This Is What Most People Need - 2022 Ford Maverick XLT Hybrid FWD Review

While full-size trucks (and even today's midsize trucks) are cool, they're overkill for most people. Ford's all-new 2022 Maverick XLT Hybrid w/ front-wheel drive might be all you truly need. M.S.R.P. - $28,685.
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[@coloradod3649]

I have watch a bunch of videos on the Maverick and this is by far the most informative and well made. Thank You Sir!

[@AutoAcademics]

Happy you enjoyed it, Colorado D. Thanks for watching!

[@paulm6481]

Great review. Much credit to Ford for bringing a vehicle to market at reasonable prices. At least in the south front wheel drive is good enough and no need for AWD. The hybrid fuel economy is a game changer.

[@AutoAcademics]

Yup. Thanks for watching, Paul M!

[@yvonnefederowicz8765]

Thank you for the great review! Hoping my ordered cactus grey Maverick actually arrives this spring...

[@RudZephyr]

Lifesaver, looking to buy my first truck and this video made it alot easier to get an idea of this vehicle

[@AutoAcademics]

So happy I was able to help, LenseScribe. Happy shopping and thanks for watching!

[@lockechannel1931]

I’ve seen tons and tons of Maverick reviews. Yours is excellent and the best I’ve seen. Keep up the good work!!

[@AutoAcademics]

Thank you, Locke Channel!

[@fordmaverickmaniac]

Nice! The Mav videos on my channel are not reviews but real life driving demos of Mavs I own. Not borrowed for a few hours from a dealer. Plus they make you stare at them while they talk

[@dadd75]

First video I have seen of yours. Great energy and video quality! My Maverick is supposed to be built end of this month, but we shall see. I do have a VIN, so that's good ..... I think :)

[@AutoAcademics]

Receiving your VIN is always good, dadd75, so hopefully it won't be too much longer. 👍🏾 We're happy you found us and thanks for watching!

[@daviddeblauw5971]

You do a great job of showing and explaining this little pickup. I have had this same truck on order since last Oct 20th. I'm getting the other blue color but otherwise the same truck w/copilot 360 and the lux pkg. Ford tells me that due to the chip problem amongst other constraints it will now be a 2023. After waiting this long i'm ok with that as long as it's before the new orders 23's.

[@AutoAcademics]

Thank you and sorry to hear about your extended delivery time, David DeBlauw. We've heard similar stories from other people waiting to take delivery, as well. Hang in there and thanks for watching!

[@lordrichard8184]

Really great job on the video!! Great content and production

[@AutoAcademics]

Thanks for watching, Lord Richard!

[@arycwarneke]

Great review! No need to look elsewhere for information. You nailed it!

[@fordmaverickmaniac]

Except you may like my channel because I own hybrid and AWD. Hope you like my 70+ Mav videos.

[@captured_agent5714]

Nice crisp review, thanks!

[@AutoAcademics]

Thanks for watching, Captured_Agent!

[@anzen64]

Great review right to the point no nonsense

[@AutoAcademics]

Thanks for watching, Richard Hansen!

[@TJonesMusic207]

Great video, I hope to have one of these hybrids as my next vehicle 👍✌️

[@AutoAcademics]

Fuel economy on these trucks is AMAZING, TJones Music. Thanks for watching!

[@i.r.wayright1457]

That is what I ordered last October 9th, two days after finding out about it. Same color but without the co-pilot 360. So if you want one too, prepare yourself for a long wait. 11 months so far on the wait list for mine.

[@AutoAcademics]

Wow. Well, hang in there, I.R. Wayright. We know of other people who ordered cars from other manufacturers who are in similar situations as you, as well. Good thing is you should be closer to taking delivery than you were. Thanks for sharing and for watching!

[@i.r.wayright1457]

@@AutoAcademics You had nice clear, bright video quality and it is the best I have seen Alto Blue depicted online. I have yet to even see a Maverick in person.

[@svallin3]

Great review. I can't wait to get my maverick.

[@fordmaverickmaniac]

Steve, the Mav videos on my channel will help with your wait.

[@guesswhooldtimer2358]

Great delivery.

[@AutoAcademics]

Thanks for watching, GuessWho! Old timer!

[@brownro214]

Chris, thanks for the review. The Ford dealer here in Sandy Springs has exactly zero (0) Mavericks in stock. Same with Rangers. They have a bunch of F-150s including one Lightning. The EV truck is $84,000+ by the way.

[@AutoAcademics]

Oh, gosh. Guess that's proof that supplies are still low when it comes to cars/trucks. I appreciate the update and keep us posted, R. Brown. Thanks for watching!

[@TheJiggs666]

My local Ford dealer has three used on his lot, and about three brand new. My Local Toyota dealer has 2. I sold mine 2 weeks ago. Long story short, in Northern VA people are turning them in all the time.

[@mistergary2517]

Good chance they're turning them in just to turn a profit. I plan on turning my 2022 XL hybrid in too. But not till my 23 XLT comes in. 40+ MPG is over double what I was getting in my Silverado and of course my new Ram is same. If I didn't need a full sized truck for pulling a trailer I'd have 2 Mavericks.

[@sidenfilms5263]

I like it. Very simple, not over the top type of vehicle. LOL at you neighbor making her grand entrance for her cameo appearance a 9:28. At one point, it looked like she was watering both the grass and sidewalk/driveway.

[@AutoAcademics]

EXACTLY! 🤣 Thanks for watching, SiDen Films!

[@AbsoluteMdot]

Nice looking truck. My Husbands cousin just got one of these and loves it.

[@AutoAcademics]

Nice to hear. Thanks for watching, AbsoluteMdot!

[@jimh.412]

Nice job. How do you like that Alto Blue? It looks great. Can't decide between that color and Carbonized Grey. I wish I could see them in person. 🤷

[@AutoAcademics]

Alto Blue is pretty dark, Jim H. It looks black on cloudy days, but has a nice pop of blue when the sun hits it. Hope this helps a bit and thanks for watching!

[@the305hauler]

Can wait for mine

[@AutoAcademics]

Nice, the305hauler! Congrats and thanks for watching!

[@billp5656]

Great looking little truck

[@AutoAcademics]

Thanks for watching!

[@prawnstar502]

good luck finding one

[@paulm6481]

There is nothing over the top inside, but Ford designed a cool interior nevertheless. Very well done.

[@AutoAcademics]

Exactly. We had to pick at it because this is a review, but it's durable and looks just fine in this truck.

[@krazyrabbit1963]

Be great if we could actually purchase one, so many people who ordered back in '21 still haven't gotten a Maverick yet. I'm still going to order one soon and cross my fingers as I sure as heck think it's a great deal!

[@Deluhsional]

did you order one?

[@krazyrabbit1963]

@@Deluhsional I did, XLT hybrid, but I don't have much hope of actually getting one built over the next year. Ford just closed the ordering bank today - only open for 5 days!

[@Deluhsional]

@@krazyrabbit1963 Ordered me an XLT Hybrid last week aswell the moment the banks opened on the 15th! Order confirmed on the 16th :)

[@fordmaverickmaniac]

Hope you get your Mavs sooner than later! My channel has a lot of Mav videos that will help while you wait.

[@georgeverheyen3312]

All that's needed

[@leonardenglish1650]

Looks and sounds like a great utility/work vehicle.

[@AutoAcademics]

And it's priced right, too. Thanks for watching, Leonard English!

[@Hoi4ofgender]

my local o'rielly has a ton of these and parts drivers love the hell out of em

[@futbol1972]

They have a used 2022 xtl malverik hybrid in my town for$36900 with 3,652 miles and they also have two 2022 used lariat hybrids for $38900 and $40,900 Are these good deals or can i have them lower the price? In in clovis california. I will trade in my 2009 touring prius with 144000 miles.

[@misohoney4656]

Nice! The Velocity Blue would have matched your shoes. 🤣

[@AutoAcademics]

Ha! Totally, Miso Honey. 😎 Thanks for watching!

[@hongshi8251]

You did good.

[@AutoAcademics]

Thanks for watching, Hong Shi!

[@darkerbrother1]

The only problem with the Maverick is not only can you not get one. The few that exist dealers are marking up 7 to 10 thousand dollars. Not a deal at that price

[@Daftchild89]

That’s what I’ve heard. Sucks. Wish you could just buy and have it delivered by Ford

[@fordmaverickmaniac]

Did you order one last week? My channel has a lot of Mav videos that can help.

[@cw48494]

If only the middle console was an optional bench/6th seat. I want a base model in the worst way but can't bring myself to buy a 5 seater with 4 kids 😢

[@kellygregg3688]

Here in Hawaii there's no way you get it near 20k🤙

[@jayjay24241]

My friends and I are over 6'3. How is the back seats??

[@AutoAcademics]

Front seat would be fine, but the rear would be tight for you guys. You'll probably want a full size truck if you're putting 6+ footers in back. If you have the opportunity, the best way to know for sure is to find one to sit in, Jay. Sorry I couldn't help more, but thanks for watching!

[@gorgewashingtonful]

Base price on a 2023 is $22,195

[@bobratu9029]

good luck trying to find one for sale with the MRSP price

[@fordmaverickmaniac]

Hopefully you ordered one last week. My Mav videos might help you.

[@TheJiggs666]

I sold mine two weeks ago, and am now shopping for an F-150.

[@scupking]

Why do all the reviewers keep saying it's 6 feet with the tailgate down. I have a Maverick. It's just over 6.5 feet with the tailgate down.

[@AutoAcademics]

Those are the specs Ford provided, scupking. Thanks for watching.

[@imranabbasi7871]

👍

[@AutoAcademics]

Thanks for watching, Imran Abbasi!

[@ourv9603]

CHRIS, The Mav IS NOT a compact truck. The Ranger & Tocoma are compact trucks & both of those are WAY bigger than the Mav. Dont you remember way back in the 80's when the Japanese trucks first hit our shores? What were they called? MINI TRUCKS. The Mav is a MINI TRUCK. !

[@bmey62895]

The ranger and Tacoma are classed as mid size these days

[@fordmaverickmaniac]

I have a lot of comparison videos on my channel. The Mav looks big vs an old Tacoma. It is even longer than my Jeep Grand Cherokee!

[@natesv04]

It's a Ford Courier

[@Jamesbond27549]

Price is a lie. Ford will advertise these prices but reality the dealers are charging on average 5000 above the msrp.

[@fordmaverickmaniac]

Gregory, see my price search videos showing some low mile Mavs at close to msrp. Ask any questions.

[@thejake8099]

I'll stick with the Honda Ridgeline for now..

[@jimh.412]

Why? That's so ugly and costs almost twice as much. 🤔

[@thejake8099]

@@jimh.412 Honda stick with it, even when people said it was not a truck...but now comes Ford and Hyundai with a fwd/awd truck and it's the hottest thing since sliced bread and no bad remarks about them not being real trucks... 🙄

[@VagPoop_]

do you talk this way in real life? you're like the reading rainbow of vehicles

[@benjaminharrison1522]

Weak Azz engine