2022 Ford Maverick
Overview
Although the nameplate first become used on a less-than-stellar compact vehicle line withinside the 1970s, Ford has revived the Maverick call for its new small pickup truck and has slotted it into the lineup beneath the mid-length Ranger. This time, the Maverick is an excellent bundle worth an Editors' Choice award. Instead of sharing elements and mechanicals with the Ranger, the Maverick rides at the equal chassis because of the Bronco Sport compact crossover. The fashionable powertrain is a hybrid setup that includes a 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine, an electric powered motor, a constantly variable automated transmission, and a front-wheel drive. Ford additionally gives all-wheel drive, however simplest with the non-obligatory nonhybrid turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine. All fashions game the equal four-door team cab frame fashion with a 4.5-foot bed. The Maverick is a part of a brand new magnificence of small pickup vans that Hyundai is likewise coming into with the imminent Santa Cruz.
What's New for 2022?
The Maverick pickup truck has been withinside the works a few times, however, the wait is over. It's ultimately on sale and to be had for orders now. Ford gives the Maverick in 3 trims—XL, XLT, and Lariat—with the XL being the nice desire for retaining the fee down as little as possible. It lacks simple creature comforts that maximum consumers keep in mind necessities, however, could be proper to be used as a piece truck. Going with the XLT provides 17-inch aluminum wheels, cruise control, a strength lock for the tailgate, strength outdoors mirrors, and more, making it the value-orientated model. We'd improve to the optionally available turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder for $1085 and upload all-wheel power for $3305. To free up the Maverick's most towing capability of 4000 pounds, we would additionally order the $745 Tow package.
Engine, Transmission, and Performance
Rather than begin with the Bronco Sport's turbocharged three-cylinder engine as the usual powertrain, Ford has long gone hybrid with the Maverick's base powertrain. All trims come well-known with a 2.5-liter 4-cylinder that is assisted via way of means of an electric powered motor for a mixed 191-hp. This setup simplest comes with front-wheel force and a constantly variable automated transmission. Buyers are capable of choose a nonhybrid powertrain as well, which swaps in a spunky 250-hp 2.0-liter 4-cylinder and eight-pace automated transmission; all-wheel force is optionally available with this powertrain. On the road, the Maverick feels downright peppy with the optionally available faster 4 and at our take a look at track, it reached 60 mph in 5.nine seconds. The hybrid powertrain is much less perky and wished 7.7 seconds to attain 60 mph in our testing, however it despite the fact that receives the activity done. To offer its astounding payload capacity, the Maverick's suspension in all fairness stiff which ends up in a fairly hard experience over damaged pavement. Once we get a threat to check the Maverick at our take a look at track, we will replace this tale with results.
Towing and Payload Capacity
Even with the base hybrid powertrain, the Maverick offers 1500 pounds of payload capacity and 2000 pounds of towing capacity. With the turbocharged four-cylinder and the optional Towing Package, the Maverick can tow up to 4000 pounds. Looking to tow even more with a small pickup? The Santa Cruz is rated to tow up to 5000 pounds.
Fuel Economy and Real-World MPG
The EPA estimates that hybrid versions of the Maverick are proper for forty-two mpg metropolis and 33 mpg dual carriageway; the nonhybrid is rated for 23 mpg metropolis and 30 mpg dual carriageway with front-wheel power and 22 mpg metropolis and 29 mpg dual carriageway with all-wheel power. On our 75-mph dual carriageway gas economic system route, our all-wheel power XLT Fx4 version with the nonhybrid powertrain matched its 29 mpg EPA rating, however the hybrid become off the EPA's mark with most effective a 30 mpg result. For greater records approximately the Maverick's gas economic system.
Interior, Comfort, and Cargo
All Mavericks are group cabs, because of this that 4 full-sized doorways and a reasonably roomy lower back seat. Ford has included many garage cubbies and packing containers at some stage in the cabin, together with a few massive regions beneathneath the rear seat. Base fashions are some distance from plush, however, do provide widespread niceties together with a tilt-and-telescoping guidance wheel with audio controls, far flung keyless entry, and adjustable lumbar assist for the the front seats. More capabilities are supplied as widespread or a part of choice programs at the XLT and Lariat trims, and consist of dual-sector automated weather control, ambient indoors lighting, and electricity the front seats. Ford says the Maverick's 4.5-foot mattress can healthy as much as 18 sheets of 4x8-foot three-quarter-inch plywood while not having to load them at an angle. The mattress additionally capabilities a 12-volt electricity point, with a 110-volt outlet supplied as an choice.
Infotainment and Connectivity
An 8.0-inch touchscreen infotainment machine is popular on all Maverick trims. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto also are popular capabilities even the bottom version comes with an onboard Wi-Fi hotspot. Options consist of SiriusXM satellite tv for pc radio, an upgraded B&O Play stereo machine, and wi-fi telephone charging capability.
Safety and Driver-Assistance Features
The Maverick gives numerous driver-help functions however a few of the maximum well-liked objects would require an alternative package deal or spring for an extra high-priced trim. For extra data approximately Maverick's crash check results, go to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) websites. Key protection functions include:
- Standard automated emergency braking
- Available lane-departure warning with lane-keeping assist
- Available adaptive cruise control
