Will the Maverick Tremor Off-Road and Overland?

Scott Brady tests the new Ford Maverick Tremor Off-Road and Overland, including deep snow, and rocks that push the limits of ground clearance and traction. This pint-sized adventure truck is a surprising value at $32,000, and even with a GoFast Camper and a few accessories, it would come in under $40,000 as a drive-around-the-world overlander.
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[@Anchor7]

This truck is perfect for us light offroaders who mainly use it for home depot runs and camping. Awesome little truck

[@Jo5ue1]

Honestly, I want a truck but with this market, I can't justify paying for a mid-size truck that would cost me as much as if I'm buying a full-size truck. And frankly, I don't have much use for a full-size truck. And this right here is calling my name, it's a city truck that is not afraid to go off-road and it won't break the bank. Very nice Ford, you caught my attention. Also, as a side note, it's really unbelievable that this truck has more legroom than the midsize truck segment. 35.9 inches of rear legroom - in Maverick, 34.7 inches of rear legroom - in GMC Canyon/Chevy Colorado 34.5 inches of leg rear leg room in the Ford Ranger, and 32.6 inches of rear legroom inside the Toyota Tacoma.

[@veganpotterthevegan]

Most truck buyers would be much better served with a van

[@ErelasInglor]

One of the best things about this truck and what Ford did with it was keeping the tactile buttons in place, like you said, I don't need to adjust or am even required to use the touch screen for anything in the truck that's major which is a huge safety plus!

[@seewell8168]

Thank you for taking the time to make an actual review as opposed to spending 5 mins on the front blackout badge like some. Very well done!

[@revnation_auto]

Good stuff friend. I own a Tremor, it’s really awesome.

[@gyanprakashagnihotri9843]

Poplar pL We are planning ee 33oP pppo8p

[@cheta4949]

Great video review!! Looks like it did pretty good on the trails. Can't wait to get my Lariat Tremor!!

[@garrettm949]

There just something about the mavericks.... I have a built f350, FJ, and more yet I still lust for one of these little trucklets. Would be a great daily driver in Salt Lake. Great review scott.

[@maestroadam]

Great footage here!

[@Sancheezmo-]

Great video man seriously

[@ExpeditionPortal]

Thank you 🙏🏻

[@user-we8kg7pj3u]

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[@tavmarsh7826]

I was really surprised at how much room the mavericks actually have

[@Jo5ue1]

especially in the back seats, way bigger than what the Tacomas offer.

[@mimundomtb]

I owe one XLT and I love it... Can you use the LOW (L) in the gear dial when you are using the electronic "differential lockers"?

[@ExpeditionPortal]

Yes you can, and the changed the thresholds slightly too, so it stays in first longer

[@jujud5224]

What color is this?

[@spacecruisers]

Would be interesting to see this compared with the new Crosstrek Wilderness. About the same price. On paper the Subie looks impressive, 4.111 final drive ratio, 3500 lbs towing and 9.3” ground clearance, 20 deg approach and 33 deg departure. However, the maverick has the pickup bed, the ecoboost and a real transmission. None of this CVT nonsense. If I was in the market I’d be real torn between these two options!

[@TheDfelan]

The CT Wilderness doesn't have any kind of rear locker, does it?

[@veganpotterthevegan]

​@@TheDfelan no but it's braking system will fake it til you make it just like this does

[@maxwellerickson7066]

I think 31 deg approach angle for the Maverick Tensor seals it.

[@googleuser2170]

It's a great alternative to vehicles like most Subarus and smaller Jeeps like the Cherokee/Compass Trailhawk. The Subaru has a better interior and cool wagon body styles but the Subaru CVT is awful (at best its tolerable) and doesn't offer a real locker (yes I know Subie does a decent job with electronic traction aids). The pros over the small Jeeps are no Fiat parts, and that's a huge benefit.

[@lordrayden3045]

The renegade trailhawk is just fine. It’s plenty big on the inside, and if you take care of it it will run forever. I’m closing in on 200K on a 2016

[@veganpotterthevegan]

The great thing is that you can actually buy a lunchbox locker for the Subie. Nobody makes one for the Maverick just yet. And while I don't own one, the Subaru CVTs are quite good now...driven them plenty

[@ikespivitz5136]

$37000 min. here in colorado ! Dealer will add $4000 add on to the masp.

[@skeeterjames912]

You can literally buy TWO Mavericks for the price of one similarly optioned 1/2 ton.

[@Laststepp]

I just got a 2024 XLT Tremor for $34k I'm having so much fun with this tiny thing

[@lkjh00on89]

What is going to be more reliable: 1) Ford Maverick Tremor or 2) Subaru Outback?

[@lordrayden3045]

I’ve got my 2024 tremor ordered

[@ExpeditionPortal]

Congrats!

[@jbandt]

Did you find yourself missing low range? Not sure of the 1st gear crawl ratio in this thing, but I feel like this would do anything I'd need it to do and then some.

[@ExpeditionPortal]

It absolutely needs a 25-30% lower first gear. Low range is always such an important attribute, but for this vehicle, it makes sense not to have it.

[@rustlesee]

0:18, FX4.. not FTX.

[@ExpeditionPortal]

Correct. Please forgive the foible

[@69jeffb69]

i think you mean fx4 not ftx

[@roguepancake1285]

Rally truck

[@markharrison7922]

Great video except the music really sucks...

[@ikespivitz5136]

MSRP.

[@Rcr-gl6br]

What’s FTX?? Lol

[@ExpeditionPortal]

Did we say that? LOL The joys of current events scrambling the brain.

[@datsun4x]

I really like the maverick, but the insane dealer markups just make it not an option.

[@MarkPharaoh]

These things have markups? 😂 nothing is safe!

[@wetfoot7782]

No mark ups if you've ordered from a reputable dealer.

[@___Karma__]

@@MarkPharaoh Dirty stealerships..Hope the manufactures eliminate them and go with a direct sales approach.

[@veganpotterthevegan]

​@@wetfoot7782 reputable dealers are fine if you have patience😂 Plenty are happy paying extra to not wait.

[@MrLM002]

Great, now take it down the Rubicon.

[@ExpeditionPortal]

Having taken a stock Jeep Liberty through, that would not go well LOL

[@MrLM002]

@@ExpeditionPortal Lol. I'm just sick of automakers putting a slight lift, mostly aesthetic recovery points, etc. on an automobile then acting like it can go anywhere, only for you to seriously damage it on a moderately bad off road trail and guess who won't cover said damage under the warranty?

[@MrLM002]

@@user-dq9jm4yo4o Automakers are. Hell, even on prepared courses for journalists the Maverick Tremor was scraping and got a good deal of scratches. If it's doing that on a course specifically prepared for it imagine what will happen on an unprepared course

[@MrLM002]

@@user-dq9jm4yo4o Deleting your comment Hmm? Seems like I hit a nerve.

[@MrLM002]

@@user-dq9jm4yo4o My apologies, it's not showing up on my end at all so perhaps it was shadowbanned or removed by the channel owner. As said previously you got the larger lifted pickup. My Truck isn't lifted and it is smaller while being more capable, having a manual transmission, and Toyota reliability.

[@VelcorHF]

Not an overlander. Nice vehicle but not going to get you far off road.

[@ExpeditionPortal]

You have driven it?

[@jrlazarus]

With respect bud, my Tremor has fared pretty great in what I've put it up against, out here in the Smokies and Southern Appalachia. Is the Mav some rock crawling machine or heavy duty off-road vehicle? No (and no one claims as much). But thus far, my Tremor has seen me through dry, wet, and muddy conditions on trails and mountain paths, including some fairly steep inclines and declines. I've been even more impressed with it than I first thought I'd be. You can absolutely overland a Tremor and, when you're back on the road, still have a vehicle with a satisfying amount of grunt, solid handling, and decent fuel economy.

[@J_Medlin]

Not worth the price. $32k, plus taxes and fees, plus markup. A CPO Frontier or Tacoma is the same price but much better off road.

[@FreeTheFresh]

And much worse on fuel, and much less comfortable. All factors to consider!

[@kylenowak6300]

I have one on order that I'll pay just under $34k for an XLT + Lux pkg, moonroof, Spray in bed liner, remote start, and engine block heater. It is A LOT of vehicle for that price and there isn't a direct competitor. You can get much more truck for $40k or $45k but it likely is coming as a mid size or full size option.

[@user-yl6ug9dz7i]

​@Scott Gibson ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@user-yl6ug9dz7i]

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[@___Karma__]

The new Tacoma off road is 39k msrp. Everything is getting more expensive. Plus the used market is still bubbled. Its a horrible time to buy a vehicle 😓

[@PatrickRich]

Gaaaah! Not you too Scott! This car has 1 differential (front). Which means it can't lock the center or rear differential... Cause it doesn't have 'em. The dual clutch rdm does do cool stuff, but there isn't a differential in sight behind the front axle.

[@ExpeditionPortal]

Differential is the correct term. There are multiple types of differentials, some gear driven, and some clutch driven. Ford’s own engineering literature refers to it as such, and even specifically calls it a rear differential lock. Thanks for the feedback.