2022 Ford Maverick First Impressions | Talking Cars

[@uyd]

The Orange looks great.

[@Rlsummers041]

You actually can put suitcases in the back. There's a thing called a tonneau cover.

[@matthewgaines10]

I know. These people sound foolish.

[@russell154]

It’s commentary like this that will ensure no manufacturers will try to make things utilitarian. Not everyone needs to be wowed by their daily especially given the price point.

[@johnbehneman1546]

Thank you so much. Great video and education. Thanks for sharing. I learned so much.

[@wesflack992]

I would think Consumer Reports would be more supportive of such an economical home run.

[@shelby371]

I love my 2022 Ford Maverick XLT Fx4 AWD in Area 51, I picked the truck up in October and it’s a great value!

[@americanrambler4972]

This review sounds like all 3 of you would choke if you walked out in the rain after this review. Your panning the Maverick for being exactly what it’s intended to be. This is a compact 20 to 32 thousand dollar smaller economy pickup for practical light duty use. Your panning for not being a 40 to 75 thousand dollar big motored heavyweight comfy class pickup. When did having 191 to 250 hp in a 3700 pound car or truck become under powered? This thing is quick for its price. Your comments on driving it are what the truck should be. It just flat out “worked” and did what it’s supposed to do. Your complaining the skis did not fit in it very well. What do yo expect for a short bed truck? You complained about the economy programming of the transmission. You were not happy it did not have a fancy interior. You did not like the lack of push button starting. Basically you did not like it because it is not an SUV, but it is a pickup. When you get around to testing the hybrid Maverick, make sure you get the XL hybrid with only the $100 2000 pound tow package and the $650 copilot safety package. (Your consumer reports after all.) get the $24,000 truck, not the $33,000 loaded Version. Then actually use it as a knockabout runabout.

[@andrewroberts9003]

Eye roll. If it had Toyota on it they'd be raving on it. I take Consumer Reports opinions with a grain of salt.

[@ccroy2001]

I think Ford set out to make, and did, a modern version of the simple, small pickups available in the 1980's. The Maverick is built to a price but that's fine. It felt like they were a little hard on it.

[@rightlanehog3151]

I would welcome a return of the simple, small pickup. As a matter of fact, Toyota still makes a single cab Hilux with a manual gearbox bolted to their tried and true 2.7 engine that would fit the bill perfectly. It is entirely possible other companies still make similar pickups. It is my observation that the Maverick has been treated with kid gloves in every other review I have seen. In a few years we will know whether the Maverick was just another in the long line of over-hyped vehicles we have seen over the years or whether it stands the test of time. What is the share value of the PT Cruiser these days?

[@GiordanDiodato]

like a ute? kinda wish Chevy would bring back the El Camino

[@stevenstoll2016]

@@rightlanehog3151 ummm, your simple Hilux is not available in the US, and would get a 0 for crash safety. That thing is only sold in 3rd world countries with lax safety/emission standards (if at all).

[@benhaze1010]

You are too nice. Lots of whining here from folks forgetting the base price point.

[@rightlanehog3151]

@@stevenstoll2016 ummmmm, when it comes to lax standards, it is hard to beat Ford.

[@cwilsonpa]

There are points where you guys are unnecessarily critical on this one. I think the orange accents are pretty neat for instant especially in the console since they are removable and easy to clean. Bed covers are available and the tailgate is lockable , if you need an SUV/CUV then get one.

[@Richard-wk9le]

Thank you for reminding me why I don't subscribe to CR reports, this is great example of having a goal to achieve in writing to plant a idea or to sway opinion when things are not going the way someone wants but who ?

[@billybob1151]

Could be wrong here, but of all the reviews I've watched and read, though not negative, your review looks like you have the most not so good overall good impression. of the Maverick. Sure, at $20K it's not a $40k F150 XLT. but just my opinion from driving, riding in all seats and payload/towing capacity for $20K I think it's quite impressive.

[@jimthumerzs6981]

This little truck is genius in hybrid, base grade. The higher the trim and price, the less it makes sense.

[@sharonb.9128]

This review was surprisingly harsh and petty. EVERYTHING is relative. I just saw a similarly priced review of a TINY drab car that had roll up windows, cheap plastic and 70hp, not a HYBRID, using recycled materials built for functionality, cleanliness and a little bit of playfulness. When every penny counts, I think you 3 would be surprised at the depressing garbage other manufacturers are offering American buyers for around 20k. Kudos Ford.

[@aca2983]

I guess CR knows their audience. Some of these nitpicks are over the top. You have to use a physical key? Oh the horror! I'm not in a rush, but an XLT Hybrid with my preferred needs and a few "wants" checks out at about $25.5k. Honest question- what other new cars (or trucks) (with a warranty) should I be considering at that price point? I just can't come up with a better value.

[@branemadder]

My biggest complaint with this review is that some of the things they were complaining about are available or different on other trim packages, if you want to pay for that. And they had no idea about that. "Is this orange a special orange package? What is this key thingy?" Yeah, fine. Get a Lariat.

[@ScoobyFermentation]

Leave it to consumer reports to have a contrarian take compared to every other review on the Internet.

[@russellgentile4719]

And let's waste time at the end of the review talking about other EVs non related. BS review.

[@Jorge_Magallon]

Great show! About the Maverick: I actually like the interior flourishes. Yes, including the “porta potty” door panels and orange accents. I will take those over all black interiors, piano black or fake woods or fake carbon fiber.

[@KB-bh9hp]

Exactly, it actually looks really cool for the price point. I've sat in the Sante Cruz, and I actually thought the interior was less impressive, at least from a visual standpoint, it was just very bland looking.

[@jisc0]

This just seems like a really harsh review. They're missing the entire point of this vehicle. Everyone that I know that has picked one up is in love with it so far.

[@davek9378]

I love that it’s not a bland, black, depressing interior.

[@mrsj1417]

@@jisc0 How many people is "everyone"? And even if true, their opinions are worth more than CR's opinions how exactly?

[@russellgentile4719]

@@jisc0 they pretty much crapped all over it. Impressions and reviews have been out for months and they seem to be outliers. I'm not sure why? We're they expecting a 50k vehicle?

[@smckeon28]

I've watched close to 100 videos on the Maverick, and driven it.....but this video has a very different take...it's not F150, it's not a ridgeline....its a economical compact truck....yes, the back is tight, but it actually has more leg room than the Ranger....for weekend home depot runs, it's great. The pre 21' Ridgeline is a minivan with the back cut open....I've priced the 21' Ridgeline, it's expensive....I think the Maverick will spur other CarMakers to reenter the compact pickup market...

[@dave3682]

Nissan has already said that they're also working on a compact pickup. Like you, I'd be surprised if other manufacturers don't join in.

[@michaelmelling9333]

Years ago I bought a Marantz mini stereo on a glowing review by CR only to get it home to discover that the expensive little thing didn't pull in stations as well as the $40 clock radio I had. I learned from that experience not to put too much trust in what the "experts" at CR have to say.

[@davek9378]

My buddy worked at a hardware store during college. The #1 ranked CR push mower was so bad they quit selling them. The shaft coming out of the motor (to the blade) was such a small diameter it would bend in heavy MN weeds, basically turning their shop into a pile of warranty mowers.

[@michaelmelling9333]

@@davek9378 I sometimes wonder with some of these rankings outfits if money isn't being passed under the tables?

[@OlJackBurton]

They were much much positive with their first impressions of the Hyundai Santa Cruz...

[@juliorios7087]

Come on guys it is an economic truck and if you are expecting more from this little truck just buy a 100000.00 truck then you may not have any complaints.

[@rogue13131313]

When did idiots start buying trucks looking for sporty driving dynamics? How come my Corvette has such terrible off road handling? Why doesn't this Corolla ride like a luxurious Rolls Royce? Geezus.

[@nlpnt]

Maverick first impression just as Ford announces them as sold out. You know, this is why everyone else in the business uses press-fleet cars.

[@TalismanPHX]

It doesn't right like a Ridgeline because A; Maverick is much smaller. B; it's much lighter. Interior isn't luxurious but it durable and functional. And uses recycled ♻️ materials. Me thinks CR is missing the plot of the Maverick. It's 22K driveaway

[@stephenj4937]

They haven't lost the plot, they are just pointing out that there are sacrifices when you buy this truck (just like if you bought a Chevy Spark instead of a Camry). And they paid $29,965 for an XLT AWD model (the cheapest XL with AWD is $24,795).

[@Ichibuns]

@@stephenj4937 Even that's fantastic. A pickup with with AWD and a 2L turbo for $25k is ridiculously low. There're some sacrifices but this is what people have been wanting for a while. Ford was the first to listen and is reaping the benefits. I'm stoked to see the competition it'll spur.

[@davefish9296]

Plenty of space, power, and just what people are looking for. If these trucks are such a piece of crap, then why are they ALL sold out for 2022 ??? I liked it so much I traded a 2020 TOYOTA for it !! It is 20,000 dollars not 75 thousand like a full-size anything that gets 20 mpgs or less. It is just what America wants and Ford gets a thumbs up from me !!

[@mrsj1417]

They sold a ton of Ford Escorts back in the day as well. That has nothing to do with how good a vehicle it is; it has to do with how gullible and stupid people are.

[@americanrambler4972]

@@mrsj1417 the first generation Escorts were great little cars! We had an ‘83 2 door Ford Escort L 2 door hatchback with the little high output 5 speed purchased new off the lot. It was a light, nimble, comfortable car which got fantastic gas economy. (We saw 50 plus mpg more than once on the highway with it.) and it was actually quicker and faster than the competing Honda Civic and VW rabbits. And it did not cost a bunch of money. Either to buy or run. It was a great little car. The heater was toasty and the dealer installed a/c would put turn the interior into an icebox in short order.

[@Guvb235]

250hp is ‘underpowered’? Murica…

[@jameswitte5676]

Mike when do we get a review of your bicycle stable? There are a lot of half ton trucks that don’t even have a 1,500 payload capacity.

[@rogue13131313]

And for gods sake, i HOPE you can get into any car and just start driving.

[@hereigoagain5050]

Congrats to Ford for designing a modern interpretation of the Model T. I hope the Maverick does better than the CR Gang's comments indicate.

[@Ichibuns]

It's sold out for the model year. Hybrids sold out a while ago. It's doing extremely well

[@Ichibuns]

@@USNVA-yn6cp It was also built without unions. We simply don't need them. I've never been happier since I found a job without the UAW. All they do is make more complications and chase work away

[@JamesD-HB]

There is a Tacoma factory in Tijuana. Your point?

[@jameswitte5676]

@@USNVA-yn6cp Actually some Model T’s were built in Canada by Henry Ford. But I agree that I would have liked it better if they were built here.

[@benhaze1010]

It will. CR folks her are out of their comfort territory.

[@Deerslayer369]

Under powered? I'm done with the video after he said that. 0-60s in the 6.2 range and and high 14s in the 1/4 mile. Hauls 4,000 lbs when equipped.

[@icecowboy9]

I poster the same thing. Maybe under powered if it was Raptor badged.

[@JBLynch]

Coming from a Honda Accord that got around 181hp, the 250hp Ecoboost engine on the Maverick XL is a world of difference. For those of us trying to get to work, or doing an interstate commute and aren't expecting this to be a sports or luxury car, this engine is more than enough to do what you need to do.

[@Buc_Stops_Here]

Ryan is totally right. For those buying an electric car, the range is going to be an issue for interstate driving - especially on stretches of highways where there is no charging available. This will change eventually but right now interstate driving say from CT to Pittsburgh, it is going to be a pain to charge even one time between the two locations for an hour.

[@wh2424]

You guys are sounding a bit like 3 spoiled kids who don’t understand what a work truck is. If you want button start and all the bells and whistles, upgrade to the Lariat package.

[@Freddy-td8fl]

This guys are wimps crying about every little thing. Is cheap, is fuel efficient and is a pickup.

[@JackTheSkunk]

As gas goes up in price about 25 cents every single day (thanks Russia) the Maverick is starting to look pretty darned appealing.

[@outdooryooper]

When you get a 20k truck you are going to sacrifice. I think Ford did a great job making an inexpensive truck that's useable, fuel efficient, and what they left off are just some things people will get whiny about, not things that will seriously affect the truck's useabililty. People complaining about this not comparing to a 40K vehicle are seriously missing the mark. .

[@bertito43]

You guys have lost perspective of what a good vehicle is. This vehicle at its base trim is perfect for the price

[@MrWhitestew]

You guys are BMW snobs. Everything you like is $40 effing thousand dollars. here in California traffic we don't need a sports car, we need utility and good mileage at a good price. You guys are super annoying in this episode.

[@brisingr1001]

I appreciate you guys for making the most negative maverick review I've seen. It's good to get both perspectives... But a few of your points seem really nitpicky. Like the whole rant about there being a literal key. After listening to the rant about how terrible it is to have the key ring hang by your knees, I realized that there is no way that you would be happy with any car starting at a $21,500 price point.

[@nodak81]

I'm holding off until they make AWD available with the hybrid. They have it in the Escape hybrid so there's no reason it can't be in the Maverick since they share the exact same drivetrain.

[@PlayWaves1]

C&D tested the Maverick 2.0t at 5.9 seconds 0-60 and Ryan is calling "underpowered"... come on man.

[@PaulHo]

These 3 work so well with each other, good bunch.

[@davidhillbrand2302]

Interesting that you felt it was a bit low on power; according to Ford the torque is pretty flat from 1500RPM up to 4500RPM. Thank goodness Ford didn't stick the 1.5lt 3 Cylinder in this truck!

[@meathead585]

I'm 75 yo. There's never before, in my lifetime, been a better market for any used car we want to sell off. The Escape has been very unreliable. Let's hope the Maverick is better. I've watched a ton of reviews of this truck. This is the most negative so far. Honesty is good. You failed to state if your vehicle is FWD or AWD. Makes a ton of difference on this vehicle. Appears from the tailgate logo that yours is an AWD...Also XLT Lux Pkg. (Yet no 4K Tow or FX4 Pkg I assume.) Not having the 4K Tow Pkg on yours, you may get 23-24 mpg overall. I think that most orders for the EcoBoost also have ordered AWD . I've had a hybrid on order since 8-8-21. They keep extending the build date...now 3-14-22. All Maverick ordering now closed as of 1-27-22 until they reopen ordering...expected around August and that will be for 2023 models.

[@CKN215]

I only watched the first 8 minutes, but it seems CR spoke very negatively about a vehicle they actually like. 🤔

[@Freddy-td8fl]

Guys we care about only 3 things everything else is blablabla. RELIABILITY PERSPECTIVE PRICE MPG

[@tkewrestler2662]

Ford is going to sell these like snow cones in Hades.

[@davek9378]

If they could only produce them in decent quantities...called my Ford dealer, said I can’t order 1 for about 4 months & it will be a 2023 model year...

[@Mr21scott]

They sold ton of Escorts too. That didn't make it a good car.

[@kevinbrown1368]

I really like the fact that Ford has designed a fuel efficient pick-up that many more people can afford and it fits into a regular parking space without blocking the doors of adjacent vehicles.

[@mrsj1417]

They already had a vehicle like that. It was called the Fusion. Or Focus. They stopped making them.

[@mss627]

I just get the impression that you guys have no idea how us working stiffs live. You throw around terms like reasonably priced at 35K. Reasonably priced for who? There's going to be a reckoning coming to the auto industry. Most people can't afford what they are producing. Give Ford credit for at least trying to produce something people can afford.

[@JTR253]

This is why you take a 7 to 12 year mortgage 😂

[@dannyferguson9415]

CR is unfortunately blind to the realities of the poor and working class. That being said there is still a lot of good info.

[@jameswitte5676]

Unfortunately the average price of a new car is $47,000!

[@MixingGBP]

Still wonder why they didn’t call it the Courier as that was Fords small pickup back in the day. Would’ve been a cool throwback.

[@davidm5707]

Instead they named it after a really crummy 1970s compact. I had a '71 Mercury Comet company car that was the more "upscale" version of the Ford Maverick, and it was terrible.

[@kurthunter5206]

I'm not a pick-up guy but this Maverick might be tempting. Enjoyed the first impressions episode.

[@mclovin0486]

Really missed the mark on this review....CR, you really need to do more research before you put out videos like this.

[@dorsai]

Really more interested in the lower priced hybrid model. If you guys can't get your hands on one, no one can and that my be by design. Ford might want to take some profits from sales of the higher priced model before ramping up production on the lower priced version.

[@Telcom100]

I haven't heard that there was a hiccup with the hybrid, only that the demand was so high that the production was sold out temporarily.

[@KB-bh9hp]

Exactly, hiccup was an odd word choice, it kinda implies there's an issues with the vehicle itself, which isn't the case.

[@JamesD-HB]

@@USNVA-yn6cp You are posting this all over. Knock it off! I already told you Toyota builds Tacomas in their Tujuana factory. Maybe you are anti Mexican.

[@Al-thecarhistorian]

My pet peeve and rant: ALL SUV's, or ANY wagon style vehicle DO NOT HAVE A TRUNK. Sedans have trunks.

[@TreyJustice]

I am very impressed with my Maverick. Plenty of power and awesome MPG. This isn't a truck replacement it is a car replacement.

[@turboclaybird]

Do you have the hybrid? What is your average mpg?

[@AnalogueKid2112]

I really have to disagree with Ryan’s blanket statement that EVs need a backup gasoline car. Just because the Ioniq 5 isn’t the best solution for Wyoming doesn’t mean it wouldn’t work perfectly for someone in Maryland. Charging networks continue to expand and become much more robust. Particularly with the Ioniq 5, it charges so quickly that it actually road trips quite well.

[@EvendimataE]

in asia the cheapest toyota hilux is only about $20k....maybe toyota should bring the hilux back to US

[@icecowboy9]

0 to 60 in the mid 6s. How much power do you want from a dinky truck?

[@bluesteve124]

I had an '08 Passat that had a similarly odd ignition. Instead of the steering column, there was a slot in the dash you would insert the fob into and then press to start. Presto! Push button start!

[@tomdrummy4984]

Ryan looks like he drives the vehicles with all the windows open. 🤣

[@stevemiller9480]

There is nothing wrong with that.

[@christianhansen6219]

Typical Consumer Reports review. If it had a Toyota badge on it - they all would have loved it.

[@TheMaverickIII]

You are doing a review about something you don't really know about or understand!

[@StalePhish]

Funny enough we have one EV and one Gas in my household, and the EV (2018 Tesla Model 3) is the one we use for trips. The gas car is a 2015 Mazda 6 an when its day comes, it will be getting replaced with an EV as well. As long as you have one EV that has long range or fast charging, you really don't need to own a car car anymore. And even if you only have two short to medium ranged EVs, you can rent a gas car if you're only going on a weekend trip! $30 a day or whatever for the car gas rental a couple times a year is way worth it with the thousands of dollar you'll save commuting not buying car, and don't forget no oil changes either.

[@davek9378]

I change my own oil, super easy, cost about $30 w/tax.

[@alanyoung159]

I agree, if it works for their lifestyle, keep the mazda, trade in for they ioniq

[@joeterzano5953]

I've watched many, MANY Maverick reviews and I'm a CR subscriber for years... These guys are quite pretentious in their review, seem to go out of their way to scrutinize this game changing truck.

[@Jumbo90mm]

Ugh, you guys blew it. The base maverick is priced to compete with base corolla, civic, elantra. If you need bare-bones basic cost-conscious vehicle, this is it. Base truck costs less than a base corolla. It's faster, with better mileage than the base corolla. This is the new commuter vehicle. You missed the mark on this one. This is not for competing with hybrid cars or real pickup trucks, but base family cars.

[@clandfaf]

So based on the vid it’s not a good vehicle then? Maybe ford will or should offer a tune for the Ecoboost? This engine is safely tunable. Well I’m going to be laughing to the bank when I flip it for thousands.

[@BloodySoup74]

I was going to say the same thing. I receive mine next month on not sure if I will keep it. Could make so e good money

[@chaso4937]

HI MIKE, RYAN, AND ALEX, HOW ARE YOU?? ( did Ryan just wake up?? he's got "pillow hair!! ). 1ST, THE MAVERICK : YOU DIDN'T LIKE THE SEAT, WHICH IS VERY IMPORTANT, OF COURSE; YOU HAD, I BELIEVE, THE MID-GRADE, XLT TRIM, WHICH COMES WITH THE 6-WAY, "MANUAL" ADJUSTING SEAT, RIGHT? THE LARIAT LISTS AN 8-WAY "POWER" ADJUSTABLE SEAT, WHICH YOU SHOULD TRY TO OUT, TOO, BUT, IT APPEARS THAT FORD HAS STOPPED TAKING ORDERS FOR THE HYBRID THIS YEAR, SO YOU MAY HAVE TO WAIT FOR A '23 MODEL!! ALSO, BECAUSE THEY'VE BECOME SUCH A BIG HIT, AND LACK OF AVAILABILITY, THEIR PRICE IS SKYROCKETING!! A LOCAL DEALER HERE IN CT. LISTED AN "DEMO" XL, WHICH IS THE BASE MODEL, FOR $37,000.00!! THAT AIN'T RIGHT, MAN!! 2ND, I THINK THE IONIC-5 WILL BE A BIG HIT, TOO, BECAUSE IT DOES SO MANY THINGS WELL, LOOKS GOOD, HAS A NICE INTERIOR, AND GOOD RANGE, BUT ESPECIALLY BECAUSE IT HAS A MUCH NICER RIDE THAN A TESLA 3 OR Y, OR A MACH-E!! BUT THAT, AND THE SMALL NUMBERS JUST BECOMING AVAILABLE, MEANS TO ME THAT ZADE WILL HAVE A HARD TIME FINDING ONE AT STICKER PRICE, AND POSSIBLY A LOT OF THE FEDERAL EV TAX INCENTIVE MONEY WILL BE EATEN UP IN "ADDITION DEALER MARK-UP"!! THANKS GUYS, GOOD SHOW!! HEY, MAYBE YOU COULD DO A "VALENTINES DAY SPECIAL" WITH YOUR WIVES AND GIRLFRIENDS ( hopefully not both of them at the same time!! ). CHAS ORVIS, PLAINVILLE, CT.

[@georgeh6856]

These guys really seem to rip the Maverick a lot more than other reviewers. Other reviewers even liked the interior, whereas here they described it as a "port-a-potty". Maybe that is because the guys here are from the snooty northeast where anything less than a Bentley is trash.

[@rotart12arx3]

If you have 87 octane in it, it will not have 250 HP. It is rated with 93 octane. Car and Driver clocked it from 0 to 60 in 5.9 seconds and 14.5 in the quarter mile. Same time as the Santa Cruz in the quarter mile and 1 tenth quicker to 60 mph.

[@ervlichterman4714]

Eliminate the “ums”.

[@marttclupperopendoorflying7558]

I own a Ford Maverick AWD with the 2.0 Ecoboost, the power is fantastic, it drives great, and it's loaded with great utility. These guys are just simply wrong, but I'm pretty sure they know they are wrong... I believe this review has an agenda to make the Maverick out to look bad, and then they try to fit words around that agenda. The Maverick is the North American Truck of the Year winner, but it seems that CR hates that. I stopped listening to CR back in 90's due to nonsensical reviews and a clear bias away from logical thinking. This is the first thing I've seen from them in over 20 years, and I see they haven't changed.

[@skydogstudio]

I ordered my truck in June of last year and it’s February and I haven’t gotten a build date. I’m so pissed at Ford!!! I don’t think I’ll get my hybrid XL till a year after I ordered it.

[@davek9378]

Check ‘Long McArthur’ on youtube. Tim Bartz does a livestream (once or twice a week) and gives updates on Ford’s Maverick production. He may give you some ideas to get things moving, like removing tonneau cover or bed liner from order...who knows, he found some dealers weren’t putting orders in correctly. Good Luck!

[@jacksonbangs6603]

At under $20,000, you pretty much get what you pay for.

[@samwolf8151]

IMO, I think Ford knocked the Maverick out of the park. Y’all are being really harsh on this budget pickup. If you can afford more, buy bigger. This is an ENTRY LEVEL pickup.

[@stephenj4937]

When you get an XLT AWD like they did and pay almost $30k it is not cheap in a lot of people's minds.

[@coletrickle113]

@@stephenj4937 Thats because them people are used to driving $1,000 cars & have a hard time holding a job.

[@BloodySoup74]

@@coletrickle113 😆👍💯

[@JamesD-HB]

@@coletrickle113 That Jeffcoat guy bashes the Mav on every video he can. He is a Hyundai salesman.

[@jameswitte5676]

@@stephenj4937 The average price of a new car is $47,000! Unfortunately, $30,000 is cheap.

[@IamGroot786]

The Maverick and the Santa Cruz are the best things to ever happen to the Ridgeline

[@KB-bh9hp]

I think you mean the opposite. The Ridgeline reopened the door for unibody trucks, but it's too expensive and not fuel efficient enough. The maverick and Sante Cruz took the idea of a unibody pickup, and made it even better. We're already seeing a few Ridgeline buyers ditching their trucks to buy the ford and Hyundais. So I could see Ridgeline sales declining, but time will tell.

[@nicholassmith7048]

Agreed; the Maverick and Santa Cruz have brought attention to the smaller unibody pickup segment and as a result more people are discovering or rediscovering how good the Ridgeline is.

[@vinmangt]

Wow great little truck. Guys your whining tone is hard to watch. My skiis Don't fit length wise I had to put them in diagonal ,hmmm. Low on pwr. 0-60 under 6 sec is slow.? Wow again. Keep up the millennial whiny attitude.

[@sturdavj1]

Did you not get an xlt?

[@bs-wn9mf]

Every body keep saying this truck is 19 thousand no where on this planet are they selling this truck for that much can’t get out the door for less than 30 ,the ripoff is in play like everything else screw these car companies.

[@ronsteitz4535]

It’s Not A Pick-Up😬. It Is A UTE like a Ford Ranchero🤨

[@AG-vr6vd]

I found the crack about the material in Mavericks doors to be unhelpful. Comments like this are why automotive interiors are a sea of grey rubbish - any attempt at innovation causes the neophobe journos to freak out. I preferred Doug Demuro's take on the Maverick interior where he helpfully discussed all of the unique storage locations, something no one in this CR video even discussed.

[@rhettcolley8521]

Do yourselves and everyone else a favor and stick to reviewing overpriced luxury cars and $40,000 SUVs. You obviously are missing the fact that a value vehicle is going to forgo things like push button start, and power leather seats. And fun fact, perhaps you should review this thing called a tonneau cover before crying about not having a trunk in a freaking truck.

[@kubeanie18]

Maverick is selling very good so far. Out pacing the Hyundai

[@KJSvitko]

EV adoption is accelerating every year. Exponential not linear. The only limiting factor is batteries. The number of electric vehicles and types of vehicles and trucks is growing. Many people are holding off buying a new car or scooter until the electric vehicle they want becomes available. Electric vehicles are just better. No noise, no emissions, less fuel costs, less maintenance costs and amazing technology. Gasoline and diesel are OLD polluting technology. So last century. Electric cars, electric trucks, electric buses, electric trash haulers, electric snow blowers, electric lawn mowers, electric weed whackers, electric hedge trimmers, electric snow mobiles, electric water craft, electric garden tools, electric mechanic tools, electric motor cycles, electric bicycles, electric scooters, electric farm tractors, electric construction equipment, electric delivery vehicles, ...... everything is going electric. No worries about starting after sitting for a few months. Gas always needs repairs. If you care about the future for your children care about climate change

[@jameswitte5676]

EV’s are not zero emission vehicles unless you’re getting your electricity from renewable sources. Until EV’s can charge quickly and the number of charging stations greatly increases they are not practical for me.

[@davefish9296]

TWO WORDS Bed Cover

[@kenro-96]

I would sooner get a 4 year old Ridgeline for the same price as this and it will have better resale, reliability, drive, bed space, and power.

[@progressreason_1]

ICE Cube

[@tinhinnh]

Once the maverick starts to reach $30k, its not a good value anymore

[@KB-bh9hp]

Well, most Mavericks are going to be like 20-27k, which is a great value. You really need to start ticking off a lot of option boxes to get it above 30k.

[@coletrickle113]

@@KB-bh9hp Very true!Mine came up to 33k but i went crazy with my order🤣

[@stevemiller9480]

Great episode and advice guys! Problem with the IONIC 5 is the dealer ADM, 5-15K over MSRP.

[@satsuma77009]

A sports truck/SUV is as oxyMORONIC as designer mom jeans.

[@MattStone-dh1oc]

Alex Knizek 🤪

[@losdesmayosdeNestor]

Ryan is back 😍😍😍

[@kolt9051]

Always love the show! Appreciate your honest takes

[@michaelcurtis2366]

Great show. Ryan, comb your hair!

[@timberlinecline3667]

can we cancel CR who are these people if the mavrick was so bad how come it's sold out

[@tinhinnh]

bc its cheap

[@soiceyboy33]

Because it's cheap! People are looking for affordable new cars these days. The average new car price is over 40k and most pickups are well into the 60- 80k range. I bet if the Maverick was 40k, the hype would die down instantly

[@scherzva]

It’s an econobox, but I think it’s a great deal.

[@mrsj1417]

They sold ton of Escorts back in the day too. That doesn't mean it was a good car; it was a horrible car.

[@Gadumpski]

The Ford Maverick was a CAR in the '70s.

[@JamesD-HB]

Yes we know by now!Someone says this on every video.

[@soiceyboy33]

I'm all for the new hybrid tech, great fuel economy, and affordable price point, but the exterior seriously looks like something from 2005. The Santa Cruz looks WAY better and more futuristic

[@jordanguerrero8579]

First

[@kippaseo8027]

Ford couldn't make a basic Little Fiesta that would last as long as its payments did so why would anyone buy something like this? I get the feeling that sometime in the near future the Maverick is going to be the punchline of a lot of jokes.

[@michaelmelling9333]

I owned a 2010 Focus and it was an all around terrific little car. Also, the Ford F-150 has been a best seller for decades, so maybe you don't know what you're talking about, yes?