I bought a 2022 Ford Maverick Lariat AWD! (Review and Off-Road Test)

Ford enters the compact pickup segment with the all-new 2022 Ford Maverick. The model tested is our new long-term Lariat EcoBoost All-Wheel-Drive truck.
#ford #fordmaverick #offroad
CONTENTS
00:00 - Introduction
00:55 - Features
11:36 - Driving Impressions (Freeway and 0-60 testing)
17:32 - Off-Road Testing
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[@RockSleeper]

That whole truck is an optical illusion. It's so small, and even with a person standing next to it, it's still hard to tell how small/big it is.

[@zackhaycraft8159]

Amen it looks so small but has plenty of room for most people

[@thothheartmaat2833]

its basically a car that looks like a truck.. it has a 2.5 l engine..

[@zackhaycraft8159]

@@thothheartmaat2833 you are mistaken the maverick for the ford ranchero

[@KB-bh9hp]

@@thothheartmaat2833 Your point? It's still plenty trucky for most people, my family included.

[@ForkInTheButt]

Not all of us have a small penis. More than enough for 95 percent of half ton drivers

[@Wearyman]

Apparently the Mav isn't just based on the Bronco Sport, but shares a bunch of parts with it. The suspension in particular. There are lift kits for the Bronco Sport that supposedly will fit the Mav. Meaning you can actually bring the Mav up to the ride height of a Ranger, without overly-straining the axle angles. I find this amazing. This should let you put slightly bigger and much more off-road worthy tires on it too.

[@Dreamscythe1]

without at least a locking rear diff this truck is worthless offroad though even with a lift and tires it has no suspension travel and gets stuck very easy

[@Wearyman]

@@Dreamscythe1 Oh wow, this is a necro post. However, you are right. It's not an offroader, just an around-town city-boy trucklet. I did want a Mav when I made the original post, but at the time you couldn't get one without a 6 month wait. In the end I leased a Nissan Frontier, and I'm glad I did. The frontier has been far more useful than the Mav would have been. Also, with all the information coming out about the poor build quality of the Maverick, transmissions failing, etc, I'm glad I didn't get one. It was great that they made a relatively inexpensive truck. No so great that they did it by cutting corners.

[@Dreamscythe1]

@@Wearyman How was the frontier? Mostly did it get some decent fuel mileage? It's a nice looking truck but I think that engine must be hard on gas

[@Wearyman]

@@Dreamscythe1 Still have it. It's ok. Gas mileage isn't great, but it's a truck, you have to expect that. Hauls well and has nice performance. Honestly I haven't driven it all that much because of COVID moving my job to "remote" and then it never really going back since I don't have to be in the office to do my job. So I've only put like 7k miles on it in two years. Still it's been OK. Only complaint is the sensors on it have issues. Likely because this is a 2022, so it's the first year production on this new body style. The Front collision sensor seems to have some kind of problem that causes a system fault, and the dealership hasn't been able to run it down. It doesn't stop the truck from working, just generates an error. So it's not worth putting in the effort to have it sit in the shop getting fixed when I'm turning it in next year anyway. After that, not sure. I think I might just buy a nice condition older vehicle without all the electronic trash. Maybe a diesel? Something I can get for maybe 5-10k and put a couple thousand more into to make it spiffy and just drive that for awhile until car makers get their heads screwed on right again.

[@sappyjohnson]

Great review. I don't think 90% of people buying these will be buying them for off road use. But nice to know it has some capabilities -- if a decent tire was on it.

[@sappyjohnson]

@@hinglemccringleberry9389 Maybe you are poor?

[@matthewpaine6908]

An AWD mini van has some off road capabilities.

[@jamiehart6318]

I just need it to be able to get up my shitty driveway when it's covered in snow.

[@Roscoesadie]

Yeah I agree with you man I'm just going to get the base model with air conditioning that's all I'm interested in sitting in traffic all day

[@sappyjohnson]

@@Roscoesadie I think that’s a good choice. You can always build on that if needed.

[@AddictedMotors]

Here for the new off-road course. I'm really enjoying seeing the "soft roaders" in these conditions - Extremely relevant content here.

[@johnerwinveneracion1825]

Ryan: "This Maverick is mine." Me, still waiting for my July hybrid order: *crying*

[@drivingsports]

Good luck, it's a nice little rig.

[@warrenbarnes9653]

Life ain’t fair!

[@srw788]

It really irks me, whether it is a vehicle or other item, when the manufacturer can't even get the product into the hands of consumers yet reviewers and influencers can get them handily. Meanwhile Joe Consumer is stuck paying scalper prices because the manufacturers just don't give a care about us.

[@drivingsports]

@@srw788 We bought it from our local dealer without any intervention from Ford. We literally walked into the dealership two weeks ago and asked if they had any unsold Mavericks on the truck. This is the one they had coming that wasn't yet spoken for. (It was ordered by the store for a floor demo.) So what we did was what any buyer can do, with a little luck.

[@shannonboone3640]

Waiting on my Maverick hybrid Lariat

[@halfclappertopchedda]

Awesome review. This FX4 NEEDS a standard A/T tire. Those Pirelli's are trash. Solid little truck. Perfect for 90% of truck owners needs.

[@kevincampos3418]

A/T and level kit.

[@JASONHJEFFERSON]

Id remove them right away keep them on separate wheels for road trips

[@prylosecorsomething3194]

They're a neat little vehicle but I don't really consider them to be a truck. A truck is body on frame and has 4 wheel drive, this is unibody and has all wheel drive, but that doesn't make it a bad vehicle, just a different vehicle

[@KeystrokeCowboy]

4.5ft bed? This is more of a crossover with a bed.

[@earthsurfer13]

Perfect for 90 percent? Bullshit

[@EliasDelvasto]

This channel has some of the best car reviews that can be found anywhere. I really appreciate how thorough every review is which is why I’ve been so excited for your review on the Maverick. Well done Ryan and team

[@DoctorMotorcycle]

Yup, totally getting one of these. Don't know that I'd change much compared to the truck you ordered, the main draw for me is the EcoBoost and AWD with the 4K tow. These trucks are going to be little sleepers. Think of the people that are going to get surprised from a stoplight by one of these with an aggressive E85 or methanol tune. I wouldn't be surprised to see the 0-60 in the low 5's, possibly high 4's on a race tune in cold weather. Now watch every other manufacturer scramble to get a compact truck out lol. Go Ford Go!

[@UnknownUser_0000]

Ford can enjoy it while it lasts..as soon as a Korean or Japanese manufacturer picks up the concept RIP Ford sales...again.

[@bc4198]

@@UnknownUser_0000 The Hyundai Santa Cruz is hitting the market basically simultaneously.

[@XLC-zd8dn]

@@UnknownUser_0000 -I don’t think that is a predetermined fact. Toyota and Nissan have been in the full size pickup market for a while now and Ford is still the hands down winner in North America. All the Japanese manufacturers are loosing ground in the midsize pickup range to Ford and GM. They are still doing well, but dominance isn’t a given anymore.

[@johnt6673]

Unknown really? Might need to wake up. This vehicle has amazing potential.

[@sage11x]

@@UnknownUser_0000 Ford sells more F150s than many companies sell total units. This is a genius little product and you’d gave to have your head in the sand to not see Ford is going to print money with this thing .

[@LD1911]

This is exactly the review I wanted to see on the Maverick. Keep up the great work!

[@bobcolon1889]

Would love to see the Maverick with more off road worthy tires try this course again. Thanks for the great videos.

[@NateTEHbutcher]

I swore a lot of the FX4s I saw had Falken A/Ts

[@winstonbryant5467]

@@NateTEHbutcher YEah you're right. It's an option on the FX4. I've seen a lot of video test of the FX4 with the option and it does makes a big difference

[@ur12cujo]

KO2’s would laugh at this course. Would love to see them in the truck going through again.

[@thomasheredia7734]

Highly agree some ko2s would help this truvk blaze though

[@paulcondie2520]

Agreed, more aggressive tire as well as bigger with the 2" lift. My next truck! Truck in video is sharp, I gotta say!

[@robertren23]

So I've been watching this channel for a while now and I don't understand why you don't have more subscribers, you deserve more. Gonna be fun watching this Maverick, I can't wait for the other reviews on it.

[@15stosioj]

One of the best Maverick reviews I’ve watched. Thank you!!

[@tgmotoman1]

Better tires are a must. I would like to see this kitted out for mild off road camping.

[@DaciaProject]

31 inch K02s, or?!

[@themagician7734]

@@DaciaProject KO2s would probably ruin this as a daily driver (decreased gas mileage, longer breaking distances), nonetheless the strain of that extra weight on the vehicle. The Falcon Wildpeak's that come on the RAV4 would be a good option.

[@U20E27]

BFG has a new tire for Sport / utility. Trail Terrain its more aggressive than the Advantage Sports which have been good. But they aren’t full on KO2’s. They also focused on more snow performance so better sipping for improved snow grip. These will go on my Expedition next. I bet they would match the Maverick really nice in its capability without killing mileage/ road performance etc. 👍

[@bobjeep8723]

@@themagician7734 if I see breaking instead of the correct term: braking, one more time......

[@themagician7734]

@@bobjeep8723 lol. Typed it too fast

[@navcop33]

I absolutely want this truck! Appears to completely fit my needs without taking a second mortgage out! Great job Ford!

[@Kiss__Kiss]

Now that the video is over, I think a small lift and some off road A/S tires would be great!!! And make it look tough in the process.. Thanks for the video, Ryan...

[@Michael-ur5qb]

A timberline or Tremor would be good.

[@OhioSR20]

I’m planning 245/65/17 wildpeaks or k02s for mine and maybe a level. It’ll be here in the next week or two!

[@Kiss__Kiss]

@@OhioSR20 Now you're talkin'!! PS: Have you checked out the General Grabber AT/X?? I personally love them better than the K02s I've used them, and their predecessor, the AT2s for close to a decade..

[@demonslayer9551]

@@OhioSR20 please post some video of that. That’s what I’m waiting to see before I make the purchase. This truck is perfect for me and my son weekend warrior dad camping trips. Small level/lift and some descent a/t tires. Let’s go!!

[@carlosloyola4585]

@@OhioSR20 I just put General Grabber APT 245/65/17's on my XLT FX4 4K Maverick on stock black wheels and it looks and feels great! Patiently gonna wait for a level kit...I hope ReadyLift or Rough Country come out with a set soon.

[@nickcampbell9258]

If you were to go get a fully loaded ranger you would be spending 50 grand this thing for 35 is definitely not a bad deal

[@hhblair44]

I bought a Ranger Lariat with a Tremor package for under $43k (X-plan discount). Was under 48k sticker. I really like it, but the instrument cluster in the Maverick looks better! Cool little pickup!

[@sgillen12]

You’re also getting a truck that would walk over that stuff it got stuck on too in the Ranger.

[@Irish88_]

I got my Ranger xlt Fx4 for 34,000

[@killajr51]

It’s not 35k it comes out to be 48k

[@killajr51]

@Preston actually I compared the room inside the cabin.. the maverick definitely has more room in back seats.. and has a huge cargo space under seats

[@taustin9026]

Thank you sir…I’ve been waiting on this one from you. Great review!

[@NateDawg0007]

Depending on the popularity of the maverick I could see Ford creating a tremor version with the twin clutch rear. Until then the AWD system is clearly not meant for offroading, it's meant for a little better towing.

[@dandaniels4558]

You mean being towed haha

[@bc4198]

They should just do what will really sell and do a Ken Block package with the turbo and goofy graphics.

[@Lifeof728]

"soft" roading

[@bigwestreviews4933]

And snow

[@alexdromero13]

Think about people who live in the snow, like Denver or Flagstaff. Perfect for them. Or just casual camping.

[@gru3som3rick]

Watched a lot of reviews on this model and you have the most thorough review I've seen, great video!

[@jymonbobb2049]

This was well shot and informative, thanks! Hoping I can get a mid-tier in black soon!

[@ToyotaSubieDude]

Being in Washington, I sure hope you show how this vehicle does in the snow, especially getting up into the cascades

[@drivingsports]

You know it!

[@travisp11]

Snow performance will determine if I will go with a Santa Cruz or Maverick.

[@sage11x]

Tires tires tires. My 2011 Taurus SHO (AWD) does really well in winter snow and ice you just need appropriate tires. Even with my Michelin Pilot Sport 4 All Seasons I was able to dig out from some pretty gnarly snow drifts though.

[@travisp11]

@@krasnaludek298 I've seen 2 Santa Cruz's in person and I don't mind the design that much. The price of the Santa Cruz is a bit disappointing, especially up at the higher trim levels. If I'm gonna drop 40k+ on a vehicle and I need something with AWD or 4WD, I'm just gonna go buy a Silverado.

[@travisp11]

@Tom S True

[@erichanson1740]

Just bought my new Area51 Maverick yesterday here in Oregon. Ive never driven one before and took out for a nice drive today and i love it. I have the electrical port in the tiny bed and nice big ful screen on the dash. Love the hidden bins under the bench seat in the back. Pretty cool little truck.

[@toodamnskippy6220]

I’ve just picked up this exact vehicle a few hours ago, thanks for pointing out so many valuable items. I’ll start wringing it out tomorrow.

[@Honeybadger_525]

This is exactly the test I was waiting to see! I have been considering getting the Maverick as my next truck, however I was skeptical if the bed is actually large enough to be useful and it could handle some light off-roading. I'm sure throwing one some more aggressive AT tires would help with the grip. I hope Ford introduces a plug-in hybrid and hybrid with AWD of the Maverick within the next few years.

[@TheNynax]

Same, the maverick seem literally perfect for what I'm looking for. The AWD, the MPG, the towing, without being a bigger truck and at a reasonable price point.

[@r.616]

Plug in means fully electric. Hybrid means half engine half battery (that’s recharged by the engine)

[@Honeybadger_525]

@@r.616 Sorry but not quite. There are 2 kinds of hybrid vehicles commonly available: HEVs and PHEVs. HEVs are your conventional hybrid with a small battery intended to assist the gasoline motor. The battery is recharged by the engine. PHEVs are your plug-in option hybrids which have a larger battery, and therefore longer range and often have to ability to drive using only electric power for a certain distance or at certain speeds. The Toyota Prius for example offers both options.

[@chriss526]

Sure….the hybrid 2wd model may be rated for around 40mpg, but 22/29 mpg for an AWD vehicle is still not a gas guzzler by any means. Seems on par with similar-sized crossovers. And this little truck is more powerful than many of those.

[@ALMX5DP]

Totally especially if it has the potential to exceed it like Ryan did. I’m barely able to eek out 30-31mpg in my Focus ST with the same engine (though cruising at around 70-75mph).

[@CactusJack252]

And he is getting 32 mpg (according to the computer) and the engine is not even broke in.

[@afcgeo882]

The power is EXACTLY the same as on the Escape and Bronco Sport.

[@mariowhyte2816]

Ryan, your auto coverage is top notch my dude!!! Congratulations on the Maverick and thumbs up on the off road course again!!! Drive into the danger zone!!!

[@danielnormandeau2393]

You know how to keep the excitement thank you for buying this Its a short list vehicle for next year!

[@greyed0ut]

YES to DIY, always love to see stuff like that.

[@foskco87]

Good to see Ford back in the smaller truck game, and also producing some capable offroad vehicles. Would love to see this truck with a lift and tires

[@MrPhil3mac]

Thank you Ryan! This is the Maverick review I’ve been waiting for. My XLT FX4 just got built and is due to deliver on 11/14 and I can’t wait! Looking forward to see what you do with yours over the next year.

[@gobbotheiconn3013]

How do you like it!!?

[@tankercrewchief]

Soooooo!?!?! How is it!?!

[@MrPhil3mac]

@@tankercrewchief Had it for a month now and so far I love it. I haven’t done anything exciting with it yet - just commuting back and forth to work - but I’m getting 27-28 mpg and the interior is quite comfortable. I’m hoping to hit some gravel roads and throw the kayaks on it in the near future

[@tankercrewchief]

@@MrPhil3mac sweet! Appreciate the reply. I gotta get one😤 Aloha from Hawaii🤙🏾

[@bc4198]

Yes! Way to deliver on your audience requests! I'd love to see you take a UTV on this course, to help the "versus Jeep/etc." debates.

[@immutablecantrip]

I love your channel. We're the same height and live in the same area so I feel like everything is so much more relevant for my actual needs.

[@stevenveal5836]

Ryan, really enjoy your channel. My first car was a 1970 Ford Maverick. The original Maverick was designed as a budget friendly vehicle with a $1995 price tag, when most new cars started at $3k and up. Mine was used with 32,000 miles on the odometer. In reality, the mileage must have been 132,000 miles, as the thing burned as much oil as gas. Very nice to see Ford bring back the Maverick nameplate in the form of a very fun truck.

[@NobleCelery]

so stoked y'all will be using this for at least a year! cannot wait to get my hands on one of these. would love to see y'alls DIY creations as well!

[@tandfisch]

We bought an XL a week ago…we love this truck so much. It’s really well done.

[@user-oldblindguyD]

This is a well-done review of the Ford Maverick, friends. I just came across your spot, watched this clip & subscribed. Thanks for giving us a large forward view for most of the drive, as It adds a much wider, more descriptive perspective. It's good to have you along in the p-i-p,especially on the rougher sections, so we have a chance to gauge the overall ride. Your video, audio & editing qualities are well above standard. Best wishes & keep up the good work . ps. those tires really suck, unless you are driving on pavement. You need a set of winter tires at least, if you are taking your Maverick off-road.

[@Ammondude]

Can't agree more! This was 💯 the best Maverick video out there yet

[@nxdboi]

Please be the first to publicly upgrade this thing for some hard soft-roading. I'm talking slight lift, off-road tires, rack, winch, the whole thang. It'd be great to see what it can do.

[@player5633]

If i decided to go with this ( waiting on a 22yr big bronco) id do a 1 inch left, good A/T tires, and throw my kayaks on it and be a happy camper.

[@nxdboi]

@@player5633 Yeah, that's more or less what I'd do to it. Minus the Kayaks, but a roof/bed rack tent would probably be something I'd go with. I'm not a rock crawling enthusiast by any means, but I do go out camping and on long road trips with my family a few times a year. I'd be nice to have a truck with a low entry price to eventually replace my Jeep Renegade, which has surprising off-roadability, but has very limited tow and cargo capability.

[@farstrider79]

For what you'd pay, just buy a Ranger.

[@nxdboi]

@@farstrider79 If spec's correctly, It end up being around the price of a base Ranger for all the important components. Obviously this one would be more expensive considering it's a top trim, but that's not the important bit. The only thing that matters is the FX4 option.

[@farstrider79]

@@nxdboi I'm in the same situation. Looking for a reasonable priced truck that can pull a small travel trailer that I'm shopping for and can handle dirt roads for camping and long road trips. I wouldn't expect it to rival a lifted 4x4, but wouldn't mind if it could handle a little bit of fun. I do wish it had a 5' bed option. I'm 6'1 and would like the option of putting a cover on the back and sleeping diagonal in the bed.

[@U20E27]

Yup great idea. Great size, load capacity, power etc. Perfect option for hauling my tools to do rental property repairs (hard top locking bed cover?) snap on lumber rack bars? Bike fork mount. And still can run kids to sports and / or drag the 4x6 trailer👍 Great idea! I love my Expedition but it doesn’t fly under the radar like the Maverick 👍

[@airshootist]

Great video, exactly the thing I wish someone did months ago. Either way, still ordered a Lariat with every option. Can't wait! Cheers, man!

[@drivingsports]

We'll be truck buddies.

[@nathanielgarcia8109]

I am a big fan of the all-new Ford Maverick, I really liked this detailed breakdown of the Ford Maverick you took the time to do. The camera angles were the right angles at the right times in the video. I truly enjoyed the simultaneous camera angles while driving. The very calm tone you give while reviewing all your vehicles is very pleasant and relaxing for someone to fully enjoy the vehicle review. I am 6 feet tall so whenever I consider buying a vehicle I always sit in the driver seat and immediately see if I can sit behind myself just as you did in this video, so I can totally relate. Thats very important to do, because on road trips you want to make sure that your passengers are comfortable. Thank you for the content. I will continue to subscribe.

[@509BlastTech]

Awesome review, I've watched several of yours now. Wanted the Subaru Outback Wilderness but needed a truck... I've wanted a Maverick for a while, but had a solid opportunity (and great trade in offer because of a holiday) to score a Ranger. First thing I did was drive over 800 miles to test it's off-road capabilities in the Eastern Sierras. To keep this comment from being a TL;DR situation, I'll put this simply - if you live in, on, around, or near a city, and commute to said city and don't really plan on light rugged excursions; buy a Maverick. If you're even remotely adventurous, buy a Ranger (if you're trying to stay mini/mid-size and with Ford specifically). This truck is an awesome mini machine, but it's quite literally designed for city usage (every person at *dealer that won't be mentioned* told me this).

[@joshportelli]

I have XLT FX4 on order with same tires (I just really like the black wheels). And I thought FX4 option was kinda silly for FWD based unibody. But from your review its even more off road capable than I thought it would be. Looking forward to getting some great mpg and on-road traction with the pirellis with a little more confidence on a dirt, gravel,sandy, snowy road.

[@timanderson6111]

Another excellent video, Ryan. You made me want one! In the video I especially liked when you said, "that was too much noise!" Very well done. Keep 'em coming!

[@michtur6347]

Been waiting on you folks to review the Maverick. Great job as always!

[@ffl1409]

If Ryan had said "I just picked it up last night, and we are going to take it easy" no one would complain (or have the right to). But you didn't - bravo!

[@warrenbarnes9653]

Great review. Obviously, a set of good tires would radically improve the off-road performance. I would love a video where you do a detailed comparison to the Ranger. Is the Maverick better for most people, or is the Ranger just too far ahead in capability?

[@danielrn133]

Depends. I live in Wyoming and have a Ranger Lariat FX4. For sure a body on frame truck gives more capability for off road with a true 4x4 system and locking diff. That said..."most people" the Maverick is awesome and perfectly fine for dirt roads, snow, things like that. Ranger is going to be way better for towing also. I primarily use my truck for camping trips and climbing trips. I am on the fence about Maverick over Ranger. They both have positives and negatives. Could I do 99% of what I do in my Ranger in a Maverick? Yes.

[@kevinblock2307]

Great video- looking forward to seeing future videos on this Maverick

[@petermcdonald2846]

I can’t tell you how helpful this video is. Thank you!

[@WeouTHereburH]

Dang Ford is killing it with the style of trucks I’ve always told my self I’ll get a Chevy but I might lean towards Ford now even the new ranger look pretty kool

[@randyperron2171]

Yes.. a Trucklet. Would like to see some reviews on trucklet bed caps. From Toronto Canada

[@mcleach71]

Been following your shenanigans since Subie Sport. Good to see you're still getting at it!

[@freddyvazquez2865]

Congrats on the new truck and test field, can’t wait to see more content.

[@tunanocrust2642]

I love the idea of this thing. I hope they succeed. I really want to see this parked next to my 2500HD though, for size comparison. I dont think I can gauge the size of it, I really think its smaller than it looks in videos. Also want to see one of these at sema lowered and modified. Looks like it could be a blast. I had that 2.0L in my FoST and it would be pretty fun in this thing with a tune.

[@smartttart]

Fantastic truck, im almost tempted to swap one for my frontier. Its a shame that the Hybrid isn't available with AWD. I guess its because the AWD and hybrid bits share the same space in their respective configurations. Im sure they would have liked to but decided that it would make the truck more expensive defeating the purpose of its overall affordability.

[@YummyPork]

Great review (with plenty of thunks and clunks on the audio too). Look forward to seeing what you do with this. I had a 97 Ranger for a decade and miss having a small truck. You check a lot of boxes on my "should I get a small truck again?" list with this video

[@serialfx]

Just got mine with 7,000 km used and its the exact same one. Got a taneau cover and spray liner in back for a great deal. 2.0L turbo feels great. Couldn't be happier. Just wish wireless AA was included but perhaps with updates in future. I know the Lariat has true sync 3. Thanks for the great vid! got a new sub!

[@FlameClone]

Aww shi-, Can't believe you bought one. 👏👏

[@Dogsport1]

Fair first impressions review. I do however miss when having FX4 on the bed meant something, but in the age of Tremors and Raptors, it’s become the stand in decal for “4x4” and even here, it doesn’t really mean that either. Honestly, I don’t see anyone that thinks they need a serious off road vehicle ever considering one of these vs say a Ranger. However I think it’s a good candidate for their ST line and I’d be fairly surprised if that wasn’t in the works.

[@joegiddings5764]

It would be pretty cool to see it with a 2.3L and a 10 speed.

[@FunGoingFast]

Great review. One of the best Maverick reviews out so far.

[@joevolpe4668]

I just bought the same one! This video was incredible and made me excited to get mine!

[@MrMcSnuffyFluffy]

Safety ratings available?

[@CrazyWeeMonkey]

Probably the same as the very-similar bronco sport which is a top safety pick+

[@darrellmcbeath8532]

I would love to see its towing capabilities in action. How well does it actually handle what Ford says it can handle?

[@Dupog]

I really cant wait to see what people start doing to these things. The truck community always finds something interesting to do to their vehicles

[@annadavis6361]

Great job! Can’t wait to get mine!

[@CodyB2725]

So cool you bought it. 4Runner owner and I have been considering selling it and getting the AWD or the Hybrid. Drive a ton for work and don't off road as much as I would like to. The 40mpg of the hybrid is so tempting, but it's hard for me to not get the AWD. Curious to see what the real highway mpgs are going to be.

[@ALMX5DP]

Yeah I think lots of people are curious what the official numbers will show (and if reality is close). I think we may see a ~35mpg highway figure being the Escape hybrid loses ~3mpg and is a smaller and more aerodynamic vehicle.

[@0HOON0]

In a similar situation. My Forester isn't cutting it off road, but I don't want to give up the 28mpg I'm getting. Toyota! Give us a 4Runner Hybrid!

[@CodyB2725]

@@0HOON0 4Runner Prime. Would be awesome, but probably $60k.

[@JDMEXforme]

Get the AWD thats the point of suvs and trucks for it to be capable off road or soft roads. If you want mpg dont get a truck its simple.

[@ALMX5DP]

@@JDMEXforme AWD isn’t necessarily the point, many people want or need the extra utility, or even just want a taller seating position. I think something like 30-40% of pickups are 2wd, so that might give you an indication that it’s not all about all or 4wd.

[@josephmarra3125]

I have been really wondering if I wanted to get the awd or the hybrid and after seeing this off road I think I might actually choose the hybrid

[@matteugenio]

Hell yeah! Congrats on the new rig!

[@TheRanscat]

Hell yeah I've been waiting for this video for so long.

[@goclunker]

My dodge grand caravan awd would easily make it through that. I am running MT tires. Tires make all the difference. No computer BS. Simple full time awd

[@TheBeatenPaths]

I'm hoping for the rumored Maverick Tremor.

[@youtubecarspottersguide1]

yes , like to see a smaller super cab and a 6' box add a lil camper shell top good , camping rig sleep in the back and close the tailgate be nice and safe and warm

[@TheBeatenPaths]

@Stevospeedo really? Just by changing the cab & box one foot?

[@camaroman101]

@@TheBeatenPaths yea, not gonna happen

[@timhardman4764]

As always good objective review backed up by the off-road course performance.

[@farstrider79]

Thanks for this! Glad to finally see this truck on dirt. Not overly impressive, but still thinking about it. It'd work for 90% of what I'd do. I agree about better tires!

[@turtletube]

Only this guy would get excited about 3D printers

[@AZDesertExplorer]

So it’s basically my wife’s Fusion but with a short truck bed. Kinda like a new version El Camino?

[@jacksmack6956]

Don’t insult the el camino like that

[@josephcotten4015]

This was an outstanding review! Thank you!

[@Worship1602]

Yup. I ordered one too! Lariate with the towing package. Velocity Blue. Waiting for it to be built and delivered.

[@abmonstein]

Have you driven/tested the Ford explorer? Thoughts?

[@drivingsports]

Not the new one yet. Hoping to get hands on a Timberline edition soon.

[@IronmanV5]

I wonder if skid plates and lifts for the Bronco Sport would bolt right on as they ARE platform mates.

[@afcgeo882]

No, they won’t. Having a common platform means having a generally similar layout. The actual dimensions are all different and so are the suspension components.

[@slunasaurusrex]

@@afcgeo882 ? I Disagree with your blanket NO. In terms of wheelbase etc. yes it's variable. But I bet the suspension pickup points are the same between the two. The rear suspension looks very similar to the bronco sport. Where they can make the two the same they will to save $$. This isn't like the Porsche vs VW SUV's on the same platform where Porsche tweaks everything to the point that it's basically a bespoke product - They're low-mid tier Ford stable mates and they need to have parts commonality wherever possible to save money...

[@afcgeo882]

@@slunasaurusrex First off, there are two different rear suspensions on the Maverick and three on the Bronco sport. Second, the platform is shared by the Escape and is based on the Focus. Do you believe the parts are shared with that too? All you’re working with is blond assumptions. Look under a few cars first. The differences in size are enough for the parts to not be interchangeable.

[@CliffLoehr]

the fx4 package includes skid plates and there will likely be after market left kits.

[@travisp11]

There may be some compatibility and if the parts will be the same between the Maverick and Bronco Sport, I'm sure people will use them. As for me, I'd wait for Maverick specific parts to come out. The aftermarket for the Maverick will be huge.

[@Oh6Torch]

I live in Houston, TX, one of the flattest major cities in America. So, this truck is perfect for my needs. Thanks for the thorough review.

[@geneinman4488]

I just picked up a awd 2024 last month Lariat . Pretty nice so far < Ford did a pretty good .Real nice review , one of the better ones ive seen .

[@deanspeer1]

would LOVE to see a head to head with the Hyundai!

[@rhydynamic8306]

If Ford brings out an off-road oriented Maverick; it should have the Bronco Sport’s twin clutch rear drive. Hopefully they price it reasonably ($32k-35k)

[@bakhtiyarpakhirdinov2461]

Ford's gonna come with a Maveraptor, otherwise their marketing team should be fired:)))

[@tbm275]

@@bakhtiyarpakhirdinov2461 all they need to do is figure out a way to massage the Ranger/Bronco 4WD system in it and it would be perfect, plenty of power and a drivetrain to be able to handle the terrain.

[@Nigol66]

Great review! I've subscribed to your channel! The Maverick is on my short list... for $35,000 fully loaded, that's insane. I have a F150 STX and love it but I don't need the large bed anymore... plus with gas prices going up - why not treat myself while I can and save a little on gas too. My reservation for the Lightning is still there but I missed the 2022 model...so I'm waiting until 2023 or 4! If the Maverick Hybrid can give me up to 40mpg... I'll take it!

[@koda1494]

I just bought one 2 nights ago. 2022 XLT with FX4 and 4k Tow Package. The 'pickup' of the pickup truck is AWESOME.

[@barrybambmessagedeletedbyy7467]

Toyota is making FX4's now?

[@Rysander1]

"The turbo only gets 29mpg highway" Me: *cries in Tacoma*

[@Revenant7n]

I'm struggling to understand the point of the FX4 package now that the Tremor package has come out. On this particular vehicle, I understand that it's got some underbody protection, but the fact that it doesn't have the twin clutch rear that we know fits in this platform makes the FX4 pointless to me. As is, there is no Maverick for me. A Raptor or Tremor Maverick could sway me though. Tremor Mav would need the real AWD system. Raptor Mav would need to be a +2" widebody, longer travel, better AWD, and better 0-60.

[@supersnot4]

Might as well just jump to the Ranger at that point. The Maverick is intended from the start to be primarily a pavement vehicle with some light offroad capability, for a cheap price.

[@Revenant7n]

@@supersnot4 Nah. I have a Tacoma now. I don't need midsize mileage. The idea of getting 26 highway mpg while travelling across states and then being able to handle 95% of dirt roads in a Maverick Tremor sounds like an ideal situation.

[@rich4u1973]

Thinking about getting the Xlt FX4. This is the first "off road" I've seen on the Maverick. Thank you

[@camaroman101]

Definitely looking forward to more maverick content. I think you can option more aggressive pirelli all terrains with the fx4 package.

[@grizzybear9111]

It's just a Ford Escape with a pick up bed. Not a bad thing just repeating the haters who said the same thing about the Ridgeline. It got all the hate for being unibody yet this one gets a pass. Strange

[@stephenmiller6690]

Well this review takes the Maverick off my list for now. Hope you try this again with better tires though Ford ought to include proper tires with this package.

[@darnon2031]

There's an upgraded wheel and tire package available that gives real Falken Wildpeak AT tires.

[@GA-wq8xq]

What a downer you are.

[@drottle]

I’m going to school for engineering, I’d love to replace my crosstrek with one of these, great mileage, professional look, and easy to navigate in the city. Hope to afford one in a few years

[@thatdudejakey]

I love that it’s not an absolute truck. Is like a car with the bed which I love. I’m definitely getting one for work and camping.

[@RobBread1]

24:00 Exactly the reason I changed my Maverick order and got the Ranger instead. Although for city and suburb with minor offroad this will be just fine.

[@Manny_El_M1.1]

my 2008 f150 2wd with 33s a 2in front lift can do better than that. idk how they call that an offroad package. that little truck would probably get stuck on the curb on someone's driveway.

[@rex5880]

I'd like to see what real off-road tires do to the fuel economy.

[@HarryKuloh]

I'm sure you can use your imagination

[@bobby26050]

Idk about the maverick, but my mom put slightly bigger falkin wildpeak tires on her subaru crosstrek and it dropped at most 1 mpg.

[@plutonium9]

@@HarryKuloh That's a really well thought-out response. I can't thank you enough for your knowledge and insight.

[@nxdboi]

If it's anything like my Jeep Renegade, another off-road crossover, on 3 peak Wildtrack A/T Trails, it will lose about ~1mpg. Obv more if you go with a heavier more aggressive tire.

[@nxdboi]

@Stevospeedo Tow package gives you a lower final drive ratio, iirc, so in that sense it would be more efficient at slower speeds, no? All other things equal, I mean.

[@twincitiesdashcam9119]

Great review! This is probably going to be my next vehicle.

[@connorward2405]

Finally a video on this truck that doesnt spend 20 mins talking about the flex bed

[@0HOON0]

We can only hope that Ford is holding back the proper LSD, rock mode, and more ground clearance for the Tremor package.

[@tbm275]

If they won't give it a real locking differential and low range then I just want an ST model with paddle shifters and better suspension!

[@0HOON0]

@@tbm275 ST model should also get the Ranger's 2.3! A quick little street truck would be a riot!

[@tbm275]

@@0HOON0 while that would be nice, doubtful they could do it, but the 2.0 with a tune and maybe transmission flash could be quick all on its own.

[@codylinn9548]

@@0HOON0 honestly this is my thought. Hoping somebody with the dosh to do it just outright swaps and RS power train in and makes the rowdiest lowered pickup truck

[@AntilleanConfederation]

It’s a fucking explorer truck. Trash.

[@mowcowbell]

I think Ford has a hit on their hands. First thing I would do is get a can of flat black spray paint and paint those rear suspension bits that are visible from the rear view. :)

[@Juvernrocks]

I like this review. Just subscribed!

[@markp6062]

Great job! Thanks for sharing and being so open about it's capabilities and... not. Tires look like the first thing to do.