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stop pushing that Granger b/s! There are a number of online retailers for Ford's ESP. Granger isn't any cheaper than the others. Are they paying you guys to endorse them?
@@greghale717 Umm, how do you think they pay their expenses? At the beginning of each video there is a banner in the top left disclosing they are paid to promote products.
If you lived through the 70s and 80s, you remember things like the 1 ton Toyota pickup with a 2300 pound load and 5000 pound trailer rating, with 116 horsepower. Or you could get a ranger with the big 2.8 liter V6 option that was rated to tow 5000 pounds with 115 horsepower and a huge 150ft/lb of torque. During that time, it was normal to see motorhomes, trucks with trailers, the obligatory VW bus, and semis struggling up grades like this at 25-35mph. The good news is that most cars were struggling to maintain the 55mph national speed limit so the speed differences weren’t that large. The best was hot days at elevation. Vehicles would overheat so you had to stop. Then carbureted vehicles would get vapor lock from the extra heat while sitting (fuel boils in the fuel bowl, exasperated by the lower vapor pressure at elevation) and wouldn’t want to start until really cooled down.
Ahh the memories. Vehicles are far more reliable and capable than they used to be. I grew up in the south and remember how all police cruisers had to idle with their hoods open to keep from overheating in the summer. And you didn’t have to be towing to overheat when climbing grades. The family Caprice or Crown Vic would have a temperature light on climbing the Ike in the summer at those speeds with just the kids and luggage in the back.
I had a 94 Ranger 2.3 5 sp with the long bed. 99 hp. Zero tow rating and no AC. It was as gutless as the come but as reliable as you can get. I did nothing to it except change the timing belt twice. Gave it to my son and he drove the pi ss out of it. Got over 168,000 that I no of.
@@ride-electric I'd be extremely unhappy only getting 168k miles out of any modern vehicle. That was pretty ok back then, but not anymore. My 96' 300zx has an extra 150hp from stock and over 200k miles(120k since the horsepower was added). 280k on my old Matrix and 320k on my Sienna.
For a vehicle that gets 40mpg driving around town this result was pretty impressive. If you’re in a flatter area like me and just need to haul 3000-4000lbs shorter distances this would get the job done.
110% agree that this is more pickup than what most people need. The maverick is a fantastic vehicle that I use for my grounds maintenance and light hauling business.
@@jordan6489 Most people don't need a pickup truck, and of those who actually need one, most people would prefer a single cab with three seats and a long bed.
@@TinLeadHammer I like the crew cab to hold my gear and it also doubles as my family vehicle! I have a utility trailer I use for extra space. As I grow I’ll most likely get a 3/4 ton but baby steps
That was a pretty impressive towing exercise for Green Bean! And I think you hit the nail on the head - this is "enough" of a pickup for probably 90% of truck buyers. It's a pretty sweet combination.
Heck yeah!! Maxing it out even over the hitch weight limit pushing it up hill at 11,000 feet (down 33% on power at that elevation)... I got to say that was actually very impressive.
Stressing the engine can cause uneven wear if there are slight manufacturing tolerances that expose weak points under high load. Breaking it in gently\as described by the manufacturer, will allow the even wear to fill in and eliminate the weak points from the tolerances, thus allowing even wear under high stress after it is completed break in. An oil change will not repair uneven wear, though manufacturer tolerances are claimed to be so tight now that weak points have been significantly reduced compared to engines of old, so it may not be as big a of a deal any more.
The Maverick is, in fact, the same size the Ranger used to be and 191hp used to be Sports car power number...
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I had a 2002 Chevy S-10 with the 4.3v6, and a 2010 Ranger. Perfect size trucks. Amazing how all these trucks just keep getting bigger and bigger. I wonder if they will let the same disease infect the Maverick, eventually. Then have to come up with another category of small truck.
@@1798iscomingback sub 200hp “sports cars”? Maybe really old four cylinder cars. Even the better four cylinder n/a cars that are now 20+ years old had at least 200. I mean 200 was family car horsepower in n/a v6’s 20+ years ago. It’s low.
I love my 93 ranger (4.0 5 speed 4x4) but I'm fine keeping it as a plow truck and local runner... I wouldn't want to be hit by somebody while I'm driving that thing. Modern vehicles are larger, but it gives much more space for safety.
I’ve towed with my 2023 hybrid, I can say yes it has the power to tow 4K lbs I’ve done it even though mines only rated for 2k. Also the cvt has been reliable I have over 100k miles currently and no issues.
I have Maverick Tremor and am a big guy myself. what I think a lot of people don't realize is how roomy the Maverick is inside. Andre is wearing a dang cowboy hat and fits in this TRUCK!!
I tried a Tacoma and I did not fit comfortably in it at all. For me to even sort of fit, I needed to do the "seat lean" so I didn't keep bumping my head off the roof. I fit really well in the front of the Maverick when I tested one, but nobody could ever sit behind me. 😅
@workingcountry1776 well the foot well is pretty big, enough that it stands out to short people as having the pedal be a long reach. And the position I drive at 6ft 300lb still has 2 to 3 notches that the seat can go back. I also had a 6'1" 330lb passenger ride behind me for 6 hours without any complaints major complaints other than the 2nd row rear seat back not reclining.
@ In the Tacoma? I would have to say probably not. Coincidentally, I am relatively the same exact height/weight! Not trying to hate on Toyota other than the roof height as I believe they are great vehicles.
But likely not helpful at this time of year when they are running the test in 30-40f weather (where no vehicle should overheat at speed putting out full power).
@@carsonmcdonnell1536 most non-turbo vehicles, including the Maverick, have clauses in their manual that advise to adjust down the maximum towing capacity x% at certain intervals of elevation (usually 1,000 or 2,000 feet increments). The 4,000lb rating is calculated for sea level.
That was actually kind of impressive. Between the width of the trailer with that shield and the mini truck on the back, there was a fair amount of added wind resistance. I'd love to know how warm the CVT got during that pull. Not only did it complete the climb but it did it reasonably fast and the downhill performance looked good too.
It's not a belt based CVT, it's a Toyota Prius style planetary gearset, no belts, nothing to slip, etc. So hammering it doesn't cause it to stress and dump heat like an automatic or belt based CVT.
@ think of it like a manual gearbox, you're not using the transmission oil for anything other than lubrication. When is the last time you heard of a manual overheating? Or anyone even caring about the oil temp in one? (Ignore roasting the clutch. :D)
@aaammm1033 most people that own anything bigger than an f150 are better off with a mimivan. Most people with an f150 or smaller would be better served with a Rav4
@@veganpotterthevegan I think most will be just fine with a hatchback, think of Mitsubishi Mirage, or Honda Fit. I can fit a full size fridge in my Mirage, TV stands, lawn mowers, anything I want really. If it doesn't fit, there are roof racks as an option, or a small tow hitch.
My 23 hybrid maverick is 100% perfect for me. It will haul 5 of my family when needed, plus luggage, or allow me to pick up anything I come across (like the nice oak table I got free by the side of the road this morning), or haul a utility trailer, bed and cab full of furniture as it has done twice recently as I moved furniture into a new house. It hauls my bikes and boats without any issues and gets me 40 mpg on my normal commute to work. I put snow tires on the front for winter and don't need AWD. I had three original rangers and this is the perfect replacement
@@veganpotterthevegan Except people who need a truck. People who use CCSB trucks as family haulers are no more or less silly than those in truck based or any full sized SUV. I have a '24 Hybrid Maverick and love it. But I also have an actual truck for doing truck things. Lots of rural places where people haul hay, horses, cattle, tractors etc. Lots of people with boats, pull behind campers, car trailers that need a truck in front of them.
Nice to see the Hybrid AWD being able to tow. We have had a 22 Ecoboost FX4 with 4K tow since new, and it tows well through the Sierras and Cascades. Also, no hitch clunk. Good luck with your oversized noggin!
are you the same that seems to comment about what a great vehicle the ford sport trac is every video? it was an awful experiment if i may disagree. it was an explorer with 4 doors just turned the rear maybe 4 feet as a box. thats not a pickup, it has no bed and is not really made to pull. man did i hate those things, ugly and uselss
My wife owned the Ford Explorer and I owned a Ford Sport Trac pretty much different vehicles. The Ford Explorer Sport Trac was based on the Ford Explorer platform, but it was a different vehicle with a redesigned frame and a longer wheelbase. I liked my Sport Trac.
@@shuttlepilot_ so no manufacturer can make a car with the added utility of a truck because it has been done before? Not sure if you've ever transported leaking garbage bags, yard waste, wood, mulch, dirt, wet muddy gear etc. in a car, it's not very fun to do, or clean up. If you have to transport family and occasionally need a truck bed, a small bed like the sport trac or the maverick is a very handy vehicle to own. It's not for everyone, it's an option on the market for those that need less than a ranger (which has gotten quite big) and more utility than a closed cab car / wagon.
Have had a few very stressful days. Thank you TFL for the great diversion for this car guy!!! Keep it up. What TFL does has a more positive effect than just providing information and entertainment. You provide short escapes for the average joe/jane.
@@Drewcardello Bronco Sport, with which it shares a platform. Of course the other platform mate, the Escape, has this powertrain in FWD & AWD as well as a PHEV version.
ALOHA!! Great video as always!! Definitely my favorite truck channel!! I’ll even watch videos of trucks I’m not interested in just to hang out with you guys. Roman, your head is just the right size. Don’t let anybody tell you differently.
But but but... it's a unibody so it can't be a truck!!! But but but... it's a little 4 cylinder so it can't be a truck!!! But but but... it's an eCVT which sounds similar to CVT so it has to suck!!! But but but... it makes an annoying noise when you push it to it's maximum rated ability for 8 minutes straight!!! But but but... it's only 4,000lbs and my dad says his truck can tow 180,000lbs!!! The amount of pickup size queens in the comments that haven't towed much more than a uhaul around their HOA in their lives is hilarious. This little truck WORKS.
The fact of the matter is the Maverick’s all the truck most Americans will ever need, and it actually does very well. I hope it sells well and is around for a while!
More useful than a "brake applications" test, which is crude and also goes against other important engine performance/efficiency requirements, not to mention variables with traffic, maybe it'd be better to put some simple thermocouples on some brake components and actually monitor the heat generated. I agree that aspect is critically important for towing - but actually having to use the brakes, how many times, etc seems like a pretty arbitrary standard. The exception might be if you have an exhaust brake, obviously a special condition not relevant here. I want the brakes to work - I don't necessarily care how many times I have to use them. It's obvious you guys care about producing useful results, that might be one improvement. (It'd also be really interesting to see how ambient temps affect brake heat. My guess, very little.
The Maverick is a real truck for those who don't need a "REAL" truck. Not everyone needs to haul 1,000 pounds of gear or materials in the back or tow a 5th wheel RV. I am looking forward to the Toyota Stout and hopefully a Ridgeline Hybrid.
I own a 2023 Maverick Hybrid as well as a Bushwacker 15FK. Trailer. Camping gear and family is pushing close to 3,000lbs. My Maverick in the summer gets avg 5L/100km normally. Towing I get typically 12L/100km. The tachometer is usually at 35-45% power. Using the ScanGauge 3 it says 3,200-4,100rpm. The only time I felt like it was underpowered was on an upgrade hwy with crosswind, I saw the power at 55-60% and the rpm at 4,500-4,800
I think that’s a great truck for someone who is used to driving cars, but want a truck but not a full size. Better than a car or suv in cargo area but still get the great mileage.
Sooper Ike! Love that the channel puts a vehicle like the Maverick thru its paces; while I agree that the average buyer probably won’t do anything close to this, I’m sure buyers are at least a bit curious if it really can. Thanks for the content!
This is definitely a win!! You won’t often max tow up an 8% grade to 1,000 ft! Imagine towing at 3500 feet on relatively flat ground which is about 50% of North America and then 40% gets even lower & flatter!! There’s only a small percentage of roads this challenging!! The truck has enough power!! I was shocked actually. Nathan & Andrey is a great combination!! They communicate very well together and respect each other. Well done fellas and editing!! 😊
I have had two of these. For towing, definitely get the turbo. I pulled a 12’ x 6 1/2’ tall enclosed v-nose and it does great. More truck than most people need, great on the highway all while being easy to maneuver in city spaces.
Why the downhill part plugged into the front? How many brakings? It is basically a 40mpg local vehicle that can occasionally do truck thing. Not many family truck owners actually use the bed on most of the days.
The only thing I don't like about paying extra for a gauge layout is because like you said it's not that much effort for them to do it. And frankly it should be a standard thing. I'm never going to subscribe to heated seats, and I'm very unlikely to start paying for gauge cluster software either.
much. there's no reason the hf45 transmission can't last 400,000 miles. the weak point of these cars are the batteries but they still will last 250k miles
Guys, you are sitting in the left lane and traffic passing on the right in the beginning of the video. Towing you should be in the right lane unless you are passing.
Vehicles like the Ridgeline and Maverick really bring out the worst person you know - the guy who has nothing better to do but go online and yell about how “TheY arEN’T ReAL trUCks” and lip flap trying to fight with everyone in the comment sections. They have beds (and the Ridgeline has the bonus of the trunk built in), they tow, they have really great space on the inside to hold tools/carry family, they get good gas mileage, etc etc. It’s just a weird thing where you get this mix of old guys and middle age dudes who pretend they do so many things that they could never survive not having a “true” truck. The Maverick, Ridgeline, and I suppose Santa Cruz as well are genuinely great vehicles that offer so much to the average person. I’m a big truck guy, grew up in them, and I’m honestly jealous of the unibody truck trend because they offer so much for the average person
I love my 22’ Maverick XLT Hybrid tows anything I need to pull even past the 2000 lbs max rating I’ve pulled up to 4000 with it or more and it handled it like a champ
Really good test TFL. a couple mods I would recommend for the Maverick would be making it a bit more comfortable, add in some sound deadening to reduce road noise. Look at installing a windshield from a Lariat, SoundScreen, it really helps with wind and engine bay noise. A redo of the Denver mpg loop with some heavier tires. Also if you press the "L" in the gear selector it will give you max regen and compression braking.
Some of our automatic cars (not CVT) also would drone. But like, our V6 van, it needs another gear, so empty it would be cruising up the hill at about 45-50 MPH at 3,000 RPM full throttle.
@@cliffordmontana4562 probably not often. I think it's a great commuter car you can throw some bags of mulch in occasionally. Definitely wouldn't tow in one.
Good news! It won't last more than 8.5 minutes! But seriously the Ike is a worst case scenario and having done it in many different cars and trucks it's rarely a quiet pleasant climb.
I have that 2.5L in my Ford Fusion. Horrible sounding engine, but very very reliable. The engine comes from Madza. They put the same engine in Madza cars.
@zachlafond2652 I think it's a Toyota engine. Hybrid system is from a RAV4 and the engine seemed similar to the 2.5 of the Toyota hybrids. I might be wrong tho don't quote me on that.
Ford owned a % of Mazda for many years. Ford and Toyota shared tech a lil 20+ years ago but never any actual parts sharing as far as engines or other major assemblies@@abdullahbinshahid3199
I think the buzzing sound is the Atkinson rebreathing in the intake. They tune the intake to bounce back the pressure wave at peak power. Then they match the CVT to that speed.
I do consider the Maverick a truck, it's what the Ranger was back in the 80's. The CVT would be what killed my sales. As always another great TFL video.
The eCVT has almost nothing in common with one of those horrible nissan CVTs with the metal band that burns up at 100,000 miles. It's a Toyota design from the prius that will outlast the vehicle if you keep the oil serviced. It gets noisy when loaded and climbing, but it makes other transmissions feel clunky once you get used to it. I love my 23 hybrid maverick
If it can do it with 4k then it will do great with a typical load a mav owner would do. couple of dirt bikes, riding mower, ATV, small trailer with some furniture etc
Hey, guys, I’m really looking forward to your continued unbiased tests in the Maverick. I’m still a little hesitant to pull the trigger in one because of the Ecoboost engine. So, real world tests like this one are really appreciated. Keep up the great work, gentlemen. BTW….love the big 🤠
@@jamesrobinson3663 I got the 2.0 ecoboost, AWD, 4k tow. Very happy with it so far (4,300 mi, 24 mpg overall). Long term reliability may be unknown, but no way would I want the engine drone and CVT in the hybrid (the 2.0 gets growly enough at low rpm). 235 HP (250 on premium), and a little more space under the back seat are a couple of plusses with the ecoboost.
I'm impressed by this thing, just over the 8 min mark with that kind of fuel economy is awesome, especially when you consider you were rung out the entire time.
I’ve driven up that mountain and through the Eisenhower tunnel. The crazy thing is going up it can be sunny but coming out of the tunnel it can be a completely different snowy world like we see here. ❄️☃️
Great video it was nice to see a cvt hybrid on the Ike staying at redline! That was hilarious to hear i don’t think we’ve had a cvt staying at redline up the Ike since the Nissan versa video up the Ike 😂👍🏽 the no loss of power benefit of a cvt was very apparent in this video it was interesting to not hear the typical transmission hunting game take place
This truck surprised me. I hate CVTs with a passion and the engine sound was grating, but in reality no more so than a naturally aspirated V8, to be honest. The details on the video are really nice by the way. Seatbelt use at all times, acceptable lane discipline, and I noticed the grammar/vocabulary (Kase using the word "efficacy" for instance) which was never overwrought but never incorrect. Nothing is more pandering than people who know how to speak but intentionally use improper grammar to "fit in". Great job.
Here 20k miles 2023 maverick hybrid owner. This truck is awesome ! you can get better mpg than epa. This truck has everthing what %90 truck owner need. it can carry a lot, can tow okay, pretty comfy. I also have f150 power boost, in town im picking the maverick over f150. if i write everthing i think about this truck it would be too long. if you are planing to buy just go get it. you wouldnt be dissapointed.
I see Andre' can even wear his hat inside. Ford used to advertise that ability in the 70s. I do like the color. You could probably get the RPM if you hooked up a scan tool or hook up a computer with ForScan. My 2024 Lariat was $36k. For me it is a homeowner's truck. The only hauling I will do is some mulch from Lowe's. It is all the truck I need.
you guys got this video done fast 🤣 Definitely hoping for another visit to the ranch like you guys did with the previous hybrid. I'm loving my 23 XL hybrid still, it's such a great little truck, and it's dirt cheap to insure.
Do you even realize, how much a bus-load of people would bust-out laughing, if we had passed that Maverick towing a JDM Kei-truck? You guys have a sense of humor that I think many folk don't get. :)
Its based on the escape/ focus platform technically it's a ute since it's based on a car platform think el Camino and is a unibody not a body on frame that being said it looks really practical.
I have a 2023 Maverick as my company vehicle. And a 23 f150 powerboost as my personal. The F150 is a rocket, but very thirsty 15mpg average . Maverick is like a fun little go cart that truly gets 35+ mpg average.
I can see the screen being up high when you need it while driving, to reduce the time looking away from the road. However, I prefer the screen down low in the console so it is not distracting while driving. I would like to see a screen that defaults to down low, but can be raised up high through the push of a button on the steering wheel to have the best of both worlds.
I do think it performed pretty well, especially given that the biggest use case for it might be to haul large bags of mulch from Home Depot or maybe some cabinets. I plan on using mine to haul a small bass boat that weights (with the trailer and all fluids) about 2900lbs but also I am only hauling it maybe 20 miles at a time. In low gear and tow-haul mode I suspect it will pull the boat up the ramp just fine. Also re hat: I think you should go with a Stetson Deadwood!
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stop pushing that Granger b/s! There are a number of online retailers for Ford's ESP. Granger isn't any cheaper than the others. Are they paying you guys to endorse them?
I don't think I would be happy driving my Crosstrek on the ike gauntlet
It's bigger than a CRV or a RAV4 it's actually Honda pilot length
When I sat in it I found the interior to be a little narrow in the seats to be a little narrow is that a correct assumption
@@greghale717 Umm, how do you think they pay their expenses? At the beginning of each video there is a banner in the top left disclosing they are paid to promote products.
If you lived through the 70s and 80s, you remember things like the 1 ton Toyota pickup with a 2300 pound load and 5000 pound trailer rating, with 116 horsepower. Or you could get a ranger with the big 2.8 liter V6 option that was rated to tow 5000 pounds with 115 horsepower and a huge 150ft/lb of torque.
During that time, it was normal to see motorhomes, trucks with trailers, the obligatory VW bus, and semis struggling up grades like this at 25-35mph. The good news is that most cars were struggling to maintain the 55mph national speed limit so the speed differences weren’t that large.
The best was hot days at elevation. Vehicles would overheat so you had to stop. Then carbureted vehicles would get vapor lock from the extra heat while sitting (fuel boils in the fuel bowl, exasperated by the lower vapor pressure at elevation) and wouldn’t want to start until really cooled down.
Ahh the memories. Vehicles are far more reliable and capable than they used to be. I grew up in the south and remember how all police cruisers had to idle with their hoods open to keep from overheating in the summer. And you didn’t have to be towing to overheat when climbing grades. The family Caprice or Crown Vic would have a temperature light on climbing the Ike in the summer at those speeds with just the kids and luggage in the back.
I had a 94 Ranger 2.3 5 sp with the long bed. 99 hp. Zero tow rating and no AC. It was as gutless as the come but as reliable as you can get. I did nothing to it except change the timing belt twice. Gave it to my son and he drove the pi ss out of it. Got over 168,000 that I no of.
@@cdmcr Are you saying everything wasn't better before?
@@ride-electric I'd be extremely unhappy only getting 168k miles out of any modern vehicle. That was pretty ok back then, but not anymore. My 96' 300zx has an extra 150hp from stock and over 200k miles(120k since the horsepower was added). 280k on my old Matrix and 320k on my Sienna.
@@cdmcr So very true. Tires used to go flat or blow out a LOT more often, too.
For a vehicle that gets 40mpg driving around town this result was pretty impressive. If you’re in a flatter area like me and just need to haul 3000-4000lbs shorter distances this would get the job done.
@@jonl2938 i average 30mpg in my ecoboost AWD mav. I am real jelly of the AWD hybrid
@ and 30mpg is great in its own right. Hopefully production starts catching up to demand for the hybrids. Still long wait lists where I am in Canada.
110% agree that this is more pickup than what most people need. The maverick is a fantastic vehicle that I use for my grounds maintenance and light hauling business.
All the truck I need the Ridgeline would fit the bill.
Most people don’t need a pickup. A Subaru Impreza Wagon is more pickup than most people need.
@@kylewhismansure, for like $10K more and a lot less fuel economy.
@@jordan6489 Most people don't need a pickup truck, and of those who actually need one, most people would prefer a single cab with three seats and a long bed.
@@TinLeadHammer I like the crew cab to hold my gear and it also doubles as my family vehicle! I have a utility trailer I use for extra space. As I grow I’ll most likely get a 3/4 ton but baby steps
That was a pretty impressive towing exercise for Green Bean! And I think you hit the nail on the head - this is "enough" of a pickup for probably 90% of truck buyers. It's a pretty sweet combination.
Heck yeah!! Maxing it out even over the hitch weight limit pushing it up hill at 11,000 feet (down 33% on power at that elevation)... I got to say that was actually very impressive.
Enjoy your videos. But that test seems pretty hard for a new truck that is not broke in yet.
@@orrinkelso9295 Definitely broken in now 👍😂 Do an oil change and your set
Stressing the engine can cause uneven wear if there are slight manufacturing tolerances that expose weak points under high load.
Breaking it in gently\as described by the manufacturer, will allow the even wear to fill in and eliminate the weak points from the tolerances, thus allowing even wear under high stress after it is completed break in.
An oil change will not repair uneven wear, though manufacturer tolerances are claimed to be so tight now that weak points have been significantly reduced compared to engines of old, so it may not be as big a of a deal any more.
Knowingly overloading it, it's a good thing you didn't have an incident or insurance would have told you where to go.
@scupking overloading a mini truck is the only way to test a mini truck. 😀
The Maverick is, in fact, the same size the Ranger used to be and 191hp used to be Sports car power number...
I had a 2002 Chevy S-10 with the 4.3v6, and a 2010 Ranger. Perfect size trucks. Amazing how all these trucks just keep getting bigger and bigger. I wonder if they will let the same disease infect the Maverick, eventually. Then have to come up with another category of small truck.
@@1798iscomingback sub 200hp “sports cars”? Maybe really old four cylinder cars. Even the better four cylinder n/a cars that are now 20+ years old had at least 200. I mean 200 was family car horsepower in n/a v6’s 20+ years ago. It’s low.
@@pryme2013No they’re not. 4 cylinders made like 140-160 hp back then. 200 plus was v6 territory.
I love my 93 ranger (4.0 5 speed 4x4) but I'm fine keeping it as a plow truck and local runner... I wouldn't want to be hit by somebody while I'm driving that thing.
Modern vehicles are larger, but it gives much more space for safety.
@@pryme2013Mazda Miata is 175 hp. My 1979 RX 7 was 100 hp. My 1983 Rabbit GTI was 95 HP. My 1987 Turbo RX7 was 182 HP. My 1979 Mustang V8 was 145 hp
i heard if you wear a cowboy hat, your truck tow rating increases
Yes!
@@TFLtruck maybe a Ushanka or Russian winter trapper hat next time?
I LOVE my Maverick, I have a 23 Ecoboost and it's fantastic. It's the best vehicle I've owned, comfortable and very useful.
Do a comparison tow video for the Ecoboost Maverick!
YES!!!!!!!
They did the eco boost back in 22 I think
@@smokeyj3983 would the new model have more power and torque compared to the older ones?
@@Mike-Capz83 the hybrid has the same power and the Ecoboost has less in the 25 models because of emissions
@@_01JohnJ ohh gotcha
I’ve towed with my 2023 hybrid, I can say yes it has the power to tow 4K lbs I’ve done it even though mines only rated for 2k. Also the cvt has been reliable I have over 100k miles currently and no issues.
@@michaelnewman89 Not a cvt. It’s an ecvt and shares nothing with those silly belt driven disasters.
My C-Max has the E-CVT good to know
I have seen no failures with the HF45 ecvt transmission. they are probably the most reliable transmission in 2025.
@@michaelnewman89 Same with my hybrid. It tows better than my old 1997 F150 4.2 manual did.
@@gribly here we go
I have Maverick Tremor and am a big guy myself. what I think a lot of people don't realize is how roomy the Maverick is inside. Andre is wearing a dang cowboy hat and fits in this TRUCK!!
Way more room inside than a new Tacoma. Being built off a car platform without a real truck frame has some advantages.
I tried a Tacoma and I did not fit comfortably in it at all. For me to even sort of fit, I needed to do the "seat lean" so I didn't keep bumping my head off the roof. I fit really well in the front of the Maverick when I tested one, but nobody could ever sit behind me. 😅
I'm 6'7 and 240+#... Would my lanky frame fit? These are based on the Focus, Escape platform if I'm not mistaken
@workingcountry1776 well the foot well is pretty big, enough that it stands out to short people as having the pedal be a long reach. And the position I drive at 6ft 300lb still has 2 to 3 notches that the seat can go back. I also had a 6'1" 330lb passenger ride behind me for 6 hours without any complaints major complaints other than the 2nd row rear seat back not reclining.
@ In the Tacoma? I would have to say probably not. Coincidentally, I am relatively the same exact height/weight! Not trying to hate on Toyota other than the roof height as I believe they are great vehicles.
Nice! Andre finally addresses the undersized hat situation that so many people have commented on over many videos.
Yeah, but Case’s jacket calls for a hat.
I do wish they would provide Coolant temp and Transmission Temp overlayed on these tests. Very important parameters for performance.
With a Bank's iDash they could do just that.
But likely not helpful at this time of year when they are running the test in 30-40f weather (where no vehicle should overheat at speed putting out full power).
@@cdmcrI noticed when they were yakking about the in-dash towing options, the screen showed the outdoor temperature as 10F.
@@gordonmabey6978 hey! It didn’t overheat at 10 degrees F! Yeah. That’s one reason I don’t like this test. Try it when it’s 90F and see the results.
@@Upliftyourbrothers lol you know what might possibly happen. That CVT will burn up.
8 min and 20secs. Not bad considering you are way over the tow rating at 11,000 feet of elevation. Better than I expected.
I’m pretty sure they are right about at the tow rating. 4000 lbs
@@carsonmcdonnell1536 most non-turbo vehicles, including the Maverick, have clauses in their manual that advise to adjust down the maximum towing capacity x% at certain intervals of elevation (usually 1,000 or 2,000 feet increments). The 4,000lb rating is calculated for sea level.
Ford makes a very good hybrid. There are many 2012 to 2020 or so Ford Fusion hybrids used by at&t and other companies with over 400,000 on them.
😂
Because it's basically Toyota tech
That was actually kind of impressive. Between the width of the trailer with that shield and the mini truck on the back, there was a fair amount of added wind resistance. I'd love to know how warm the CVT got during that pull. Not only did it complete the climb but it did it reasonably fast and the downhill performance looked good too.
It's not a belt based CVT, it's a Toyota Prius style planetary gearset, no belts, nothing to slip, etc. So hammering it doesn't cause it to stress and dump heat like an automatic or belt based CVT.
@@771racing Good to know. I'm sure there's still a heat limit for it and it would be interesting to know if it had gotten anywhere close to a warning.
@ think of it like a manual gearbox, you're not using the transmission oil for anything other than lubrication. When is the last time you heard of a manual overheating? Or anyone even caring about the oil temp in one? (Ignore roasting the clutch. :D)
the hybrid inverter/battery take the beating here. not the gears.
Lol Probably more truck then most Americans need.
@aaammm1033 most people that own anything bigger than an f150 are better off with a mimivan. Most people with an f150 or smaller would be better served with a Rav4
@@veganpotterthevegan I think most will be just fine with a hatchback, think of Mitsubishi Mirage, or Honda Fit. I can fit a full size fridge in my Mirage, TV stands, lawn mowers, anything I want really. If it doesn't fit, there are roof racks as an option, or a small tow hitch.
My 23 hybrid maverick is 100% perfect for me. It will haul 5 of my family when needed, plus luggage, or allow me to pick up anything I come across (like the nice oak table I got free by the side of the road this morning), or haul a utility trailer, bed and cab full of furniture as it has done twice recently as I moved furniture into a new house.
It hauls my bikes and boats without any issues and gets me 40 mpg on my normal commute to work.
I put snow tires on the front for winter and don't need AWD.
I had three original rangers and this is the perfect replacement
@@veganpotterthevegan Except people who need a truck. People who use CCSB trucks as family haulers are no more or less silly than those in truck based or any full sized SUV. I have a '24 Hybrid Maverick and love it. But I also have an actual truck for doing truck things. Lots of rural places where people haul hay, horses, cattle, tractors etc. Lots of people with boats, pull behind campers, car trailers that need a truck in front of them.
Absolutely correct
I was impressed by the new look of this new Maverick when I saw it at the dealer, it looks great!
@@benven2161 yeah, I really like the thinner headlights
Wow, the payload is higher than most Raptors! Incredible little pickup!
Nice to see the Hybrid AWD being able to tow. We have had a 22 Ecoboost FX4 with 4K tow since new, and it tows well through the Sierras and Cascades. Also, no hitch clunk. Good luck with your oversized noggin!
Loving these new '25 Maverick Vidoes. Keep em coming. The high viewership numbers on your vids proves we are craving this content.
Just one of the many cool things about TFL, the different presenters with their own unique styles. Well done Roman
A great all-around truck for most people. Most will never use it to tow with, but for those with an aluminum bass boat it's ideal.
The Sport Trac was a great shop vehicle where I worked 20 years ago.
I feel the Sport track is closer to a Ford Ranger in size
are you the same that seems to comment about what a great vehicle the ford sport trac is every video? it was an awful experiment if i may disagree. it was an explorer with 4 doors just turned the rear maybe 4 feet as a box. thats not a pickup, it has no bed and is not really made to pull. man did i hate those things, ugly and uselss
My wife owned the Ford Explorer and I owned a Ford Sport Trac pretty much different vehicles.
The Ford Explorer Sport Trac was based on the Ford Explorer platform, but it was a different vehicle with a redesigned frame and a longer wheelbase.
I liked my Sport Trac.
I’m being sarcastic. People keep making videos of these types of vehicles and saying it’s new and a truck. Not new and not a truck.
@@shuttlepilot_ so no manufacturer can make a car with the added utility of a truck because it has been done before?
Not sure if you've ever transported leaking garbage bags, yard waste, wood, mulch, dirt, wet muddy gear etc. in a car, it's not very fun to do, or clean up. If you have to transport family and occasionally need a truck bed, a small bed like the sport trac or the maverick is a very handy vehicle to own.
It's not for everyone, it's an option on the market for those that need less than a ranger (which has gotten quite big) and more utility than a closed cab car / wagon.
Have had a few very stressful days. Thank you TFL for the great diversion for this car guy!!! Keep it up. What TFL does has a more positive effect than just providing information and entertainment. You provide short escapes for the average joe/jane.
@@RealRealist1 Definitely.. sometimes I watch videos on cars that I have no interest in just hang out with the guys.
That did very good.
Nice "truckcar", it can get you back and forth to work, and even tow a U haul trailer, landscape traialer, or a car dolly.
You got that right!
Seeing this makes me REALLY wish Ford would bring over the ranger PHEV. AND that that shade of green was offered on the Ranger.
they should have put this maverick's hybrid drivetrain in the bronco tbh, I was mad when they didn't
@@Drewcardello Bronco Sport, with which it shares a platform.
Of course the other platform mate, the Escape, has this powertrain in FWD & AWD as well as a PHEV version.
@@IronmanV5 that's what I was referring to the bronco sport is a lovely boxy yet small vehicle, it's a shame it's stuck with turbo-trash engines
@@IronmanV5 PHEV Ranger in that green PLUS moon roof & ventilated seats!
ALOHA!!
Great video as always!! Definitely my favorite truck channel!! I’ll even watch videos of trucks I’m not interested in just to hang out with you guys.
Roman, your head is just the right size. Don’t let anybody tell you differently.
But but but... it's a unibody so it can't be a truck!!!
But but but... it's a little 4 cylinder so it can't be a truck!!!
But but but... it's an eCVT which sounds similar to CVT so it has to suck!!!
But but but... it makes an annoying noise when you push it to it's maximum rated ability for 8 minutes straight!!!
But but but... it's only 4,000lbs and my dad says his truck can tow 180,000lbs!!!
The amount of pickup size queens in the comments that haven't towed much more than a uhaul around their HOA in their lives is hilarious.
This little truck WORKS.
What the heck Case... everyone knows towing tests require cowboy hats!
I was wondering how many towing tests Kase must complete to "earn" his hat? Perhaps he will first get a fedora before graduating to a cowboy hat.
How many RPM's on the uphill section? All of them.
I've been waiting for this, heck yeah!
i love my maverick going on two years- i also own a gmc 3500 and prefer the maverick most of the time
I would’ve liked to see the gauge cluster going up and downhill even though there’s no RPM gauge
Thank you for your testing and reviews. No one else in the industry provides these kind of insights.
The fact of the matter is the Maverick’s all the truck most Americans will ever need, and it actually does very well. I hope it sells well and is around for a while!
Been waiting for this one so excited to watch it. The Ike videos are my absolute favorite
More useful than a "brake applications" test, which is crude and also goes against other important engine performance/efficiency requirements, not to mention variables with traffic, maybe it'd be better to put some simple thermocouples on some brake components and actually monitor the heat generated. I agree that aspect is critically important for towing - but actually having to use the brakes, how many times, etc seems like a pretty arbitrary standard. The exception might be if you have an exhaust brake, obviously a special condition not relevant here.
I want the brakes to work - I don't necessarily care how many times I have to use them. It's obvious you guys care about producing useful results, that might be one improvement. (It'd also be really interesting to see how ambient temps affect brake heat. My guess, very little.
Surprised by the performance. In 1980, my Chevy Luv could barely pull itself up that hill. But, that constant humming would drive me crazy.
The Maverick is a real truck for those who don't need a "REAL" truck. Not everyone needs to haul 1,000 pounds of gear or materials in the back or tow a 5th wheel RV.
I am looking forward to the Toyota Stout and hopefully a Ridgeline Hybrid.
I own a 2023 Maverick Hybrid as well as a Bushwacker 15FK. Trailer. Camping gear and family is pushing close to 3,000lbs. My Maverick in the summer gets avg 5L/100km normally. Towing I get typically 12L/100km. The tachometer is usually at 35-45% power. Using the ScanGauge 3 it says 3,200-4,100rpm. The only time I felt like it was underpowered was on an upgrade hwy with crosswind, I saw the power at 55-60% and the rpm at 4,500-4,800
I think that’s a great truck for someone who is used to driving cars, but want a truck but not a full size.
Better than a car or suv in cargo area but still get the great mileage.
Sooper Ike! Love that the channel puts a vehicle like the Maverick thru its paces; while I agree that the average buyer probably won’t do anything close to this, I’m sure buyers are at least a bit curious if it really can. Thanks for the content!
That sound/drone is NUTS!!!
I'm always surprised that you don't use mirror extensions to see properly. Here in Australia, they are required by law.
This is definitely a win!! You won’t often max tow up an 8% grade to 1,000 ft! Imagine towing at 3500 feet on relatively flat ground which is about 50% of North America and then 40% gets even lower & flatter!! There’s only a small percentage of roads this challenging!! The truck has enough power!! I was shocked actually.
Nathan & Andrey is a great combination!! They communicate very well together and respect each other. Well done fellas and editing!! 😊
I have had two of these. For towing, definitely get the turbo. I pulled a 12’ x 6 1/2’ tall enclosed v-nose and it does great. More truck than most people need, great on the highway all while being easy to maneuver in city spaces.
Great choice of night. The weigh safe has really been a great tool setting up different loads safely.
Why the downhill part plugged into the front? How many brakings?
It is basically a 40mpg local vehicle that can occasionally do truck thing. Not many family truck owners actually use the bed on most of the days.
“Once you do turbo charging like in the latest turbo charged engines…” never change Andre! Never change!
That's a great looking colour. I really hope this goes well as this one of the few new vehicles that interests me
It's a ect transmission not a cvt
On the video the engine sounds like a 12v portable air compressor. Impressive result for what it is.
Would love to see the 2.0 EcoBoost Max Tow in comparison on the Ike
I am impressed! Can't wait to get mine!
The only thing I don't like about paying extra for a gauge layout is because like you said it's not that much effort for them to do it. And frankly it should be a standard thing. I'm never going to subscribe to heated seats, and I'm very unlikely to start paying for gauge cluster software either.
From what I have read in some Maverick forums, the hybrid should have a more reliable transmission long term.
much. there's no reason the hf45 transmission can't last 400,000 miles. the weak point of these cars are the batteries but they still will last 250k miles
Love the color!
The green looks great in this video 👌
Guys, you are sitting in the left lane and traffic passing on the right in the beginning of the video. Towing you should be in the right lane unless you are passing.
Vehicles like the Ridgeline and Maverick really bring out the worst person you know - the guy who has nothing better to do but go online and yell about how “TheY arEN’T ReAL trUCks” and lip flap trying to fight with everyone in the comment sections. They have beds (and the Ridgeline has the bonus of the trunk built in), they tow, they have really great space on the inside to hold tools/carry family, they get good gas mileage, etc etc.
It’s just a weird thing where you get this mix of old guys and middle age dudes who pretend they do so many things that they could never survive not having a “true” truck. The Maverick, Ridgeline, and I suppose Santa Cruz as well are genuinely great vehicles that offer so much to the average person. I’m a big truck guy, grew up in them, and I’m honestly jealous of the unibody truck trend because they offer so much for the average person
I love my 22’ Maverick XLT Hybrid tows anything I need to pull even past the 2000 lbs max rating I’ve pulled up to 4000 with it or more and it handled it like a champ
Who knew TFL had such a large audience of milliners watching, so lucky for Andre.
Really good test TFL. a couple mods I would recommend for the Maverick would be making it a bit more comfortable, add in some sound deadening to reduce road noise. Look at installing a windshield from a Lariat, SoundScreen, it really helps with wind and engine bay noise. A redo of the Denver mpg loop with some heavier tires. Also if you press the "L" in the gear selector it will give you max regen and compression braking.
That drone driving up the hill would get old... fast.
Some of our automatic cars (not CVT) also would drone. But like, our V6 van, it needs another gear, so empty it would be cruising up the hill at about 45-50 MPH at 3,000 RPM full throttle.
Agreed, but how often do most Maverick owners tow at the weight limit while driving up a mountain at 11k feet elevation?
@@cliffordmontana4562 probably not often. I think it's a great commuter car you can throw some bags of mulch in occasionally. Definitely wouldn't tow in one.
Many other trucks were pinned going uphill
Good news! It won't last more than 8.5 minutes! But seriously the Ike is a worst case scenario and having done it in many different cars and trucks it's rarely a quiet pleasant climb.
I have that 2.5L in my Ford Fusion. Horrible sounding engine, but very very reliable. The engine comes from Madza. They put the same engine in Madza cars.
@zachlafond2652 I think it's a Toyota engine. Hybrid system is from a RAV4 and the engine seemed similar to the 2.5 of the Toyota hybrids. I might be wrong tho don't quote me on that.
@@abdullahbinshahid3199 you are completely wrong
Ford owned a % of Mazda for many years. Ford and Toyota shared tech a lil 20+ years ago but never any actual parts sharing as far as engines or other major assemblies@@abdullahbinshahid3199
@@abdullahbinshahid3199we’re not gonna quote you on that because you’re wrong on all counts.
That drone is awful but the truck did better than I thought it would . CVT no way , too bad they dont give it a 8 speed or what ever .
I think the buzzing sound is the Atkinson rebreathing in the intake. They tune the intake to bounce back the pressure wave at peak power. Then they match the CVT to that speed.
I do consider the Maverick a truck, it's what the Ranger was back in the 80's.
The CVT would be what killed my sales.
As always another great TFL video.
It is an ECVT. Completely different from a normal one.
Electronic CVT not a belt. Hybrid Fords in NYC have over 500k miles.... They are plenty reliable
Rangers had 6ft beds.
The eCVT has almost nothing in common with one of those horrible nissan CVTs with the metal band that burns up at 100,000 miles.
It's a Toyota design from the prius that will outlast the vehicle if you keep the oil serviced.
It gets noisy when loaded and climbing, but it makes other transmissions feel clunky once you get used to it.
I love my 23 hybrid maverick
@@gjohnston6052.. …..My 1993 ranger 4.0 liter splash had the short step side..😊
If it can do it with 4k then it will do great with a typical load a mav owner would do. couple of dirt bikes, riding mower, ATV, small trailer with some furniture etc
Hey, guys, I’m really looking forward to your continued unbiased tests in the Maverick. I’m still a little hesitant to pull the trigger in one because of the Ecoboost engine. So, real world tests like this one are really appreciated. Keep up the great work, gentlemen. BTW….love the big 🤠
@@jamesrobinson3663 I got the 2.0 ecoboost, AWD, 4k tow. Very happy with it so far (4,300 mi, 24 mpg overall). Long term reliability may be unknown, but no way would I want the engine drone and CVT in the hybrid (the 2.0 gets growly enough at low rpm). 235 HP (250 on premium), and a little more space under the back seat are a couple of plusses with the ecoboost.
Be interesting to see how it does going through deeper snow
I'm impressed by this thing, just over the 8 min mark with that kind of fuel economy is awesome, especially when you consider you were rung out the entire time.
I’ve driven up that mountain and through the Eisenhower tunnel. The crazy thing is going up it can be sunny but coming out of the tunnel it can be a completely different snowy world like we see here. ❄️☃️
Could you guys do an interior db level just cruising down the highway? That would be cool.
Great video it was nice to see a cvt hybrid on the Ike staying at redline! That was hilarious to hear i don’t think we’ve had a cvt staying at redline up the Ike since the Nissan versa video up the Ike 😂👍🏽 the no loss of power benefit of a cvt was very apparent in this video it was interesting to not hear the typical transmission hunting game take place
It’s a eCVT a completely different animal vs a CVT.
@ yes sir it’s cool to see the comparison
That little hybrid motor hauling 8000 lbs up the gauntlet, very impressive.
@gerryconnolly5426 lol
My step dad ordered one I think he got the xlt it’s a big little truck way longer than I expected and quiet smooth and pure power
This truck surprised me. I hate CVTs with a passion and the engine sound was grating, but in reality no more so than a naturally aspirated V8, to be honest.
The details on the video are really nice by the way. Seatbelt use at all times, acceptable lane discipline, and I noticed the grammar/vocabulary (Kase using the word "efficacy" for instance) which was never overwrought but never incorrect. Nothing is more pandering than people who know how to speak but intentionally use improper grammar to "fit in". Great job.
It did better than I expected and I bet few Maverick buyers will push it that hard. Good job Ford.
Here 20k miles 2023 maverick hybrid owner.
This truck is awesome ! you can get better mpg than epa. This truck has everthing what %90 truck owner need. it can carry a lot, can tow okay, pretty comfy. I also have f150 power boost, in town im picking the maverick over f150. if i write everthing i think about this truck it would be too long. if you are planing to buy just go get it. you wouldnt be dissapointed.
I see Andre' can even wear his hat inside. Ford used to advertise that ability in the 70s. I do like the color. You could probably get the RPM if you hooked up a scan tool or hook up a computer with ForScan. My 2024 Lariat was $36k. For me it is a homeowner's truck. The only hauling I will do is some mulch from Lowe's. It is all the truck I need.
You, TFL, saw 11 brake applications when you recently tested the Ram RHO.
you guys got this video done fast 🤣 Definitely hoping for another visit to the ranch like you guys did with the previous hybrid. I'm loving my 23 XL hybrid still, it's such a great little truck, and it's dirt cheap to insure.
Do you even realize, how much a bus-load of people would bust-out laughing, if we had passed that Maverick towing a JDM Kei-truck? You guys have a sense of humor that I think many folk don't get. :)
Do the MPG loop with the trailer.
Traded my 95 ranger with 100k miles on a 07 Frontier, just hit 100k and plan on keeping it untill it dies.
I love that automakers are finally starting to realize that we want small affordable trucks. Now if only we could get that Honda...
this maverick has been out for 4 years and is still unrivaled. honda toyota??? wake up honda toyota!!
American literally had a magazine called MINI TRUCKIN and a great scene
Heck yeah! Can’t wait to see your new hat. I promise I won’t call you Woody from Toy Story anymore lol.
Its based on the escape/ focus platform technically it's a ute since it's based on a car platform think el Camino and is a unibody not a body on frame that being said it looks really practical.
I have a 2023 Maverick as my company vehicle. And a 23 f150 powerboost as my personal. The F150 is a rocket, but very thirsty 15mpg average . Maverick is like a fun little go cart that truly gets 35+ mpg average.
The shield on that trailer is about as aerodynamic as a brick.
Just give me the 2.0 turbo and put the fries in the bag.
Great video guys,sounds like it needs a break. That would get old,but it wouldn't be that loud if it wasn't such an uphill stretch of road
From this moment on, Andrey has to wear that cowboy hat when he does a "Denver 100." Word. Based.
I can see the screen being up high when you need it while driving, to reduce the time looking away from the road. However, I prefer the screen down low in the console so it is not distracting while driving.
I would like to see a screen that defaults to down low, but can be raised up high through the push of a button on the steering wheel to have the best of both worlds.
I wish we could get good tow mirrors on this. My main issue with towing a boat is the visibility due to the width of the boat.
Really enjoy Kase as a cohost with Andre. Nice job!
Your hat fits perfect!!
You are too kind!
I do think it performed pretty well, especially given that the biggest use case for it might be to haul large bags of mulch from Home Depot or maybe some cabinets. I plan on using mine to haul a small bass boat that weights (with the trailer and all fluids) about 2900lbs but also I am only hauling it maybe 20 miles at a time. In low gear and tow-haul mode I suspect it will pull the boat up the ramp just fine.
Also re hat: I think you should go with a Stetson Deadwood!