Fuel economy is rated at 23 mpg (10.2 l/100km) in the city and 29 mpg (8.1 l/100km) on the highway. Upgrading goes to a turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder that outputs 250 horsepower (184 kW) to an eight-speed automatic transmission. We have no reliable way to test city fuel economy. It’s rated at 42 mpg (5.6 l/100km) in the city and 33 mpg (7.1 l/100km) on the highway – which is good – but we weren’t able to match that highway number in our tests, averaging 31.5 instead. The standard Ford Maverick is the hybrid model with a 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine that pairs with an electric motor to produce 191 horsepower (142.5 kW) through a continuously variable transmission. There are plenty of places to put things, a few conveniences like charging ports and the like, and plenty of cup holders. Seating in the front is comfortable for the most part, though limited in adjustment, and seating in the rear is OK for short hauls and smaller passengers.
The infotainment, however, is well done with fast responses and ease of use. The driver’s seat isn’t very adjustable, materials quality is a mix of good and iffy, and noise levels are high. It’s not as capable as its competitor the Hyundai Santa Cruz, it has a loud and bumpy ride quality, and its interior often feels lowball. Outside of automotive, of course, there’s James Garner’s "Maverick" character from the TV series made in the 1950s, and of course Tom Cruise’s callsign in the Top Gun films.ĭownsides to the 2022 Maverick, however, are also clear. It’s fitting that it’s based on the Escape, given that the Chinese and European version of the Escape was called "Maverick" in those markets in the early 2000s.Īustralians, of course, will remember the 1980s Ford Maverick as a rebadged Nissan Patrol, while Americans remember the two-door compact Maverick car of the 1970s. It’s fairly low priced, it’s the only fully hybrid pickup in the midsized or compact classes, and its name draws on a lot of nostalgia both inside and outside of the automotive field.
The new Maverick has several things going for it.
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