Ford Maverick (2022)

Ford first announced plans to launch a compact pickup truck based on Ford's C2 platform used by the Ford Focus in January 2019,[5] simultaneously with the appearance of the first pre-production prototypes. In July 2020, a photo of the tailgate was leaked from the production plants, confirming at the same time that the truck would be named the Maverick, which was once used for a compact car in the 1970s.[6] However, Ford explained in an interview that the truck was not named after the 1970s Maverick, but rather because they thought the "Maverick" name would resonate well with younger customers with more active lifestyles.[7]

The Maverick is being produced at the Hermosillo Stamping and Assembly plant in Mexico alongside the Bronco Sport for both the North and South American auto markets.[8][9] Production began on September 2, 2021.[10]

In January 2022, Ford took the unusual step of suspending customer orders due to a backlog in vehicle production. The company told dealers it intended to resume taking orders for the 2023 model later in the year. The strong demand for the Maverick was said to indicate consumer support for a more affordable pickup truck.[11]

The Maverick has a four-door, five-passenger "crew cab" configuration. Unlike Ford's larger pickups, it is not offered in any other configuration.

The load bed length is 4.5 feet (1.4 m). With the tailgate lowered halfway, the Maverick can carry a stack of 4' by 8' sheets resting on the wheel wells.

A hybrid engine with an e-CVT gearbox is standard equipment on all Maverick models. A 2.5-liter Duratec Atkinson cycle inline-four gasoline engine paired with an electric motor produces a combined 191 hp (194 PS; 142 kW). The engine produces 155 lb⋅ft (210 N⋅m; 21.4 kg⋅m) of torque, and the hybrid system produces 173 lb⋅ft (235 N⋅m; 23.9 kg⋅m) of torque.[12]

A 2.0-liter EcoBoost turbocharged four-cylinder gasoline engine is optional. This engine produces 250 hp (253 PS; 186 kW) and 277 lb⋅ft (376 N⋅m; 38.3 kg⋅m) of torque, and is paired with an 8-speed automatic transmission.

Front-wheel drive is standard on all models, with all-wheel drive offered only with the EcoBoost engine.

The Maverick can tow 2,000 lb (910 kg) standard, with an optional upgrade to 4,000 lb (1,800 kg) when equipped with the optional EcoBoost engine, all-wheel drive, and 4K Tow Package option (which includes more robust cooling for the engine and transmission, a trailer brake controller and lower axle gear ratios).[13] Also optional only on AWD models is an off-road package featuring additional traction control modes, hill descent control, skid plates, tow hooks and all-terrain tires.

All Maverick models use a rotary gear selector knob located on the center console.

Rear view (XLT)

The Maverick is available in three trim levels, which follow the familiar trim level hierarchy of all Ford trucks: base XL, mid-level XLT, and top-tier Lariat.

Front-wheel drive is standard on all models. Four-wheel drive is an option, but only if the optional 2.0L EcoBoost gasoline engine is ordered.

Standard equipment on all trim levels includes a touchscreen infotainment system with wired Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone integration and 4G LTE capability, a rear-view camera, pre-collision assist with automatic emergency braking, power windows and door locks, remote keyless entry, auto-on headlamps and auto high-beams, a multifunction steering wheel, and air conditioning. Options available on all models include a power/tilt moonroof and the Ford CoPilot360 suite of driver assistance technologies.

The base XL trim comes with silver-painted steel wheels, black exterior trim, a six-speaker audio system, and cloth seating surfaces. Notably, cruise control and power mirrors are not available as options on the base XL model.

The mid-level XLT trim adds features to the base XL trim, including cruise control, power mirrors, aluminum-alloy wheels, color-keyed exterior trim, higher-grade cloth seating and interior trim, and a larger (4.2") full-color LCD instrument cluster display. An optional XLT luxury package adds heated and power-adjustable seats, a leather-wrapped steering wheel and other features. A remote start system is an available option on XLT and above.

The top-tier Lariat trim adds features to the mid-level XLT trim, including leather-trimmed seating surfaces and leather-wrapped steering wheel, heated front bucket seats, powered seat adjustments, push-button ignition, a powered sliding rear window and others. Optional features available only on the Lariat include adaptive cruise control, a Bang & Olufsen premium amplified audio system, SiriusXM satellite radio, and GPS navigation.

A First Edition Package was available at launch based on the Lariat trim. It included the Lariat luxury package plus unique aluminum-alloy wheels and painted exterior trim. It featured the 2.0L EcoBoost engine and eight-speed automatic transmission. It was only available for a limited number of units in the 2022 model year (for which orders are now closed).

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