Examination Drive: 2022 Ford Maverick XLT (Turbo)

2022 Ford Maverick XLT in Hot Pepper Red (a $390 color option)

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2022 Ford Maverick XLT
in Hot Pepper Red(a$390 shade alternative )

2022 2022
Ford Maverick XLT Course:

Small Pickup Miles driven:
213

CG Report Card Room as well as Comfort B-Power as well as Performance B + Fit as well as Finish C + Fuel Economy B- Worth A -Report-card qualities are stemmed from a consensus of test-driver assessments. All qualities are versus other cars in the same class. Worth quality is for certain trim degree reviewed, as well as may not reflect Consumer Guide’s impacts of the entire model schedule.
Big & & Tall Comfort
Huge Guy B
Tall Guy B
Big & & Tall comfort ratings are for pole positions just. “Big” ranking based on male tester evaluating around 350 extra pounds, “Tall” ranking based upon 6’6″-high male tester.
Drivetrain
Engine Specs 250-horsepower 2.0-liter
Engine Type Turbocharged four
Transmission 8-speed automatic
Drive Wheels Front-wheel drive

Real-world fuel economy: 22.0 mpg

Driving mix: 60% city, 40% highway

EPA-estimated gas economy: 23/30/26 (mpg city/highway/combined)

Fuel kind: Regular gas

Base rate: $23,445 (not consisting of $1495 location charge)

Options on examination automobile: Special paint ($390), floor liners ($135), spray-in bedliner ($495), Co-Pilot360 safety and security suite ($650)

Price as evaluated: $26,610

Quick Hits

The excellent: Space-efficient inside; lots of cleverly developed cargo-carrying remedies; really affordable base prices

The good: Good power, tidy, no-nonsense styling in and out; simple maneuverability in tight quarters; nimble taking care of for a pickup

The not so good: So-so observed fuel economy, plasticky inside, firm trip; smart attributes or not, a 4.5-foot cargo bed can only carry so much

CG Says:

For 2022, Ford presents an all-new pickup for 2022 that’s considerably smaller than other “small” pickups like Chevrolet Colorado, Honda Ridgeline, and also Toyota Tacoma. Compared to various other Ford vehicles, the Maverick is roughly 10 inches much shorter general than the Ranger, and 32 inches shorter total than the F-150. Unlike those as well as various other conventional pickup, Maverick is a unibody style that does not have a separate bed as well as cab; the Maverick’s 5-passenger, four-door crew-cab body is incorporated flawlessly with the bed. The conventional drivetrain is a crossbreed configuration that incorporates a 2.5-liter 4-cylinder gas engine with an electric motor. With each other they generate 191 horsepower, which is funnelled with a CVT transmission and also front-wheel drive. Readily available is a non-hybrid 250-horsepower “EcoBoost” 2.0-liter turbocharged 4-cylinder with an 8-speed automated transmission; this combination is supplied with front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive. An optional FX4 bundle for AWD models adds off-road-focused gear such as all-terrain tires, one-of-a-kind suspension adjusting, added underbody defense, and hillside descent control.

2022 Ford Maverick XLT

Ford Maverick XLT The Maverick is readily available in three trim degrees: XL, XLT, as well as Lariat. An inaugural-year First Edition plan for the Lariat includes special paint and also graphics, a soft tonneau cover for the bed, as well as special wheels as well as tires. Payload capability on all designs is 1500 extra pounds, with a 2000-pound tow ranking. An optional 4K Tow Package for EcoBoost-powered versions raises the tow score to 4000 extra pounds. The pick-up bed is 4.5 feet long as well as features Ford’s FLEXBED system, which is developed to permit customers to quickly personalize their load-carrying setup. Basic infomercial attributes include Apple CarPlay/Android Auto connectivity, with available FordPass Connect Wi-Fi for approximately 10 tools. Offered safety features include the Ford Co-Pilot360 suite of safety and security functions, adaptive cruise ship control with stop-and-go ability, as well as a blind-spot display with back cross-traffic alert. The Maverick’s only actual competitor for now is the new-for-2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz, which also has unibody construction, a four-door crew-cab body, as well as front-wheel drive. Besides the Maverick’s individuality, its low base rates, prudent hybrid powertrain, and also innovative cargo remedies must make it an enticing selection for customers who seek a versatile hauler in a trim, economical package.

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2022 Ford Maverick XLT

Ford Maverick XLT Having tested a Maverick with they hybrid powertrain previously, we were eager to spend some time with a turbocharged example. Probably counter to assumption, we located the crossbreed drivetrain to be the smoother of the engine options, and have to value the virtually 40 mpg we saw with the latter. That stated, the “EcoBoost” turbocharged engine offers plenty of flashy and also helpful power, and also will absolutely attract performance-hungery small-truck consumers.

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2022 Ford Maverick XLT

Ford Maverick XLT What the XLT cabin lacks in costs materials it offsets with modern-day layout as well as plenty of practical storage alternatives. From the outdoors, the Maverick presents as a much-more costly car, including in the small pickup’s appeal. For much more on the Maverick drive experience, go here.

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2022 Ford Maverick XLT

Ford Maverick XLT We recommend selecting the super-frgual– as well as effectively powerful– hybrid drivetrain, but completely recognize why you may desire the extra power of the turbo. That said, we solid recommend you check drive both.

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2022 Ford Maverick XLT

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