The all-new 2022 Ford Maverick is the baby of the Ford pickup family, featuring a unibody design and a standard hybrid powertrain. Smaller than the Ford Ranger, it is still capable for most pickup truck buyers.
Design
The 2022 Ford Maverick will give you the best of both worlds – compact on the outside, but still big enough on the inside to seat five and store the stuff you need. The base and mid-level models have manually adjustable cloth seats, but the top Lariat model upgrades to power-adjustable faux-leather seats. A 4.5-foot bed, multi-position tailgate, and available smart storage solutions will support all your big projects. With the tailgate down, its flat load floor measures six feet. It also includes four tie-down points, four D-rings, and threaded holes in the side of the bed, as well as two 12-volt pre-wired power sources and available 110-volt and 400-watt outlets. Its base models have a black grille, while the other two models have gray trim. A set of 17-inch steel wheels are standard on the base model, and 17- or 18-inch wheels are available in silver or black. There is a First Edition package for the first model year that comes exclusively in Carbonized Gray, Area 41, or Rapid Red and it will feature unique graphics, a black roof, a tonneau cover, and exclusive wheels.
Technology
A standard 8-inch touchscreen, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatibility, 4G LTE in-vehicle Wi-Fi hotspot will help you stay in touch wherever you go. An available eight-speaker B&O sound system is also an option. The Ford Co-Pilot 360 system, featuring automatic emergency braking and automatic high-beam assist is standard. Optional active safety features include adaptive cruise control with stop-and-go, rear cross-traffic alert, blind-spot monitoring, and lane centering.
Power
The base XL model features a 2.5-liter inline-four and an electric motor. This produces a total of 191 horsepower and is paired with a continuously variable automatic transmission (CVT). The Maverick hybrid is only available with front-wheel drive but an optional nonhybrid turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder can be equipped with either front- or all-wheel drive. It will make 250 horsepower and 277 pound-feet of torque and uses an eight-speed automatic. Hybrid models will tow up to 2000 pounds and the turbo 2.0-liter is rated at 4000 pounds. An FX4 package is available on the top two trims and adds all-terrain tires, different suspension turning, skid plates, two additional drive modes, and hill descent. The standard hybrid powertrain will give you up to 40/33 mpg city/highway and can travel up to 500 miles on a single tank, at a starting price of $21,490 for the entry-level Maverick XL. You will have the choice of three other trims: Maverick XLT, Maverick Lariat, or 2022-only Maverick First Edition. Pricing is estimated to top around $35,000 for the First Edition.
Conclusion
The all-new 2022 Ford Maverick compact pickup truck will meet all of your expectations. With a roomy interior and the latest technology, it comes standard as a full hybrid pickup at an affordable price tag.