Ford's Baby Truck Goes Rugged! | 2023 Ford Maverick Tremor Review
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- čas přidán 16. 07. 2024
- While most of us wait for an AWD hybrid version of the Maverick, Ford is now shipping the most rugged version of their popular small truck: the Maverick Tremor. In addition to skid plates and all-terrain (and all-weather rated) tires, the Tremor borrows the capable AWD system from the Bronco Sport Badlands. Originally designed for on-road duty in vehicles like the Focus RS, the twin-clutch rear axle effectively becomes a locking or limited slip differential whenever the truck wants. Coupled with a more aggressive center coupling lockup and the Maverick is nearly as capable as a truck twice the price. Looking to go further off the beaten path in an easy-to-park truck? Check out the Maverick, but good luck actually finding one on the lot...
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0:00 Introduction
0:58 Tremor Upgrades
1:44 Front End Design
2:16 Size
4:15 Upgrades (cont.)
5:40 Rear End Styling
6:27 Towing/Payload
6:51 Powertrain
7:34 Bed
10:42 Interior Walkaround
15:08 Trail Driving Impressions
27:22 Final Thoughts
29:44 Closing - Auta a dopravní prostředky
Ford is now synonymous with dealer price gouging. The dealer network is killing Ford. Shame.
With all the advancements in robotics and manufacturing they still can’t figure it out. They managed to make 607,568 mustangs in 1966 and now struggle to produce 100k…
It’s not just Ford. Just Ford management acknowledging it and denying dealers allocations for price gouging. Nearly all dealers were trying to charge above retail.
Ford corporate is at least acknowledging it. Whether real changes will happen because of it remains to be seen.m
@@hipostang23 The Mustang isn't a good example of Ford's problems. There aren't 600k buyers for sports coupes in America anymore.
Not trying to defend any specific automaker but it’s definitely not just ford with a bad dealer network trying to gouge. Chevy, Ford, Kia, Hyundai, Toyota, hell even Mitsubishi have been reported to be trying to gouge more out of customers.
I like the base Maverick. The off-road versions wouldn’t be anywhere on my radar since I have no need for off-road use. I like that they gave it their torque-vectoring rear diff. I was prepared to call the Tremor nothing more than a tire and appearance package, but the rear diff makes it worthwhile for off-road use.
For me, the base Maverick Hybrid would be the best. It’s very practical, very efficient and very inexpensive compared to other trucks.
Alex, I was momentarily concerned you had Brian strapped to the front bumper to get those up-close trail views. 😉😉
Love the "dog wandering through the forest" camera angle, Alex! 😁
The camera stuff and you running had me rolling 😂. Keep it up Alex, best car reviews out there.
Loved the camera falling off segment. Thanks for leaving that in. Good editing.
I love your channel, Alex. I’ve told people before that I had one thought of doing car reviews before but stopped once o saw others, particularly you, who do it so much better than I would. Perhaps not necessarily better, but you are so extremely thorough. I really have appreciated your presentations over the years.
We were all rookies when we started posting you can still do it! I am up to 100 Mav only videos on my channel.
@@fordmaverickmaniac Thanks for the words of encouragement. I appreciate it and you are right.
I like this package just because it is a cheap and compelling off-road vehicle. I don’t need heavy hauling but I do want light hauling and I like to drive on soft backroads. It’s not a super gnarly off-roader but rather a very capable weekender.
I own a Mav AWD 4k I show on my channel driving up steep snow covered streets in Park City from a full stop with no problem.
Love the humor in the middle of the review !
I can only speculate, but I suspect one of the reasons we don't see an AWD Hybrid in Maverick is because the AWD system comes with a heavier (and more costly) IRS system instead of the Hybrid's lightweight twist beam setup. Add the AWD hardware and hybrid battery and you might eliminate much of the FE benefits since it will be heavier overall than the 2.0L EB.
The Escape is available as a hybrid and it massively outperforms the standard ice configuration. I’d suspect supply chain is what is keeping the hybrid awd model from being released. Hopefully they’ll have an awd hybrid maverick available eventually. It seems like Ford is having more trouble than others with their supply chain.
@@bradcomis1066 what DetroitBORG said makes sense. The hybrid maverick is the BASE model and has a torsion beam rear, ie cheaper to build. Plus where would you slot the awd hybrid version? It creates all sorts of weird problems with regards to marketing
@@jeedwards1981 when it comes to marketing, the Maverick really sells itself. The demand has been there for years and only now is getting partially served by the Maverick and Santa Cruz. Any hybrid iteration will immediately sell itself regardless of where people think it should be slotted. I have an EcoBoost Maverick (Lariat, AWD, FX4, 4k tow) on order and would HAPPILY pay 10% more if I could get the same features in a PHEV format.
@@GavinSwick they cant even make the normal hybrids fast enough. I get what youre saying, the people want it. What Im sayin is from a marketing perspective they want you to upgrade to the gas engine to get awd. if you can just add awd to a base hybrid with no engine change they wouldnt have many eco sales. Im sure the bean counters know something we dont. I wish they would to , dont get me wrong, i just dont think they will until at least the hybrid models can be built in higher numbers. I think I read of the 2023 orders only half hybrids ordered would be built.
@@jeedwards1981 thanks for the clarification, I think we're on the same page 👍 from what I've seen on Maverick Truck Club and Blue Oval Forums, it looks like hybrids had roughly 58k retail orders and their production numbers will be similar to last year's so they will maybe pump out 35k hybrids. That leaves a lot of people disappointed.
You had me in Stitches losing the cams.
Seeing a pic of Maverick on the infotainment screen of the Maverick is the type of stuff I keep coming back for. Well played Alex.
I waited 2 weeks short of a year for my Maverick Lariat hybrid. It can deliver over 40 mpg in the summer, and low 30’s highway if you’re not doing 80+. A nice little truck, especially with copilot 360 with lane centering. Ford will be adding a 3rd shift at the plant that builds this plus the Bronco Sport, so this should permit a bunch more of the Ecoboost engine models to be built. For some reason they don’t build as many hybrid models which sees a higher demand than they expected. If you like this size of truck, I think it’s worth the wait, once the order books open up again this summer.
Guessing they purposely underbuild the hybrid to make better margins on the Ecoboost
Nice Dennis, congrats! Good to see you over here. Do some vids I will sub like you did on my channel.
I think there's some supply constraints on the batteries and motors required for the hybrid drivetrain, on top of the fact that the ecoboost has more profit in the build
The camera fiasco was quite entertaining!
Nice review Alex!
Thanks for sharing your insight on what makes the Tremor do appealing. I’d like an b off road vehicle and would love a new bronco, but my actual needs probably are better aligned with this or the Bronco Sport.
A cool vehicle. The Maverick that is. Not sure the Tremor trim level was being asked for. For a Maverick I’d want the trim level that gets the best economy but still hauls a 1,000 lbs in the bed. Here, I pay for the Tremor badge and lose economy and capability. Maybe dealers wanted the Tremor…. Alex this was the complete AoA experience with a little personal touch and humor added. Superb.
Tremor is nice but my hybrid xlt can tow the same, has more bed capacity, gets crazy good gas mileage and with some good AT tires can do some basic off road ing.
@@scupking no your hybrid cannot do a lot of the same things Tremor can. Don't kid yourself even though payload/tow is comparable. There's still strengths and weaknesses to both. Just depends what's more important to the individual user.
This video is hilarious (the camera foibles), while still the typical high quality review. Thanks, Alex.
Maverick is a great value. Everybody wants to know what make of camera can be run over and remounted and finish the shoot after being drop multiple times.😂 Tremor Hybrid would be the pinnacle I agree.💯 30:02
Very nice video! (As always!) I know it was a pain, but I really liked the terrain cam.
Very nice and informative video! I placed an order for a Tremor and it has been on the train and/or freight truck since December 29th. I hope it comes in soon! Your video made me more eager to get my own. Consumer Reports also had nice things to say about the Maverick. Thank you for doing this review.
I ordered my original 2022 Maverick Hybrid Lariat Lux on 11/2/2021. I was given a VIN in June of 2021 and watched the production date slip at least 6x until the order was cancelled by Ford in Oct of 2022. I rolled the order over to a 2023 in November of 2022 and just took deliver last weekend. 480 days after the initial order. Ford was gracious enough to offer rollovers a $2750 rebate for waiting, which i appreciated. Ive had the truck a few days and cant beleive it only cost me like 34 and change OTD. It should be more money, becuase like you say in this video, its really not that small. Great vid!
Owning an Escape hybrid with AWD, I will say that a Maveric hybrid with AWD = SALE, but until then.. I like my Escape.
I love the dramatic rescues
Loved how you kept the camera drops in there, a fun element. I was considering the maverick but the lack of hybrid/awd kept me away
Felt like I was watching the Maverick Witch Project.
Cool truck. I've been a lifelong Ford driver, as was my entire family. But no more. Ford has poisoned the well for many of us. Low production and incredible price gouging have turned me off from ever buying a Ford product ever again. I love your reviews, you (and Ford) helped put me into my new Audi. Life goes on.
You just had to share that with everyone? The video is about the Ford Maverick, not about you.
@@cwqrpportable Yes, I did, more as a warning to others, and to let some know they aren't alone. That fact that it irritated you is just a bonus. Thanks for letting me know. I'll be sure to do in future videos by Alex.
@@inspector4133 Please, by all means do it in future videos and I hope I get to read the comments and then remark again cause it's so interesting and poignant to read about how Ford has treated you. Poor Inspector 413, he used to be a lifelong Ford driver, but no more. Wah wah boohoo poor you......
We have taken our Cruzer to the Beach and the Mountains of Tennessee and Love it. After our first Oil change the mileage went up to 26 City and 34 Interstate. 17 average towing. But ! But ! Put away your lead foot
I am very impressed with the Maverick. I am curious to what GM, RAM, Toyota will come up with since this is a hot new segment. Santa Cruz to me is too much El Camino. This is original Ranger/ S10 which we have needed for years.
We got the 2022 hybrid after a year long wait and think it’s great. Hope ford makes an AWD PHEV version, that would check all the boxes.
I'm sold on the Maverick and after spending 6 hours in Snoqualmie pass over the holidays, 4wd is a must. But I still want better milage, so a hybrid 4wd would be perfect.
Not that they could make them, but that's another problem.
Imagine they made a hybrid AWD like the hybrid Corvette Eray have the electric ⚡ motor power the rear dif???
My everyday truck!! Very nice review Alex.
Alex, loved the camera falling off, twice… Nothing wrong with injecting some humor in!
Now, if only we as consumers could actually buy these Tremor trucks that they have on the Ford website as "available". I miss when you could find cars at the dealership and test drive them after they were released.
I don't think the days of test driving whatever you want are coming back. I ordered my Mav without driving, and when it arrived at the dealer I was so excited I forgot to test drive before buying it. I started making videos for my channel about my Mav experiences.
Maverick is the best new vehicle in a long time. The slogan should be “Maverick, it just makes sense”! It’s back to what makes a truck fun. It’s cheap, capable, efficient. Everything you need and nothing you don’t! It will do 95% of what a full size will do.
I just purchased a 2023 Red Tremor fully loaded AWD Luxury package with all safety features and it's 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍.
I hope your camera survived (all features) the 2nd time it fell off where you drove over it!!! A very fun and informative review, thank you 🙂
Alex, I very much enjoy your personality and knowledge. I come to this channel because of you. Don't hand it off to someone else, please. You have my permission to go on vacation, but that's about it. 😀
My Santa Cruz has both Paddle Shifters and Select shift stick . 0 to 60 in 5.8 seconds. With K&N filter and Resonator off. It has the best sounding turbo 4 I have ever had!
Love my Maverick Hybrid, and I would LOVE to see an AWD Hybrid version in the future.
🤣 Loved the added mistakes. Thanks for not editing them out.
This rocked Alex, what a fun adventure with the Maverick tremor!
just got mine today. dealer said i order one, i never completed the order with dealer because they want a deposit. but some how the still submitted it. i leased it and look forward to off road life and fun with the fam. it drives much better then the hybrid and has more power.
im a big fan of alex’s informative videos. The Honda Ridgeline, Toyota Tacoma, Nissan Frontier, Hyundai Santa Cruz, and Ford Maverick are just all so cool compared to the Ranger.
I agree that the Ranger’s interior styling is drab and painfully outdated. However, that 2.3 EcoBoost is a legit rocket ship compared to all of its competitors, except maybe the new 2.7T Colorado that’s not out for purchase yet.
You really think the Ridgeline, Tacoma, Frontier Santa Cruz, and Maverick are so cool compared to the Ranger???? How so???? Do you have ANY of these vehicles??? Didn't think so..... :)
@@anthonyzhang4918 - NO, the Ranger interior is not drab or outdated... Clean your glasses... Yes, the 2.3 ecoboost is very fast for it's size... :)
I really wanted the hybrid model for my stuff but not with the dealer markups. It looked like a great 20k truck but not a great 40k truck if that makes sense. My compact SUV is an 05 with 200k miles on it so I need a new car but the entire used car market lately is awful.
Paul, my channel has price search videos showing low mile Mavs at close to msrp.
No cam left behind.
I'm still waiting for the AWD hybrid.
.. . a great share! . . . I have a 2022 FX4 Mav . . . waited six months to get it, and it was well worth the wait . . . I live in the bush in rural Northwestern Alberta, Canada, and this little truck meets my every need so far . . . economical to operate, and a steal to buy . . . simply grateful for my current ride . . .
Why . . . do you do this . . . stop it
You are really good at this. Seriously.
Great review! I dig your style, subbed.
Shoe Man, I hope to earn your sub too.
Great review!
Really liked this new style of the popup/ callouts 😀👍🏼! How did you realize that you'd lost the camera? Surprised that none of the tyres got punctured going over that trail.
Great video. Still waiting on a hybrid although I only ordered this year since I was slow to decide. But at times I wonder if EB AWD is better just to get a truck this year instead of not get one.
The No. 1 reason the Maverick sold so well is because the base model was priced less than $23,000. That is HUGE!!! Yes, adding AWD or Off-road Packages ups the price to over $30,000, it is still appealing because of what you actually get for the low price. I am a Capitalist, but I hope Ford does not increase the price of it's XL base model!!
I seriously love every one of your videos.
Yes, it somewhat looks small, and in some ways it is, yet it's not tiny. I look at it from across a parking lot parked next to a lot of other Fords, and it looks small. I stand next to it, it looks small. Then I look at it next to my wife's Cherokee, it's longer, about the same width, and just a touch shorter. It really doesn't occupy a lot let space than my Ram 1500 did, but just a little less.
I had someone park next to me in a first generation Colorado, and it's pretty much on par. This means similar to the original Ranger too. Though roomier inside than the current Ranger.
As for fuel economy on an AWD XLT, I am experiencing just under 24 mpg commuting to and from work with a fair amount of stop and go traffic. On the highway I've gotten as high as 34 mpg in summer heat through some rather hilly terrain and speeds above the state limit of 65 mpg. There's no lack for power either, as it smoothly delivers impressive performance, too.
It's fun to drive, though there are some minor things I'd improve. Overall, for the price, it's a bargain for a truck -- or as I call it a "trucklet."
I live in Raleigh, NC and I’ve seen several of them driving around. I believe there’s at least two people in my neighborhood that have one. Not sure if they’re hybrids or turbos, I don’t believe there’s a noticeable badge to distinguish them? I think maybe the hybrid has a small, dark, rectangle badge that simply says “Hybrid” but I’ve only seen them when I’m driving so haven’t been able to confirm.
They certainly are cool little trucks. A brilliant idea by Ford. If I didn’t need to save up for a minivan for my family of 5 (all 3 kids need car seats) I’d look at getting one. Practicality is king in my mind.
Steve, I have one of each I show on my channel. On the tailgate, the hybrid badge is on the left, AWD on the right. No badge means turbo fwd. I found one of these in the new Atlas Blue color that I posted yesterday.
I wish they made this into their next Transit Connect. Same everything but with a van top.
Yes!
Great review. I was wondering if Alex would select the Maverick as his work truck for his mountain lair. My guess is the Tremor doesn't have the tow rating. (Every superhero has a mountain lair.)
So glad we ordered our Maverick when we did back in 2021. This little truck is a fantastic value and comes in handy more times than we thought prior to deciding on trading our Outback for a truck.
Great video, love the camera durability test.
I ordered in 2021 like you, way before the long line. Not sure what beach you are at but I post videos on my channel of my Mav in Huntington Beach, CA.
great video!
Great Dwane Johnson impressions, “My GoPro Hero!”
Very funny middle segment :D
Ford is opening a 3rd shift for Maverick production, this coming summer. I really think we'll see some different versions of this in the coming years. I wouldn't be surprised if we see a fully enclosed SUV, at some point. People are buying cars but the vast majority of vehicle sales are used. Obviously, because of the prices. It's only getting more difficult. There is absolutely a market for a capable Maverick priced SUV. Possibly larger than the pickup? As a result of used cars selling nearly 3 times as many as new, availability is decreasing and adding to the used prices. Ford is in a perfect spot to take a chunk of that enormous share.
Fords Warranty is 3 years 36 k and only the first Oil change is Free! My Santa Cruz has 100k warranty and lifetime Synthetic Oil changes. That's probably where the Price Difference is!
I Love the Kooler in the bed floor and the lockable Bed cover too.
It not only about price! Made in Mexico scares the hell out of me. My wife has the Fusion made from there and multi problems. 2019 model
Great video as always, Alex. I really like the Maverick. Used ones in my area are still going for thousands over new MSRP. C'mon Ford, just build as many as you can, especially the XL and XLT trims...I don't care about psuedo-off-roader trims with less capability in cargo and towing.
I posted some price search videos on my channel showing some low mile Mavs at close to msrp from private sellers. Often they want their $ back so they can get rid of the pymt.
The Santa Cruz turbo we pull 5k ! I pull a 19 foot Travel trailer Forest River Rockwood with absolutely no problem. We Love our Santa Cruz Premium SEL PREMIUM TURBO WITH ACTIVITY PACKAGE. IT'S WHAT I CALL OUR SWISS ARMY KNIFE ON WHEELS. IF I NEED TO GO TO HOME DEPOT OR LOWES I HOOK UP MY 5 X 10 UTILITY TRAILER GET WHAT YOU NEED AND GO. A NICE TRAILER IS ABOUT 800BUCK
If you use an ND filter and choose a longer shutter time you can get rid of the led flashing. Would be a nice improvement to your videos.
As someone that’s owned 6 of these they’re perfect for the person that goes to Home Depot or does small projects but nothing really more than that.
Wow 6? That must be a record Kevin, Ford should feature you on a commercial. Post videos I will sub! I own 2 that I show in videos on my channel - a hybrid and a turbo AWD.
@@fordmaverickmaniac, I only bought mine as a hedge against inflation. I’ve bought them all from the same dealership and sold them all to another.
@Kevin Casey Who would have thought a vehicle would be an appreciating asset? They used to lose $5k driving off the lot.
You probably would have made more as an Inflation hedge selling them full retail to a PP but I am sure going through a dealer was easier. Maybe keep the next one because as the videos on my channel show, Mavs are fun, especially my AWD turbo. It's like a little race truck.
6:30 1,100 pound carry capacity including passengers? That’s like a family of four in the mid west with no luggage!
It's pretty typical and heck even some full size trucks have similar.
Been waiting 2 months so far for my Tremor no VIN issued yet but I found a fantastic dealer that is not tacking on any extra markups. I did find one dealer that had my build sitting in the showroom but the final price when pen was put to paper they wanted just over $54k. So yes plenty of dealers trying to take advantage of demand.
Order a custom build from a dealer that charges msrp they are out there. Ask any questions on my content.
The Maverick desperately needs a Hybrid AWD option!!
Fun watching Alex bomb up and down the mountain trails the exact same way Brian bombs through suburban streets!
That would be so sweet if ford made the plug in hybrid and just adds an electric motor to the rear pumpkin. No connection to the front engine. etc. The rear one can be optimized for highway cruising, or have a clutch and it only works under 45 and the gearing makes the maverick very fast accelerating
The rugged road always brings out the real Alex.😂
I'm looking for a Small Truck with a Small Box to carry an Electric Wheelchair. I've seen some really good lifts that are practically like a Crane, to lift heavy objects off the ground and into the back. The box would also be great for carrying boat stuff, like an outboard motor and a can of gas (things you don't want to store inside) and a rolled up inflatable boat. Does it come with a sliding cover to hide things from theives?
Waiting in vain for my 23 XL HYBRID. Yes I would like an AWD but not willing to settle for another runabout that only gets average mileage just getting me to work and running my kids around. The way many on the internet seem to think is that only less than half of us who ordered the XL are going to get one. I hope I’m in that lucky half.
Very informative, detailed and knowledgeable review. Your camera work and editing skills are top notch as well along with the presentation of the information. Keep up the great work. I simply don't understand why Ford keeps announcing new products and can't deliver on them in volumes. Same thing happened with the Bronco when that was announced. Took more than a year or so for some people to get their vehicles and then when they did, they had issues with the hard tops. Ford's quality control is awful as well. Maybe they should focus on producing a more limited lineup with higher quality. After all, wasn't their old saying, Quality is Job #1? At least this truck is affordable. The F-150 Tremor can get over 70k if you get it totally tricked out.
I agree John, F-150s are too expensive. My channel has a recent video that show I bought 2 Maverick XLTs for just $300 more than the cost of one F-150 XLT.
As someone who drove both a '97 F150 and '03 Ranger, I was turned off Ford trucks when they brought back the F150 Heritage size/shape as the new Ranger and the Maverick to replace the old Ranger...and then charged 5x as much for them
The camera drop was great, lol.
Not sure how long it's going to take to get a Tremor Maverick but I picked up my hybrid Maverick four days ago. It only took 16 months.
I feel like this tremor package will be a dud. Think it’s something like 5% of mavericks will have this option. But it’s such a niche vehicle with a huge MPG hit vs the FX4. I bet these will be one of the most available on the lots after a few months of production
I don't think they'll have to worry about any of that for at least years. These trucks are so in demand they can move them at will.
@@BM-si2eibeen a few months. A large dealer near me has 8 mavericks on the lot for sale. 5 being this tremor package. Looks cool, not selling though.
Whats the jest small yruck to haul open 5x8 trailer with 36 inch wright stander
I waited 17 MONTHS for my Maverick Hybrid… it is pretty cool though. Gets a lot of attention.
Congrats Christopher, do some vids, I will sub! I have 100 Mav only videos on my channel.
Based on the Escape, but better looking, steers better, and a low price for a truck if you do not need Ranger level hauling. Seating for 5 is better for most. I am waiting to see how it does for Consumer Reports surveys for reliability, hopefully they fixed the problems with the Escape the first few years.
Jeff, now that millions more know about the Mav, the longer you wait the harder it will be to buy at msrp. I bought 2 with no test drive, just from photos. The Mav only videos on my channel can help you. Ask any questions.
Hoping a 2024/25 refresh will add the larger screen with Sync4.
Just took delivery of my XL hybrid and the only thing I'm not positively in love with is the rotary shifter. After two weeks I cannot get used to it
You will eventually! It's much better than the alternative which is the button shifters most other manufacturers have moved to.
@@nevhoffman idk man. I'm sure it's better than a push button, but I'm coming from a stick shift and this dial business feels like wearing 3 rubbers. Just give us the shift lever ffs
It's an IQ test.
@@MeliorIlle Which form of intelligence is it testing? Kinesthetic or spatial?
@@ScarletKnightmare Your lack of it.
i'm still stewing after watching alex's excellent video on how government rules prevents auto makers from releasing even smaller and more efficient trucks.
I’m just curious, just how strong is the cable to hold the tailgate up?
Strong enough that you can sit on the half raised tailgate. One of my videos last year loaded up 8 ft drywall sheets from Home Depot no problem.
Is 6.5’ really the most common bed size? I think all half ton pickups with a crew cab utilize a 5.5’ bed. The 6.5’ bed is an option which I seldom see.
3/4 ton trucks have a 6.5’ bed minimum, but not half tons.
Is that correct?
Agreed.
The crew cab Tacoma and Ranger have only 5 ft beds even though they are mid size. The full size loaded Denali only has a 5.5 ft bed. With a trailer or a high rack the Mav has plenty of "bed".
I post size comparisons on my channel you may like.
Probably close. For full size trucks, most crew cabs have a ~5.5' bed. Most regular and extended cabs (or "quad" cabs) have ~6.5' bed. Not sure how sales figures differ between crew versus the other cab configurations.
@@fordmaverickmaniac Not true. Tacoma Double Cab is also available with a 73.2 inch (6 ft 1.2 inch) long bed in addition to the short 5 ft or 60 inch bed for many years.
I remember the Tremor package with the Ranger.. the sound system was insane!
Why oh why can't we get a Rav4 Prime pickup truck. Why Ford can't do the same hybrid AWD setup as other manufactures is beyond me as well.
Ordered a hybrid Maverick in October 2021. It got scheduled and then canceled and turned into a rollover order. In the meantime I needed a vehicle so I tracked down a hybrid at a dealer 1,500 miles away and bought that. Now my rollover hybrid is about to be built and will probably be delivered in late February. I don’t know if I will keep it as I don’t really need two Mavericks and my other one is an XLT so it is slightly nicer. If you want an XL hybrid with only one option (tow hitch) as a long term tester let me know- might be willing to sell it to you.
I'm interested 22k ???
@@dodgedeath1635 lol
I wonder if they couldn't sneak some Mach-E powertrain in there to give the hybrid AWD (maybe even for brief periods of time). Would be v cool!
Pretty sure the Escape Hybrid rear axle stuff could theoretically work in this.
I like the Maverick, but this is a $22k truck with $10k in options. That's nuts. Same goes for those overpriced "lifestyle" pickups such as GMC Denali and F150 Platinum. $30k in options on a $30k truck? Get the eff out.
The reason RWD vehicles usually turn tighter than similarly sized FWD and AWD vehicles is because the front CV axles are limited in how much they can articulate, so most steering setups for FWD vehicles are designed to not exceed those limits. You also see this when people lift their FWD and AWD cars where their CV axles die much quicker than with the stock ride height.
RWD Vehicles don't have CV axles up front so with proper suspension design you can get obscene steering angles like on the Triumph Spitfire.
The Maverick has a turning circle less than 1ft smaller than some current production F-150 models.
Yes, my Sea to Ski series on my channel shows other vehicles tracks in the snow of Park City that made a turn but my Mav AWD could not.
02:30, well.. it’s about a foot shorter in length and a foot narrower than a current Ranger. It’s closer in size to the old Ranger, the 2011 and earlier version. It’s still smaller than 98% of pickups out there.
It's more like half a foot narrower than the current Ranger. But it's also 2.5" narrower than it's only competition, Santa Cruz. And that extra 2.5" gets you absolutely nothing in terms of interior space, it's all in the fenders. The Maverick is as narrow as any truck is going to be these days and it's half a foot less long than my extended cab S10. Frankly I wish it had that half a foot in the bed though.
My 1994 Toyota Pickup is "out there" and even though it seats 5 and has a 75" bed it's 6.6 inches shorter than the Maverick and 5.9 inches narrower than the Maverick with its 54" bed.
The Maverick is not a compact pickup, a small pickup, or a city pickup. It's a smaller pickup than any other street legal pickup sold new in the US currently.
This. It's almost the same exterior size (shorter but wider) as my dad's 2002 Ranger Supercab Edge 3.0...only with better power, acceleration, towing, fuel economy, maneuverability, comfort, handling, etc....now if I could find one in my area that's not thousands over new MSRP.
@@MrLM002 The Toyota pickup may have been able to fit 5, but much less space inside being an xtra cab with front bench and sideways facing jump seats in back. If Ford decided to make a similar cab size, it would be a similar length.
@@ALMX5DP The rear seats on my pickup are forward facing.
Ordered a Maverick Hybrid Lux on 11/06/21. Still not scheduled.
I have a hybrid...waited 8 months for it. (Recvd March 2022)
I recently got an EcoBoost, awd, fx4, 4ktow....that was a 10 month wait. (Recvd December 2022). Both trucks are XLT versions, each with a few low priced Alacarte options. No constraints for any options I ordered.
On just two tanks of gas so far in the EcoBoost, I'm getting 24.2 average mpg. must be that final drive ratio of the tow pkg which helps to get worse mileage...almost as bad as the 23.5 you've experienced on the Tremor.
24.2 doing what kind of driving? I've heard the ecoboost in the Mav can get in the low 30s when driven on the highway with a mindful foot.
@@palebeachbum can confirm low 30s is possible on the Ecoboost with a light foot on the highway.
@@palebeachbum A little bit of around town (small town) and mostly freeway at about 71 mph. Only two tanks so far. Vehicle has just over 800 miles on it now. What I figured was done with my calculator, not what the instrument cluster said.
Hybrid is a totally different story. With 9500 miles on that truck, averaged about 40mpg when driving all country roads in NYS last summer. Cross country trip with speeds up to 87mph it averaged only 33.8.
@@just4ivaylo92 Do you have 4KTow, with the higher rear end ratio ? I do.
@@meathead585 nope, no tow package. Gonna be a bit lower with that.
It seems like plenty of people would go from park to drive is it just me? I’m back into my driveway and most parking spots, so I’m going from park to drive very often.
I have an escape with the rotary shifter. You get used to it quickly and it’s a great space-saver.
Any news on the Plug-in Hybrid?
Does anyone have an idea when these will be readily available on lots? I haven't been able to see one in person yet
At the price of the Mav, there will probably not be dealer inventory for years. Just order one with the features you want this fall when the order banks open for 2024MY. That is how I bought 2 at msrp that I show in videos on my channel. Ask any questions Phillip.
Did u rip a boot?