2023 Ford Maverick Tremor: Test Drive Review
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- čas přidán 26. 07. 2024
- Robust off-road hardware underneath and a lifted suspension take the Ford Maverick EcoBoost to a higher level on the trail. Our review takes it on and off road to see how it stacks up.
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I just checked prices and that truck is a unicorn at that price.
It is, but Sam's still right to complain about the infotainment. Not sure I agree about the rear air - there are a bunch of CUVs and compact sedans that lack it. (Remember, Ford has no cars anymore save the Mustang, so to Ford this is a competitor to a Civic.) You don't get rear air until you get into higher priced or larger vehicles. Still, I have no idea why the heck Ford would think 'Ford Connected Audio' was a good idea. It surely wouldn't have cost a lot more to use Sync3 in every Maverick, hope they realize that for '24.
@@colinlocke1 yea I think the maverick is just missing the infotainment upgrade. Like you said, I find it hard to believe that throwing sync 3 into the maverick would be a large undertaking and big cost. For reference I have a 2019 Ranger, which is an extremely old platform. It has sync 3. The maverick, which is essentially new, doesn’t except in the lariat
Thorough in-depth review, Sam. Thanks for explaining the details of the AWD system. Beautiful Sonoran desert scenery. Stay DRY!
The only channel to bring up legitimate negative points. Respect!
Very fair and complete review. Perhaps the interior and info systems will be upgraded with a mid-cycle refresh.
I did think about changing my original 2022 Maverick order to a Tremor when the 2023 model year was able to be ordered. I'm happy that I stuck with my original order since it's still going to be at a lower price point and it will perform the commuting functions that I will need it for flawlessly. Also, I'm still waiting on my Maverick Hybrid XLT order that was ordered 09-28-21. It has been built accordingly to my dealer and it is in transit. Here's to hoping that I get my Maverick soon.
My dad was one of the lucky(?) ones who got one in the first batch of Mavericks (took long enough). XLT Hybrid with just about all the options minus the sunroof. What a deal and it’s a great little truck, gets better MPG than my tiny 2018 Honda Fit.. and feels both easy and truck-like behind the wheel… besides the obvious differences with the hybrid. Ford got it right with the idea of the Maverick and knew the massive gap in the market, now will be the challenge of continuing to deliver them to meet demand and not forget the price range this thing sells in. Bad faith dealerships haven’t been helping.
08:00, I don’t know, about 45 seconds earlier you mentioned how it’s a small compact truck. While rear vents are nice, it’s a compact space and the temp will even out very quickly. It’s sort of the same as knocking no dual temp air con, it’s silly.. it’ll even out very quickly. 🤷🏼♂️
This is a solid review.
I like his honest review.
My wife and I just took ours to White Boar Lake, here in BC Canada and it handled the terrain with ease. We didn't bottom out once on some (pretty insane) uneven rock and dirt.
I like these trucks as a main vehicle, but got to have an old school and Harley Davidson on deck as well! Amen!
I think the Maverick sweet spot is the hybrid xl or xlt. Once you start getting around 35k there are better options for about the same price in a mid size.
There are other 35k trucks that get 42 mpg? Please enlighten us.
Absolutely, Id go with the new frontier for that price. Even the Lariat maverick to me doesnt make sense. You still get the cheap almost all plastic interior with rough edges etc. It doesnt change that fact. BTW I own an XLT hybrid and love it so Im not a maverick hater.
@@jeedwards1981 I think I would go with the new Colorado for that price.
Well said.
I'm in agreement, also the Maverick has a "feel" to it that you can't shake at higher price points. I'd never want a Lariat trim unless I'm getting it for the price of an XLT (although I prefer the XLT interior with it's orange highlights). The Maverick was built to move at 20-30k, once you get into the high 30s it still has a 20k truck feel that no amount of fake leather is going to fix.
For a lack of a better analogy, it's like putting a diamond encrusted saddle on a mule. Sometimes you need a mule. they are good reliable working animals and there's nothing wrong with having one around, but if you need a ride to a ball putting a diamond saddle on your mule isn't going to cut it, it's still a mule.
Excellent review, as always Sam.
Any word on an AWD Hybrid? Kind of obvious question by now.
The maverick is cheap quality for the price, but imo you’re really paying for an out of the box 4x4 with a center and rear locker. Something impossible to find at that price
19:20 I found if you use forscan to enable sport and Eco mode on the tremor with Eco mode you can get 26 MPG combined fairly easily, that's with a few hard pulls.
Great review. I'll wait for Subaru Baja ..
Great review! For the price they really should change the cheap materials in interior. Still waiting on my 23 XL :/
Hey Sam.
Question : Do you think the Tremor Aluminum Skid plate under the engine/transmission compartment will fit a Hybrid Maverick? I would like to replace the fiber material one with a good metal one if possible?
Thanks, All the Best,
Jim in Tucson AZ.
I really think the XLT is just missing an option or upgrade to have an actual Sync infotainment, not a watered down version. Sync 3 would be totally fine. I have a maverick on order with a build date, and I went with the lariat largely due to the option of having sync. I don’t feel like fighting with my infotainment every single time I get into my vehicle. Really wanted an XLT though
Still waiting for my Xlt hybrid-470 days and no build date yet!
My 2017 Ford Escape had that steering wheel, that was the only stock thing I did not like about the vehicle.
Are these out yet? Can you order them now?
Do I get brakes for the lowest trim at least ? I know I’m dreaming if I get ac and heat for $15k 😢
Hi Sam . Great review and thanks for posting. Question, another youtuber mentioned in his review, the seats on the XLT Tremor were way more comfortable and different feeling aside from the stitching and logo compared to his XL Hybrid like yours. In your opinion, is that true? My thought is they are identical seats, but just a different color/stitching/logo
The seats are 100% identical.
@@TestDrivenTV Great to hear. Thanks so much for your speedy reply Sam. I could trust you but this other guy, I felt like he was just blowing smoke based on emotions.
I’ve got My Lariat tremor orded
With the orange accents and the wheel design? Dare I say it mimics the "Sport" accents of the Subaru Forester/Crosstrek/outback.
Wheel design is straight out of the Crosstrek.
Auto start/stop might be a dealbreaker unless it can be disabled with forscan
What new vehicle doesn't come with auto stop/start?
ask a ford mechanice and they will tell you why its a bad idea to disable it as it causes other components to mis fire.
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@@aj_aka_alan LOL, thats just Ford quality.
Like Jeep with Trail Rated, Toyota with TRD, the Tremor name is being watered down for marketing. At least there isn't a Jeep Compass Rubicon yet!
As I Tacoma TRD PRO owner I couldn't agree more.
This one has a useless package that costs 3k and is spec'd weirdly. The tremor is closer to 30k. I got mine for 31k
Excellent review, however one nitpick. Why keep saying the "2023" Maverick has a base price of $20000 ??? That WAS the base price of the 2022 XL Maverick FWD hybrid. The 2023 base price increased 10% to $22,195, plus a destination charge of $1495 which adds up to $23690. The Tremor Maverick requires an upgrade to either the higher priced XLT or Lariat models. My Maverick Tremor purchase order price thru Ford BEFORE TAXES & DEALER "DOCUMENT" FEE is $31965 which includes the $1495 destination charge plus the following options: 400 watt inverter $150, Manual Rear Sliding window $155, Spray-in Bed Liner+6-D Link bed connectors $495. The optional "Appearance Package Option" on this video test drive Tremor costs $1495 which in my opinion is a complete waste of money....DON'T GET IT!!! Bottom Line" the XLT Tremor can be had for a ~$31K Window Sticker price tag ($31165 w/o any options before taxes/dealer fees) which is about $7,475 more than a completely stripped down zero option hybrid FWD 2023 Maverick XL before dealer fees +taxes....about half the price increase implied in this review. Yep, ~$31K sounds like a lot of money...until one prices other AWD vehicles with a truck bed, albeit the Maverick's truck bed is small, that has the Tremor's off road capabilities. One more thing, I also have an F150 & F250 so I have no worries about payload or towing. I live on my ranch in rural northern Nevada...I need the Tremor for general personal transportation which includes miles of off road duty, my full size trucks do the heavy lifting chores...no need to use up those very expensive trucks which are gas/diesel guzzlers for trips to the grocery store and the like. Nope, a FWD hybrid Maverick would get stuck in the winter snow/muck where I live. If ya don't go off road save some bucks and try to get a hybrid.. BTW, if ya don't order your Maverick thru Ford, but off the lot at a dealer expect a $7500 markup on top of everything else, imagine all the upgrades/options that would cover. $35k sounds almost cheap compared to many new car/truck prices...don't believe me...price a F250.
Actually, the 2023 base price went up again recently
@@W0RLDSSMALLESTVI0LIN Yep you're correct, I was just looking at my 2023 Tremor's purchase order invoice for the numbers I provided.
I ordered a XLT hybrid, when the ordering banks were open in sept. now to the entertainment system------ most of the stuff it has, I will never use----- I don't even know what most of it is, and don't care. What I will use is the radio for music. I don't know what bluetooth is, android auto and then there is connect to moto g (7)--- what the heck is that? Oh wait don't tell me, I don't care. And then there is add a phone. I don't even like talking on a phone---so why would I add a phone. All I need is a radio for music, I as long as that works, I'am a happy camper.
It's so weird seeing people be prideful in their ignorance.
what ever floats your boat
yeash because you wouldn't want to use the navigation system on your phone app or waze app on your display or nothing. Why don't you go with roll down windows too pops?
AJ, you used a double negative in your first sentence, a grammar error. You should have used your smartphone to correct your mistake. Also what does the word "yeash" which you used mean, doesn't your phone have "auto-correct"? Are you an old fogey using an obsolete dumb cell phone? Maybe if your phone is not super old it could have checked your "roll down window" suggestion and reminded you that it's not an option on the Maverick. However, it was available on the 2022 Ford F150 XL. Otherwise the hand crank window mostly disappeared by the late 1990's.
But I dont like orange accents. Blue interior is hideous. Who's idea was that??
Fully disagree. The blue is refreshing when every fucking interior these days is black or tan.
Way too much cheap looking plastic...
Good job Sam. IMO Ford is losing it; sorry to say.
Think you meant Toyota 😉
Hows that? They have a 4 door truck that gets 40-50mpg(hybrid) thats the same price as a civic or corolla. Matter fact they cannot even make them fast enough. Hundreds of thousands of orders.
@@marklihsu MO I MEANT FORD AND ALL THE EV CRAP ALL THE CAR MAKERS ARE DOING. MOVING THE "EMISSIONS" FROM THE CARS TO THE POEWER PLANTS. JOKE!
You are delusional. This is hands down one of the most important vehicles in automotive history and its not just my opinion, but also the opinion of many professionals in the auto industry. Ford hit a home run, they did it all right with this little truck.
@@W0RLDSSMALLESTVI0LIN We will see who is delusional when everything is an EV. Maybe when you need a charge on the road you can plug it in your butt. If this little truck as you call it is so important; why can't they build them? Ford stops making the fusion and then wonder why people buy Toyota. Ford is on the way DOWN.💩