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re: New Ford Maverick
Posted on 6/8/21 at 9:55 am to goofball
Posted on 6/8/21 at 9:55 am to goofball
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Ridgeline has a higher maximum payload than the Ranger or the Raptor. FACT.
Little disingenuous since the Raptor isn't geared for hauling things and would never be being crossshopped with a Ridgeline. A regular F150 has a considerable advantage in payload over a Ridgeline.
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Posted on 6/8/21 at 10:03 am to LNCHBOX
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Little disingenuous since the Raptor isn't geared for hauling things and would never be being crossshopped with a Ridgeline.
No one who owns a Ridgeline would be caught dead in something as stupid as a Ford Raptor anyways. The Ridgeline is a far superior truck for people that need to haul heavier items.
Posted on 6/8/21 at 10:48 am to LeroyBrown
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Both have 4.5-foot bed with a payload capacity of 1,500 pounds and a four-door cabin that’s a little roomier than the Ranger’s. The hybrid can tow up to 2,000 pounds while the all-wheel-drive model can be equipped with a towing package that can handle 4,000 pounds.
That's not completely horrible. You can tow a nice small boat at 4,000 pounds.
Posted on 6/8/21 at 10:54 am to TigerFanatic99
Just saw the Demuro review of the truck. I can see this truck selling well. Don't like the front wheel drive.
The $20k introductory price makes it a great option. Especially for a kids first car, like the old school Rangers.
The $20k introductory price makes it a great option. Especially for a kids first car, like the old school Rangers.
Posted on 6/8/21 at 10:56 am to LeroyBrown
Maverick was a car. Should have brought back the "Courier" name. That was Fords original entry level small truck before the Ranger.
This post was edited on 6/8/21 at 11:01 am
Posted on 6/8/21 at 10:58 am to LeroyBrown
I am not in this truck's market, but a decent pick-up starting at under $20k is a great deal for many people. I imagine there is a large group of suburban/urban drivers that need a bit of hauling and towing, but have no need for a $70k full package.
Posted on 6/8/21 at 11:12 am to LeroyBrown
Not a Ford guy, but this truck has piqued my interest.
I currently have a 2010 Tacoma. While it's still running like a champ, it's starting to show its age in many areas. Not to mention the gas mileage isn't great now that my commute to work is longer.
I'd love a small truck that has great gas mileage. I'll keep this in mind when I finally decide to get a new vehicle.
I currently have a 2010 Tacoma. While it's still running like a champ, it's starting to show its age in many areas. Not to mention the gas mileage isn't great now that my commute to work is longer.
I'd love a small truck that has great gas mileage. I'll keep this in mind when I finally decide to get a new vehicle.
Posted on 6/8/21 at 11:13 am to TigerFanatic99
4.5 foot bed may be a problem.
Posted on 6/8/21 at 11:17 am to goofball
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Is it recalled already?
Every brand of automobile has some recalls...every single one.
Posted on 6/8/21 at 11:18 am to goofball
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There are no gasoline options with those MPG’s. Maybe the 6 speed manual 4 cylinder Tacoma 2 wheel drive?
Doesn't exist.
Having said that, I like the Maverick. Having more options is good, people have bemoaned not having a true "small" pickup and Ford answered.
Posted on 6/8/21 at 11:20 am to tommy2tone1999
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Maverick was a car. Should have brought back the "Courier" name. That was Fords original entry level small truck before the Ranger.
The Ranger and Tacoma are both bigger than their 80s/early 90s predecessors.
Chevy had a little one too. I love old pickups.
This post was edited on 6/8/21 at 11:21 am
Posted on 6/8/21 at 11:24 am to goofball
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That Mazda pickup looks really cool. I also like the VW pickup that they sell overseas.
Given Mazda's struggles, it's mystifying why they wouldn't bring that over.
They have a history of selling pickups in the US. And they make really good vehicles (the ones from Japan, especially). I have a Honda, Mazda, and Toyota in our stable. Two if you count my kid's old 4runner. The Mazda seems to be right up there with the old 4Runner in terms of build quality, ahead of the modern Honda/Toyota.
Posted on 6/8/21 at 11:25 am to LeroyBrown
Apparently they've hinted an AWD hybrid in the future if the demand is there
For someone who likes to frick around and go on road trips to some national parks this thing looks perfect
For someone who likes to frick around and go on road trips to some national parks this thing looks perfect
Posted on 6/8/21 at 11:38 am to Grievous Angel
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Chevy had a little one too. I love old pickups.
The LUV, then the S-10. Both were legitimately small trucks.
The required fuel economy mandates by the US government uses a formula with wheelbase as a variable. So a short wheelbase small truck like that would have to get insanely high gas mileage to be viable today.
That's one of the reason the Maverick and Ranger are almost the same wheelbase. Or why you can't get a regular cab Chevy Colorado. And you are seeing fewer and fewer regular cab short bed full size trucks out there.
Posted on 6/8/21 at 11:39 am to Leonard
Thought they said it is based on the Bronco Sport so I figured there would be a 4x4 option, maybe the hybrid doesnt allow it.
This post was edited on 6/8/21 at 11:40 am
Posted on 6/8/21 at 11:41 am to LeroyBrown
Why, exactly, did Ford name this "Maverick"?
Posted on 6/8/21 at 11:43 am to LegendInMyMind
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Why, exactly, did Ford name this "Maverick"?
Because their woke and admire John McCain.
Posted on 6/8/21 at 11:47 am to goofball
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The required fuel economy mandates by the US government uses a formula with wheelbase as a variable. So a short wheelbase small truck like that would have to get insanely high gas mileage to be viable today.
With one person why would this be difficult? A small truck should be light as hell as far as weight goes with no rear seats or rear anything. I don’t see why a 4 or 6 cylinder hell even a 3 banger couldn’t both get great mpg and fly when empty.
Posted on 6/8/21 at 11:49 am to LeroyBrown
I saw a guy trying a very rusty vintage Maverick Saturday. He was at O'Reilly's trying to get it to start.
Posted on 6/8/21 at 11:50 am to baldona
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With one person why would this be difficult?
The fuel economy requirements for shorter wheelbase vehicles are batshit insane.
If they came out with a real small regular cab pickup like an S-10 or the 1990s Ranger, they'd need to offset them with sales of hybrids or EV's to make it a net 0 loss of average fleet MPG. It's easier just to give a compact/mid sized truck an extended cab or longer bed to increase its wheelbase.
Because they definitely can't afford to sell any fewer F-150s or Silverados by having a new model be a net negative.
America's CAFE requirements are stupid.
This post was edited on 6/8/21 at 11:54 am
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