2022 Ford Maverick 2.0T AWD: Regular Car Reviews

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[PrebleStreetRecords]

Car manufacturers: "We can't put a phone holder up top for liability."
Also car manufacturers: Puts giant infotainment screen dead in the center of the dash and buries climate and radio control inside ten touchscreen menus.

[Ashfielder]

In today’s episode, Mr Regular forgets his lefts and his rights.

[gssteve]

"Ford has done a unibody, FWD Ute!"
Somewhere, a Honda Ridgeline shuffles its feet and huffs quietly while shedding a tear.

[anthonyring]

honestly this is what 75% of truck owners "actually" need

[amac]

Man,
this dude just punches. I've been getting slightly annoyed at these videos since the RX8 video (my first car). It took me until now to realize that this man is an absolute beast of the English language. Punches to draw your attention in, and then holds onto it. Big fan of the commentary. 10/10

[WoolfJ]

I freaking love that small trucks are making a comeback and I'm a guy that would do horrible...unholy things to get a TRX lol

[beriman]

Maverick XL Hybrid owner here (20k msrp)

Had the truck for about 2 months and can say that it’s the most useful little truck I’ve had. I see 45mpg around town regularly and around 38-40MPG on the freeway. Have hauled bikes and even a queen mattress in it with no problems. Ford really did a great job on this one. Only wish they included cruise control on the base model

[ScubaSteveM]

I like that Ford is becoming self aware of the "trucks as sedans" phenomenon. I still want to see the public to return to the norm of using sedans as sedans and families piling into wagons and minivans instead of SUVs and crossovers

[reallyrandomrides]

I always thought the name "Courier" would have been a better name to revive, since it was Ford's compact pickup way back when. But, I have to agree, "Maverick" sounds more badass and probably better for marketing purposes than the more sedate name of "Courier."

[ReuInuzuka]

I've been a Chevy person my whole life, as well as my dad and Grandpa. I was seriously considering getting a Maverick right when they came out. Only killer was the Tow Capacity. Ended up getting a diesel Colorado for 7000 lib tow capacity and the above average fuel economy. I really hope the Maverick and the Santa Cruz (as ugly as it is) are a success. More small trucks (Utes) please.

[VacFink]

My favorite part, the brutal honesty under the hood. No glamor plastic covers to hide the mess. Just a tangle of barely managed wires and hoses and a heavy coat of homogenizing semi gloss black. Money was spent where people actually notice and left out where nobody cares. That's as much of a sea change as allowing this little guy to eat into the F150 trough.

[vaguefilms]

I think that Ford's idea with this one was genius. Small trucks, or small vehicles don't exist anymore. Props to them.

[pwrbyford]

I have a 2.0 XL AWD 4k tow package and got it out the door for 25k. I was one of the guys who originally ordered my truck as an fwd. A month later ford said it has to be awd with the towing package, so they upgraded me to an awd for free. I was hesitant going into the dealer, but they were honest and didn’t mark it up. I waited 5 months, but man I love this little thing.

[ianyeh]

This is the best idea made by a domestic brand in the past 3 decades. I’m waiting for it to be widely available on the used market.

[busterscrugs]

I really like the Maverick, wish you could get the AWD and independent rear suspension with the hybrid drivetrain.

[pappaslivery]

In a world where the broncos are selling for $10-20k over, being the guy in the new maverick for only $5k over a much lower MSRP is a "bargain". I'm just glad my '14 focus is still chugging. Gotta stretch it at least 2, maybe 3 years to get past the stupid chip shortage

[skenzyme]

Once you've ascended, you realize the smooth flatness if the multifunction screen is PERFECT for the giant twist-and-suck suction cup on your iPhone's RAM mount.

[ROCKETMANN]

I was thinking about how now would be a great time to bring UTEs as compact trucks because the compact truck has gone extinct in the US. Colorado, Ranger, Frontier(?), and Tacoma all became midsize trucks so it would make sense to have UTEs. Then Ford came out with the Maverick. And i bet GM is gonna do another Blazer move and bring back the El Camino as a compact truck.

[AnglUki]

The Automation player in me LOVES this car. Make a turbo i4, and cram it transversely into just about everything. A foolproof strategy that pays big.

[tomsittler]

Maverick as a single-car household's car: Nailed it. My wife and I ordered ours in June and took delivery in October, and it's a great car for a family of 4 with a neurodivergent dad that constantly starts projects but can't manage to finish one thanks to the executive dysfunction part of his brain. It's capable of handling 4x8 plywood, the FlexBed is immensely versatile (especially with a hard folding tonneau) and it's the most versatile vehicle I've ever had, despite having a 4.5' bed.

I was waiting for this review since the Maverick was announced, and it did not disappoint.