2024 Ford Maverick XLT Review
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The Ford Maverick, first introduced in 2022, quickly became notable for being the most affordable hybrid and its unique unibody pickup design. Now, in the 2024 model year, we're focusing on the Maverick XLT, the mid-level trim, which notably shifts away from the hybrid as the standard option. Instead, the EcoBoost engine takes the lead, with the hybrid now as an option. This reflects a significant change in the Maverick lineup. Our channel has extensively reviewed various Maverick trims and configurations, including previous reviews of the same trim with different packages and the initial base hybrid model, ensuring comprehensive coverage of the Maverick's evolution.
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Presenter: Natalie Harrington, Sr. Staff Writer
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#ford #maverick #maverickXLT
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0:00 The 2024 Maverick
0:43 Exterior Styling
1:57 Rear Seats
2:45 Inside the Maverick
4:24 Driving Impressions
7:09 Infotainment & Tech
8:19 Safety
9:09 Pricing and Verdict - Auta a dopravní prostředky
My 35 year old ford F-150 has the same key storage location. 😂
I really wanted a Maverick a year ago, but greedy Ford dealers had a $10k mark-up. That’s Honda Ridgeline money, which imo, is a far better pick-up than a Maverick. Great review!
You have to special order the Maverick to get it at MSRP. I bought one last year with no dealer fees and about $1500 under msrp but a $50 document fee for the state of Alabama. I wasn't quite able to pay in cash but did manage to pay it off in two months with their "not so favorable" auto loans.
I will say the Maverick is the perfect vehicle for people who don't much like trucks, or at least the mega trucks we're seeing on the road these days. The Maverick is shockingly small when you stand next to it, and it drives like a compact car (kinda noisy), and gets 30 mpg combined. AWD, that is. It's also weirdly sporty and powerful on curvy roads. There's no way a work truck like this should move so quick out of the turns or from lights.
@@langhamp8912 I got a new 2024 at msrp minus student and military discount. So $750 below MSRP. (There were a couple of Mavericks at MSRP ecause they were special ordered and never purchased.) Most guilt free major purchase ever!
Also look to Toyota to drop their hybrid trucc too... Market needs competition on hybrid trucks for the dealers to not take people over the coals. Or special order like homie said..
@@aetherwove1486 The best competition is public transportation, walking, and bicycling. Since the US generally has none of these, you're happily paying out the nose just for MSRP for a car.
@@langhamp8912 I bought a Maverick a month ago and already put 3200 miles for work on it. I don't think the best public transportation system that currently exists in the world would help there. Nevermind walking or biking.
It took nearly 10 months for my 2024 Maverick XLT Hybrid to come in. The dealer in Benton, Ar. kept me informed and I knew it was going to take a while to come in. Yes, the hybrid engine which was std on the 2022 and 2023 models was now going to cost me $1500. more. I have now had my Maverick for 4 months and averaging 45mpg. I've added some accessories, i.e. 3 fold hard bed cover, tailgate soft open, mud flaps and hood protector. I've had so many compliments. Only complaint is the front seats need more thigh support for 6' + tall men. It is extremely quiet and acceleration is more than adequate.
10mo is crazy man
A dedicated spot to store it had me laughing. Got me to subscribe! Excellent positive spin.
Well thank you, and welcome aboard!!
I been learning about Mavericks cause I want one one thing about how the console is designed is that there are modular units for it and Ford encourages people to 3d print whatever works for them too. There's def way more to the console design than just a nifty phone holder. The new ones look good. I still want a hybrid one.
Now that the hybrid costs $1500 more, I recommend the turbo AWD on my channel. The breakeven in fuel savings is about 2 years.
@@fordmaverickmaniac yeah that's fair maybe a lil less here in TX cause gas is cheaper. Alas, it's not just about money but emissions too. I'm pretty eco minded. Ebike is my main way of getting around.
@@fordmaverickmaniacBased on how many annual miles and what price for gas, though? Those are both, well, variable! :)
Very thoughtful review. Thank you.
Pretty clever that they made a key holder that doubles as the start button
Probably a great theft deterrent as nobody remembers how to hot wire an ignition anymore!
Excellent review. I was leaning toward a Colorado but if I'm honest with myself, a unibody with better gas mileage makes more sense for my use-cases (commuting, camping, hauling a dirtbike or two). My local dealer has 68 of these on the lot according to their website, which leads me to believe I could actually go get one (maybe even below sticker-what a thought!)
My sweet spot for the Maverick is the XLT 2.0 AWD FX-4 with the max tow package. But I think the Best Buy is the XL 2.0 AWD with the max tow package. Everyone knows about the Hybrid model, but a standard XL AWD with the base 2000 pound tow package option for $100 is a very god value. The Maverick is an entry level and entry light weight pickup which can do a surprising amount of yeomen duty. So, the Maverick is one of those not quite so hidden gems in the light duty truck market.
I LOVE my 2024 XLT Hybrid Maverick!
I have a 90’s Ranger with a 5 speed. The Ridgeline & new Ranger seem to have a high bed rail height which makes side loading hard for older people. I like the size of the Maverick, but will check ur review of the Hyundai. Wish 5-speeds were still offered too.
It is Easy to see why this is outselling tacoma. Great job Ford. 👍
It's possible to get a Maverick in whatever configuration you'd like with the 2.0 Ecoboost engine. Just don't add accessories that the dealer could do like mud flaps etc.
I have a '22 model with just over 40K miles and no issues. Just order it with anything you could do aftermarket and you'll be good!
I got one without the bed liner, and I regret it. Nothing looks better than the OEM liner with the Ford logo backsplash. I agree that getting most other dealer options aftermarket for a lot less is better, but that OEM liner is a must, in my opinion.
Love this truck then others 🤎
Curious to see others throw in their two cents regarding my comments. I think a large portion does boil down to whether or not you want great MPG, or AWD vs. four-wheel-drive plus option that comes with the tremor package. Another tidbit that needs to be looked at as well, is what platform of vehicle Americans who own second vehicles have; I own a Toyota forerunner, so I already have the SUV option taken care of and most of the time what I find myself needing is a bed, which is what this truck offers. I can combine that with a hybrid engine, which gets me phenomenal gas mileage, but at the expense of only having front wheel drive in an environment where snowplows don’t make it out to me often. So that necessitates that I upgrade, but now we’re talking several thousand more dollars. If people are in a good spot where they can trade in, a vehicle towards this and make a 10 to 20% down payment I think that this could still be a really competitive option, the issue now goes to our economy and current interest rates with the banks. All in all, I think this is the perfect in between for people who may need a bed, and a utility platform that they can attach a flatbed trailer to while still getting competitive mileage. You also get a warranty if you purchase new, or certified preowned, and despite the recalls that have happened in the past a majority of those people who are affected, say that the truck itself has not been an issue and that the manufacturers have taken care of the concerns with zero charge to the consumer, so there really isn’t anything to be concerned with there, in my opinion .
I like the kitty Pic on your phone.❤
how did you get that larger center dash screen? Thought it's only offered for the Lariat??
If you get the FX4 package, you get the upgraded screen
every Maverick has the same infotainment screen
@taylorb7191 I believe OP was referring to the screen between the guages. That screen is larger on the FX4 and Lariat trims
The real new Ranger
The dedicated place to store the keys for my cars is in my pocket.
The steering in the Maverick is light compared to my cars.
I need a single cab, 5 speed manual, basic truck. No bells and whistles. Should be 20k new. But we couldn’t get that lucky
I understand the insurance companies consider a five-speed manual an anti-theft device. 😶
Imagine this thing with a six speed manual.
I need all wheel drive living in a place that gets snow.
I've gone three winters in a 2010 Prius. Get decent snow tires and you'll be fine. Unless you live in Finland or something.
I have Mav AWD I show in my content from Park City. In 2 years, we never had to stop at chain control.
5:05 does that mean the transmission won’t last as long? I feel like this will have transmission issues in the future
I ordered Maverick waited over a year got recall before I got the truck LOL
I get that they want to use gear dials. But why put it next to the cup holders? I feel like I'm going to spill my coffee and get stuck in reverse.
Lots of haters but i would love one perfect for what i need in a
vehicle The new cars these days none of them are built as good as 30 years ago GM is no better so get off the high horse Most of you guys complaining arm chair quarterbacks couldnt afford a tricycle let a lone a new vehicle
The selling point for me was the dual bottle openers on the tailgate.
The hybrid wouldn't even be an option for me. I have no interest in them but a small awd pickup would.
I have a 23 Xlt EB AWD. Peppy/ scratches easily, inside and out.
impossible not to scratch door panel when getting out. interior stains easily.noisy front end over impacts. 30 mpg. seems to hunt for the right gear sometimes.
That last part about hunting for the right gear is a problem with most CVTs. It's all the same save for SOME $$$ high end performance/luxury cars and a few kind of pricey but still common cars. On normal cars, it's a question of whether those CVTs will last or not. For example, the Maverick's direct competitor, the Hyundai Santa Cruz, suffers from early CVT failures. I haven't heard anything scary about the Maverick's CVT yet.
But you're correct; it certainly hunts for gears sometimes, and that's the weird and scary part. It's only SOMETIMES. Is it starting to break? No. At least the "hunting" is not a sign of it. Fortunately (and sadly) "hunting" is just normal with mass produced CVTs.
Also, I haven't had any issues with "easy" scratching on my Maverick's body and interior, but the bed got me. I have one without a liner. First day I put anything in the bed was my tool box, which is a hard plastic Pelican case. I placed it in the bed. I slid the box closer to the back window by about a foot. The bed paint got scratched up!!
Sounds like you could use a Ridgeline
@@compuserveuser2779 Maverick doesn't have a CVT, it's an 8 speed automatic.
Do all of the interiors have that orange trim? That really turned me off when I test drove one.
Only the XLT.
On one of my videos I swapped the big orange tray with a black one and that made the orange less overbearing.
Why can’t manufacturers put the touchscreen flush with the dash… like with my Subaru Forester? Why do they have to look like they have a tablet sticking out of the dash? So ugly.
Subaru has arguably the worst infotainment out there
That's nice, but can we PLEASE have some small, affordable, single cab, 6 foot bed, REAL body-on-frame pickups like in the 1980s that are actually capable of doing a little work?? Like maybe a "modern day" B-2000, S-10, Ram50 or Hi-Lux. There is absolutely no reason something like that should cost more than $25k
That’s why we still have my 1998 Nissan Frontier. I hate these four-door pick up trucks.
@@Xanduur I hate them too, and they're HUGE, and loaded out with every single luxury option. You don't need 4 doors, leather seats, and self-adjusting suspension on a damn truck. I like to call them "pimp trucks", and they are RUINING the truck market. for normal, working folks who want a truck to do truck things. The damn things don't even have a long enough bed to haul a mattress. .
@@Designatedeagle In 2016 I inherited a 1984 2-tone blue and silver S-10 Tahoe pickup with 84k original miles. It had a V-6 with a bad head and was running on 5 cylinders. At the time it wasn’t worth fixing. I considered doing a V-8 swap, but again, at the time it just didn’t make sense. I decided I’d just wait till my wife’s 2016 Rav-4 XLE was paid for and just get a new Tacoma. I gave the truck to a friend. As you can probably guess, by the time that car was paid for, the world (and the truck market) had gone nuts. Needless to say, I am still driving my old 2006 trailblazer and waiting for things to get better. If I had that S-10 today I would spend $25k and build it just like I want.
The transmission issue she mentioned completely became a deal breaker.
Interested...but read concerns about the Hybrid model and Ford not doing their homeword to improve their hybrid powertrains. As an example, Escape hybrids and their bad transmission design that can affect them past 100k miles...linked to transfer bearing going bad. Also documented are clutch dampener on the hybrids that have been going back under 10k miles (sounds like marbles?) and a continuation of the Escape hybrid models. Ford doesn't seem to have invested to address the issues in the HF35 transmission when designing the HF45 which is disappointing. Also troubling are the CV axles, the hybrid battery exhaust exchanger or the extensively recorded deep sleep/no starts. As a Ford fan, this is deeply saddening that Ford is not able to improve at the pace of competitors...no excuse for these issues to continue to exist in newer models. I wanted the Maverick hybrid, but may have to go for the non-hybrid model instead...
Just today i went to look at a Maverick that was priced 33000 online and it was priced 40000 when i got to the dealership.
Order a custom build from a dealer that charges msrp they are out there. That is how I bought 4 that I show in my content.
There are dealers that will not sell them for over MSRP. Just call around.
Still like the look of the maverick but hate the interior -color -angles-stupid infotainment screen with that hole they should have made a big screen only.
The base model or black appearance package change the interior colors and the screen is getting bigger on the '25s
I was really thinking about purchasing one of these until I saw the dial gear shifter. Worst invention for vehicles. If it's a truck please give me the steering column shifter.
For 2024 the Escape has an AWD PHEV model available.
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Why are we still doing reviews of the same gen maverick ? Nothing has changed for the years 2022-2024 ? Wait for the next generation 2025
Well there are buyers of each year within that generation, so we want to be a resource to them. Plus, we try to feature different trims and/or packages, as well as different reviewers so that you can hear varied opinions from our team. Also, the powertrain options and pricing have changed, and that’s valuable to discuss.
You can not get one of these. I have had one ordered for 2 months now and it is not in production yet and the tell me it may be a couple months yet. I am tired of the wait and they tell me to just hang in there. I am starting to look at a Hyundai Santa Cruz.
I looked at the Santa Cruz. No comparison.The gas mileage is poor compared to the Maverick Hybrid. Rear seat leg room is poor and bed room is atrocious. Be patient, the Maverick Hybrid is worth waiting for.
@@rosshussey1723 I agree that it is worth the wait but when you are an old man like me time means more.
I thougt she was gonna go all West Side Story when she flipped that key open. :)
Shame there is no Hybrid AWD version. Regardless, way too small and lacks the quality of the best mid size trucks like the Tacoma and the Ridgeline that you for some reason keep comparing it to.
Way too small? Same dimensions as a 1980s Ford F series, bigger than the old Ford Ranger.
I own a 2023 XLT Hybrid. I just ordered a 2024 Lariat FX4 so the answer to your conundrum is don't choose between them Buy both. It will still be cheaper then Buying a Loaded F150 🤣
Yes Danny! I have been saying that on my channel for a while. One of each solves the dilemma of which to buy. Hybrid max mpg + turbo max capability for mud, snow & towing. You get 2 trucks for the price of 1 full size.
Those trucks with those long ridiculous warranties indicate to me that you’re gonna need them.
Longer than 10 years or 100,000 miles? If anyone offered longer than that I would think think they’re super confident in their product since they’d be willing to cover it if something goes wrong down the line
I really like this truck but the only thing that I dislike is the interior door handle doesn't connect. I know it's for tall water bottles and stuff but I just wouldn't need that. Really wish it connected.
Great review. I really wanted to like the Maverick but the greedy Ford dealers ruined the allure of the car. I saw them with 5-10k markups in my area and some around 40k. For that money. I'd get a Ridgeline as that's the benchmark for unibody trucks, and has been around for 15+ years meaning it'll be more reliable too.
Look around, I got my 2024 with a $2500 markup.
@@mrmrlee Still over sticker even now. I just can’t pay over sticker for any car. It’s a personal choice.
Just paid MSRP. Gotta drive rural to get that though. I swear I heard banjo music on the drive to the dealer in Brewster NY. Pretty countryside though, gotta say.
Why random Honda steering wheel @8:06?
She was talking about other cars who have mixed digital and analog displays. So they showed the Honda as an example.
Remember when trucks had practical beds?
When I last bought a truck in 2011, I thought I wanted a regular cab and 8' bed but had to settle for an extended cab and 6' bed. It turned out the 6' bed could do everything I wanted plus I had that protected and lockable storage space in the cab. Now this year I have to settle for the crew cab and 4.5' bed if I want the same size truck I had before. We'll see how living with it turns out but I am putting a rack on the bed and the roof for long stuff and taking out the rear seats to turn that into a bigger lockable cargo area. The whole thing about truck beds is stuff can stick out of them so they are practical no matter what size they are.
@@krtwood With the tailgate down it's 6 feet, plus with the multi adjust you can carry up to 17 pieces of 4x8 plywood. 1500 lbs capacity, works for me!
4cyl Ford Maverick or 3.5 6cyl V6 Honda Ridgeline Toyota Tacoma could've kept 3.5 V6.
Honda is the winner just the right size shallow bed but expandable lenght to 7ft
Give me that hybrid
Overpriced
My 2024 XL was $23,400.
I bought 2 that I show on my videos for less than a F-150.
For that price might as well buy a Tacoma or Frontier.
The hybrid should be the standard engine. The hybrid is the main reason why i would even consider a Maverick. But the dealer markups chase me away.
Because they have supply probs and recalls.
3 years/36k miles warranty. Exactly what you expect from Ford, after that, it will start to break apart. 😅
I just took a 2019 ford f350 fleet truck, I believe a 5.8 v8 averaging about 9 miles to the gallon to 126k miles and the really only bad thing was electric stopped working at 30k miles, no engine issues at all, was still going strong to got switched out and now in a brand new 2024
Just gave my son my F150 with 236K Never had a wrench on it other then oil changes and runs and goes like new
^comparing $50k trucks to $25k trucks 😂
@@McLivin410 So by your logic the Corolla is trash but the Cressida is good???
Am I the only one that hates that freaking sound Fords make on startup?! doo Doo doo… doo Doo doo… 🤮
😂
My 1999 Grand Marquis makes the same sound, it never changes!
The truck is not an eco-boost. It is a regular 4-cylinder.
Hate to disagree, but for 2024 the Maverick comes with either a 2.0L EcoBoost or a 2.5L Hybrid. You can check out the builder on Ford’s website if you don’t want to take our word for it!
I almost bought a maverick XL I do likes the truck inside and out but what I really hate no power mirrors which is not bad but what's really ugly bad is under the hood they literally dropped spaghetti on top of the engine no wire tucks nothing they made it with absolutely no effort in looking good from undefeated the hood that's honestly the reason why I backed off its a messy engine bay u can't even see the engine on a base xl ecoboost
Not a truck and wrong price. I miss my 86 F-150!
BEST IN CLASS WARRANTY??? LOL THAT WAS A FUNNY JOKE
"jaunty"..."cheeky"....Pass..
Over scandalously priced and offers far too little for the cost. The 2.3 should have been an option for towing and full passenger and cargo filled assistance. The screen should have been the size of the whole bezel and standard. This nickle and diming is so erroneously minded and doesn't offer any real value just good marketing that it does, which is laughable at just a 3 yr 36k mile warranty. Really Ford not even 5yr 50k is reasonable enough? Goes to show you how they feel about this truck, after 3 years trade up or it's gonna start to have issues. Never buy a product a company can't stand behind with it's money and always read the fine print when they do ✌🏽🇺🇲
It's not over priced from the factory. It's the dealer mark-ups. So yeah, if you go to a certain dealer, you can say that it's overpriced. You have to find the right dealer. I went to one in a big city where it seems like they couldn't get rid of them. They had a bunch of models that were special ordered, but never purchased. I got mine at MSRP plus student and military discount. So $750 below MSRP. After driving it for a month, I feel like i got a bargain. A brand new 2024 car that looks great and drives great with modern features and some added options (so maybe *below* MSRP before the discounts/incentives?) that does 0-60 in 6 flat (per Car & Driver) for $23,700 felt like a bargain. Make it $24,450 without the discount and it would still feel like a bargain. Even without any "luxury" or faux luxury, it feels like it absolutely belongs in 2024 and probably fairly well beyond. If you're interested in this car, shop around. Maybe look at a Ford dealership at your nearest major city.
I can't imagine easily getting my hands on a better brand-new car for under $24K. Now, if you can spare a few extra K's, I'm sure you can find something better. But my absolute max was $25K. I think I got excellent bang for the buck. At the very absolute least, I feel like it's been exceeding my expectations by a mile.
edit: also, i believe that I got a 5yr 50k warranty standard. i think that's the standard warranty for the 2024. maybe, i'm wrong? i didn't really care about that part because my company takes care of maintenance and repairs lol, but i'm almost certain it's 5yr 50K. plus i wouldn't say they're not confident. not in the powertrain at least. it's a fairly established multiplatform powertrain. . edit 2: oh yeah, I'm talking about the 2.0T Ecoboost model.
@@compuserveuser2779 that's awesome that you got a new Maverick for $24k that's insane for a dealership out here to charge. I'm in Massachusetts so everything is through the roof here. You can't even get a decent low mileage truck for that price without issues. I hope you have a great experience with your new truck and hope it's reliable for years to come. The video said 3/32 miles for the basic warranty, I'm sure though that's bumper to bumper while the powertrain has 5/50 miles. I have 2 Lincoln's, MKZ and MKC 2.0 turbo's and they are decent powerful motors for those light vehicles. I was just concerned with a truck if loaded with people, gear and towing a boat, etc, how would it do? Best of luck again with everything 🍻
Yeah but, it's ford... I work in auto sales. Please, please don't buy a Ford that was made in the last decade or so. Same goes for any Mopar vehicle. Buy a Toyota, GMC, Honda, anything else.
Presenter looked so miserable outside. Maybe consider renting out a garage or something.
Sorry but Fords suck.., I’m waiting for the Toyota Stout
They say it wil happen in 2030 so short wait.
@@dm285 I honestly think it’s sooner than that. Toyota is leaving too much money on the table by not having that on the market beforehand
Yea I wouldn’t hold my breath
Trash
mexican made maverick-No thanks
Wow. So let me get this right. You will buy Japanese, Chinese, German, Canadian, Italian, but you won't buy a car from Mexico. Your FU man.
I found a half-full bottle of unmarked tequila in my mine. what's the problem?
you probably buy chinese shit from amazon all the time. no one cares
Ridiculous price for pretend truck.....get a Tacoma and still have it after 10 years
Ford = cheap. After the warranty, it will break.
These trucks are junk can't believe all the stupid comments, go read up on the recall, quality is not job one
Ford the leader in recalls for the past 3 years
Correct Mr if I'm wrong the engine bay is ugly it's a wired up ugly engine bay
I can’t listen to her that have so much sarcasm negative attitude towards everything