortElvisII]

https://www.ford.com/trucks/maverick/2022/

I think this succeeds. Can't do too many truck things with it.

 

[Ron Mehico]

What are they trying to market it as? How’s it different from an F-150?

 

[kyboy1998_rivals34276]

What are they trying to market it as? How’s it different from an F-150?

It’s really small and compact. Unibody instead of body on frame constructed.

 

[TortElvisII]

What are they trying to market it as? How’s it different from an F-150?

It's a really small pickup that gets 40 miles to the gallon in the hybrid version. The beginning price is around $20,000 so you can start with a truck instead of a car if you would like. It's close to $20,000 cheaper than an F-150, and depending on which F-150 you get it could be as much as $60,000 cheaper. It only tows 2,000 pounds in the hybrid version and 4,000 lb in the EcoBoost version.

It looks like the old ranger in size as a new ranger is more mid-size now.

 

[ukalum01]

Having a small truck with really solid standard features (8” screen, apple car play, etc) with a hybrid that gets mileage similar to a Civic and falling in the $21-23k range is gonna sell really well. It ain’t built for job sites but it’ll be really convenient for most household needs.

 

[SmedMoley]

I gave up on Ford after the 6.0L Powestroke diesel. #$%k Ford. I drive a Tundra, now.

 

[gobigbluebell]

Having a small truck with really solid standard features (8” screen, apple car play, etc) with a hybrid that gets mileage similar to a Civic and falling in the $21-23k range is gonna sell really well. It ain’t built for job sites but it’ll be really convenient for most household needs.

If you get all that for 20k, they will sell a ton. I’ll believe the price when I see it.

 

[ganner918_rivals60369]

It's a really small pickup that gets 40 miles to the gallon in the hybrid version. The beginning price is around $20,000 so you can start with a truck instead of a car if you would like. It's close to $20,000 cheaper than an F-150, and depending on which F-150 you get it could be as much as $60,000 cheaper. It only tows 2,000 pounds in the hybrid version and 4,000 lb in the EcoBoost version.

It looks like the old ranger in size as a new ranger is more mid-size now.

It's the kind of truck I could own. I have no need for big towing capacity, and I don't even really like driving big vehicles. But having something I can transport bigger items than can fit in a car, dirty stuff, tools, etc. in would be nice.

 

[btodd0224 n/a?]

So it’s a Vega transformed into a mini pickup under a different brand?

 

[LineSkiCat14]

I'm definitely intrigued. It's the perfect weekend-project truck for what I need: home depot runs, lug some stuff around, still two rows of seats. Only $20k, great mileage and thats a damn fine interior for the price if you ask me.

I'm curious about extending the truck bed as they advertise in the photos.. but I def want this, and there's not a lot of cars and truck I really care about.

 

[KyCatFan1]

I'm curious about extending the truck bed as they advertise in the photos..

Looks like the old Ford Explorer Sport Trac bed extender that is some bars that fold down over the open tailgate like in the picture below. I'm guessing you have to take that extender out if you want more space without the tailgate down.

I'm about to pay off my vehicle here soon or I would definitely think about getting one of these. I might look into it after they've been on the market for a couple of years and the used ones show up. I only worry about the hybrid battery system. I know in the past it was outrageous if you had issues with the batteries.

 

[BlueRaider22]

It's nice to see an actual compact truck. What used to be the compact segment (Taco, Frontier, Ranger, S10, etc) all have ballooned in size. And, of course, the full size segments have ballooned as well.



It's also nice to see some separation between classes. Among the current "Full sized vs Small sized" segments, you will often see things like this below: (And yes, stats vary)

1. Full sized - Chevy/Ford/Ram/Toy - quad cab short box, 4WD, moderately equipped. Brand new they can be had for around $38k.......can tow 7-9,000 lbs......and get 17-19 mpg combined. Overall Width is 81" x Length 231"

2. Small/Mid-sized - Colorado/Ranger/Taco - quad cab short box, 4WD, equipped the same as the full sized above. Brand new they're $33-35k.....can tow 6-7,000 lbs......and get 20 mpg combined. Overall Width is 77" x Length 215-225"


There's not a HUGE difference between these two segments above? You're not saving a lot of money if you buy a smaller truck. You're not saving a lot of gas. You're not saving a lot of space. It's mainly just personal preference.





However, look where the Maverick comes in. Capable of ~40 mpg (in hybrid), Is probably going to be around $25-27k when trimmed comparable to those above.....but starts off at $20 with base trim. Can tow up to 2-4,000 lbs. Payload of 1,500 lbs. Overall Width is 72" x Length 199". It's actually very close to the size and capability of the Ranger about 20 yrs ago.

It has enough capability for most people.....

 

[LineSkiCat14]

I have to imagine that the 20k model will be super stripped down. That interior is just too nice to be a 20k base model. I bet that's where they get you. Sure, you CAN get in this car for 20k.. but the one we've been showing you, the one you want.. is 38k lol.

 

[LineSkiCat14]

Looks like the old Ford Explorer Sport Trac bed extender that is some bars that fold down over the open tailgate like in the picture below. I'm guessing you have to take that extender out if you want more space without the tailgate down.

I'm about to pay off my vehicle here soon or I would definitely think about getting one of these. I might look into it after they've been on the market for a couple of years and the used ones show up. I only worry about the hybrid battery system. I know in the past it was outrageous if you had issues with the batteries.

We're looking to buy our real home in a year.. and with the rental property in a different area.. I'm going to need some sort of pickup truck. I've been off car payment for about 3 years now with a 2014 Mazda6.. and I have no intention on changing that. But the exception is a functional truck. I figured maybe trading in the Mazda for 6-8k, and getting a 15-20k used truck. This literally meets all my needs. Assuming the extra features put it at 25-30k.. if it gets good reviews, I really think I'll grab one.

For the truck bed.. I saw a photo that I can't find now, that looked to use some sort of cabling/piston thingy to angle the Tailgate just so.. so that things stay put. Probably a round about way to throw sheets of drywall in it, or larger items.

 

[BlueRaider22]

For the truck bed.. I saw a photo that I can't find now, that looked to use some sort of cabling/piston thingy to angle the Tailgate just so.. so that things stay put. Probably a round about way to throw sheets of drywall in it, or larger items.

They advertise that a 4-8' sheet of plywood can fit flat on top of the wheel wells......but obvsiously it'll stick out the back. Also the bed extender makes it large enough to carry a dirt bike.

 

[_ukcat]

I gave up on Ford after the 6.0L Powestroke diesel. #$%k Ford. I drive a Tundra, now.

Looking at getting my First truck in next 6 months. Waiting to see the New 2022 Tundra, sounds interesting.

 

[BlueRaider22]

Looking at getting my First truck in next 6 months. Waiting to see the New 2022 Tundra, sounds interesting.

Just be careful. It's usually not too wise to buy the first generation of a "new full" re-design.......no matter what manufacturer. Toyota has said that the new Tundra will have new engines that incorporate brand new technology for them. Now, Toyota tends to move calculated and slow......but they aren't impervious to issues with new designs.

 

[Lord Z]

That's going to sell like crazy.

 

[BlueRaider22]

Hyundai is producing one as well. We might see a big of a renaissance with the segment.

https://www.cnet.com/roadshow/news/...i-santa-cruz-honda-ridgeline-spec-comparison/

 

[_ukcat]

Just be careful. It's usually not too wise to buy the first generation of a "new full" re-design.......no matter what manufacturer. Toyota has said that the new Tundra will have new engines that incorporate brand new technology for them. Now, Toyota tends to move calculated and slow......but they aren't impervious to issues with new designs.

I agree about 1st generation stuff on anything. But that new Motor design sounds nice. All the talk seems to be it a V6 but read one place it might be a V8. I have Lexus SUV now and like Toyato Reliability. But it still a wait and see thing

 

[Lord Z]

4,000 towing with the turbo/gas engine is pretty good for such a small truck and the gas mileage for the hybrid is great as well. I bet the waiting list will be a mile long for these for awhile.

The poster above that says you should be cautious about buying the 1st generation of any car/truck is spot-on. Normally I would wait awhile but 20-25G for a new truck is a game changer.

 

[TortElvisII]

I agree about 1st generation stuff on anything. But that new Motor design sounds nice. All the talk seems to be it a V6 but read one place it might be a V8. I have Lexus SUV now and like Toyato Reliability. But it still a wait and see thing

Go to TFL. They run trucks up the toughest road test in USA. Ike Gauntlet.

Andre can help you.

 

[KyCatFan1]

Yes, another reason why I decided to hold off. Also, the studies I read about carbon footprint are assuming, at least to some degree, that the electricity used to power EVs will continue to be powered by coal and natural gas, which assumption may or may not be true in the future

I definitely wouldn't want to rely on solar or wind to charge tens/hundreds of thousands of electric vehicles. California can't even keep the lights on as it is and if you have all that extra electrical power demand on the system, I can't imagine it will work well.

 

[KyCatFan1]

We're looking to buy our real home in a year.. and with the rental property in a different area.. I'm going to need some sort of pickup truck. I've been off car payment for about 3 years now with a 2014 Mazda6.. and I have no intention on changing that. But the exception is a functional truck. I figured maybe trading in the Mazda for 6-8k, and getting a 15-20k used truck. This literally meets all my needs. Assuming the extra features put it at 25-30k.. if it gets good reviews, I really think I'll grab one.

For the truck bed.. I saw a photo that I can't find now, that looked to use some sort of cabling/piston thingy to angle the Tailgate just so.. so that things stay put. Probably a round about way to throw sheets of drywall in it, or larger items.

Found this one with the extender like the one I showed you.

 

[_Mav_]

Nice name.

 

[BlueRaider22]

Go to TFL. They run trucks up the toughest road test in USA. Ike Gauntlet.

Andre can help you.

Yes! TFL rocks. Alexonautos is also a nice youtube channel.

 

[BlueRaider22]

I definitely wouldn't want to rely on solar or wind to charge tens/hundreds of thousands of electric vehicles. California can't even keep the lights on as it is and if you have all that extra electrical power demand on the system, I can't imagine it will work well.

It won't rely on it solely. Wind/solar just aren't built to be the only source of power.....but they certainly can alleviate the grid. The future almost has to be nuclear......but in the meantime natural gas will grow.

 

[BlueRaider22]

I agree about 1st generation stuff on anything. But that new Motor design sounds nice. All the talk seems to be it a V6 but read one place it might be a V8. I have Lexus SUV now and like Toyato Reliability. But it still a wait and see thing

Sometimes you will hear manufacturers use the words "all new" or "redesign"......but what they really did is a "refresh." If all the manufacturer did was change a little of the look......maybe change a computer screen or something.....then it's probably safe to buy. It's the actual redesigns that you have to watch out for......especially the ones that do major changes.

 

[KyCatFan1]

I actually heard about this truck the other day because of the first car you owned thread. I was going to comment on a buddy driving a Maverick back in school and when I went to get a picture all I saw at first was a bunch of pickup truck pictures. I was like what the heck is up with this. I saw that the name of the truck was the same as the old car. Not sure why they would use that.

Then this thread shows up a day or two later. What a coincidence. I better not look up a Pacer (another buddy had one of those) or we might have a new SUV by that name (would have to be a different manufacturer though). At least that guy upgraded to a nice Cobra II Mustang.

 

[Lord Z]

Not only will the consumer market go for them but think of small delivery business like auto parts, flowers, and the zillion others that could upgrade their fleets with hybrid trucks getting awesome gas mileage.

Only downsides I see are it cutting into the F-150 market sales which basically keeps Ford afloat and if it winds up with a nasty recall/mechanical problems. Other than those two potential pitfalls it will be a cash register.

 

[Bill Derington]

If the little truck is half the truck of the old Rangers they’ve got something here.

I drive a 93 Ranger everyday to work mostly because I like to drive a manual, it won’t die, and the A/C still works.

 

[Rebelfreedomeagle]

People keep saying it's the first pickup named Maverick. Nah. I saw the first one when I was in high school. One kid got tired of his normal Maverick and sawed the roof off behind the front seats, removed the trunk lid, and sawed out the rear shelf. Plywood made the rear of the "cab" with a hole for a rear window. I saw him with a roll bale in it once.

 

[KyCatFan1]

Not only will the consumer market go for them but think of small delivery business like auto parts, flowers, and the zillion others that could upgrade their fleets with hybrid trucks getting awesome gas mileage.

Only downsides I see are it cutting into the F-150 market sales which basically keeps Ford afloat and if it winds up with a nasty recall/mechanical problems. Other than those two potential pitfalls it will be a cash register.

The full size pickup truck is probably going to end up being a thing of the past. Well except for jobs that require them like in construction. If gas prices continue to climb and you can get good performance out of a smaller truck like these, then it likely will hit the full sized recreational market hard.

Probably will be tough to keep the performance level up to the current standards of the full size trucks using the newer technology without increasing the cost substantially. It's pretty expensive to buy those trucks already without changing them over. I would imagine you will be paying the equivalent of a house payment to own one and might be forced to live in it. [laughing]

 

[SmedMoley]

Looking at getting my First truck in next 6 months. Waiting to see the New 2022 Tundra, sounds interesting.

It's a complete redesign, I think. Lighter weight and some other things to increase fuel economy.

 

[warrior-cat]

I have a full size F150 2007 model and use it as my do dirty work truck. Been looking for a used low mileage SUV or small truck to use as my get around in vehicle. May give this one a look.

 

[will.ksr]

Will they throw in a Carhart jacket and a pair of Red Wing boots?

 

[Lord Z]

Feels more like a sneakers and cargo shorts kind of vehicle than Carhart and Red WIngs.

 

[_ukcat]

It's a complete redesign, I think. Lighter weight and some other things to increase fuel economy.

The new motor and gas mileage is what I want to see. The only Complaint I hear about present Tundras is their mileage. I have talked to a Couple mechanics I know and they both recommended the Tundra as the Truck they would buy if Gas mileage was not a concern.

 

[vhcat70]

Trouble with pickups is that people will think you can do work.

 

[CB3UK]

I've still got my Ranger. '98 165K miles on it. In great condition. Hauls plenty and look good doing it