I Bought A Ford Maverick! The Perfect Pickup?

[@EngineeringExplained]

To address the comments, so that it's absolutely clear, yeah, I personally paid for the truck - this is not sponsored by Ford. Let's break this down: 1) If a video is sponsored, I *always* disclose that it is sponsored and say who the sponsor is. I intentionally am very obvious about this - I'm happy to be transparent; it's how KZbinrs should be (and it's the law, if you're into that). If you're ever wondering "is this sponsored" on my channel, it's probably not, because I will make it painfully clear when it is (this video is sponsored by Continental, as disclosed in the video and in the video description). 2) Yeah, $40k (what I paid, before taxes) is a lot for a Maverick. Inflation also sucks. $40k today is $30k in 2016, which is when I bought my Crosstrek for $25k. This is a lot more vehicle than a mid-trim Crosstrek, for what is effectively $5k more. If you spec a *bare bones* 4-door F-150 with 4WD, it's $50k today. That's the absolute minimum, with only base features. Truck prices do be crazy. If you're concerned about price, get the XLT Maverick - as mentioned in the video it's the smarter buy. 3) I bought the Maverick because I think it's a cool product and it's useful for what I want in a vehicle. Ford as a company had no sway on my decision. I did reach out to Ford PR for X-Plan pricing, they helped me with locating a nearby dealer and settling on price - but you can go on the configurator yourself and see I am basically right at MSRP. Early days, sure, getting Maverick at MSRP was difficult, but the automotive space is catching up and gouging isn't as effective anymore. You can get these at MSRP now, if not under. 4) If you genuinely believe I'm going to try and sell a product to you without disclosing it, well, that's a bummer! I'm not here to trick anyone. I simply like the truck. I get that plenty don't. Options in the automotive space are a good thing. I buy what I like. You should do the same! 5) I just tested it and it turns out I am able to fit four bags of mulch in the bed, not just three (in case you were on the fence). That's a lot of mulch! Fun fact (for real) - Maverick actually has more payload than F-150 Raptor!!!

[@CitarNosis317]

It's a nice truck/vehicle. "Haters gonna hate." as the century old saying goes. Best of luck with your ownership!

[@FordZda]

I have a velocity blue with bronze wheels. See you on the forum EE!

[@FordZda]

MANUAL MANUAL MANUAL

[@CameronYandt]

I really wanted this truck and still do but I was a little disappointed about the transmission. It really felt all over the place especially after owning a manual vehicle

[@mikel2887]

meh, I have a 2004 ranger. Size wise, I could probably fit 16-24 bags of mulch in the bed. Weight wise....not a chance. Cudos for you getting what you wanted and ty for telling us all this info.

[@paulmiller7078]

Bring back the small pickups please for the love of God

[@falsificationism]

And for the safety of pedestrians!

[@AHungryHunky]

Until the idiotic CAFE standards are gone, this is what we got.

[@sfallier]

But with a full bed please. This thing is an SUV with an open trunk.

[@meanman6992]

I want newly manufactured, 1980s Japanese pickups! Without the modern gimmick BS!

[@meanman6992]

@@AHungryHunky they need to be repealed or rolled back to something more reasonable, the point of diminishing returns has long sense been passed!

[@DerKrieger107]

The funny thing is these are the same size to slightly larger than the old Ford Rangers. I dont think people realize how stupidly large modern vehicles have become....

[@EngineeringExplained]

Yep, trucks have gotten enormous, even the Maverick is pretty big! Just not by modern standards.

[@AHungryHunky]

Yeah, i compared their dimensions to the old crew cab S10s when they where first launched and they measure within inches. Little longer, little wider and a little taller. Why? Because the Crew Cab S10 was the only 4 door truck i could think of when trying to picture the Maverick in person. Of course this was when finding a Maverick in the wild was impossible. Now i can walk around the corner and look at my neighbors.

[@GoFastGator]

@@AHungryHunky 2001-2003 for the crew cab S-10s. Explorer SportTrack (MY2001) was a thing at that time as well. But so was the F150 SuperCrew (MY2001+) and the Dodge Dakota QuadCab. (MY2000+)

[@ryanking6811]

I have a 2022 colorado WT and I adore it to bits. But I realized how big it really was when I pulled up next to a 1999~ Silverado 1500. Literally the same size, actually my bed height is taller. Wish I could have gotten my colorado with the old v6 from those silverados, but the 4cyl does just fine for my needs.

[@JoshuaTootell]

When the new Ranger came out I ended up parking next to one in my old 2002 F150. Same thing.

[@lundy405]

Guaranteed Ford will release the PHEV AWD Maverick for 2025 now. Thank you for your sacrifice!

[@EngineeringExplained]

All part of the plan! 🤞

[@Cherokee140Driver]

Don't get my hopes up like that!

[@marosjerabek1779]

I was also waiting for that awd phev 😫 even got my hybrid to trade it in when it comes around. With the phev Mav dreams crushed, traded it in for F150 Lightning, got more than I paid for it haha. I think the Maverick is excellent for most applications.

[@isaackvasager9957]

@@thomas_bahama only someone with a small penis could make such a comment.

[@justlisten82]

Indeed, they were waiting for Jason to get one and make a video to spark the demand, brilliant 😊

[@yammienoob]

Based. Small practical pick up truck is best truck.

[@EngineeringExplained]

Thing's great!

[@justinaustin1155]

Yammienoob crossover episode confirmed???

[@pastaalalamborghini]

The mini truck scene used to be so awesome. I had a handful of Chevy S10s and blazers over the years. Perfect size and versatile. Lower it, wheels, tires, brakes - fun cheap street truck. Bolt on lift kit, it’ll fit 33s without cutting anything, it’ll fit 35s with a sawzall. And it’ll take on 90% of trails

[@blasiankxng]

get jason on a bike 😂

[@justinaustin1155]

Ford Maverick owner to ADV dad pipeline, here we come!

[@Cody-th6gw]

I have the same truck and love it! One detail you missed - the half-down tailgate is not to lock items in, it's to match the height of the wheel-well so you can place sheet goods in the back and have them supported by the tailgate all at the same level.

[@steveogilvie5203]

I brought home a 4x8 sheet of 3/4" OSB board that way yesterday. And I have put my 2022 CB500X Honda motorcycle in the bed with the tailgate flat. The tailgate supports 300 pounds so it is no problem.

[@martyneilan8947]

That's nothing, I put 4 to 8 SOB's in the back of my truck all the time 😅 ​@@steveogilvie5203

[@billfromkcmo1]

This is what finally convinced me to order mine

[@pcgamer2020]

I am a firm believer that this is the truck that about 80% of people who own trucks actually need. It's the right size for most "truck" tasks that people will do on a monthly basis without any of the downsides of the larger vehicle.

[@EngineeringExplained]

Fits in my garage, with the tailgate down *and* a toolbox in front of it. 👨‍🍳🤌

[@username8644]

The issue is the bed size. Back when they made smaller trucks with 6ft beds and standard cabs, they were very popular. Now they are all crew cabs with tiny beds, nobody who actually needs a truck wants that. You can fit more cargo in a 4runner easily. Edit: everyone in my rural area who owns small trucks just use old Tacoma's or Ford f150s/rangers from the 80-90s. I think you are drastically out of touch with the people who would buy a small truck. Nobody is going to spend 40k+ for this thing, you can get a used ranger or Tacoma for under 7k. 40k is the cost of a good used diesel 3500.

[@pcgamer2020]

​@@username8644 Most people who own trucks do not use them to anywhere near the capability they have. Yes there are a lot of people in rural areas that do need them, but rural areas only account for about 15% of the US population and in urban areas a lot of trucks are just used as a status symbol. The $40k price point you mentioned is a bit of an exaggeration since that price is only if the truck is fully specced and not accounting for the $24k starting price. That is similar to saying nobody will spend $112k on an F150 without accounting for the fact that the starting price of that vehicle is just under $40k.

[@ernestoascencio7498]

I think he meant most of the suburban dads who get huge trucks. I agree with him for most suburban bros this is big enough.

[@curtisbme]

I think that % is probably above 90.

[@carefreeclubhouse1714]

I read an article about the Mav when it was first written about. I put in my order when it opened and got the my Mav XLT Hybrid Premium package for $23K, and have always believe it was hands down the best vehicle for the money. I have had it 3 years and it has NEVER let me down or had any issues with it. Congrats and welcome to the club.

[@rmack9226]

yet

[@connor3288]

​@@rmack9226Funny when people brag about a new vehicle being reliable. Time and mileage will tell...

[@joseeduardo4327]

Good to hear. I read there’s a million recalls for em but I don’t see people complaining about reliability yet

[@carefreeclubhouse1714]

@@joseeduardo4327 There has been a couple recalls, but they are being proactive and they are little things. It checks all the boxes for a persons need.

[@ExtremelyAverageMan]

A vehicle shouldn't even have a hiccup for 100k miles or 8-10 years. 3 years is nothing.

[@StuvenBarkus]

I recently purchased a 98 Tacoma (from an old guy in Beaverton, as it so happens). 5MT, 4x4, 6 foot bed, 3500lb towing capacity, 23 mpg measured when I fill up, and "regular car" exterior dimensions and turning radius. I love it!

[@randykintzley5923]

I've got a 98 Tacoma too. Very cheap, very reliable. I can guarantee that Ford will not have fans 26 years from now. It probably won't even be on the road.

[@carlossalvatierra7051]

is it a 4 cylinder

[@themidnighttavern6784]

@@randykintzley5923 It'll have the same reputation as the 90s rangers and Tacomas have in 20 years.

[@LLG47]

Not comparable. When they depreciate no one is going to spend 1k on a rear taillight control module etc. Those old trucks were cheap and easy to fix, when these expire it's way harder and pricier

[@Toby_Flenderson_1982]

@@LLG47 👆This

[@person880]

"I get enough negativity from the comments. I don't need it from my friends, too." Hell yeah, brother.

[@TheSlave1Taxi]

well he included it in the video for whatever reason

[@tatapscott]

I have the same Maverick, but hybrid. It's truly incredible for the cost I paid in 2022. I expect to buy another soon. Averaging 51.9 mpg this spring and almost 700 miles per tank.

[@EngineeringExplained]

Amazing!! Yeah when I tested the hybrid I was soo impressed with the fuel economy, was also getting over 50 mpg. Thing is very impressive.

[@goingagainstthegrain]

Thank you for the affirmation. I've been searching for a small pick-up for errands. I talked to a guy at Costco who purchased a lariat hybrid. He loves it. I'm going to text drive one today.👍

[@donays8241]

Good mpg, mine is 25kmiles and 34.5 mpg, i drive 80% street

[@Linusgump]

Thanks for sharing your fuel economy. I plan on buying one of these as a hybrid near the end of this year and was curious what the economy is like. For me, it’s the perfect vehicle, it fits the family and is just enough of a truck to be useful around the house without the penalties of a full size truck.

[@spicemasterii6775]

Almost 52 MPG? 😯

[@Mr.DisAppointed-SC]

I bought a 2023 Maverick Lariat FX4 in Dec. of 2023. I had been in the market for a Honda Ridgeline, but none of the dealerships in my region wanted to be reasonable about the price and obviously did not need my business. In the last six months of ownership, I cannot begin to describe how lucky I am to have bought this instead. I love this vehicle. I bought a camper shell through Ford for the bed. (Overpriced, but extremely useful.) I have also installed a Cobb Tuning Accessport ECU Tuner, and Borla Exhaust system which have really awoken the engine with horsepower and torque. Just the right size truck for my needs, and fun to drive. I love the thought put into the interior. Highly recommended.

[@scottp5315]

I own both a Ridgeline and a hybrid Maverick and love them both. The Ridgeline ( '17 Black) is my favorite but the Mav is a really neat little truck, I also recommend.

[@davidryder5082]

​@@scottp5315I love the idea of the maverick and have considered it as a replacement for my 2020 GMC Sierra. The Honda Ridgeline appeals to my fondness for Honda products dating back to my first Honda. Mr50 in the mid 1970's. The styling of the Ridgeline doesn't look right in my opinion. Love to buy it if it looked better to me. I finally drove a maverick a few months ago and was disappointed in how cheap the interior seems to me. Hollow doors appear to be made for the 20 thousand dollar price when it was first brought to market. At nearly 37 k. The maverick is overpriced and I'm aware it's cheap. Feels cheap but costs too much.

[@lanceabla5191]

So, full disclosure, I have a 22 Maverick Lariat in Alto blue. With your same options. And I had a Crosstrek. Main point of this truck is that the 5-6 times a year I need a pickup bed, plywood, furniture or motorcycle transport, I love it. The rest of the time it is like a Honda with great hwy mileage and a blast to race away from lights. And I can park it anywhere. You are spot on with your review. Great job.

[@tonymagona334]

Funny I drive a Crosstrek now and my dad told me he's thought of getting a Maverick. I should send him this video cause I know he'd love this truck. I find it so annoying when people want "the biggest truck" and struggle to park anywhere, and especially when 99% of what they do doesn't necessitate the truck they own. If all you're doing is going to an office job, grocery shopping and maybe just a night out, why waste money on something so impractical just because "it's big." That whole "machismo" thing needs to die already.

[@mick0matic]

If you want to carry plywood or even motorbikes, just buy a van already. ( a van holds full sheets of plywood without any issue)

[@Megs125]

What size of bike can you fit in the bed?

[@gerryokeefe8533]

Maverick can carry full 4 x 8 sheets of plywood as standard. The tailgate cable adjusts to keep the tailgate at the level of the plywood. I added the All Black Package that makes the seats black and looks much better than the pumpkin/peanut butter colored seats.

[@smileychess]

@@mick0matic - Can confirm, my 2004 Honda Odyssey has 266k miles and runs great. Removed the 3rd row of seats, and it has been more practical than a pickup could ever be for my life. Can easily fit plywood. Fits my bulky e-bike upright without a need to remove a tire like most SUVs would have to. It's great. Couldn't care less what "truck guys" think of it.

[@AmaranthineTech]

Those of us who grew up in the days of the small Toyota/Nissan/Ford truck know exactly what you mean. The truck was the do-all machine and its 0 to 60 times or how large you could make the cabin to fit 20 people in it didn't mean anything. What mattered was, will it start when I turn the key, followed by "what actual work needs to be done today" that this Truck is going to assist me with. Today, all I see is "Princess Trucks" that are so expensive that the owners never do any actual off-roading or work in them. To each their own I guess, but my Nissan Leaf with a trailer still does more work than most of the trucks I see in my area. 🤣

[@WylieWiggins]

That trailer got an 8-foot bed? 😜 The 8-foot bed was a big condemnation of the small pickups back in the day, too. "Work ready" vehicles with crew cabs these days and 5.5-foot beds just kind of crack me up, color me old school. This from an SR5 extended cab 4x4 Tacoma owner. 🤣

[@dvader3263]

A 4.5, 5, 6 or 6.5 foot bed carries 8 foot lumber and sheet goods for home projects, remodels and renovations just as well as an 8 foot bed. No one is traveling cross country with a truck bed worth of lumber or sheet goods, so it doesn't need to fit in the bed with the tailgate closed. Short bed pickup trucks easily carry lumber or sheet goods from Home Depot, Lowes or a local lumberyard to home. Millions of pickup truck owners know this. The many tons of material to build a house aren't delivered to homesites in pickup trucks. Material to build homes is delivered on long and large flatbed trailers and offloaded using forklifts at the property site. Anyone who actually uses a pickup truck for work knows these facts.

[@mitchtalmadge]

"But it doesn't seem we'll get either", well... 2 months later, Ford announces the Hybrid AWD 2025 Ford Maverick lol

[@TheStraightPipes]

Great tires. I mean truck.

[@johnbutera5805]

Personally, I believe the Michelin CrossClimate2 to be THE best all around tire made!! Check it out!! 👍👍

[@spicemasterii6775]

No. You actually mean "truck"

[@HEMi1995]

@@johnbutera5805can confirm. I have CrossClimate 2s on my Hybrid Maverick.

[@answeris4217]

I don't know that that blue thing is but it's not a truck. It's a car with optional trunk cover.

[@pilotdog68]

​@@johnbutera5805 Pirelli Weatheractive is a better crossclimate 2

[@quinnthompson]

"my other S2000" lol that was funny

[@ldever3]

The new and improved S2000.

[@krashanb5767]

Downgraded in every possible way ​@@ldever3

[@ncsupi]

Never mind another S2000, if I bought this thing, it'd be my other FoST. It pretty much makes the same numbers. The downside is I'm not about to tow anything in it. On the plus side, I still shift gears like I like cars :D :p

[@Evinrudeeee]

Don’t even try to compare the S2k to the miata 😂😂😂

[@07YellowS2000]

I'm was offended.😀

[@John-o9v4n]

My respect for you has gone up. Smart buy for a Smart guy. You're well grounded and do not need a monster truck to inflate your ego. I have been following the Maverick since introduced. I want to get a Maverick soon.

[@nycLPplayer]

When the world was struggling Ford came out with a $20k+ Prius in truck form and should be commended for doing it. BTW the Prius Prime starts at almost $30k. When they make the hybrid AWD and all electric for the first 30-40 miles its all over. Spending $40k on a Maverick seems a little silly though.

[@EngineeringExplained]

Agreed on all of it haha!

[@nycLPplayer]

@@EngineeringExplained My guess it due to market demand of the existing options and the fear of eating into Ranger and low spec f150s we wont see a AWD plugin Maverick for years if ever

[@paladain55]

@@nycLPplayer I doubt it. Most people in a Ranger want part time 4wd with a transfer case and an option for a rear locker. Quite different than fwd based awd with no option for a locker.

[@philipmitchell9151]

It did suck having to spend $$$ on the lariat, but the Adaptive Cruise control and lane centering were worth spending a fraction more. It's also sad when 40k is the new normal for a slightly decent vehicle with options.....

[@JoshuaTootell]

The Mave is the truck that 99% of owner need, but won't buy. Coming from a guy who used to have horses (just died of old age). I no longer have a truck.

[@Unity_291]

I respect the choice of buying the maverick, its all you need honestly. A practical, affordable and great looking ute.

[@wachinpntdry.]

"affordable" ?... remember to factor in depreciation/resale value... the purchase price is only one part in the overall cost of ownership

[@df98156]

@@wachinpntdry. No one does that.

[@HEMi1995]

@@wachinpntdry.you can say that about any vehicle, bought new or used.

[@themidnighttavern6784]

​@@wachinpntdry.The maverick has lower depreciation than even a Tacoma. People are selling these things used for more than what they paid new.

[@williamgorman7867]

I wish this was all I needed. Unfortunately my project cars need to be towed more often than I would like to admit and I do that with my truck.

[@getrightoutoftown]

When the 2025 Hybrid AWD Maverick was announced this week, Jason was the first person I thought of... as per 2:12 he waited for years hoping the Hybrid AWD would come out... then he buys it and within a couple of months the Hybrid AWD is announced. 😬

[@Dan_the_car_man]

As a senior master ford tech the maverick is the most reliable vehicle ford is making rn. I never see one in the shop

[@AwesomesMan]

It’s brand new. Would you want the most reliable vehicle Fiat makes? Yea no.

[@markjacobs3956]

Really? Mine died on me on the freeway at 75mph last month. A half million Bronco Sports and Mavericks are recalled. People will die. I almost did.

[@billsouza4457]

It's a Ford . The bar for reliability is set extremely low... Yes I have owned Fords.

[@billsouza4457]

Don't worry, you will. Give it a little time.

[@nathanrivers9860]

@@billsouza4457 It's extremely high for me, It's the only brand ive ever wanted to own because of how reliable they are!

[@vince55sanders]

i wish the gear shifting thing was on the steering column where it belongs instead of wasting all that valuable console space

[@EngineeringExplained]

I'm with you there!

[@Erdie5]

Yeah, that is a bit of an oversight isn't it?

[@JoshuaTootell]

Should be in the center with 5 or 6 options to choose from 😉

[@CaptainCJ97]

Agree

[@DIYtryer]

I miss my Silverados column shifter!

[@rmassey5714]

Just took my 22 2.0 XLT FX4 Off Road AWD on a 1500 mile trip to the OBX through WV, PA, Virginia and NC and averaged 32.5 mpg! Love the truck! Change oil every 4800 and flushed the transmission fluid at 30,000!

[@N1CKSO]

I used to haul tires in a V6 Ranger that had a bed, 2 seats, 4 wheels, steering and shifter AND NOTHING ELSE. Now that was a truck.

[@thenewhalogod]

I had an 08 ranger 4.0v6 4wd manual. loved that truck.

[@vulcangunner58]

I had an '02 Ranger Edge 3L 5 speed regular cab...Drove it for 12 years, was dependable and got me through a lot of NE snow!

[@jordanhart9708]

I've got a 2002 Ranger with the 3.0 V6. 6' bed, 2 door extended cab, RWD, 232.4k miles and still the factory engine and automatic transmission. I've got a toolbox in the bed, and i wouldn't trade it for one of these if they paid me.

[@ChristianJenkins-v9f]

back when the only thing a truck was, was a truck

[@tylerproctor4878]

Yeah I mean the old small trucks had bigger beds. That's the problem here. Even bigger trucks. The bed is so small in these crew cabs. Less than 6ft seems like a big trunk that's open. Why didn't they offer and extended cab with a big bed😢. Then it would be a truck

[@isaackvasager9957]

Thank you for being reasonable. I wish the $10,000 tiny Toyota truck could be sold in America. Not everyone needs 7,000 pound resource waster.

[@secondcreekworkshop3908]

I would buy the the Hilux Champ in a heartbeat, the Tacoma or Tundra no way.

[@sachamm]

7000 lbs Emotional Support Vehicle.

[@b3dazzl3]

@@sachamm it’s only 5800lbs in my case thank you very much lol

[@isaackvasager9957]

@@sachamm Most of the owners think of it as a penis enhancement device.

[@smiththers2]

@@secondcreekworkshop3908 so many people dont need the biggest trucks for sure... and i would not get a brand new tundra either. or the taco, yet....

[@dhelmick]

Watching this on the day the 2025 refresh was announced where you can get the Hybrid in AWD and with the 4K tow. This really does seem like the truck that 90% of truck drivers actually need now.

[@TheMinuteFamily]

When every other youtuber needs an exotic for show, the mechanical engineer stays true and practical, and gets even more attention from his loyal fans😊

[@cyan_oxy6734]

Still not as practical as a Škoda Octavia. No need to drive a tank sized vehicle to go grocery shopping and if you need storage just fold the back row and have a lot of space. The only way this purchase is reasonable is if he goes off roading so much it is worth it to have a dedicated off road vehicle.

[@ventilate4267]

@@cyan_oxy6734 filling up your trunk with dirt now

[@bruinlane]

Thank you for this video, Jason. I ended up with a 2024 Lariat Hybrid in Hot Pepper Red as I live in the deep south and snow is not a consideration. It has been an AMAZING vehicle and does what I need it to do. I came from a 2013 F150 Super crew 4X4 which was also a fantastic vehicle that was extremely reliable. That same truck now is almost double what I paid in 2013 and I RARELY needed the capability so this just made sense. I really look forward to your opinions on this truck over time.

[@fernandoangelrodriguezcort6080]

I worked on this car back in 2022. When I actually saw it in person I didn’t know what to think of it. It wasn’t a pickup, it wasn’t an SUV but still felt like it was trying to be both. Some folks even said “I guess it’s a pickup truck for the city(?)”. It felt like that identity crisis made it impossible to justify why we were actually making it. Until I realised, much like this guy, that it is in fact its strengths. A car that fits most usecases for an affordable price, it doesn’t make sense conventionally but we don’t live in conventional times anymore. Glad you didn’t get it in green ! P.S. for folks who are still not convinced, just think modern day El Camino

[@Piterdeveirs333]

It is a pickup though

[@man_on_wheelz]

I am a new homeowner, and with that comes endless home projects and multiple runs to Home Depot and Menards for supplies. My garage isn't that big, and all I currently have is a Lincoln sedan. Not the car you wanna cram 4 bags of mulch and a new screen door in. That's why I'm in the market for a small, light-duty pickup truck. If I had the money, I'd opt for this Maverick, but since no one has really made anything like this in years, my eyes are set on 2012 and older Ford Rangers, for their size, light duty capability, and reliability. That's all I need, that's all this is, that's all it ever needs to be. No idea why that's so hard for manufacturers to come to terms with.

[@Zeracho]

What's wrong with the green? Leaning toward that.

[@kevinryan2992]

C'mon subaru, bring back the baja already!

[@hansschroedenbach]

The Baja was a great idea that came out at wrong time. If it came out today it would sell like crazy.

[@ChadRazorback]

@@hansschroedenbach Except it's a subaru, it would only get 27 mpg or spend 12k on the hybrid version to get 29 mpg. I'd still buy it though.

[@indigetal]

What's funny is I call the Hyundai Santa Cruz a 'roided-up Subaru Baja. The Maverick is meant to be a small truck that is still as practical as possible while maintaining as much benefit for being small and affordable. The Santa Cruz is more luxurious but it's not as practical and is several thousand dollars more (Yes, you can tow more in the Santa Cruz but it gets the same fuel efficiency as the Ford Ranger while being much smaller than the Ranger and a bed that isn't as practical as the Maverick). Basically, the Ford Maverick is a vehicle for people who want a truck - but don't want a /trrruuucck/. I'm not sure who the Santa Cruz-Baja thing is for...

[@dvader3263]

Maverick bed length-54" Subaru Baja bed length-41.5". Still useful, but really short.

[@Waas]

Forget the Baja, bring back the Brat instead.

[@EngMadison]

I used to work in construction material testing. We hault wheelbarrels, coolers, concrete cylindars, drilling equipmemt, buckets of aggregate, nuclear density gauges...the Ford Ranger or a small van was the perfect vehicle for the majority of jobs. The remaining ones used the larger trucks. But most prederred the Ranger or Tacoma. Its funny watching people struggle to load a 4 door massive truck with a short bed at Home Depot. If I were to ever buy a truck, this would be it.

[@travelguy78]

We still do these kind of things in Europe and its mostly vans that are being used. Havent really understood why you would want to transport something in a truck bed instead of a sheltered van. You dont get the off road capability, but gravel roads and forest roads are fine. To each their own i guess ;)

[@edrendon2042]

Dude I’m also a concrete and soils tech. I’ve been looking for something affordable and good mpg bcuz of how much were on the road. Looks like this is the winner.

[@craigphillips3154]

I have a '24 Maverick Lariat in that same color. The one difference is that mine is the hybrid. It is very nearly the perfect vehicle for me at this point in my life. I installed the Bakflip X4s hard rollup cover on mine. 25 mile commute in stop-and-go Atlanta traffic? 54mpg Trip to the big box store for weekend projects? 4.5ft bed 20x20 garage? It fits fine 5 hour trip to the beach for a week? Plenty of room in the back for luggage and beach stuff Road trip? Android Auto/Apple Carplay. Collision avoidance, blind spot detection, lane centering, adaptive cruise control, heated seats & heated steering wheel (Lariat only). My only gripe is that the drivers seat pan doesnt tilt. At 6'-6", I too am long and lean. My butt does get a bit uncomfortable after a few hours in the drivers seat.

[@desertfresh3740]

Anyone who says it's not a truck is compensating. A Maverick is more truck than most people who own trucks need.

[@user-jd5sj8jx7r]

Really? Can you fit a 1000 round bale in it. No? Then it ain't a truck, it's a toy.

[@danallen578]

1 % of America hauls round bales.

[@timothykeith1367]

It's more truck than my 1947 Dodge 1/2 ton - other than the short bed

[@timothykeith1367]

​@@user-jd5sj8jx7rThe special bail trailer is better

[@dvader3263]

@@user-jd5sj8jx7rRound or pound? Maverick payload is 1,400 pounds. And sure, because the tens of millions of pickups on the road every day are carrying bales of hay.😂

[@Kerleem]

Oh man I love Jason's sense of humor in this video! Congrats! It's a real truck to me!! And all of the truck that 99% of pickup truck owners need.

[@chrisjohnson7255]

One gripe with owning this truck for 2 years, I have on 8 occasions been exactly 2-4" to short in the bed to put up the gate. Thank you ford Engineering for thinking of the issue and adding the half up tail gate, it has been extremely useful!

[@drivingsports]

I had that same engine/trim setup. Such a great little truck.

[@MrStlvette]

You convinced me, I’m getting one! No kidding, not going to pay 55-60k for a stripped full size. That’s insane. Plus the 2.0 is a great motor had it in the Escape I just sold. Thanks!

[@barthrh2]

Take a look at the Santa Cruz as well. Unless you hate the look, the electronics are substantially better. Only downsides to the SC are no switch for the bed light in the bed (it's up front). Oddly no parking sensors either, but no bid deal due to top-down view.

[@skyhawk21]

Engines leak coolant into oil on these crappy ford cold defect engines

[@solderbuff]

How long did you have the Escape?

[@solderbuff]

​@@skyhawk21, with which engine? EcoBoost or hybrid?

[@michaelburton]

⁠that was years ago on the smallest turbo motors

[@KalleSWBeck]

Absolutely love my Maverick. My wife mostly drives it, if they come out with a PHEV or full BEV one I'll buy that one for myself.

[@1chumley1]

I wanted one of these. The hybrid. They were unobtainable for the first 2 years and now they are nowhere near the $19999 price. Now they can keep their truck.

[@christopherpardell4418]

Too bad. I ordered one the day after they became available for ordering in 2021. Took 6 months to deliver. I got the 250 hp AWD with the 4k towing package and the nicer interior with bed liner and rear window. Sticker was 31K and that’s what I paid. I have seen used ones online with low mileage for 28k. I had a 2004 Tacoma and I like this truck much better. It carries more weight. ( I regularly haul 1500 lbs of plaster in it). It seat 5 actual adults. Has more internal storage than the Tacoma. A 120 V outlet in the cab and in the bed. And the bed and tailgate are designed to accommodate 4X8 sheet goods without issue. Oh, and with 250 hp and 8 gears it goes like a rocket when I want it to. Had it 2 years now and All in all, Its been a great truck.

[@1chumley1]

​@@christopherpardell4418The non hybrid ones have always been easy to find.

[@1chumley1]

@@christopherpardell4418 I am talking about the hybrid. You could always get the 4x4.

[@christopherpardell4418]

@@1chumley1 The used ones I’ve seen online are mostly hybrids. I just checked and there are about 8 for sale within 50 miles of me. They came up for sale when folks realized they need the towing capability more than the high mpg. And a LOT of folks who bought the cheap ones are selling them at a slight profit. They paid 20K and are getting 22 or 24 for them. A friend of mine bought a brand new hybrid, with the off-road package but not the towing package, about a year after I bought mine and he paid about $1,000 over sticker. 32K. The prices did go up this year, because the truck is so popular, and it’s the only thing Ford is making right now that is selling that well. But the ones I’ve seen with only 15- 20k miles on them are still ranging from 22k to 28k depending on trim. The ones that sold the first year for 20 are for sale with low miles for 22K. Still considerably cheaper than anything you can buy new. When you consider that a similarly equipped Ranger was Starting at 45k in 2021, the Mav was a better truck, with more load capacity, a higher power to weight ratio, more interior room and storage and better laid out bed for 15k less. You will pay as much or more for a 5 year old tacoma with 60k miles on it. But the only metric the Tacoma beats over the Mav is towing capacity.

[@christopherpardell4418]

@@1chumley1 I see at least 8 low mileage used hybrids for sale near me right now for 22-28k. And a friend of mine, after riding in mine, bought an XLT hybrid the following week and paid only 1k over sticker.

[@Taktko]

This thing should be the new civic and Corolla replacement on the market. Sure this is not a hardcore truck but that is not the intention. It is for those who already have an SUV in the family for people hauling but need a commuter and a little work truck around the house for projects or going to the dump on the weekends all in one package. Great job Ford.

[@ldever3]

I, like many, don't need or want a hardcore truck. I occasionally could use a small truck. The base hybrid would be ideal. A plugin would even be better. My other car is a MX5.

[@Hschlick84]

I heard rumors of a Corolla truck, a step below the Tacoma coming out from Toyota. We already have the Corolla Cross.

[@dtemp132]

This thing hauls as many people as a 2-row SUV!

[@kikontherode3518]

It would have to be extremely reliable for it to even remotely replace a corolla or civic.

[@BKthePerson]

Good Luck with your Maverick! I loved mine while I had it. I got rear-ended, and the tow hitch transferred all the energy to the frame rails and both bent... Due to the construction the estimate for repair was over 20k. Insurance totaled it. Now I am looking back at the midsize truck segment.

[@bolt5564]

Too bad they don't offer a two-door long bed option. With the Hybrid gas mileage they could sell dozens every month. 😂😂😂

[@mikerhodeback9636]

Every chassis option will raise the price of all models...the cost is kept low by only building on one chassis...every part becomes more expensive.. as well as the cost of labor.

[@DREWTampa1]

I got a 2022 maverick hybrid and it’s been perfect for my city life! Moving stuff to the dump, picking up new furniture, helping friends move, all possible now that we have a truck and we get better mpg then we did with our SUV!

[@darthvader7010]

always curious on real life mpg for the hybrid, what mpg do you get??

[@jeedwards1981]

@@darthvader7010 I have one , I get over 45mpg avg IF I go some interstate on a tank. If I keep it mostly city hand calculated I get like 48 in the summer . Worse case youll get 40 mpg.

[@jasonzondor4788]

I considered the Maverick. It checked all the boxes for me, but I’m tired of dealing with Fords ecoboost motors. I’ve owned three different vehicles from an explorer to an expedition and all of them had issues before 70k miles. So I went with a Honda Ridgeline. Smaller truck, comfortable ride, plenty of space, and a NA motor that has a good reliable history.

[@whasian1487]

I think the hybrid engine is non-ecoboost. Better gas mileage (56mpg on mine so far) but suffers in towing amount (I think 1500lbs towing for the hybrid)

[@FlyingNDriving]

0:58 imagine trying to flex with a 5.5' bed on a full size truck

[@0Rookie0]

It was part of the joke. He knows the bed is small. You can't spell "F150 Raptor" without "4doorteenybed".

[@connor3288]

What is a full size truck really though? That could mean different sizes to different people, especialltly when you aren't saying pickup truck.

[@gregpilling2305]

I had cold hands for years. Turns out I had A Fib in my heart. Ablation cured that.

[@jamesonpace726]

Huh. How does one ablate a truck, I wonders....

[@timmy-wj2hc]

😂

[@bill2070]

Your heart was constantly in AFib for all that time?

[@SouthernMagnoliaWheelCo]

Bought the same spec in cyber orange. My family has been IN LOVE with it. The door keypad is so useful for surfing. Same with the half down tailgate. It’s hauled motorcycles, couches, wheel and tires, engines already!

[@deviildogg1]

I've owned the Hybrid 2023 Ford Maverick Lariat w/ the Luxury package. I love it so far and I'm averaging about 38 MPG and saving a ton of money over my former Dodge Durango Citadel. I almost went to a sedan when this thing came out. Mine does 100% city driving, no hauling, and minimum bed usage (Ive used 7 times in the last year).

[@PapaA7145]

Which engine are you running?

[@ajpetix]

I, too, missed the opportunity to own a Velocity Blue Maverick. However, I still love my '23 XLT Hybrid. It's been a stellar machine for the last 23k miles and 16 months, especially considering I spent less than $30k on the whole package including that heated steering wheel. Congrats on the great purchase!

[@Bryan-zo6ng]

You sold the Crosstrek?!? We bought the same color 8 years ago. Great car. Congrats on your Maverick!

[@DesertMav]

I've had my 2023 Maverick Hybrid for over a year and it has been great so far, other than a few recalls. I have had no mechanical issues with it so far and it easily gets over 40mpg when daily driving it. A fun fact is that the Maverick is about 6-8 inches shorter than my father's 2007 Tacoma, which means that it fits in my garage.

[@David-nx2vm]

I feel your pain. I own a Honda Ridgeline and live in Texas. I get a fair amount of crap too. I owned full size trucks and will never look back…

[@Justin-lc1xz]

Same. 100% same. I haul air 99% of the time.

[@1985GusT]

Yup! I know what you’re talking about. I too am in Texas and am very interested in a Ridgeline. In reality it’s all I need and I’m a Honda fan. Currently have a 2015 4wd F150 with a 6.5 bed and it’s tempting to make the switch. Only thing holding me back is that it’s been paid for almost 5 years now and I only have 50k miles on it

[@jnmc-vx4fw]

Not a fan of the new ridgeline , but I owned a 2013 ridgeline top level and sold it for 5k with 310k miles on it . Best “ truck “ I ever owned and I had f150, f250 and f350 all with over 100k on them.

[@olebelrngr]

Being a Ridgeline owner since 2008 I have heard all the comments but I love the Ridgeline and the reliability to chuckle about it. I simply do not need the larger trucks. There are legitimate needs that the Ridgeline is not suitable for but for me and many it serves the purpose. The Ridge has a V6 engine that requires a timing belt replacement at intervals but it has been trouble free. It is certainly not suitable for those that drive large trucks for the macho status. What are your thoughts on why you would pick the Maverick rather than the Ridgeline?

[@James-gd3sp]

I had been driving my 1988 pick up, its "full sized" standard cab short bed. So small by today's standards. I got the hybrid maverick because of fuel economy mostly, as well as safety (airbags weren't mandatory until 98). Its been great getting over 40 mpg, and it does what I need it to do. Its insane to me that "truck" people don't think of it as a truck, because the maverick has more in common with my 36 year old truck than a modern f150.

[@Vorm17]

And this is why, I ordered a hybrid Maverick week one they opened ordering in 2022. Waited 7 months and haven't been disappointed.

[@GavinSwick]

As someone who just rolled over 15k miles on their 2023 Maverick Lariat FX4 AWD w/ 4k towing: welcome to the club! I also would love a PHEV AWD model that can tow and will gladly upgrade if that comes to market sooner than later; although I'd prefer to see a PHEV 4x4 Ranger first!

[@Vencarter]

Please keep us updated with this trucks life span with you! Maintenance cost, epected/unexpected repairs, overall mpg/performance, upgrades and adventures!

[@chrissimmons6775]

I’ve been saying this for a while. If you don’t care about cars and want a vehicle that can do literally everything, this is it. Decent mpg, you can haul the small family, it’s cheap, go pickup a new washer or dryer that went out unexpectedly, and it’s available in awd for safer winter driving. Btw, I’m a ford hater too, but this vehicle is a true all in 1 for the average person.

[@JohnDoe-my5ip]

It’s perfect if you enjoy to Fix Or Repair Daily

[@aquifer9480]

​@@JohnDoe-my5ipI've heard about 2022 Hybrid having issues but theres Ecoboosts with 60k+ miles in these past two years and they have been super relable

[@jeedwards1981]

@@aquifer9480 the hybrids are very reliable also. Ive had mine for 2 years and no mechanical problems.

[@sjones6177]

Great start to my Friday (Engineering Explained bought a Maverick!). Can't wait for future content. Welcome to the club!

[@NickInTimeFilms]

Love the small truck support! I've got a 1989 Jeep Comanche as a secondary beater/hauler and it's such a blast to drive, even if it is low on power with a burned out TBI 2.5L. If it had a small 2nd row seat and hybrid option it would be a fantastic all purpose vehicle for the modern age so I hope small trucks like the Mavrick can keep a market share.

[@chrisdavidpham]

I appreciate the practicality of the Maverick, I'd buy one for that aspect alone

[@thndr_5468]

I really appreciate you giving attention to this lil truck. And it is a truck! This thing is more than enough for the average person and I commend Ford for being the manufacturer to bring a reasonably sized truck to market!

[@mrsaving6285]

I just got a 2024 Bronco Sport with that 2.0 and man, I love that motor. Been a blasting driving it the past few weeks!

[@BassDawStew]

Man, do I miss the compact pickups of yesteryear. The Toyotas, Nissans, Chevy S10, Foed Ranger, even the Dodge whatchamacallit. Heck, the old Datsuns! Not sure I'd go all the way back to the El Camino. I spent some of my formative years in Beaverton/Aloha. Great part of the country.

[@tmmsplace]

Jason, love that you go your own way on this. I, myself, am strange and unusual. Often choosing to go my own way different from the expectations, but it works out just like for you

[@gregsmith3373]

Thanks for the video. I've been driving a 2016 Civic for the last 7+ years and I love it, but I do a lot of woodworking and projects around the house. The Civic is capable, but has it's limits. I have been waiting for the revival of small trucks and have been keeping an eye on the Maverick.

[@Waas]

I think they would really benefit if they gave a 2 door option. Not everyone needs a 4 seater. Some folks just want a 2 door "mini" truck like the old days with the S-10, Ranger, Tacoma and so on that isn't 25 years old and rusted to hell and back.

[@jbrou123]

I wish they would do that, and with the Ranger too. Give me 2 doors and longer bed.

[@wearethelandrovers9014]

I'd buy one in a heartbeat if they did a 2 door. My last pickup was a 2 door (back in 1997) and it was all we needed. Just the two of us.

[@JanGoh-jb5ge]

I spent a great deal of my childhood riding around on the bench seat of a 2-door F-350 (I *think*) with a camper on it towing a fishing boat. Still smaller than most trucks today, and it was so much more vehicle than my grandparents needed, they also had a sedan to drive around town in. These new pretty trucks with unused beds and perfect, never-dirtied paint jobs make me roll my eyes so hard.

[@HSstudio.Ytchnnl]

I think you kinda missed the opportiunity to either wait for the refreshed 2025 Maverick or buy the new Ranger (since that Maverick is 40k & for me the Ranger has the better bang for the buck)

[@walterbryan1798]

I currently drive a 21 FX4 Ranger. I freaking love the new Maverick, haha. If I didn’t do off roading where I need the extra ground clearance, I would totally be a Maverick guy. Also, I hauled some stuff in my truck bed today! Now I can eagerly look forward to the day when I considering using the bed again one day… 😂

[@jvanderveen]

One of our engineers at work bought one of these last year. She waited two years to take delivery on it. I told her exactly what this video says. It is probably the most practical vehicle on the road right now. Thanks for sharing this.

[@UHOH3300]

1995 Ford F-350 single cab long bed diesel: allow me to introduce myself

[@jeedwards1981]

@@UHOH3300 gets 10 mpg , and stops slow, takes off slow, cumbersome, shall i go on?

[@UHOH3300]

@@jeedwards1981 18mpg actually, on any fuel except gasoline (waste motor oil, atf, cooking oil, you name it.) if you think an old body style ford has insufficient brakes you’ve never driven one

[@jeedwards1981]

@@UHOH3300 still not a practical Vehicle . Sure cheap to own and operate.

[@UHOH3300]

@@jeedwards1981 not practical? Ok, I can see you’re clearly not debating in good faith.

[@benkrom2737]

I just passed a tesla energy source truck yesterday. Yeah it was a chevy pickup truck NOT the Cybertruck. That speaks volumes to me 🧐

[@JoshuaTootell]

Sometimes you run out of gas...

[@RN-fx3zl]

Mavericks and ridgelines are underrated I’ve been using a Ridgeline for hvac work for years. All you need is something that hold ladders and tools. Trades people know more than “Truck people”

[@yobb1n544]

It's not a truck, you can't haul enough groceries unless you have a 5' bed or larger...

[@TheDGeneration]

Need at least a 10k tow rating and 5k+ payload for groceries.

[@EngineeringExplained]

Tried to buy ice cream last night and had to leave it at the store! 😭😭

[@evmotorsports]

Rated for 1400 lb in bed payload what is a raptors ?

[@indigetal]

LOL, that's the most American thing anybody's said in the comments so far... Costco runs amiright! 🤣 I can't even tell if the comment is meant to be sarcastic - but to be honest 4x8 sheets of OSB and Drywall fit in the bed of my Maverick just fine and I've even had bulk mulch dumped in the back several times this Spring.

[@aaronorr5586]

@@indigetal A great point. This is a vehicle for a homeowner for all the wet and dirty things you can't fit or don't want to put into a passenger vehicle.

[@charlesk7687]

i just towed a 20 ft Pennington tritoon with my maverick 3 days ago. definitely a truck.

[@EngineeringExplained]

Amazing!

[@bigsmooth6346]

Jason, I just bought the XLT version of your truck back in January and I've been nothing but pleased with it. Good mpg, quick enough, comfortable, and will do all the truck stuff I need done. If I could choose some future videos for you to make with your vehicles, id enjoy seeing some towing comparisons between this and your Tesla (if properly equipped)

[@evelioexposito215]

I think this it's the best truck for the 70% of people

[@burddog0792]

More like 90% +

[@CaptainCJ97]

Honestly

[@sachamm]

More like 99% of the 5% of people that actually need a truck.

[@BusterKitten]

an example of someone who's not insecure and having to bolster their ego by driving an over sized F-250 with knobby tires.

[@b3dazzl3]

It’s really a sign of a mature, well developed human, when someone makes broad generalizations of people based on why they drive. You’re effeminate and people that choose to drive large vehicles intimidate you, and that’s ok. But, it says more about you than it does of them 🤷‍♂️

[@BusterKitten]

@@b3dazzl3 "the pot calling the kettle 'black'"

[@b3dazzl3]

@@BusterKitten well you got me there 🤷‍♂️

[@TellurdogIsayhi]

Nothing says insecure like judging people for the vehicle they drive.

[@branmichaluk445]

Yes, we know who drives the pickups with 10 foot lifts. 😂

[@Manguitas27]

Man, congrats! I do own a Maverick and the "shifter" even if its weird, it's kind of practical. You will start to appreciate it when the tones goes by.

[@JcM944]

Loved The Straight Pipe crossover lmao

[@kurtfirestone2761]

Being able to run to Home Depot or whatever now and then and get 40 to 50 miles per gallon I love the hybrid

[@waterloo123100]

My civic can do the same and it’s a 99

[@MainInternetUser]

​@@waterloo123100i don't think your civic carries as much stuff

[@sachamm]

@@MainInternetUser I'd bet everything I own that a civic will carry everything the average person need for 99% of all trips. The 1 trip per year you need to actually haul some stuff, you can rent a truck for $135/day here in Vancouver.

[@Rudenbehr]

@@sachammwhy do that when you can buy a maverick that does everything the civic does, while being a better car, that also gets the same or greater mpg

[@sachamm]

@@Rudenbehr Because nothing you said is true? Civic is cheaper ($23k vs $25k), more reliable, more comfortable to drive and ride in, gets better fuel economy (25 mpg vs 31 mpg), is cheaper to insure, and is safer to drive (4/5 vs 5/5). The only reasons to own a Maverick or a pickup in general is if you need to haul large loads on daily or weekly basis, or you have money to burn and collect cars, or you've been brainwashed by advertising. I'll leave it to the reader to decide which reason applies here.

[@GARAGEIdiotS]

I love that you made a video about a maverick and I genuinely enjoyed it. Pat yourself on the back

[@D1570R73D]

A truck is supposed to be for utility, this is a truck. A raptor is not a "real" truck, it is not designed for utility, it is not designed for off-road, it is designed to be flashy and go fast. Just like how modern SUV's forgot about the utility part of "sport utility vehicle".

[@D1570R73D]

@DildeauBaggins Yeah and putting fake vents on a SUV makes it a hypercar right?

[@jakecivis7402]

Uhm you literally know nothing

[@D1570R73D]

@@jakecivis7402 6 years of physics and engineering says i do kid, scuttle off

[@YT0091]

I had a Maverick on order once before. But I waited for so long, I started to look elsewhere. I ended up getting a Honda Ridgeline RTL for the same price as a fully loaded Maverick. Except the Ridgeline has more horsepower, more interior room, more bed space, an in-bed truck, more towing capacity, higher clearance, and actual options on interior colors. The Honda came with a ton of stuff that Ford has as options. It's also a Honda so it's far more reliable. In making this choice I had some people hit me with the "buy American!" comment. Didn't hold much weight when they found out the Maverick is built in Mexico and the Ridgeline is built in Alabama. The Maverick is a nice truck, but the Ridgeline beats it in nearly every category. Even the fuel economy isn't far off from the 2.0L Mav. Sure, the hybrid is much better. But good luck finding one to buy. When you do buy it, you find out it's a slug on the road.

[@iannelli2448]

The Honda Ridgeline was the wayyyyyyy better choice. Mavericks are ugly as sin and I wouldn't touch a new Ford with a 10 foot pole. Ford LEADS THE NATION in recalls. Mavericks are full of problems. Anyone who wants to buy an actually good small truck should buy a late '90s to 2011 Ford Ranger. Now those are cool.

[@lancelotlink3907]

I agree. The Maverick feels cheap compared to the Ridgeline. The Honda has a V6 and a luxury SUV interior. The Honda bed and bed trunk is solid and the ride is like a luxury SUV.

[@YT0091]

@@lancelotlink3907 The in-bed trunk is a game changer. I use mine regularly. And its way larger than anyone expects.

[@lancelotlink3907]

@@YT0091 Yes that trunk is deep & wide and locks when you lock the truck. The bed also hold 4x8 sheets of plywood or drywall really nicely. There is lots to like about that truck and its a Honda.

[@turdferguson6525]

I drive the hybrid and I love it. My old Ranger was great, but this Maverick still hauls lumber and bikes. The 4 seats are great and average MPG at 41 city is awesome!

[@balikbayan21]

Everyone deserves a vehicle they are happy with. The ppf, tint, and ceramic coat make your new truck* look great.

[@jt9411]

Once you experience a heated steering wheel, you'll never want to go without one if you live in a cold climate.

[@davebrown9725]

Amen!

[@jeremyspecce]

I just wish it was variable.

[@unosturgis]

I ordered my Maverick around July 2022, finally got it in January 2024. I got a 2024 XL Hybrid w/ Copilot360, but with some upgrades, it is now somewhere between an XLT and Lariat.

[@vandieselcuuuz]

“ my other s2000” miata goes 😮

[@gamerike777]

Was not expecting Jakub 😅 Great truck Jason! Small trucks are underrated. Patiently waiting for Telo to get progress going on their mini-cooper-sized EV truck.

[@MrJowee]

He didn’t mention the tailgate, one of the most important aspects of the truck. The cables can be attached to the tailgate latch posts. This positions the top of the tailgate evenly with the top of the wheel wells, which allows the bed to accommodate a full sheet of plywood or drywall. There are also recesses in the bed that allow for factory dividers or simple DIY dividers made from standard 2x lumber. There are recesses. In the wheel wells too, allowing a 2x6 to span between the two.

[@SticksUWP]

I love the mash-up with the Straight Pipes! Nice job guys!

[@spicemasterii6775]

I have a hard time putting screen protector on my phone. But these XPEL guys.....holy cow 😲😲

[@EngineeringExplained]

I could not do it! It’s very impressive - especially years down the line when it still looks the same and hasn’t peeled at all. Incredible!

[@unosturgis]

@@EngineeringExplained How much does something like that roughly cost?

[@boatbikemike8571]

I’m excited for this series. Living in rural NH, I really need a truck-ish hauler. I’m now a 2x Ridgeline owner.

[@ThinkkTwiice]

Heated steering wheel is a game changer. I love mine and I live in Florida 😅

[@bwalker4194]

Don’t think I’m a Ford hater because I actually drive a 6-yr old F150 that I love. But, as an engineering guy, I find it difficult to believe you would choose that over a Ridgeline. Especially if you plan to keep it for a couple hundred thousand miles.

[@N20Joe]

I was thinking that too. An engineer with a Ford is a bit strange unless he only plans to keep it till the warranty runs out.

[@adamnagel7436]

And if you are spending 40K you might as well just get the Ridgeline at that price point.

[@ProjectFairmont]

As a mechanic, that “truck” should have no problem reaching 250k with proper maintenance.

[@N20Joe]

@@ProjectFairmont Plus fixing the recalls and other poor QC and design issues that late model Fords seems to have in abundance these days

[@ProjectFairmont]

@@N20Joe yea, you don’t own a Ford. Internet experience…

[@coldtesla6212]

Ordered one, a few weeks ago, glad to know someone that knows, ordered one too!!

[@bentleyspotting]

Gday, we call that a ute mate.

[@Sithhy]

Isn't a UTE more of like a "normal" car but with the rear seats removed & a bed in their place?

[@michaeljamesm]

​@@Sithhyunfortunately those classic utes are now extinct, once Holden died and ford stopped making the Falcon unless Toyota decides to make the camry to include a ute option

[@aWhiskeyTangoFoxtrot]

@@Sithhy this is basically a car

[@Appletank8]

with the hybrid engine, you're getting sedan MPG numbers, which is honestly kinda insane.

[@meanman6992]

I wish America got the GM utes…. I forget Holden that’s it…

[@Brandon318]

Love the Jakub cameo!

[@majormushu]

I got a '22 maverick recently for a little under 25k and i love it. Great gas mileage, nice ride, reasonable sized bed, and enough carry capacity for what i need. Even used it recently for a half cord of wood and it carried it perfectly. I wish i had heated seats but overall im happy. I may upgrade in a few years to a higher trim model when they do the reboot.

[@doodskie999]

People need to wake up. You dont need a huge gas guzzling pickup or SUV Lets start supporting small vehicles again, these vehicles can perform your day to day job 99% of the time

[@nemesis656]

I feel like smaller vehicles are starting to make a resurgence and it’s making me happy.

[@TellurdogIsayhi]

I just wish someone would make a small pickup that actually has a really nice interior. I’d buy a maverick tomorrow if it had the same quality interior as an F150 or a tundra

[@doodskie999]

@@TellurdogIsayhi Its interior is really nice, don't forget, the reason you buy a pickup is to haul stuff, if you want a nice interior as a priority, then buy an SUV