The Ford Maverick Hybrid Blows Past Highway MPG Rating In Our 70 MPH Efficiency Test

Jordan takes the 2022 Ford Maverick XLT Hybrid through our typical 70mph highway MPG efficiency test! We always set tire pressures to factory right before we run these tests, they are a loop style to counteract any wind or elevation, and we run them at a constant 70mph for repeatability. Thanks for watching!
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[@smokeyj3983]

I only clicked to make sure the store was really called Kum and Go 🤣🤣🤣

[@theglowcloud2215]

It never fails: no matter where you go, there will be a lifted Ram 1500/2500 with a clapped out diesel that has 300k miles on it, just idling for no apparent reason.

[@ytSuns26]

Diesel engines are difficult to restart . That is why you see those polluting monsters idling away , making even more pollution. Maybe fuel prices will finally do away with filthy Diesel engines.

[@Channel-gz9hm]

@@ytSuns26 Yeah, fuel prices will magically stop the demand for bulldozers, cranes, backhoes, excavators to build anything etc where over 80% of all diesel is used. What a twit.

[@directorjustin]

@@Channel-gz9hm Innovation in electric heavy duty construction equipment is happening fast.

[@kdrapertrucker]

The ram doesn't have 300 K on it, it just looks like it has 300K on it by 60K it would be on it's 3rd transmission. Ram/Chrysler paper mache transmissions suck.

[@kdrapertrucker]

@@ytSuns26 no, they are not difficult to start. Maybe you should learn something before you comment.

[@JKLauderdale]

Upon release, Ford stated 500miles/tank and a combined 40MPG - We all scoffed at them, laughing at either their claims or the severely underpowered pickup... boy were WE wrong. This isn't a heavy duty work horse of a vehicle but it IS the perfect small-business, independent contractor truck. It can haul sheet goods flat, tow a poolman or landscaper's trailer or just a couple of little seadoos/kayaks to/from the beach. Seats 4, 40mph, $20k, hauls practically anything... YES PLEASE!

[@TheGamersRace]

Which is exactly what it was aiming to be

[@nbracken7]

Not too many bad things you can say about this truck. I’ve been driving my hybrid lariat for about a month getting 41 mpg combined. Love this truck!

[@bcc5701]

I was trying for a lightning but that’s not happening anytime soon now and I’m just hating myself driving my GT500 getting 15th on the hwy… really looking at one of these

[@orrinkelso9295]

Have a Maverick just like the reviewed truck. Just drove it from San Diego to Flagstaff and back at 70 mph. Obviously, some big mountains on this route and it was very windy. I had 2 bikes in the back which caused some extra drag. Got 32.3 for whole trip. Truck only had 400 miles at start. I am very pleased with the truck so far.

[@slamminpotatoes4508]

How’s the gas mileage now that the engine broke in?

[@tai1704]

Getting 28-32 MPG on my FX4 Lariat Maverick, I wanted AWD and the power of the ecoboost. It's better than than the 14 MPG I was getting on my 8 cyl AT4😛

[@jadedjay7861]

I remember you In the Chevy group. I also got rid of my 2020 LTZ Z71 because the 6.2 was averaging 14.5 I didn't get the little Maverick. I opted for the 2021 Lariat Powerboost.

[@OnePointLander]

Hard to believe unless you are driving mostly freeway at 65

[@thepasswordisrhubarb]

I'm driving 68 miles a day w/ combo interstate, hwy, city and depending on my route, I get 40 to 46 mpg. The 40mpg is with 20 miles of interstate at 70mph-80mph. I'm super pleased.

[@Cjdergrosse]

Why not get an EV? I drive 72-74mi/day with majority freeway. I charge at home 99% of the time. Costs me $2 per day round trip when charging off-peak. I can't imagine paying for gas anymore.

[@thepasswordisrhubarb]

@@Cjdergrosse I totally agree. In fact, I am hoping to get an EV truck in the next year or so. But there aren't any out just yet.

[@LtMav-zk2qo]

@@thepasswordisrhubarb f150 coming! Starting 40k!

[@skybluemarshall]

@@Cjdergrosse About 17% (56.83 million) of the US lives in condos/apts and would require 100% public charging. As of Jan 2022 there were less than 120,000 US public EV charging stations and 41,000 were in Calif. Don't get me wrong, I'm all for EVs and I would like to own one, but I believe that the US public infrastructure is decades behind our current EV technology. It's easy to ask the question, why doesn't everyone buy an EV? But, just imagine if everyone suddenly bought one. Based on the numbers that I've found, that's simply not feasible for tens of millions of Americans who don't have their own private spot to charge an EV.

[@ytSuns26]

In a standard vehicle that’s what 4-4.5 gallons at $5.00 .

[@billyselman6371]

I have 2022 Ford Maverick XLT with the 2.0 ecoboost engine. We drive from Houston to Dallas /Ft Worth area and back several times a year to visit family. I drive 75 mph with the cruise on which is the posted speed limit. I get up to 80mph to pass slower vehicles then back to 75 mph. I have been getting 34mpg on a 280 mile drive. Love my Maverick!

[@palebeachbum]

People are seeing in the 45-50mpg range with city driving, where hybrids always excel. Even in its most fuel-guzzling environment, highways, it's still going to get in the low 30s without trying too hard. There is no other truck sold in the U.S. capable of those kinds of MPG numbers. I'll venture to guess that a significant portion of full-size truck owners do nothing more than what this Maverick can handle.

[@SpockvsMcCoy]

A relatively small battery can significantly improve city fuel economy in any vehicle. Hopefully, a plug-in or fully electric Maverick (or possibly in the next generation Ranger) is coming.

[@davidarkinian2393]

Yeah I want the 20K base model and Nope can't find it anywhere!

[@bradhaines3142]

highways are the least 'guzzling' enviroment. the motor can find its sweet spot and just cruise. city is ALWAYS worse because of constant start stop and idle

[@SpockvsMcCoy]

@@bradhaines3142 True, except for hybrids and newer cars that have Start Stop technology which prevents idling.

[@bradhaines3142]

@@SpockvsMcCoy no because the start stop still adds wear, and idling of any kind is waste

[@ardenpowers7730]

I have the 2.0L Turbo 4x4 XLT, with Off Road and Tow packages. At a little over 6000 miles, my average mpg is 32.4 and still gaining . . . love my truck !! Thanks for sharing !!

[@DrinkWetPoopFishing]

I just got mine last week and I concur. It gets better gas mileage than advertised. Very happy with this purchase. Its also drives nicely.

[@melvinhunt6976]

I made a two hundred mile loop to bass pro shop in Alabama and back. My lariat hybrid on the computer said 46.5 , actually 42 .3 !

[@jimmyglea]

People who don’t think front wheel drive is adequate for winter driving in the mountains are usually under 40 yo. In high school, I got around the Snowmass Village/Aspen area with no problems in my 1979 Dodge Colt. All it takes are good tires and some operator skill.

[@denisgauthier3410]

Thank you for your gas mileage test, impressive. Enjoyed your video, cheers from Canada!

[@whycantiusemnameheredamn9340]

love these mpg tests. I can see some people might even drive this truck as their daily commuter.

[@bradbike]

My Hybrid Mav will be arriving at the dealership in the next two weeks. Thanks to Jordan for the video...I'm excited!

[@johngoreham8352]

Fantastic way to test that truck. Keep this type of stuff coming!

[@fposmith]

Super Unleaded ?

[@justinwells6795]

Only problem is that dealers(at least in my area) are asking 10k over sticker for a new maverick. You’ll never make that up on gas.

[@TockaMea]

Same here in CA. I can't find them for under 35k anywhere (MSRP 20K)

[@ytSuns26]

Hey Biden has over two years left in office . Gas might go to $100.00 a gallon !

[@cliffordzellner5917]

@@ytSuns26 so once Biden gets out of office gas worldwide would drop dramatically?

[@ytSuns26]

@@cliffordzellner5917 oh yes no question. Thus current oil thing is the big FU to the corrupt deep state and Biden. When Saudi Arabia and the UAE don’t return Biden’s calls you know they are blowing Biden and his son Hunter off , they paid the bribe they are going to charge whatever they want. Biden wants to bitch they will rat his corrupt ass out. Ukraine officials already ratted out the Biden’s for the millions stolen from Ukraine.Biden and the deep state are in a serious corner and the rest of the world doesn’t want them around any longer. Prelosi, Biden and the gang are up to their eyeballs in trouble.

[@johngoreham8352]

Are they also marking up conventionally-powered vehicles? If so, you will make it up in gas.

[@rockobeam2706]

I've got the same truck on its way still. I'm so stoked.

[@edwinbrown3303]

Excellent review

[@alandale5484]

I received mine with 400 miles on the odometer. Filled it. 34mpg first tank. And at 80 mph for half of that or so.... Impressive ride. Smooth too. Hope it lasts.....

[@920flashback]

My 2.0 blows past as well. 34 highway and around 30 mixed. Very impressed.

[@AM-dr9xn]

Great job thank you!!

[@garyclark6747]

I’d help you move but “my truck is too small.”🤣🤣🤣

[@1986subway]

Better than using a truck with a 6"+ lift😂

[@JamesD-HB]

The Mav bed is only 6" shorter than a crew cab Tacoma or Ranger fyi.

[@Ka_Gg]

Another good thing is that this engine/hybrid system is older and already well known. Just a more refined version. My old escape has the same 2.5. Doesn't get the same mpg though. I like this little "truck". I'm not a ford guy but so interested in this thing. Never had a new car, but if I were to buy a new one, I'd look at this.

[@mmakeitso]

Go all the way with electric

[@sterlingfury]

My Fusion hybrid gets over 40 mpg almost always

[@Ka_Gg]

@@sterlingfury yeah I've been looking for an older one. They seem to have nice looking interior also. I'm not a ford guy but I'd definitely consider one.

[@Ka_Gg]

@@mmakeitso not until the range goes up and/or charge time decrease. I don't want to wait 1 hour on a road trip.

[@sterlingfury]

Mine is 2010...213 000 k when I bought it and around 219 now...lowest mileage I think was 35 or 37 but usually 43, 47, 48, 53 once...really nice to drive too...2013 and up have only a 2 litre but mine is 2.5 ...look for leather interior if u can...Lincoln mkz hybrid is the same car just slightly upscale version

[@KDan09]

Hello from Cheyenne, looking forward to getting my XLT Hybrid in the next few weeks!!

[@haraldweltzin5117]

My Maverick is the lariet version of yours, same color, has had a computer average of 41 mpg in 1500 miles so far, with mixed driving highway and the smokey mountains.

[@Sir......]

1:40 capless system, you arent supposed to yoink it out immediately, wait 5 seconds

[@IrixGuy]

Thanks for this video. Sub and Like added!

[@wildbill23c]

I've usually found any vehicle I get I beat the EPA's fuel economy numbers both city and highway. Even my 2008 Tundra beat the highway 17mpg rating. I'd get between 19-21mpg with it on long trips, 14-16mpg city, 8-9mpg towing. My 87 bare bones basic 2WD V6 manual Ford Ranger will get 25mpg on the highway, but eventually I'd like to get a Maverick, and keep hoping they release an AWD Hybrid with the 2.5L non-turbo 4 cylinder. If they do it'll be replacing my Bronco 2 as it would become my daily driver. The Ranger would have to stay as its a long bed (7 foot bed), use it around the property as a utility vehicle all the time LOL.

[@reefgratos2035]

Ordered the same hybrid blue with sunroof and copilot, expected delivery in may 2022. Will sell my wrangler jku to get this.. Im an suv type of person and this will be our first pickup truck. Things i will need time to get used is the small cargo. A Flat bed isn't as big as a suv cargo with rear folded seats. Impossible to sleep horizontally flat in a pickup truck especially on road trip. It seems powerwindows on the maverick open very slowly. We will however use low octane instead of mid octane with current gas price. Anyway, two more months waiting..

[@michaelvarley2422]

Moved to the Big Island Hawaii last April where gas is about 4.80 a gallon so bought this truck. I'm averaging 46 MPG for my first 18k miles. Had some recalls for updates but have loved my first truck

[@keeganbrown9967]

I'm 2 months into owning mine and so far I'm averaging 42mpg

[@chrispontello9949]

I’ve had my hybrid Lariat for two and a half months and I’m getting 39 mpg combined. I get 33 mpg on the highway and 43 mpg around town.

[@Bwillev]

Damn, hybrid lariat isn't offered in canda. That's the spec I was looking into. We only get the ecoboost lariat. Odd.

[@paladain55]

You should get a scan gauge so you can see your SOC off the battery instead of the analog bar that doesn't say much and start pulse and gliding. Meaning do what we do on the Prius: Accelerate to max engine cut off speed: 45 mph, and then throw it in neutral down a hill. People used to do this on the old escape hybrids too. Works well to boost mpg and is kinda fun.

[@GulfCoast98]

For the life of me I can't understand why they do this. Canada gets a better Hyundai Santa Cruz and the US get a better Maverick. Why?

[@enderdavila2910]

hi, realy great news,, nice looking truck, thanks for sharing

[@BigEightiesNewWave]

Don't ever click it again , can saturate the charcoal cannister and cause EVAP problems.

[@adan342]

That's really impressive

[@morrismonet3554]

Can't wait to get my hybrid. BTW, I love the Kum and Go, I've been doing that ever since my divorce.

[@therevjimbo9193]

I currently drive a Fusion hybrid and have been thinking about the Maverick as a replacement since they no longer make the Fusion. Great test very well thought out. Thanks!!!

[@EnthusiastCarHangar]

Great truck and I would love to have one. Almost none available right now.

[@cesarpalmos8235]

Ford anyone wondering, the 2.0 ecoboost awd still can get 30 mpg hwy.

[@waltbullet1287]

Love my maverick! Xlt best bang for my money seeing up to 52 mpg

[@samysnes]

I would be very interested to see if a tonneau cover would influence these numbers.

[@melvin151515]

I ordered my maverick in July. My build is March 28. I still can’t believe I get to have it actually. I saw it online and ordered immediately. Told my buddies you won’t believe this little truck. It’s going to kill. Should be Christmas in May for me.

[@Xyler94]

Hope you enjoy the little guy!

[@cessealbeach]

Great!

[@timkincer8085]

2023 Hybrid XL. I have 2600 miles on it, mostly highway at 70-80 mph and Im averaging 34.5 mpg. I will say I have noticed DRAMATIC mpg changes depending on the outside temperature. Once it gets 50° and above I see an average closet to 37

[@Gus-bx8jx]

Xl hybrid, I am getting 42.2 mpg city and freeway combined. Excellent!

[@pauld.b7129]

These are pretty damn cool. For 90℅ of people, it's all the truck you need, having a bed is super useful for people who have outdoor hobbies. But getting better mpg than most small cars is wild. Took American companies forever to make an efficient truck. My 5 speed 88' Mazda used to get 28mpg

[@jadedjay7861]

I love my F150 Lariat Powerboost. But I'm interested in this truck.

[@hughdman]

I am replacing my 2002 Ram QuadCab 1500 and my 2006 Tacoma 4-door with a Maverick.... at least I will be if they ever deliver it. My daily driver is a 2014 achevy Volt PHEV. If Ford ever makes a Maverick PHEV I will trade for that. This was a great cideo- thank you.

[@3101home]

The info screen was not bright enough for sunny day ? Assuming there’s a brightness adjust for dashboard most every car has, and would assume you had the brightness adjust at max brightness and info screen brightness is tied to the dash brightness?

[@FuncleChuck]

Wish Ford has decided to make more than a handful of these. UPDATE January 2024: My dealer called and said that one was on the truck, and sold it to me at MSRP. So, maybe things are improving!

[@6speedtib]

Me too, It does sound like their suppliers are the limiting factor more than anything. They could cut back on the F-150's in my opinion and focus on these.

[@FuncleChuck]

@@6speedtib they know where the money comes from, and it’s not $30k hybrids. Those F trucks make ludicrous profit margins. It’s still very disappointing, because every truck they sell will be another 10+ years of that gas guzzler on the road when most people don’t need an F series at all.

[@fposmith]

Ford got caught flat footed with the launch of the Mustang as well. Although back then it was a lot easier to ramp up production. A lot less parts (and most were in inventory from other model vehicles in Ford's lineup) and no Covid to deal with !

[@oscarwalton1188]

It looks like a really good value i don't need all the electronic gizmo s it's just more stuff that can break I will definitely have a look

[@jasonthomas9364]

Does the gas engine run at idle while in the electric mode so that it is warmed up when it’s needed to operate instead of going from cold to full on demand?

[@user-pb5gy4ig3v]

I have a 2024 Eco boost FWD and got 42 on the highway and about 22 in the city. I always use eco mode.

[@marvetheman]

Good stuff. I drive to Colorado often and get about 5 or so less MPG at altitude then I get at home in Pennsylvania. I just lost my Fiesta 1.0 ecoboost to two deer strikes, which was a loss because it was a manual transmission that got up to 50 MPG on the highway and 43 or so around town, and that was from new to about 170,000 miles. My wife wants a Maverick hybrid and it seems like a good choice. Unfortunately, no manual transmission which is a huge loss but such are the times. This is the first Maverick highway test I've seen, great job!

[@canaanwinthrop2463]

I have that same Fiesta. Definitely one of my favorite cars I’ve owned because it does everything so well. Not as fun as my Miata or RX7 Turbo were but much more practical. My 70lb dog did not like riding on the parcel shelf. We take the 1.0 for 180 mile Costco runs instead of our First Edition Bronco Sport.

[@davidwilker4795]

Does it share anything with other lines (Explorer, Taurus, etc)?

[@jimjacobson4797]

Good test. Point of reference. Ford's recommendation of 87 Octane is based at sea level. The rule of thumb and due to the reduction in O2 as altitude increases, one octane point for every 1,000 feet of altitude can be subtracted. The Denver area is 5,000' so 87-5 = 82 Octane is just fine for a non-turbo vehicle when 87 is recommended. This is why 85 Octane is the baseline octane at higher elevation locations.

[@rapid13]

That’s old school, “dumb car” advice now. 85 should not be run in newer cars.

[@jimjacobson4797]

@@rapid13 Why is that exactly? You've offered no sources and I'd like to know more.

[@rapid13]

@@jimjacobson4797 Here ya go, boss. It’s pretty interesting: kzbin.info/www/bejne/oXvclWl5bp6Sack

[@phycoticfishman1251]

@@jimjacobson4797 kzbin.info/www/bejne/oXvclWl5bp6Sack Engineering Explained has a pretty good video on it.

[@DeilGrist]

Electrification can't come fast enough.

[@Tylnorton]

40mpg is nuts for highway at 70mph. The measurement is far more accurate at the mileage driven divided by the amount of fuel being put in where as to reading the mpg by the computer.

[@REALBanannaman]

I call complete BS on that figure, no way.

[@melaniedomingo5755]

Correct, I've never had a car displaying the correct mpg when compared to real mpg (miles driven divided by gallons refilled)

[@Tylnorton]

@@melaniedomingo5755 For real. There are times I've gotten better MPGs then what the trip meter says.

[@jowens4883]

Good info, this is coming from experience, tell everyone upfront. Don't ask for moving help etc. just because I have a pick up truck. You will save yourself allot of B.S.

[@johnmcmanus123]

Do you still have the maverick. If so any problems.Also I hard on cars . I got a heavy foot and like to take turns a little fast. Does the back end of the truck kick out if you take turns to fast. Thats what one of my concerns are

[@timheinrich3752]

I want one of these trucks so bad. Sucks that Ford severely underestimated demand and stopped orders months ago.

[@halfawhiteguy3145]

wonder if you would bust over 40 mpg with the tailgate off or down or with a shell or tonnaeu cover

[@trainglen22]

I have to wait until July before I can even order one

[@christophermcneil4122]

I wish we could get them in Australia.

[@jerolddaleske3966]

I am very interested in this truck. Come this time next year i will have the financial flexiblity to able to get one.

[@cindylanonda9872]

Just curious... Wellington Co is 5,200 feet above sea level. I wonder how much the elevation plays in the fuel economy of this vehicle?

[@ChokolateSushi23]

I daily an 04 GX470 and I average about 13-14 mpg hwy. The gas is killing me now that it is $7 a gallon near me. I am heavily considering getting a Maverick to daily

[@johnteeple8454]

yes the gas mileage on these are amazing.... i travel to work about 16miles doing 56mph on country road and i normally get 48mpg.....the sweet spot traveling out of town seams to be about 55mph to get the best gas mileage

[@lordcommandersnow1625]

at what speed does the gas engine kick in?

[@1dluep]

so far I 'm getting close to 40 mpg driving around town and a couple trips to the local mountains .

[@donwilliams2206]

Please Ford, build a plug-in hybrid!! I will buy 2!!

[@levesque4199]

id love a plug in mavrick hope they release on for the 23 year

[@lordcommandersnow1625]

whats the difference between this hybrid and a plug in?

[@TheMrDamp]

@@lordcommandersnow1625 you don’t plug this one in. The battery assist should be charged by the ICE motor

[@taruanmatthews9254]

Could you do one with a Tonneau cover?

[@Bmr4life]

Ha. All the Ecoboost guys said there was very little difference between the Eco and the hybrid on the highway. That's well over 20% better at highway speeds and it's still almost 100% better in the city or highway traffic. Then on top of that Eco has to burn premium for maximum power and efficiency while the hybrid is designed to burn regular. Only makes sense to get the Ecoboost if you need AWD or to tow 4k.

[@Xyler94]

Technically speaking, the Ecoboost is designed to run on 87 Octane Fuel. You can get better efficiency with 91, but the hybrid would also, since 91 just has better bang. That said, the spooling of the turbo dumping huge air means huge fuel, so yeah, the EcoBoost will be less efficient, but much quicker. Our local Ford Dealer (Where my dad works) will not order the Hybrid only because it has no AWD. 2WD trucks don't sell here, the winter months are harsh and having 4WD or AWD is very useful. Would love to see how the hybrid model works in the snow with proper tires, but as someone who went from a FWD car to a 4WD Ranger... it's night and day difference in snowy conditions.

[@PMitchell106]

​@@Xyler94 What do you mean when you say "91 just has better bang"? There is a common myth that higher octane rating (Anti-knock index) means higher energy density, but it turns out the opposite is true, a gallon of 91AKI has less stored energy than a gallon of 87AKI, though only very slightly less. The additional power and efficiency in vehicles that support multiple fuel grades comes from adjustments to the ignition timing; If the ECU is not designed to detect higher anti-knock index fuel and adjust accordingly, the vehicle will see no benefit.

[@Xyler94]

@@PMitchell106 91 octane is technically a more efficient explosion. "Better" doesn't necessarily have to mean stronger, but in this case, it is a better more efficient explosion to counter knocking.

[@PMitchell106]

@@Xyler94 A more efficient explosion would increase knock, not prevent it. The advantage of high octane is that it resists pre-ignition (knock), and the flame front does not advance as quickly from the spark, so you can fire the spark plug earlier in the compression stroke. If you don't advance timing but you still run higher octane, you just have a slower burning fuel, which has no benefit, but the difference is so small that it's not going to be harmful either. The only difference in this case is the money wasted by people thinking premium is better/cleaner/more efficient/more powerful, which is marketed by oil companies, and preached by many qualified technicians and knowledgeable forum gurus.

[@Xyler94]

@@joezaleski6142 Coping about what, great torque? Turbos are awesome, :) Sorry my ego isn't fragile that I need a V8 to feel better

[@williebonilla5989]

Nice video! That’s with one passenger/driver in the car and maybe nothing inside the bed. I wonder how it would do if you took a vacation in it with hauling a small 4x8 enclosed trailer and 4 adults and a child(5-12). Even without the trailer. 25-28mpg without trailer? 23-24mpg with trailer? I live in flat land so maybe fuel efficiency could be better than Colorado.

[@moretoknowshow1887]

This is the truck I'm getting, albeit in the Lariat.

[@TockaMea]

I don't think anyone can get the hybrid this year. Every dealer is backordered

[@norzoloco1]

I stay in eco, drive 90% on the highway, going 75-80 about 80-90 miles daily. I'm averaging 33 mpg. I heard that eco mode is only good around town and to use regular mode on the highway. But i haven't tried. When i make short trips around town i drive very slow but my mpg sometimes is only like 17. I use the hybrid coach but it doesn't seem to matter.

[@TREVORJB101]

Isn't this the same gas station that TFL uses for their loops?

[@nemo5335]

the maverick i REALLY want is the max tow but with a hybrid. 4000lbs means you can pull a good sized fishing boat without a lot of trouble, and the hybrid means you get 40+mpg when you're unloaded. idk what the issue is, maybe the battery interferes with the necessary reinforcements for max tow? or maybe they dont think the hybrid has the power. frankly, a little more power would be nice. imagine this, but with AWD and like 20-30 more horsepower. it'd be perfect.

[@premiercconstruction]

I agree! It’s like they intentionally avoid the sweet spot and I just don’t get it. Why not make all wheel drive with 5k tw rating?? And 40 mpg? A better hybrid motor?

[@TheCommonSenseProfessor]

"This is the truck that I would consider and I am not really a truck person". Ford wins.

[@iLLustrious85]

Is the power train in the escape as efficient?

[@alvinuselton912]

I have a xlt 2.0 echo boost 2wheel drive Iam getting 28 in the city. Have never checked the highways

[@estella1dog113]

Does it come in turbo for mountain driving?

[@phreshone1]

If you were driving Denver to Portland, anything beyond standard cruise control is actually dangerous Given the speed limits in the neighboring states, an 80 mph loop would be a great comparison

[@ourv9603]

Some time ago I read to get an accurate mpg reading you need to drive 90 miles or more. Ford has been surprised to ,learn about 70% of ALL mav sales are to businesses. One business lesson Ford is re learning is that the cheaper a products price is, the more that will be sold. !

[@clancyhughes]

How does that work over Loveland pass?

[@SilveredRaven]

That's an unfortunate name for a gas station. But cool vid! lol

[@JH-qy7zw]

When I first moved to Colorado, I thought it had to be a joke, but nope.

[@torkelsonstan6967]

Lmao

[@dougtaylor3937]

How about checking tire pressure

[@66fallenAngelLucifer]

Looking for new 2024 maverick. discussed with dealer, don’t know yet the change in price for 2024,so we are looking for XL at 22.600 , then add 1000 (hybrids are so few that dealer can add this) plus about $1500 optional, 1600 delivery fee and 650 purchase fee(?!?), brings it to 27.400 , plus NJ tax of .06625… plus the dealer already indicated new base price may be starting at 24000 for the XL so overall very basic 2024 XL hybrid starting from 30.000 (nj tax included)

[@talldave7799]

I was able to find a Hybrid one at Hanslee Ford of Northern California, but the dealer quote $8,999 dollars over MSRP! With other fee's thats about 50% markup over the base price of the car! It's absurd. Any of your area dealer at MSPR?!

[@jonathanwelke]

What is that constant high pitched tone in thr background like thr whole drive ???

[@phileasler5401]

I’m surprised Ford even offers the ice version for the Maverick, maybe in the snow belt? 🤔

[@michaelmolock]

That store needs to change their name. NuffSaid

[@wildbill23c]

I was thinking the same thing, that has got to be the worst name they could have used.

[@CraigSmith568]

I really like the Maverick. I would get the hybrid base model if you could get cruise. Since you can't I would get the XLT. I wouldn't get any of the options. I hate adaptive cruise, lane keep and automatic braking. Biggest problem is finding one.

[@6speedtib]

I was ready to seriously consider the absolute base Maverick until I saw it did not have cruise, I get it's to keep it cheap but come on! my old 92 bare bones ranger had cruise and it was mechanical. I imagine this Maverick is simply the addition of a few wires and a change in the computer programing because im sure its throttle by wire already.

[@CraigSmith568]

@@6speedtib I agree 100%. They should at least offer it as an option on the base model. It's their way of scamming you into paying more than you want.

[@jameswitte5676]

I don’t remember where, but there is a company making an aftermarket cruise control for the Maverick XL.

[@AA-ex4cs]

2023 and up have cruise control on all models now

[@CraigSmith568]

@@AA-ex4cs That's nice to know. They should have at least offered it as an option before, but they didn't.

[@rexfloyd2109]

Don’t ever do that gas trick in a bmw. It over saturates the sensor and kills it making it almost impossible to fill up later due to the sensor being broken

[@skigdividerx4991]

Junk

[@thatissomeBS]

I don't understand why they don't just let it go until it clicks the first time. In modern cars and gas pumps that is absolutely the maximum amount of fuel that should be put in a car.

[@nathankoroush7918]

Why would anyone ever own a BMW?

[@6speedtib]

Yeah I have never experienced an issue with pumping after it clicks off the first time, but then again I don't usually do it. I have read so many articles stating NOT to do it and the reasonings make sense as it can overflow into the charcoal box etc. I have replaced a charcoal box or two on past customer cars that had been filled.... so I felt it was bad practice to fill after the click, but o well.

[@kennetho5393]

TFL does the same fill-up and short highway loop too. I find the computer on my 2020 Escape 2.0 Ecoboost to be within 1 mpg of the computer reading. An never ever top off after the nozzle shuts off the first time. Ford says this can damage the fuel system.

[@johndavidwolf4239]

For MPG review, you should have mentioned that you are at 5,200 ft elevation, and also why you choose octane rating gas you were using, along with what the compression ratio of the engine. For those of you living near sea level, the approximate rule of thumb is the octane requirement for normally aspirated engines is a reduction of 1 point for each 2,500 ft, or 750 meters of elevation above sea level.

[@johnprobert3788]

for your non-car people, what does this mean for someone living at sea level in terms of mileage? That it actually is 40 mpg instead of 38.5 mpg?

[@johndavidwolf4239]

​@@johnprobert3788 : At highway speed on a level road, around 90% of the energy used is to fight wind resistance (the actual percentage depends on the specific vehicle, no two are exactly the same) at higher elevation the air is thinner, and thus on one hand offers less resistance, on the other hand there is less oxogen to burn fuel, which is why airplanes most efficient cruising is at the highest altitude it can fly, and there still being enough oxygen to burn the fuel to keep it going. Vehicles with modern fuel injected engines that can provide optimum air-fuel ratio at any altitude should get better MPG at higher elevations as there is less "wind resistance" the actual amount will vary with the specific vehicle.

[@markgeller5900]

Super truck. My wife, of all people, who doesn't even like cars wanted this so, it's on order! Just think they avoided the 4 wheel drive hybrid because they wanted to come with big numbers, as the 4 wheel will drop this below the magic 40 number. Especially for the cold states, it would really do a better job for winter. However, I believe that there will be so much pressure for a retrofit for 4 wheel drive that it will come. Not like they can't do it. Go Ford.

[@richardsnyder3900]

The hybrid is not offered with 4 wheel drive only the 2.0 gas only that you can get and.

[@JustAnotherHo]

It's good to know the ford focus is still a fuel efficient car.

[@treaco89]

A lot of the missing features you mentioned are available on higher trims or option packages.

[@bryanspilner7370]

I laughed when I was in colorado and saw "Kum&Go" gas stations

[@jonathanpruitt7393]

Cool way to test vehicles