When Ford hinted that it was bringing a compact unibody pickup truck to America that would slot under the still-relatively-new Ranger, it was big news.
Now the Maverick is here. And the even bigger news is that the compact pickup comes standard with a hybrid gas-electric drivetrain that delivers an eye-opening 40 mpg fuel economy and estimated 500-mile range.
The 40 mpg hybrid configuration boasts a 2.5L gas engine coupled to an electric motor that combine to make 191 horsepower and 155 lb.-ft. of torque. Power is fed into a CVT. The hybrid version of the 2022 Maverick will have a 1,500 pound payload capacity and a 2,000 pound tow rating.
Not enough oomph? You can opt for Ford’s 2.0L EcoBoost engine that makes an impressive 250 horsepower and 277 lb.-ft. of torque. This engine is mated to an eight-speed automatic and you can get it with front-wheel or all-wheel drive. When equipped with the Maverick’s 4K tow package, you’ve got a 4,000 pound tow rating.
OK, but what about the bed.
For starters, it’s got a 4.5 foot floor that increases to six feet with the tailgate down. Ford says it’ll fit an ATV. The Maverick also features what Ford is calling a FLEXBED system—which is a fancy way of saving its got a multi-position tailgate (that can hold 500 pounds), plenty of anchor points, and other customizable mounting and storage accommodations. The Maverick’s bed also comes with a pair of 20 amp 12 volt DC power outlets, with 110 volt, 400 watt household AC outlets available too. That should be enough juice to power a modest campground, jobsite, or tailgate party.
For now, the 2022 Ford Maverick will come in three flavors: XL, XLT, and Lariat. Ford also indicates that the familiar FX4 off-road package will be available for the all-wheel drive XLT and Lariat trims. The MSRP of the base model is expected to be under $20,000.
Ford says the earliest Mavericks will be hitting dealer lots as a special “Maverick First Edition” package by the fall of 2021. You can reserve one right now at Ford’s website.
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