2023-2024 Ford Maverick Hybrid Review

[@FuncleChuck]

They were never making enough of these. My dealer had 2 on the lot, “used” $10k over MSRP under 100 miles.

[@KalleSWBeck]

Order one…

[@Richey24]

​@@KalleSWBeckdoesn't matter, if you order one and it gets to a dealer marking up, they're gonna mark it up.

[@krtwood]

Lots of people ordered more than one and just flipped the extra ones when the orders came in for a profit. The Maverick bubble is ending though. For model year 2023, the order banks closed in 9 days. For 2024, ordering is still open months later. Between the higher prices and increased production, it looks like they will catch up with orders in the Spring and they'll be sitting on dealer lots in the Summer.

[@RecordersRocketsBEC]

@@Richey24 That was NOT our experience. Dealer said MSRP less $500 when ordered, and 14 months later, when it arrived, that’s what we paid.

[@Whetherulikeitornot]

​@@RecordersRocketsBEC14 months?? That's all? Lol

[@daweed980]

Last month I finally picked up a '23 Maverick hybrid after ordering it 13 months ago. I got it for 1% under invoice too but had to travel 3 hours away. The deals are certainly out there. You just have to know where and wait a looong time.

[@edwardz5975]

Can you let us know the name of the dealership?

[@daweed980]

​@@edwardz5975Chapman Ford of Horsham in Pennsylvania.

[@stevethomas760]

Billy Cain Ford, Commerce GA, no mark up for me. 16 months, picked it up 2/23

[@thndr_5468]

I love this truck for the fact it's unique in its segment. Small trucks were dead and now they're slowing making their way back. I just hope its success will bring more competition for small compact trucks in the future

[@lauralake7430]

Bought one of the first ones in my state. Went to a dealer that refuses to add to the sticker price. I frequently get 50mpg, but you have to remember to put it into eco mode. When you exit the vehicle, it resets. Get back in, have to re set back into eco mode. The only thing I do not like is the lack of built in navi. You are dependent on the Ford connect to your screen. This is a terrible interface, but it's terrible in all the Ford's . We had two cmaxs in the family and same problem. The bed is awesome, even though it's little. I do a lot of gardening, camping, etc, and it is nice to keep the mess outside. Great ride, super purchase.

[@chrismv102]

I gave up on the Maverick. Besides the list price most dealerships are adding a premium of $5000 on the sticker. Forget it. Stick to Japanese/Korean.

[@mikejones762]

exactly.. and no money going to UAW. love my santa cruz

[@dpjazzy15]

It's a nice idea......Ford didn't actually hit their dealers with punishments for those markups like they claimed....

[@ChristianC-gy1ym]

​@@dpjazzy15Absolutely, I was getting ready to celebrate Ford's CEO. But like most grubby greedy out of touch CEOs, he was no different after all.

[@faheemabbas3965]

A car being unconsidered because of markup. Welcome to modern car shopping. It’s gonna be concerns about building enough from now onZ

[@openranks4519]

🤡

[@mrmr7843]

I ordered my 2024 hybrid in August. Going into production the week of February 12. Paying $32k for XLT. So far so good. My co worker got his as his according to Fords email. Our local dealership isn’t marking up any vehicles.

[@williamdkelly]

Check long McArthur website in saline Kansas....they have over 40 mavericks on there lot

[@darrelpeters]

As plain as these are inside and out, Ford really hit the nail on the head with the hybrid option. I’m surprised Hyundai didn’t make a hybrid option of the Santa Cruz right off the bat. I’d actually buy that one over the Maverick if it were a hybrid.

[@ALMX5DP]

@@PeytonCordell it doesn’t have to be better, merely acceptable to what a customer wants or needs from it.

[@PeytonCordell]

@ALMX5DP You really want that mpg hill to die on? People will base an ENTIRE financial spending decision on mpg, hence why the prius initially sold so well. Then they realize that they overreacted. Between a normal car and an "efficient" hybrid, you're saving at most $180 a month. You have SO MANY nice options for pickups out there, trust me when i tell you the maverick AINT IT. Good gas mileage. End of story. So go ahead, buy it 😂

[@PeytonCordell]

@ALMX5DP You really want that mpg hill to die on? People will base an ENTIRE financial spending decision on mpg, hence why the prius initially sold so well. Then they realize that they overreacted. Between a normal car and an "efficient" hybrid, you're saving at most $180 a month. You have SO MANY nice options for pickups out there, trust me when i tell you the maverick AINT IT. Good gas mileage. End of story. So go ahead, buy it 😂

[@yt_hatesfreespeech]

yes, they really hit the nail and proceeded to create a fake demand by not making these enough giving dealers reason to add 10k in mark ups. so the price you are saving at gas station due to hybrid you are giving it to the scummy dealers. with Hyundai u get 10 less MPG but u can still close a deal a grand over MSRP if u are good negotiator. so Santa Cruz is a better deal atm, not to mention it drives way better than Maverick and has a nicer cabin.

[@kobusdewet5004]

I bought a 2022 XL Maverick last December. Presently have 17,000 miles on the clock. Get 32 mpg and am very satisfied with the vehicle thusfar. So satisfied i am seriously considering buying a 2024 XLT model which is better suited to my needs. If I wanted bell's and whistles I should buy a more expensive vehicle but with 40% worse mpg I would pay a lot more than just the buying price. Fuel costs will hound me for as long as I then drove this more expensive luxury small vehicle.

[@ramonahumada4]

I bought a hybrid 18 months ago, and last month I got my second hybrid Maverick. Ford made me a fan boy!!! Nothing negative I can say other than the grabby brakes on my first one only!

[@Traysandor]

Hybrid Mavericks are good for the 99% of the time you need a normal vehicle and the 1% of the time you need to do light truck things. However, if you're the type that *needs to be serious about using your vehicle to do actual truck things*, just buy a low mileage used F-150 and call it a day.

[@stevethomas760]

Owned a reg cab/short bed '20 F150XL. More truck than I really needed, hybrid Maverick works for my current needs

[@ALawnMowerwithfive9s]

They should've prioritized making more of these with the hybrid motor. It's a shame it's not the base engine anymore.

[@fordmaverickmaniac]

I agree. A recent upload of mine shows it will take almost 2 years to recover the extra cost of the hybrid in fuel savings.

[@garrettreven5144]

I nailed on buying one for just that reason.

[@wtfbbqbye]

​@@fordmaverickmaniac Saving 750 every year in gas is not bad, I'm saving close to 150 a month versus my Ford edge that I had before. That's 18,000 over 10 years . Of course my insurance went up $38 per month as well...

[@alfonsom8286]

It's no longer a bargain at $30,600 for the XLT. Even the base XL hybrid is going for nearly $26k now... Taxes and dmv fees you're looking at nearly thirty grand for a base one

[@ScottyBennitone]

They are 26k plus taxes registration, and doc fee, which equates to around 27.5 tot. You will not find a better deal around for a do everything vehicle brand new... Especially one that gets 40mpg. Geesh you guys are rough.

[@jareddavis105]

It is seeming less and less of a bargain. I tried to build this exact truck for 2023 different exterior color and was shocked at the $4K increase for 2024, but they are trying to cool demand. I was able to find a new 23 Hybrid, but my guess is in a couple of years when a toyota version comes out I will trade for that.

[@palebeachbum]

@@ScottyBennitone you're not getting a $26k for $27.5 out the door. Not even close.

[@ScottyBennitone]

@@palebeachbum My 23 2.0 4k tow AWD was 26.5 + 1k sales tax + 500 in doc fees... It was 28k out the door... Just purchased early Sept. Waited a year. Was worth it. Cant get better new vehicle under 30 imo and Ive had about 20 dif vehicles in the last 25 years.

[@palebeachbum]

@@ScottyBennitone 7.5% sales tax here would be just shy of $2,000. Local dealers charging $1,000 dealer fee, which is also taxable. Plus title and tag fee. Not included any dealer add-ons and "market adjustment". You're not getting a Maverick for under $30k here.

[@krtwood]

You couldn't equip the Black Appearance Package with the Spray in Bedliner because the BAP requires the Luxury Package, which in turn includes the Drop In Bedliner. The system doesn't seem to let you upgrade the Lux package to the spray in liner for the difference in cost. It's just an oddity with the way they've included the bedliner as part of a package. On the Lariat trim, the spray in liner is included with the Lux package instead of the drop in, so you can get the BAP and spray in liner together if you go up to the top trim level.

[@jwattie144]

Not for 2023. They pulled the Bedliner out for the lariat lux.

[@reftrout75]

Why would you want spray over the drop in?

[@krtwood]

They have a bad reputation because in the past when they were truly a one piece drop in liner it could cause the bed to rust out from the liner rubbing through the paint and trapping water against it. Or at least that's what people believed. Nowadays the liner is made up of separate panels that are all bolted to the bed so this shouldn't be as much of an issue. The spray in just looks like a more premium product as well and you can touch it up if it gets scratched up unlike plastic. @@reftrout75

[@jwattie144]

@@reftrout75 the lux package comes bare metal in the top trim.

[@johnbrandon4713]

What a great little vehicle. Reminds me of a more back-to-basics version of my old Sport Trac.

[@RecordersRocketsBEC]

We have had our 2023 Maverick Lariat Luxury hybrid for just under two weeks - after having ordered in September of 2022. So far, we love it. Our dealer played no games with the price - we were told $500 below MSRP when we ordered and that’s what we paid. The first full tank of gas yielded 39.3 mpg (hand calculated) with a mix of freeway driving, country roads, a little around town, including hauling a bunk bed set about 75 miles along the way. For that trip the 45 degree tailgate and a 2x6 in the forward bed slot made loading out no problem and all the tie downs meant it was easy to restrain the load. I agree with most of the reviewer’s comments on handling and so forth including that on the freeway it doesn’t feel nearly as stiff as it does at lower speeds. There has a been a service bulletin for the grabby brakes issue he talked about. I would expect recent builds of both power trains will have that resolved. The Lariat with CoPilot 360 has adaptive cruise control and it works very nicely. I’ve only rented vehicles with this feature before, but on our Maverick I will be using it a great deal as this will be our road trip vehicle (Kia Soul EV for most around-town stuff). If things go according to plan we’ll have put several multi-day road trips on it by this time next year, so will better be able to assess it then. Yeah, I wish 4WD was an option on the hybrid….and I’d like to see a plugin hybrid version with, say 50 miles of electric range. But that’s for later.

[@sfresh92]

Please tell us the dealer name

[@Whetherulikeitornot]

​@@sfresh92they waited 14 months to get delivery.

[@RecordersRocketsBEC]

@@sfresh92 Way Scarff Ford, Auburn, Washington. I don’t know if/how much they mark up Mavericks on the lot. This was for an order during that week in September 2022 when the “order banks” were open for these.

[@leroyjenkinz9791]

I'm finalizing my paperwork tomorrow & driving mine home Saturday. So....@#$&ing stoked! Did my research & Ford knocked it out of the park IMO. Literally my dream vehicle. I'm watching this just for fun🎉

[@bigboygalaxy]

Just got my 2024 xlt hybrid maverick and i love it best vehicle i have ever bought

[@AAutoBuyersGuide]

Glad to hear you're enjoying your new vehicle! -Travis

[@jareddavis105]

I just bought a new 2023 XLT Hybrid.... so hard to find especially if you don't want to pay 2500-10K mark ups. Looking forward to seeing how it does over the next couple of years. If Toyota comes out with an equivalent though I would probably get that one.

[@ChristianC-gy1ym]

You really want that mpg hill to die on? People will base an ENTIRE financial spending decision on mpg, hence why the prius initially sold so well. Then they realize that they overreacted. Between a normal car and an "efficient" hybrid, you're saving at most $180 a month. You have SO MANY nice options for pickups out there, trust me when i tell you the maverick AINT IT. Good gas mileage. End of story.

[@jareddavis105]

@@ChristianC-gy1ymOh yeah it totally doesn't make sense to over pay for the MPG, I don't feel like I overpaid at $28K though Personally, there is no perfect truck for me out there, but the Maverick comes the closest. Are there a lot of NICE options....yes....and you will pay more $$ for them, they don't have more room in the back seat. and get truck MPG's I have driven a compact SUV the last 10 years and thought for a long time 'if this thing just had a bed it would be perfect'. All I need a bed for it is to put bags of mulch/dirt in occasionally, load my lawn mover to cut a friends yard sometimes, etc and I want to be able to have a couple of adults sit in the back seat for a couple of hours and be ok. I drive a lot so the MPGs will be good for me. What do you drive?

[@ChristianC-gy1ym]

@@jareddavis105 Makes sense, I'm glad you're enjoying yours.

[@kolt9051]

@@jareddavis105 I look forward to hearing what Toyota comes out with too. I just saw Alex's video on the RAM serial hybrid and I get excited for the future, maybe toyota will anounce something like that. Until then, this is "the Prius of trucks". I like toyota's reliability a lot more than Ford but their hybrid Fusion does well long-term so I think some models of Fords are fine to own long term, and I expect the Maverick to be the same. Thanks for sharing your opinion, also able staying level headed, makes the internet a better place. o7

[@TheKingkingg]

Good they offer hybrid on even small trucks, I wish Honda did small trucks too and full size too, but all with hybrid options.

[@ChristianC-gy1ym]

You really want that mpg hill to die on? People will base an ENTIRE financial spending decision on mpg, hence why the prius initially sold so well. Then they realize that they overreacted. Between a normal car and an "efficient" hybrid, you're saving at most $180 a month. You have SO MANY nice options for pickups out there, trust me when i tell you the maverick AINT IT. Good gas mileage. End of story. So go ahead, buy it 😂

[@TheKingkingg]

@ChristianC-gy1ym you are right ✅️ but saving $300 per year seems not great until you consider my Canadian 2020 2.0T Acura RDX A SPEC from empty takes around $100 cdn to fill, and it's a pig on fuel economy because it's fun to drive, but that tank last almost 2 weeks, so $300 savings is like 1.5 months of fuel. If it was a Honda hybrid, might last 2 to 2.5 months

[@phillipcarroll6625]

I wish the hybrid came in AWD. It seems a bit weird that it isn't.

[@EUC-lid]

Yep. Same drivetrain as the Escape Hybrid, which is/was available with AWD.

[@AceEverett]

Yeah, think you'll have to wait 1-2 more years for an AWD hybrid. They are so behind just delivering the current models.

[@ScottyBennitone]

Unless your are consistently getting 6 plus inches of snow awd isnt necessary with these FWD vehicles especially with some AT tires.

[@phillipcarroll6625]

@@ScottyBennitone I would prefer AWD. I drive on the beach fairly often.

[@ScottyBennitone]

@@phillipcarroll6625 the beaches near me dont allow awd only 4wd. But yeah I have an awd mav currently and an order in for a base hybrid. The hybrid getting 2x the mpg is game changer.

[@radiofan2454]

Seems odd that they have forward collision but no adaptive cruise. I assume other features like lane keeping is also missing. Considering the price safety features should be included, especially since the price keeps going up.

[@RecordersRocketsBEC]

Adaptive cruise is available on the Lariat….and it’s impressive.

[@radiofan2454]

@@RecordersRocketsBECHaving had/have a couple of (Honda) vehicles with adaptive cruise, including a base level model, I agree it's impressive technology. It's a shame Ford didn't include the feature in all trim levels as it's a great safety feature.

[@lauralake7430]

I do miss having adaptive cruise

[@theglowcloud2215]

Carmakers are getting away with locking modern safety features behind upper level trim paywalls. Peak shareholder capitalism.

[@FCV0511]

I just wish there was an option for a column shifter instead of that rotary knob shifter. I strongly dislike those rotary knobs. That aside, these trucks are great. Very reminiscent of the size of the original, older Ford Ranger.

[@AceEverett]

YES. I drive a Ford with the column shifter and two of my friends drive Rams with the dial, and I always shift much faster in my truck and never even have to look at it. I'll never buy a vehicle with a dial.

[@sprague49]

@@AceEverett To each his own. My 2004 Nissan Frontier has a column shifter and after twenty years of wrestling with that crowbar I'd give my tired right arm for a button or a dial.

[@RecordersRocketsBEC]

The earlier Ranger (or in my case Mazda B2200/B2600i) was what I was looking for - but it had to get better mileage, so greater than 32 MPG average, than the vehicle it replaced (2013 Mazda3 hatchback). I do miss the six-speed stick, though, as I knew I would. But with an electric motor in the mix, there’s really no place for manual gearbox, either in this hybrid or especially in a pure EV (our other car - which still has a big automatic shift lever-like device in the center console). We will just need to get used to the little dial thingy as the years go on….

[@ScottyBennitone]

The dial shifter is literally the only thing I dont like about this truck, That and you have to manually turn off auto start stop every-time , bit that is the gasser version only.

[@fordmaverickmaniac]

​@@ScottyBennitone One of my videos talks about hockey puck shifter. I like that it automatically shifts to park when you shut off the engine or open the driver door.

[@s50201]

Plz measure noise level cruising on the highway, preferably on a few different surfaces and few different speeds (65-80 mph). Noise matters the most on long highway trips. Full throttle max noise level isn't all that significant in the overall fatigue experience of a vehicle.

[@GHinWI]

Yeah, he should find a section of concrete interstate and test sound pressure of all vehicles at the same location & speed. Most of the noise is either tire or wind-concrete is a lot louder than asphalt.

[@dancooke6515]

I just found a 2024 from a dealership. I had ordered a 2022, then 2023 that turned into a 2024 order. I kept calling Ford, they did not tell me much, but they did inform me I had 3 cash offers/rebates. 2500.00 2500.00, and 2750.00. So one night I just started looking online for who showed having one in stock. I found 2 within 50 miles of my home. They were both offered to me msrp. I asked if I could use the cash offers/rebates. Both dealers initially said they could only use one, then one of the dealers said they would use the 2500.00 plus the 2750.00. Now I am driving my new Maverick. I also still have my other one still on order. I checked on it, and it still has the cash offers/rebate available. I purchased an Xlt, my ordered unit is an Xl. I am more of an Xl guy. The Maverick is everything I was hoping it would be....

[@gene978]

So Many Variables using a decibel reader. Other Reviewers that make such a big deal because they have a decibel reader are taking readings at 55 mph on a freshly paved road. This is misleading. The car/Truck is either very quiet. Somewhat quiet, or not so quiet. I think taking a reading is not accurate with all the variables. Great Review as always!😊

[@johnfernandez2060]

You can see the clear inspiration from the channel redline reviews

[@paulh6517]

Great job there Nick.

[@markjmaxwell9819]

These are a fantastic truck with no other company besides Ford building this type of vehicle with this type of driveline. The build quality could be a bit better but overall very good. Being a truck owner myself I would purchase the hybrid version of the Maverick ASAP if it was available in Australia. The fuel economy price and practical nature of the vehicle are unmatched in the segment. And the vehicle still has room for growth with a small electric motor able to be bolted to the rear axle to make a hybrid AWD version. 😎🇦🇺👍

[@paulh6517]

I see a key in the ignition and that's a nice throwback.

[@rightlanehog3151]

Nick, If they cut the bed length down to 2 feet and drop a cylinder from the engine, I am sure they could get this Faux Pickup's mpg rating up to 45. 😉😉🤣

[@Jasona1976]

I waited 18 months for my “23 Mav LariHybrid. Love it❤. Paid $3,000 less than MSRP.

[@jpdurr]

I could use this Video to put me to sleep at night.....

[@justdigit]

Ford doesn't have a supply chain issue, they just don't want to make more Mavericks. Go to any Ford dealer and you can find F-150s as far as the eye can see, any color, any trim. Even Lightnings or other ford vehicles. The dealer lots are full. If they have supply chain issues they wouldn't be able to fill the lots.

[@hayduke4589]

Markets with no, or very low volume, F150 sales are getting the PHEV Ranger. The Mach-e is not available in the US with a tow package, it is in Europe. Ford just wants to sell F150s in the US and we are dumb enough to keep buying them.

[@FuncleChuck]

Ford really underestimated the demand. But you know they don’t make those from the same parts, in the same plants, or even same countries as the F150, right? That doesn’t get fixed overnight.

[@cwqrpportable]

You're wrong. I've had to drop features and accessories on some Ford trucks I've ordered this year......... my Lariat Powerboost is the latest example where my stalled order got going again when I dropped the 502A package down to the 501A. That involved dropping the centre console workspace, HUD and heated rear seats to name a few.....

[@justdigit]

@@cwqrpportable Maybe I'm wrong. There are only 8,629 new Mavericks available nationwide as of today. 508 of those within 100 miles of my zip.

[@amangeldijumanaliev877]

Thank you for an interesting and informative test drive. The only suggestion would be to use more than one camera to show the cabin and the road when driving, and use a visual rating table as practiced before. Cheers )

[@fuzzycuffs]

Unless you can get the hybrid at a cheap price, I don't see the reason for it. If you were going to get the AWD version with the ecoboost, I'd get a Ridgeline.

[@ALMX5DP]

I think Maverick is quite a bit less in terms of MSRP, so if you can get one for at or just near that I’d think there is still a case to be made to consider it.

[@stanmarcusgtv]

you'd also get much better ride and handling and reliability w/ the Honda plus the V6 engine

[@slscamg]

@@ALMX5DPit’s less but I could get $2k off a ridgeline and they have special financing at 3.9% for 60 months. Monthly cost was about the same considering the high interest rates right now in the maverick and the dealer add ons.

[@ALMX5DP]

@@slscamg Finding a Ridgeline below MSRP does help a good deal, though I see under 5% from private banks so seems like the difference in interest rate wouldn’t be too drastic if Ford wasn’t able to provide better. That would still mean the Maverick would be less if you found one at or near MSRP. It’s hard to generalize but I’m just suggesting that if you could find one like that, there still is a reason to potentially make that purchase.

[@krtwood]

Ridgeline is 10" longer, 6" wider, and the bed floor is significantly higher besides being $10k more. I don't understand people comparing them just because they are both unibody.

[@jenesuispasbavard]

Crazy that a "mini" truck these days still has four doors. At least it doesn't have a pedestrian-obliterating front end...

[@FuncleChuck]

It still feels high, but it’s better than most trucks for sure.

[@OLDUSAFMedic]

This was very informative. The decision to pan away while you were showing truck bed options didn't work very well.

[@palebeachbum]

I live in the city and would greatly benefit from the hybrid's fuel economy and lack of annoying shift-shock with its eCVT. The problem is, I only want a truck because I actually need a truck, and the bed is just too darn small. Of course, a bigger, more expensive truck would solve that, but that's just it. I don't want a bigger, more expensive truck than the 2007 GMC Canyon I currently drive. I want a small truck with a proper 6ft bed like I currently have. I would happily give up the 4-doors and backseat to make that happen with a Maverick. If the Maverick was a power tool, it would be made by Black & Decker. Inexpensive and good enough for small projects for the average DIY homeowner, but not suitable for people who actually need a real tool such as myself. A shame because the Maverick would otherwise be the perfect little truck for me with a 6ft bed.

[@markmiller3279]

Yeah, it is really more like a commute vehicle that's capable of light trucks responsibilities on the weekend. A pretty small subset of everyday truck owners would consider one.

[@jobu9224]

Was great value when released but sadly very few people were able to purchase one of these for the "advertised" price.

[@YoureNotThatGuyPal-]

My 2024 maverick hybrid is waiting for me at the dealership, I'm paying msrp

[@grumpysgarage7276]

Upon research Ford had/has issues with the Maverick on quality control, many recalls, the transmission, etc.. Was looking to get one but after my research I've seen too many complaints and issues with it. Now looking at the the Toyota Tahoma and the Toyota Stout when it hits the market

[@jdrules23]

My 23 that rolled to 24 hybrid xlt should hit dealer in week or 2. Cant wait. 23 to 24 orders if done right you get private offer from ford & price is protected at the time of ordering. Price should be around 23 pricing. Just need to find honest dealer with allocations.

[@raindog2262]

What a great review. Thanks!

[@stanmarcusgtv]

I remember when blackout trim like this was an economy move, now they're charging extra for it - and as far as fog lights go, I've noticed other manufacturers are eliminating them too - is their some new reg in the offing causing that?

[@fordmaverickmaniac]

No regulation I know of Stan. Maybe it's because the LED lights are so good. One of my videos shows how the auto high beam feature works.

[@GHinWI]

Economy black-out would be just plain unpainted plastic, whereas this is gloss black painted.

[@HieuNguyen-ek2by]

Ford not making enough of these is by design. The low msrp means production is always booked. They’re trying to make you spend more on the F-150s, more on maintenance. The Maverick is excellent but it is used to keep the fleet mpg average up so they can keep selling you more F-150s. Ford isn’t stupid enough to cannibalize their money maker.

[@hayduke4589]

Exactly. Same reason the US won’t get the PHEV Ranger and why they won’t build an AWD hybrid Maverick, or AWD PHEV Escape. Oh and no tow package for the Mach-e in the US. It’s not that they can’t, it’s that they don’t want to eat into F150 sales and Americans are convinced they need a full size truck to commute in.

[@jaybou007]

Make. It. All. Wheel. Drive.

[@mike9588]

It’s AWD as a non hybrid

[@jaybou007]

@@mike9588 my point, exactly.

[@bigrr64]

If Ford would have built these instead of so many electric vehicles which hardly anybody wants it seems. Maybe they be doing a lot better today.

[@GHinWI]

That’s exactly true. They could make ~80-90 of these hybrids for the amount of batteries in a single mach-e or lighting. People are clamoring for good hybrids, while the EVs sit on the lot because there’s still no sufficient public charging system.

[@TheQuikMix]

Toyota would be crazy not to enter this segment

[@cwqrpportable]

Haven't you heard? Toyota knows best........

[@alliejr]

The video edit is extremely sloppy and choppy. As he describes and points to elements in the bed, the edit jumps to other shots so we have no idea to what he is pointing. Repetitive edit when describing the instrument panel. Overall: POOR.

[@frankkeel8410]

Excellent presentation!

[@garrettreven5144]

Disgusting how they jacked the price on the hybrid. From one year to the other, they just flipped what drivetrain was standard with no explanation. I left the dealer on opening order day and got something else

[@AAutoBuyersGuide]

It's been an interesting change of tone for sure. -Travis

[@kolt9051]

Decent job, Nick. Thanks!

[@kattine1]

So what about the "Brazilian" Ram Rampage? 2.0 turbodiesel, 2.0 turbo gas Hurricane engine, pretty incredible compact truck and looks way more brash and imposing that this plastic fantastic Ford. I hope Alex could test one (the Rampage) 😁

[@racingfortheson]

My mom has had her Hybrid Maverick on order for over a year 😢😢

[@jimwortham8634]

What we really need is review after 100,000 MI

[@enjoylife7030]

Had to stop the video in the first couple of minutes. The supply and demand argument is crazy. They are using resources to build other more expensive vehicles, Mach E, F150 loaded with options and those vehicles sit on the dealers lot, some sitting for over 200 days or more. People want the Maverick but the margins aren't as attractive so Ford cuts the supply of these vehicles, plain and simple. Aside from the Bronco, you can find any other Ford vehicle on a dealer lot and you don't have to order it.

[@matthewknobel6954]

can you explain why a lease for $38k is nearly $500 a month, while a Ridgeline lease at $45k is $400 a month. If these are in so high of demand wouldn't the residuals be higher or is there something fishy going on?

[@KalleSWBeck]

Exactly why I ordered one

[@ChristianC-gy1ym]

You really want that mpg hill to die on? People will base an ENTIRE financial spending decision on mpg, hence why the prius initially sold so well. Then they realize that they overreacted. Between a normal car and an "efficient" hybrid, you're saving at most $180 a month. You have SO MANY nice options for pickups out there, trust me when i tell you the maverick AINT IT. Good gas mileage. End of story. So go ahead, buy it 😂

[@ALMX5DP]

@@ChristianC-gy1ym well if it meets their wants or needs, why not?

[@ChristianC-gy1ym]

@ALMX5DP You really want that mpg hill to die on? People will base an ENTIRE financial spending decision on mpg, hence why the prius initially sold so well. Then they realize that they overreacted. Between a normal car and an "efficient" hybrid, you're saving at most $180 a month. You have SO MANY nice options for pickups out there, trust me when i tell you the maverick AINT IT. Good gas mileage. End of story. So go ahead, buy it 😂

[@RACALDERONR]

Damn you fine, good vid too

[@OLDUSAFMedic]

It was a believable replacement for the 1990's Ranger which Ford re-introduced and was a GIANT joke because it was so big. This is a small truck, finally!

[@zero11010]

I don’t think I’m a fan of this review. At the top you praise the price. Nearly 20k. That’s great for a certain kind of buyer. Then you start looking at a car that costs 50%(!!!!) more than the price you were promoting because it’s so reasonable. If this was a 50k car and you looked at a 60k priced model it wouldn’t be a big deal. But, if you were talking about what a bargain it was at 50k then we’re looking at a 75k model that would start to make less sense because percentage wise it’s a HUGE leap. Right? You don’t tell me this car gets 40mpg, then tell me how I should buy the version that gets 20mpg ….

[@krtwood]

He said the Maverick USED to be 20k years ago and that was part of what people found so attractive. You cannot order a Maverick today for less than 25k. You cannot get the hybrid for less than $26.5k. They are looking at an XLT, one step up above base, which adds $3k, and the black appearance package that adds another $1.5k. The only differences between that $26.5k base model and the one they are reviewing are slight cosmetic changes. In fact as far as the interior goes, adding the black appearance package to the XLT trim mostly just turns it back into the XL base interior. So cosmetically it's even pretty close to the base model.

[@scottgabbard662]

@@krtwood”20k years ago.” I really couldn’t get past this in your reply. “Years ago” and three years are dissimilar to me.

[@krtwood]

@@scottgabbard662 It wasn't even really 20k 3 years ago either, it was 20k plus 1.5k destination. You can't say "three years" without saying "years" man.

[@Richey24]

Reviewer just sounds bored honestly. I know alex cant do all car reviews but man, hes really the best.

[@RACALDERONR]

Why would it cost more for an older truck??

[@fjzar]

How tall are you??? Wondering for the seating

[@markb3866]

It's no longer an affordable pickup. Huuugee pass

[@ScottyBennitone]

Its definitely the best under 30k bang per buck vehicle you can get. What is better, new?

[@ericknass3675]

I’m confused, I see all these people complaining about maverick markups in part due to popularity and lack of availability and they proceed to gush about the Santa Cruz whose base model msrp is still a few grand higher? People just love to hate on American cars. I might be alone in saying this, but the tonka toy inspired styling alone would prevent me from considering the Cruz. Do a little research/stop being lazy, and it’s seems like you can track down a reasonably priced Maverick no problem. The caravana-age of car buyers is too funny.

[@markmiller3279]

Don't need every single button and cubby described in such detail. Your conclusions are very helpful, especially the driving portion, but aim to keep the description a little simpler and shorter.

[@rafaljankowski2807]

Unobtanium.

[@us1fedvet]

Apparently unattainable.

[@matthewgaines10]

There is no such thing as an “independent twist beam suspension”. A twist beam isn’t independent.

[@davidberinger2988]

Bring on the full EV…This looks like a great truck but I would not go back to ICE after 3 years with an EV as my only vehicle. If Ford can get this out as a full EV before Tesla “right sizes” - IMHO - the Cybertruck, I would be tempted to switch from the Model Y…

[@bradyb9929]

No AWD is baffling

[@drausiohermannpachecoleal1135]

Would love to see a plug in Maverick with a Lincoln badge

[@drivesanoldcar]

can this be used as a generator?

[@fordmaverickmaniac]

I show the optional 110v outlets on my videos, one in the cab and one in the bed. They are only rated at 400 watts which can power a laptop, small air compressor, or mini fridge. Not a house during a power outage.

[@drivesanoldcar]

better than nothing 👍🏽@@fordmaverickmaniac

[@EUC-lid]

“Now if you plan on taking your Ford Maverick offroad..” Sir, this is a Focus with a cargo bed.

[@ALMX5DP]

I’ve seen some Foci rip over rallycross and such, that’s about as offroad as most people see.

[@RobertP-zk8vh]

NO 4WHEEL DRIVE ITS NOT A PICKUP

[@rossej56]

The obvious problem with the Maverick is price !!! FORD marketing concept was that this product was going to be an affordable price point to the average consumer and that has turned out to be BS !!! The dealers are out of control with price gouging and FORD does nothing about it. It’s not only FORD but this vehicle is a good example of the auto industry driving price point beyond reasonable consumer affordability. The middle man needs to go away and sell direct from factory to consumer!!!

[@Thebusdriverandgamermorefan790]

1 day, I buy new 2023 Ford Maverick Hybrid.

[@jacobb6313]

These should be built in a suv. Like a long bronco or a mini Flex!

[@shanet7511]

​@Fudgielips the bronco sport is smaller and looks way different. Whatbthey meant was keep it exactly the same, just enclose the backend (think excursion vs f250). Plus this is long enough that there would likely be room for a modest third row, unlike the escape and bronco sport. If the chassis didn't allow for the footwell space then atleast you'd get a significantly larger cargo space than in an escape or bronco sport, and it'd look better.

[@jacobb6313]

@@shanet7511 exactly! I personally would not like a 3rd row.

[@wutyousay]

Time to find a new reviewer.

[@shanet7511]

Lol he still got the point across, nobody starts out perfect. He's doing plenty fine to entertain you while you poop.

[@Whetherulikeitornot]

​@@shanet7511that's exactly what I'm doing right now.

[@user-vt9ss3ft2z]

Does it come in mens sizes too?

[@soNso2]

I don't think of my Maverick as bottom of the barrel. Really

[@Nitrobucket]

Nice design from exterior but that interior is so cheap looking. Reminds me of my wifes 2009 Sentra

[@shermanleung5839]

You should have blurred out the licence plate

[@FuncleChuck]

Why?

[@PeytonCordell]

40 mpg and thats all she wrote.

[@hayduke4589]

It’s bigger than the previous generation Ranger. It just seems small because trucks have gotten way too big!

[@Angel-jr4dv]

These engines aren't reliable though. 2.0 ecoboosts will not last long at all from my research. As a matter of fact the 2.0 ecoboost is the most unreliable engine made by ford. I wanted one but there's a reason why they're super cheap with 1 year old 1 owner 20k miles for like 25k. You get what you pay for I guess

[@TheFlyrodder68]

It would be great, but Ford has been plagued with unreliability and frequent recalls.

[@FuncleChuck]

Everyone has had frequent recalls lately, that’s not a brand-specific thing now. Honda has more recalls than anyone in 2023 and nobody is saying Honda is unreliable

[@TheFlyrodder68]

@@FuncleChuck Prove that Honda has more recalls than Ford in 2023.

[@madchiller1985]

It can’t haul or tow anything though. Maybe some groceries

[@PeytonCordell]

Anyone buying the Maverick will be making the same mistake people made when they chose to waste their money "racing" a miata

[@RangerMan2002]

Why review a vehicle that you can't get?

[@josephewing80]

I don't know why any of the KZbin Reviewers look at this truck. It's a tease. You can't find the things, and if you do, they are grossly overpriced (negating the reason they exist in the first place as an affordable small truck). Ford has done the biggest Bait and Switch in automotive history.

[@FuncleChuck]

Nah. I walked into a dealer with no order, paid MSRP, and walked out with the keys same day. Three days ago.

[@keytothegate68]

Stop showing electric vehicles. nobody cares nobody will buy them. You can have all of them

[@Xgenerati]

What are you dabbling about? It's the hybrids that are sold out for years... I own a 2011 Ford Fusion Hybrid. Still running on the first hybrid battery with 210000 on the odometer. The battery still charges up full and it's obviously lost some power but I'm still getting 35mpg. Not to mention the hybrid power train is really protecting the ICE because it's constantly operating at 30-60% instead of 70-90 ... It still runs so smooth. Seriously, a Hybrid Maverick should serve you for 400.000 miles EASILY, with proper maintenance (oil changes).

[@shanet7511]

He's cute 😍

[@jimwortham8634]

Maverick red truck video boring

[@michaelbrohl1625]

This thing looks cheap, cheap, cheap. It doesn't even have push-button start. A basic modern convenience these days. Does it have crank handle windows too ? If they went this cheap on the things I can see, it scares me to think how cheap they went on the things that I can't see. I'll take a hard pass.

[@FuncleChuck]

Top trim has push button. Of course it doesn’t have crank windows 😂. You’re spoiled and coddled. Sure you need a truck and not a recliner?

[@michaelbrohl1625]

Think before saying stupid things, . My particular job would have me turning that key ignition on and off 50 times a day. It will be broken in less than 2 years.

[@patriot0971]

Get a used mid size truck, than paying 30k for this junk.

[@thadlm2698]

This ain’t a real truck…it’s a unibody.

[@Kylewraps]

It’s a compact truck it’s still a truck Fake truck but still a truck

[@daweed980]

Is a Jeep Grand Cherokee and Land Rovers not real SUVs because they're unibody as well?

[@georgedoolittle7574]

Very small vehicle actually and why in such huge demand and possibly explains the crazy high price. I would have used a tape measure to explain this to your audience and then head down to the local flower business or other "light and tight" inner city shop where parking is premium real estate. Some really good youtube videos of buyers customizing this machine similar to what goes on in the motorcycle world and what doesn't go on with almost any new vehicle builds these days...with absolutely none coming to mind besides the Ford Maverick for doing this not even the current even more insanely priced Jeep Wrangler lineup. I still would not be buying any new vehicle until the Tesla Cybertruck is fully released to the public and in full ramp up production mode as there is so much hype surrounding this machine that alone could sell hundreds of thousands of the vehicle. That would be far and away more than what Ford Maverick sells and Ford really needs to start making money big time and the Ford Maverick is about all there is at the moment that is doing that. Long way of saying I think there will be huge number of Ford Mavericks hitting dealer lots starting next year 2024. Verdict: buy an F150 instead if you're gonna "go there"

[@PeytonCordell]

You really want that mpg hill to die on? People will base an ENTIRE financial spending decision on mpg, hence why the prius initially sold so well. Then they realize that they overreacted. Between a normal car and an "efficient" hybrid, you're saving at most $180 a month. You have SO MANY nice options for pickups out there, trust me when i tell you the maverick AINT IT. Good gas mileage. End of story. So go ahead, buy it 😂

[@ALMX5DP]

If it meets their wants and needs, why not celebrate that it can also provide good fuel economy?

[@PeytonCordell]

@ALMX5DP You really want that mpg hill to die on? People will base an ENTIRE financial spending decision on mpg, hence why the prius initially sold so well. Then they realize that they overreacted. Between a normal car and an "efficient" hybrid, you're saving at most $180 a month. You have SO MANY nice options for pickups out there, trust me when i tell you the maverick AINT IT. Good gas mileage. End of story. So go ahead, buy it 😂

[@PeytonCordell]

You really want that mpg hill to die on? People will base an ENTIRE financial spending decision on mpg, hence why the prius initially sold so well. Then they realize that they overreacted. Between a normal car and an "efficient" hybrid, you're saving at most $180 a month. You have SO MANY nice options for pickups out there, trust me when i tell you the maverick AINT IT. Good gas mileage. End of story. So go ahead, buy it 😂

[@ALMX5DP]

@@PeytonCordell actually just heard a friend placed an order for an Atlas Blue Lariat AWD Ecoboost model. Wasn’t even about fuel economy but they liked it enough despite it not being the hybrid.

[@PeytonCordell]

@ALMX5DP Oh really your little friend thought his maverick was all that and a bag of chips? well "that's an anecdote, that's a drop in the bucket" blah blah blah LOL. How do you like them apples BOIII

[@stimpyueediot]

if toyota made a hybrid truck. game over.

[@FuncleChuck]

It would be a real competitive market then, for sure. This thing has basically the same power as a Prius or RAV4 hybrid - if they just took the RAV4 setup and put a bed on there, it would be a lot like this (and also probably at least $10k more)

[@jattdadanda]

This thing was suppose to be $23000. Where did we go wrong.?

[@FuncleChuck]

Base model is still MSRP under $24k - what are you talking about?