Ford Maverick Hybrid: Good Design does not cost extra.
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- Опубліковано 7 лют 2023
- And now, for something completely different: The @ford Maverick Hybrid. After driving the Ford Maverick HEV a couple of hundred miles around South Florida, MotoMan learns that the Maverick is not just a US$20,000 hard to segment small truck, rather it is something greater that more OEMs beyond Ford should be building.
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We ordered an XL in September 2021 ans picked it up August 2022. Great little truck, it is about the size of a Ranger I had back in the 90's. This replaced our Subaru Outback for adventures with the dogs.
Can't find coffee anywhere this morning but this will do just fine 😆
Pre ordered a 2023 in September 2022… in my hands May 2023. Absolutely love it, get complements on all the time! Hybrid is the way to go! I get ~50mpg to work every day
Appreciate the feedback on the wait time. I have a friend, Jessica Ray @ Motorweek. She ordered last year and is still waiting.
Have had my 22 Maverick since Jan 22. Ordered June 21 and love it. Got Hybrid w/ Luxury packaged for the then MSRP of $26,100. Been a great truck so far
Oh dang that's nice. I want one, sadly they go for 36 to 40k here in Puerto Rico.
It doesn’t matter, Ford can’t make enough of these. I hope the competition gets in this market quickly.
Excellent review as always! Too bad so many dealers are still marking this up anywhere between five to $10,000.
I've seen as high as $15,000 over sticker. One dealer was asking $12000 over sticker for a used one .
Yup, was quoted as $10K over sticker.
People need to stop paying over msrp. I want a maverick but I’m never going to spend over msrp.
That defeats the whole purpose of this vehicle. Order one and just wait.
@@johnbennett757 They are marking up the ordered ones as well. There have been a whole bunch of court cases about it. You can pay Ford directly for you order, but the Dealer can tack on fees upon delivery which includes the 5k-10k "market adjustment"
Picked up my XLT Hybrid the other day and love it. Drove it home in the snow and was very pleased there were no surprises.
The XL now comes with cruise for '23. Ordered a hybrid XLT 10/26/21, should arrive (I hope) the first of March. You need either money or patience if you want one of these, especially a hybrid.
Nearly the same order date, and 3/2 is the tail end of my delivery estimate haha. Wild how long it’s taken
@@trevorbraun2574 Yep, forced patience. My estimated delivery is 3/3 - 3/11. I'm hoping there no shenanigans with the dealership about the Ford's private offer. A waiting discount of $2750
I love my Maverick!! It’s high quality at a great price.
I received my 2023 Maverick XLT FX4 from the factory back in mid December just in time for a huge blizzard with below zero temps. Truck handled it great!!! I had been waiting for a small, 4 door, AWD truck for a while now, and the fact that I can average around 26 mpg is awesome for a pickup truck. I wish they would have made a AWD for the hybrid engine, but I love what I got in the end. Now I'm just curious which manufacturer is next to drop a small truck...
All manufacturers is going to make a truck like the mavrick, Toyota, jeep, dodge, Nissan,
Toyota will have their small truck available very soon
@@danielpilachowski2424Toyota tacoma has a 2 door, non hybrid, for over $30,000. Swing and a miss
You were so right about the color option availabilities at the end. Ford is my favorite domestic company. But they seem to have a lot of less bright people working or making decisions for them. Eg..this UV shares platform with the Bronco sport. But the Bronco sport doesn't have a hybrid option. People would have to buy the weird looking Escape to get hybrid. Why why why, Ford? Or make an F150 available as EV and hybrid, but not the Expedition? People shopping for family vehicles care more about fuel efficiency, or EV than Truck buyers.
I had a ‘95 Diamanté, a very attractive design, very solid build, nice quality interior and tech and modern 3.0l V6. Honestly the driving experience was very composed, competent, like the comparable German cars of the day with reliable systems like the Lexus and Acura competitors. What also drew me to the car was the relative exclusivity. The same desire for modern, attractive, competent and more exclusive/less popular, later drove me to buy post mid 90’s Audi’s and later generation Volvo’s.😃
Love my Lariat Hybrid. Wish the touch screen was tilted forward so the "glare" wouldn't reflect the seats on the screen. Thanks for the unusual review!
It was never fair to say this truck was $19,995. The shipping was $ 1,495. It is now $1,595. The overall base price of the XL is now for 2023, $22,595 plus $1,595 shipping, for a total of $ 24,190.
The original price was way too low. That's still a pretty good value. It's got to be the cheapest new truck you can buy.
@@stevelouie5928 The markups are ridiculous! Many people are paying way over MSRP.
Just bought a 23 hybrid lariat with a bed cover for 30,700. No Mark ups. Not getting 40+ mpg on my first 500 miles. Love it so far. Just retired and don't need a full size pick up anymore.
I love the cactus grey with bap. I think it pops and looks so clean even in dirt
Buy the way I bought one and I am 70
I had the same concerns as the MotoMan here in 2021 which cost me the chance to finalize my order! But now that I have seen the car and the interior in person, I have ordered one of each! I was pleasantly surprised at the interior and exterior finish! Compared to the similarly priced SUV in Toyota Corolla Cross which look horrifically cheap, this little Truck wins hands down.
I agree with your final statement. I’m 25 and think a Maverick will be my next vehicle. Brighter colors would be nice but ultimately that blue looks the best.
I ordered a 2022 XL and my order got pushed to 2023. XL in Atlas Blue, Co-Pilot 360, trailer hitch, and sliding rear window. It was built 1/25/23 and is currently on a train to my dealer. It was ordered for 3% UNDER invoice and Ford is giving me a $2750 private offer. My 2023 MSRP (before the recent price increase) is $24,595 and my On-The-Road price will be ~$22,150. If it turns out to be relatively trouble-free, I'll be a very happy owner.
Donald, you should be negotiating Middle East peace:) All kidding aside, keep me posted as to when this lands and if you actually drive the car away at the price without having to buy the Mop N Glo or other useless stuff in the finance office.
@@MotoManTV I'll happily report back. I'm optimistic; but realistic.
I'm in the same boat except mine is an XLT. Should arrive first of March. No 3% off but do have private offer, we'll see if I get it. $2750 is not small amount of money
Ordered my Hybrid Lariat in September and it is scheduled to be built in early March. Can't wait for the mpgs!!!
It’s a great truck if you could get one. unfortunately I’ve gone through the order process twice to order one of these maverick hybrid truck. Both times the dealers were greedy and sold it right out underneath of me. I said I would be willing to buy it for MSRP that’s what I ordered. Not so fast the dealer said we have someone that is willing to pay 5000 more than you are. Really all right they can have it I’m not gonna pay over MSRP for any vehicle no matter what. You can keep your cheap pick up Ford. It’s not cheap if you’re gonna have to pay 5000 more than MSRP for it.#DealersAreGreedy
Holy actual fuck that should be illegal. What the hell is going on in this world now. We are living in some fucked classist dystopia type times that’s insane.
When they first became available in September 21, I called all over looking for one and realized that any place that had one wanted a premium. But I finally found a place that had one in shop, but the guy who was buying it had not put money down yet, and they were willing to let me test drive it. I got there half an hour before the guy got there with his down payment and got to see it in the flesh and drive it briefly. I went home that evening and ordered one direct from Ford thru a local dealer who promised that Ordered vehicles would be sold at sticker. I ordered the AWD version with the 4K towing package, rear window, bedliner, and XLT package with 110 power in the rear seat and bed. I took delivery in late March of 22. It came to 31k.
Ive had it a year now and I could not be more happy with it. My only quibbles are the gear select knob has no stops, and the thing does not remember what mode you selected last time you drove it. And you have to turn off the auto engine stop function every time you fire it up if you, like me, can’t stand the engine cutting off at every stoplight. It carries 1500 lbs of cargo for real, without much impact on performance and the 250 hp 8 speed with haldex drive in sport mode is pretty damn zippy. The bed is designed around carrying 4X8 sheet goods, and has a lot of other little nuances that really make the truck a worker. And sorry, but I Love the cactus grey color. White is too blah, and darker colors get too hot in the southern calif. sun. Although the truck does look great on both the pale blue, and the orange if you can find it.
I got the xlt, fx4, luxury package, sun roof and rear manual window, all weather mats...I love it, my first truck!
I've already put the 1" RC leveling kit on the front end, turbo blow off valve, many Interior features and all LEDS
Great review.. just subscribed
Ford excels in making trucks and I'm sure they know how to make pickups of any size right. I can't wait to put a Maverick in my driveway. Thank you for your review!
Unless you want to throw 10k out the window on an ADM, order a 2024MY this fall at msrp. It will take a while but the Mav only videos on my channel can help you. Ask any questions Slava.
@fordmaverickmaniac763 I put my order in the first day orders opened up for 2023 model in September last year.
@Slava Petrov Great! I have some videos that can help you learn more. Congrats Slava!
Great review. I am ordering this trim/color/package for as a 2024. Fingers crossed all goes well with timely production!
Living in Canada, I'd be more interested in one if I could get the hybrid system with AWD But that's limited to ICE only.
I keep hoping they'll give it an electric motor for the back wheels, and maybe even make it a PHEV
Great review on the Maverick MotoMan, Very helpful. I'm trying to decide between plug-in Escape or Hybrid Maverick.
@MotoMan, it isn't just young people who are buying Mavericks -- my 63-year-old brother has one.
My main wish list would be to make AWD available with the hybrid.
Not at all surprised by this. Spent a lot of time debriefing with Nathan Adlen of @TFLTruck on this one before the shoot and we debated that this may be subject to the 'Scion Effect'. Toyota famously marketed Scion as a youth brand and touting value by offering only one moderately equipped trim level on each model. In the end, the majority of buyers were grandparents and pensioners living on a fixed income . . .
I'm 73 and use mine ALL the time.
They need one more adjustment to their options to make this work for me. I want a FX4 AWD with the twin clutch rear locker and 4k tow. Currently you can only get the rear locker with the tremor package which knocks the tow capacity all the way down to 2000 lbs. This would make a great little tow rig for atv's and side by sides and having the rear locker is nice when you end up parking on soft ground at the trails after a rain.
The normal FX AWD has a haldex unit and a dirt and ruts mode as well as a sand mode that does a very good job of distributing power- when it senses too much slip on one side, it sends power to the opposite wheel. With the Tow package, it has a built in trailer brake controller.
So far I love my Maverick Lariat. I would say the interior definitely has a Scandinavian flavor, bringing to mind Ikea--from the door handles to the panels and material choices. Minimalist, but highly functional. The ride is amazingly good--much better than what I was expecting coming from a Mercedes. The suspension is however what I would call tight, when you hit a bump or rough patch you will feel it but on smooth surfaces it's like glass. Love the fact that it came equipped with Michelin tires from the factory.
Motoman, keep it up. You're the one I trust.
I have a had my XLT Hybrid for 1 week. Love the truck, after waiting 11 months.
Patience paid off . . . congrats!
I have a Mav hybrid. I drive to maximize mileage. Take the city route. Avg mpg: 45 combined.
Fun to drive. Very smooth. Quiet too. Seats are comfy.
Great value...thank you Ford,
Grand slam.
Did you calculate your mpg by filling the tank, driving, then filling the tank again, then dividing the miles by gallons? Or was the 40.2 mpg what the computer said? I had a Corolla hybrid and and although the mpg was terrific the actual mpg was consistently lower than what the onboard computer said it was.
I was interested in this hybrid but Ford can't make them enough to supply the demand. There is a whole slew of competitor hybrid trucks in the 20K range coming out soon. I'll probably wait and see what comes out better.
Ty for sharing, great review, spot on points, appreciate the vid ... Honestly I really wanted the more base hybird ( one with power windows 😑) ... could not for a month find a normally priced one ... I bought another Altima as result, ford hit the mark with the vehicle, but it's sad they don't come as advertised ... ps this + wrangler mojito green 🥰😍🤩
Good luck finding one on your dealer lot for $20K. Dealers are putting all kinds of extra poop on them, and hybrids are now selling for about $40K. Horrible value at that point.
This same truck is 38k around here
I order my 23 lariat hybrid in MA, no mark up✌🏻
@@kennethx2 did you tradein? If you did, that's where they hide the markup. If they don't get you on the tradein, they move the shell to financing profit. I tried to buy cash, no tradein, and so dozens of dealers refused to sell at MSRP, of course this was 4 months ago though, maybe the market has normalized now.
@@BoopSnoot I trade my High mileage 00 Civic Si for $20000, and MSRP for the Maverick hybrid Lariat, not bad
For people concerned about gas mileage, I think most cars can be engineered to get incredible gas mileage. I have a 2017 Bmw X1 with the turbo 4 and I can get nearly 40mpg with the ac on the whole time on the freeway if I keep it around 70 mph. If you drive it like a maniac and don't care about mpg, you can still get the low 30s. That's not bad for a heavy car with plenty of zip. Hybrid advantage is driving in the city. I can barely get 20 in the city why hybrids get 40 easily.
La verdad desde que salio la camionetita de Ford Maverick me llamo la atencion el precio la opcion hibrida y sin pensarlo la ordene creo que fui una de las ultimas personas en hacerlo por que ya no dejan ordenarla en linea. Bueno esto fue en Noviembre 2021 y segun esto ya estan por entregarmela .... me muero de ganas por manejarla... la fui a ver al distribuidor Ford pero no la maneje solo la vi por fuera por que ya estaba vendida
We ordered our XLT Hybrid Luxury Copilot 360 on 9/15/21. We received it on 2/21/23. The scream felt strangely tilted down. After just a few days it feels normal.
Nice review Motoman. I really like the truck but at 71 years old I'm not sure if I'll live long enough to get one at anything resembling a fair price. One can hope though. 🙂
Call around to every dealer within a hundred or miles. Many folks who ordered lose patience waiting or just plain change their minds when it's time to pick up. If one comes up, put down a deposit and head over as quickly as you can.
@Allswell If buying in the US, bad idea because dealers will add thousands in ADM. I have Mav price search videos on my channel showing low mile Mavs at close to msrp. Then order a 2024MY this fall from a dealer that charges msrp.
No sooner than I miraculously managed to find a Maverick to buy which wasn't price-gouged by the dealership, Ford would announce a Maverick RS.
I immediately noticed the wheelbase at the beginning of the video. Surprisingly long.
Personally, I like the interior and dash area. Looks simple and clean. I’m not expecting anything fancy at that price point. The 12v socket in the bed is nice lagniappe for Ford to do for their customers. Sometimes it’s the little things that make all of the difference….
What are the rear seats and space size wise like?
For the money, looks like a good truck.
P.S. I still like the graphics page with performance numbers however I don’t think they should cover up showing something about the vehicle. In this case it was the only opportunity to see the engine bay. Perhaps use the graphics page with nothing behind it (or use the MotoMan logo as backdrop) while still listening to your audio?
Back seats were decent in space but nothing to write home about. That said, greatly appreciate the feedback on the b roll under the graphics - helps a lot as we tinker with things.
Seen one listed in Washington for 56,000 dollars. Market up almost 200%!
Nice review. I like this new direction of micro pickups but I'll wait for the Toyota
thank proposing I waited a year-and-a-half for my hybrid finally got it it was worth waiting every day does everything a small truck should do
I am considering buying this OR the Suburu Crosstrek, but the price point and milage of this are so appealing, that I am willing not to have a hatchback / crossover in a decade. Also I like the Cactus Grey and Area 51. I guess matte paint might look dated in a few years, the way more metallic paint looks outmoded now, but I think blue and grey are classic in whatever finish.
I had a 2021 Crosstrek. Excellent car. My 2024 Maverick Lariat Hybrid head and shoulders above the Crosstrek. So much more for the same money! I love the Mav!
You might want to mention it’s virtually impossible to get one of these, I ordered in November 2021, Good luck for a Hybrid
I went for Maverick AWD Eco boost. This hybrid maybe cheaper in gas but in the long run hybrid automobiles are expensive in maintenance.
Not true. But to be fair I don't know much about Ford hybrids.
I can't stand the traffic in South Florida... spot on in the review..
I realised the other day that the Colorado is the same size as the GMT800 full sized trucks from the '98. They should be S-10 sized, or slightly bigger. Many people don't need a real truck. Bring back the El Camino/Ranchero.
I love my '22 Hybrid First Edition Lariat.
For the 2023 the cruise control is standard on the XL per customer requests.
I have a client with a Volt and a Ranger and is a bit eccentric. He liked the idea of a Rivian but didn't like the wait time. He had no idea about the Maverick hybrid. He went gaga when I told him about it and the price. The wait, however...I don't know if he was able to get one yet...
20k (before any markup) is way too good of a deal for a hybrid related to the more expensive escape.
Ordered a 2024 Maverick Lariat 3 mos ago. More like $37k well equipped. Finally found one (a 2022) to drive. Felt smaller than my Fusion Titanium Hybrid. Cancelled the Maverick and ordered a 2024 Ranger Lariat.
Crazy Ford CEO said he would Crackdown on dealership price gouging nothing over the MSRP and it hasn't happened.
Sweet
Best thing about your review was the turn around to face another camera.
Really want the base hybrid. I'm beginning to think they never really intended to sell very many
Yes Ford makes more on the higher trims which make sense anyway. By the time you put new rims and some other basics, you will probably spend more overall on the XL.
I own 2 XLTs that I show on videos on my channel. Ask any questions.
@@fordmaverickmaniac Nah, I actually like aftermarket wheels in general. And my main issue is dealer mark ups. I don't want to spend an extra 5k on a cheap truck I'm trying to save money on.
@@JamaicanMeCrazy That makes sense. I love your screen name!
@@fordmaverickmaniac 👊🏽
I got value. You, sir, do it well.
The Maverick's bed is in actual practice larger than the Toyota Tacoma 4dr. The Maverick's payload is also lower than the Tacoma's.
In all fairness, the Tacoma is more off road machine than the Maverick's currently capable of being. They're 2 very different platforms, truck vs exceptionally well dressed 'minivan'-ish utility vehicle.
In fact, I wouldn't be the 1st to call simply a "utility-vehicle".
To a great many, it's more usable than a 4dr Tacoma or a Chevy Avalanche (another vehicle with similar bed size.)
Ford just announced 2 days ago 2024 Maverick XL Hybrid base price will be $20k.
Maverick needs a hybrid awd option to be back in consideration for me
Of you want one, at a fair price, be ready for a long wait, I ordered my XL Hybrid in September of 2022 , it is June 14 2023, and they still don't even have a vin # yet, if they take too much longer might cancel order , and buy something different. I was told about 6 months, do not believe them ,if you want one.its going to take a long time.
Nice truck need offer a manual transmission one. have a option to add cruise to the XL.
Cruise is now standard
So a truck you can't use as a truck in most ways. Mpg I would like to know what it is like at hwy speed in the mountains and in extreme cold. But big fan of hybrids
Ordered my XL hybrid in September of 22. No build date yet and maybe never will get it as I’ve heard they can’t make all the orders. I just want the base truck with nothing extra.
We ordered a hybrid XLT in November of 2021 and is now scheduled for March 6th. What is that, 16 months? Good luck ...
Not for sale in the UK. The the closest thing is the Ranger. £40k
AC on it work any good in Florida?
Blows ice cubes!
are not hybreds made for city driving?-- at what speed does the engine kick it
it has more to do with the power requirement than the speed. Engine kicks in whenever you put more pressure on the gas pedal, like going up a hill.
I have a Area 51 2022 Lariat and agree that Ford needs more colors for the Maverick that cost nothing.
Dealers are making it impossible to buy new cars these days. Mark ups of $10 to 15 grand over factory price!!
This is the right sized urban sprawler swiss army type of rig?
Now, they were all Lariat or Wildtrack trim, but here in Sweden ther are a handful on sale for around 60 000 dollars 🤣🤣🤣
Wow Roger. I only paid $27,050 for the Maverick XLT with lux upgrades that I show in my videos
Ordered my XLT last September and it doesn’t even have a scheduled for production time yet. The waiting continues
We ordered a hybrid XLT in November of 2021 and is now scheduled for March 6th. What is that, 16 months? Good luck ...
Ordered mine Sept 2022 have not heard a peep, xlt hybrid luxury pkg rear slider 32k out the door
The interactive screen should be tilt-able tilt-able
11:04 "efficient or cheap? Neither. it's efficient...."
This is the only truck I would've buy it bro.
Huh
I agree Jeremiah! I like them so much I bought 2 that I show on my channel.
I get 53mpg on my commute home. Thats all that matters to me and I can put shiat in the back and not mess up the carpet
Would you please comparé this with a Prius
Rumor has it that Toyota has a small truck in the works that will blow this away. Any insights on this?
Toyota has no HP or towing capacity
Lmao, funny how you complain bout them florida roads. Come to Quebec, you will see and you will never complain ever again. Worst canadian province for infrastructure maintenance in the world...final.
Good, quick, efficient review.
24k? That’s a 38k truck in this video. At least everyone that I see for sale.
I am in my mid 50s, can't afford, and don't need, a full size truck. I keep bees, as a hobby, and need more space then my 2012 Focus. My Maverick should arrive next month. Looking forward to not having live bees in the car.
Keeping with good design does not cost more: Please move the rear seat, speaker, upward, or forward to balance the sound for the backseat passenger. 🔈🥴 12:28
If only Ford bothered to know that there'll be huge demand for a hybrid pick up. If only they had experience in making hybrids since the Explorer ...
Thought Ford has experience in hybrid tech before the Explorer?
But I really like the Cactus Grey.
Cheaper than a Ridgeline. 👍
It's still a pick up truck. Weather it's shares a platform with a ship or a plane. You have a weird way to review things. The hybrid gas an ECVT, with large planetary gears ⚙️.
Every car review talks about the dash pad material and how it has to feel. In 50 years of being a passenger or driver in vehicles, I've never groped the dash pad. Most of the time I can't even reach the dash given my seat position. Do people actually care what the dash is made of for feel vs looks? Arm rests and the top of the door panels sure. Those you put your arm on, but the dash? I just don't get it.
Good question, one that falls under the heading of different strokes for different folks. In this case, a lot of folks. Perceived quality has a HUGE impact on real world sales. If a prospective buyer sits in a car and it is a sea of hard, dark, cheap plastic it is off-putting. Why? Because, yes, you spend a lot of time behind the wheel but also your perception of value is thrown off by seeing how they arrive at a price. As such, the likes of Toyota and others have invested a surprisingly small amount of real money - think like US$10 in actual materials cost - to change the perception of value and quality. Very good to see Ford apply this lesson at this level even though they may not at higher levels.
I love cactus grey with the bap. I think it pops and looks so clean even in dirt.
I want 3 lol one for me and my teenagers
Wait for next year Toyota coming on with a 20k truck
Might have been better with a column shifter
I so agree with you on colors! The best color is white. They couldn't find a better color to offer than white??!!
I inadvertently referred to a 'yellow' in the episode when it in reality it was an orange. That one looks good, but ups the price by US$495. There is no yellow on offer. As for the free colors, I like the blue but being only offered with dark color interiors, would shy away from that due to the lack of contrast.
@@MotoManTV a hunter green would be great. Medium brown would be a classic look also. The truck looks classic. Ford's color choices for it aren't.
Whoo hoo! I’m young!!!(60)
If this were 2010 it would be slightly larger than a Ranger or a Colorado lol
Why is it every reviewer on UA-cam can’t keep their mouth shut for the first 10 seconds on a 0-60 run so we can hear the engine and real OR artificial shifts?
Maybe next year we could actually buy one. But I am not holding my breath on that one. this is not meant to slam ford maverick in any way. but how does it make sense to produce more vehicles you can not supply in numbers that don't even meet demand? yet plan to produce even more types that require even more materials you claim you can't get??? The same for other manufacturers. By the time Ford get's it ship in order I suspect other will develop a truck to compete and remove their market share. They could of had it all but failed to do so.