Everything negative about the interior and actual keyed ignition this guy talks about describes my 2008 Dakota. I don't want bells and whistles, I want a work truck with good fuel economy. The Maverick sounds awesome and I'm going to test drive one ASAP!
Have XL hybrid. No interior squeaks. Getting 46 mpg in 70% city driving. Surprised how quiet this thing is. Many great features. Don’t listen to this guy. Great buy.
Filled out a Ford Request for Information and received a callback from a dealer. Only had one ICE XL in stock and they were charging $2000 additional markup. I said I was only interested in the Hybrid and was told I would have to wait 2 years. Looks like a big bait and switch by Ford.
@@hwica2753 Just put a special order come August. It seems most Ford dealerships are honoring MSRP with nothing at all above it. However, I would recommend special ordering two mavericks; the hybrid and the AWD ecoboost, and then purchasing the first one (the ecoboost) that comes. You can always sell it for the same price you bought it even with taxes.
I swear most people are so spoiled today it ruins their perspective. This is a BASE vehicle that starts at under 20K! Everything he complained about was not intended for this vehicle or it's target. Vehicles today are super expensive, super tech heavy and complicated as well as loaded with things that fail over time and costs a lot to repair. This vehicle is a grand small for what it was designed to be. Cheap, efficient, useful and a return to vehicle sanity.
Say what you want about lacking features, but this is what people wanted when Ford brought back the Ranger. A cheap, utility mini-truck that the common person can actually afford. I can only speak from my point of view, but in a world of $90,000 pickup trucks, these are going to be hard to keep in stock.
Right! I’m an average working man, and can’t afford most trucks, so the Maverick is a relief. I kinda regret not ordering one. The few I see on the streets are like sighting a rare animal.
Also the association of most big yee yee trucks is something that most people don't want, and they're losing the mid to small sized truck market to Toyota
This is what the Ranger used to be. An affordable, entry level truck with good efficiency. No surprise this vehicle is selling well. Any kind of truck coming in below $30k is going to sell. Being a Chevy guy who has driven Chevy trucks for over 20 years, I am interested to see what they come up to counter this. The only downside would be the interior room for me. I would have to sit in one and see how well my 6'1" body fits in it.
I suspect you'll be fine in the driver's seat... but your 6' foot friend or brother will want to ride shotgun and not in the backseats, which are fine for kids and most women.
@@PKDesigns2011 My local dealer seemed to sense your issue. They got six base level ones on their lot right now all hitting around 24k. Going to test drive one today.
My wife has Sirius xm on her phone and is therefore able to play it through the xl trim's sync system. Just wanted to correct that misleading statement. I myself prefer using spotify. I loved paying so little for the trucklet and am now loving getting 42 miles per gallon and approximately 515+ miles per tank with gas prices as high as they are. With the truck broken in, I drive normal, about 5 miles over the speed limit with most of my driving being between 45 and 55 mile per hour zones. From traffic lights, the Maverick pulls away from the traffic behind me with ease and I can pass people on non highway roads with ease as well. No, it's not a race car with ton's of horsepower, but it has plenty of power for it's relatively light weight for every day driving.
Own the XL. Absolutely love it. The only things I really miss that the XL does not come with are the Engine Start button (Lariat only) and keyless entry. Otherwise, with the mods/addons I've done, it certainly doesn't feel like a base model. Overall it's a great commuter with light truck capabilities that drives rather well. Something different if you don't want to buy into the SUV hype.
I have xl Ecoboost and honestly to me base model was the way to go. Can’t stand the hideous Tri color interior of other trims, simple dark interior much better. What I wanted to say though even though base model all models come with ford pass app with auto start/ unlocking/ vehicle monitoring. More surprising just found out that base model also has pre collision assist. Beeps and or stops if I don’t hit the brakes to vehicle or person in front of me. On base model! No co pilot 360. Very very happy. Edit: there is a way to disable auto start
Why is it that an 8" touch screen on an import subcompact sedan is a welcomed plus, but an 8" screen on the Maverick is written off as what you get for the money? Many of the vehicles I've owned, and it's been quite a few, have not had even the features of the Maverick XL, and for the most part I haven't wanted them, nor missed not having them to begin with. Sure, heated seats and steering wheel in upstate NY during the winter is wonderful, but I've survived 50+ years of my life without them just fine. Power seats and mirrors are handy for the initial setting of those items, but then I never touch those buttons again for months or years, so why do I need them? People have been asking for smaller and simpler trucks for years, Ford has finally decided to answer our request.
The upside is its still pre-wired for it. You can buy the Ford control unit for the steering wheel, install it yourself, and a free PC program can enable it using a $10 adapter.
It's a sharp-looking truck, priced right. Those who want more will pay for it, but it's cool that you can tailor your purchase based on your needs. I can see that Ford left a little room for growth; they're probably waiting for feedback from their customer base before investing in more on-demand features. Very good review. I appreciated your candor and comprehensive approach.
For our company, we abandoned full sized and mid sized trucks for all Managers and Supervisors and put some in Leafs and others in hybrid RAV 4's We took delivery of 2 XLT Mavericks and we will see how they'll work out. BTW our crews still use Full Size trucks and larger as majority of them will tow equipment
This truck is so affordable im thinking of buying one just to have around the house for little things like going to the dump and quick trips to Home Depot
we got the basic xl hybrid in November and love it, its my wife's truck and she has been averaging 48 mpg.i challenged her to get 50 mpg and i believe she will :)
You don't have to opt for the XL, you could order a XLT Hybrid and have a better balanced vehicle. I see the XL as the perfect delivery truck or Municipal utility truck. The problem, is you can't get one :) and order books are full for the next 12 months.
I think the base XLT is the best version and is only 2k more then the XL. I had originally ordered an XL but changed it to an XLT. It's in production this week!!
Not really, you overpaying 2k for pretty much nothing. You can set up cruise control after market, the rest is identical. Also i personally don't like orange orange accent inside.
@@puzzleetpuzzles7951 Personally I like the XLT interior better, comes with cruise control, power mirrors, power locking tailgate, better rims, and armrest in the backseat. So for me the XLT is the better option.
@@puzzleetpuzzles7951 $2k for nothing? There are a lot of upgrades, like leather wrapped vs rubber steering wheel. It is expensive to change just to add cruise. Try adjusting the manual passenger mirror on your own in an XL. Replacing the steelies will cost you $1k Oh and no auto locking tailgate. if you keep your gear under a tonneau I hope it does not get stolen when you forget to manually lock the back every night.
I just picked up my xl 2.0 and love it. I love the fact that it's simple. I don't miss all of the nanny add ons that most modern vehicles come with. Ford nailed it as far as I am concerned.
He should mention that the order books for 2023 don't open until late summer. There are a few dealers that don't charge over MSRP, but that is rare. The dealer network is really becoming a millstone around all the legacy car companies' necks.
I am among the first people to order my wife an XLT Maverick hybrid. That order was placed the moment they hit the advertising button on it. So spring of 2021? I honestly forget!!! But my dealer just told me it is being built in June (like now as I write this). I couldn’t even show one to my wife. Recently the dealer called us and said come see one. His son got one and it was - unfortunately- in their dealer shop as his son his something in the front end and his sensors keep alarming on the dash. Anyway we couldn’t drive it but it was an XLT and it was not a hybrid. My wife stepped in - sat down and looked around - gets out - looks at my dealer and says “Kevin where the hell is my truck!?” Haha. Swear to God. We all laughed. I ordered it for her because a) she always wanted a hybrid despite normal hybrid economics requiring a 10-12 year payback on fuel savings and b) she works as a day care nurse and when she drives around with her patient she’s always folding up the wheel chair and stuffing it in her Camry trunk. Now she can unfold the tonneau cover and just put it in. Plus that little 4.5’ bed with tonneau will hold all the groceries and then some. Plus I got it cuz I wanted it!!! Haha.
needs manual windows too. that would be basic. my car only has 2 windows that will roll up and down. I don't know if it's a button issue or the motor. simple = less stuff breaks to me
Now if you could only find one! This reviewer has spent a bit too much time in luxury vehicles if he thinks physical keys are a throwback. This is also the first reviewer who has complained about plastic squeak, no one else has. I wonder if that's something to do with getting the xl instead of the xlt.
No squeaks! I have driven both and they don't squeak at all. It's the same plastic in all models, just different color. We would have heard squeaks on his test drive. Maybe Hyundai paid him to say this.
MPG is horrible on the Rangers for such a small truck. I had a ‘98 4x4 and was LUCKY to average 19 mpg fully loaded with my gear - In 2-wheel drive towing nothing on 1,000 mile trips. Beyond pathetic.
@@mrsmartypants_1 I added a K&N intake and a FlowMaster exhaust to my 11 Ranger. I consistently get 24mpg at 80mph. Ford says that my era of Ranger will get 19 mpg on the highway. A friend of mine has a 21 Toyota Tacoma 4X4 and he’s lucky if he gets 18 mpg on the highway. So consider yourself lucky to get 19 mpg while towing 1K#.
I think the XL is the best value. Many of the options are just luxury items. You can get an XL for less than 22 thousand, or a loaded with options for around 40 thousand.
I don't see trucks on the road anymore, I see fools driving expensive jewelry on the road with nothing in their truck bed and never having towed anything in their lives. A soccer mom driving a Maverick with some sports equipment in the truck bed is using a truck more than the idiots with full sized trucks who got scammed into taking every car dealer trim package upcharge driving around with pristine truck beds.
An AWD hybrid would have been the best option . That would have killed the competition in subcompact sedan and CUV market considering the price at which Ford offers this vehicle. Imagine a Sub 30k truck with AWD and Hybrid engine.
I LOVE keys. My friends hybrid has keyless fob and couldn't enter her own car to get to the dealership to get another one. I don't understand why a keyless fob ($200-300) and push button is somehow easier or more efficient than key fob ($5) and then key ignition. Motions and steps are roughly the same, but keys are less susceptible to EMP or even ordinary ambient EM interference should that be amplified. And I can always get in my car even if the fob is crushed or the battery goes dead and go get another fob. If peeps grew up technophile, then I guess keyless seems cool, but frankly, it's about the same or slightly worse to the base model keyed ignition person. :)
I’ve literally been in the market for this truck… but thanks to the dealers marking them up 10k-15k above the actual price. Literally can’t find one for the supposed price tag of 20k
To followup on Mark's comment - none of the "missing" features are available on my 2000 F150 Lariat. The only option I currently have is one that is not offered by Ford - it's paid for!
Great video. Thanks for posting. The satellite radio can be transmitted through the app from your phone with a subscription. Don't need the more expensive Lariant if it is important to have, I think.
Funny thing is... I don’t hear any of these squeaks that he is talking about in the video, while he is driving. I agree with others that he just doesn’t realistically “get it”.
After reading comments and watching. He mentioned the plastic sounds going over the rough roads. Which is exactly the concern I will have, really would just be happy with basic metal no plastic. Roll up windows are just fine with me. I prefer ford to just come back with a true basic truck at a low price, I can maintain and not need a computer to work on it with.
My problem with this truck is that Ford is selling the Puma in other countries with a similar price tag but with a better looking interior as well as more features. In a way I feel like we’re getting ripped off in terms of an entry level model
This guy might have a heart attack if he ever saw a window crank or having to dive over to the passenger side to pop the lock for someone to get in. Gasp, a key inserted into an ignition....
I loved my basic and simple two seater Ford Ranger from 20 years ago. Hats off to Ford for creating a more affordable truck- not the big shot "show off" trucks (just used to get the groceries) -costing 50 grand or more!
forgot that the XL does not have cruise control. Basic cruise control! Not even talking about ACC. The rest I understand for the price point, but you shouldn't need to pony up to the XLT just for this basic feature
Strange complaining about baseball model features on a base model truck. A fully loaded Lariat has just about every feature and bit of tech you can think of.
I think millennials and gen z expect items that were luxury features in the 1990s to be included in the base car models. On my first new car after college, a 1986 Jetta, I had to pay over $100 then, for a radio prep package. That package only came with a front and rear speaker and a removable cover plate for me to install a radio later. What is included on the maverick xl today....radio, power windows and locks, air bags...would be luxury items I couldn't afford on my first car. Be happy for what it comes with and stop complaining.
The tester you have is exactly the trim. Spec, and color I want. Please call me when you're ready to sell... Because unless you are a saint, celebrity, or just plain lucky. You cannot buy this truck for anything less than 30k even at the base trim.
I just got in an accident with my 2021 Ford ranger that I bought less than 2 years ago. Rangers are now $4-5k more than they were when I bought mine. If they total my truck, I'm seriously considering the Maverick primarily for its price point. A used Ranger similar to mine is selling for more than what I paid for it new...
clearly this reviewer completely lost perspective as to why people would buy this truck vs a standard 80k+ gas guzzler. There is a significant portion of people who dont want all the bells and whistles and want a return to the basics
you can get satelite radio through your phone. but yeah, the infotainment system on the xl and xlt is weak at best and pathetic when you really look at it.
So many videos where the host laments all the “hard plastic”, sometimes with a rap of the knuckles. .???? I drive a 2014 F150 STX 4 x 4. I love it. Very easy to clean and stays fairly clean. But rap your knuckles on the trim. Hard plastic. I think too many who haven’t “lived” with a particular component have a mental bias because they haven’t lived with the component. I believe Maverick is a home run and I can’t wait for order bank to open.
Lots of super jaded whiny auto journalist vibes coming from this guy. Gasp, you have to turn a key!? These attitudes are why car and truck prices are spiraling out of control. Thankfully Ford has recognized there is a huge market for people that want a simple utilitarian vehicle.
TOO cheap?! Yeah right, you get an INSANE amount of features. People don’t realize how many people still drive cars that don’t have ANY of those niceties like emergency breaking, Apple car play, the thing where you can take your foot off the break and it will stay stopped, etc. Hell I drive a manual transmission that doesn’t even have Bluetooth or USB. I cannot WAIT to get a maverick. The one thing I really want is the ford co-pilot and a push to start ignition. Hopefully on the 2023 model they will offer both of those features on the XLT or XL. I don’t want to go all the way up to a lariat just for push to start.
Is there any update on when those orders might be delivered if placed now? I would like to go to a dealership for a quicker process but those markups are just unreal I would just rather order through the website.
Not liking the interior and key start, but if its more affordable than most vehicles, then I'd be ok with it. Seems like today you can't find much of anything under 30k.
Order a 2024MY this fall from a dealer that charges msrp they are out there. The Mav only videos on my channel can help you get through your wait. Ask any questions Christopher.
I think there great the only problem is actually getting one not every thing needs high options and insane hp it's meant to be affordable and practical witch has been M,i,a for a long time in the new truck market
@@jamescurrier5828 Thankyou for the response. I was more wondering if the rear seat backs would fold down/forward to create a larger platform to store things on instead of having rear passengers.
My hyrbid xlt hybrid with lux, copilot, sunroof, rear window in that exact same blue velocity is in transit and should be delivred in may. I honestly woult trade this for a ioniq5 though. When i ordered the maverick last summer in 2021 gas price was almost half the price. I ordered The hybrid thinking i would save some money on gas. By the time i receive the maverick i would just be paying what i was paying back in early 2021. Electricity did not double like the gas did. Who know, gas might triple by 2023…i can't imagine what gas would cost in case of world war 3. The maverick xlt/lariat is cheap but frankly it is only $10k less than the cheapest machE or ioniq5. Anyhow, the maverick has a difficult spare tire access. The tool to remove the spare tire is located underneath the rear seat, good luck if you have a child seat in the back, A 60/40 split rear seat would have been a better design for those with child seat. In the end you pay for what you get, the good thing is i will be able to resell it almost the same price i will pay.
The reason why the maverick has all the options locked into the higher price range is that it is obviously designed to be a budget vehicle. If you wanted a higher-end truck and have the budget there are other options at the top end pricing of the maverick and when you cross into 40k you are looking at luxury level prices, and therefore should be looking at luxury vehicles, not budget vehicles. The spare access tool is basically the same in chevy's as well.
While sitting in the back seat: "The driver's seat is set for my size." It would be more helpful if we knew what that size (height) is, every time you do a review.
How is it I just ordered a fully loaded Ford Maverick Lariat for $32k but on CarGurus they are “Fair Deals” at $40k? Something doesn’t smell right in our current car market.
Ford hit the home run with the Maverick . Then buy something else like a used 2 year Carolla for more money. What do you want for 20000 ? All I hear is bitching from the public about what it lacks..The people wanting this vehicle for what it is cannot get the Hybrid , you have to order it and Ford cant keep up with demand.
How comfortable would a 65 lb dog be in the back seat. He's an old boy, and spoiled by the triple memory foam bed in his Honda Odyssey. That's my only concern
Sorry if this is a stupid question but why don't they just make a two door w/ a larger bed? I drive a 2010 Nissan Frontier. Will a two door truck with a larger bed not ever gonna happen again?
Cause this is a cross over not a work truck . However the ranger a mid size same as your frontier does come in two doors and a larger bed as that is a truck so boom there's your options and since its been out since 2019 you can get some good deals.
This guy doesnt seem to understand what the Maverick is - a CHEAP, entry level, fuel efficient vehicle. Doubly so in a base XL. Why is this guy expecting a $20K Bentley? @4:38 “a lot of squeaks” My XLT doesnt squeak or rattle whatsoever and my road SUCKS, Idk what this guy’s talking about
Everything negative about the interior and actual keyed ignition this guy talks about describes my 2008 Dakota. I don't want bells and whistles, I want a work truck with good fuel economy. The Maverick sounds awesome and I'm going to test drive one ASAP!
Good luck finding one!
I am daily driving a 2008 CRV with only a sunroof. This is a big step up.
I’m thinking exactly the same way.
Same, I have 08 accord and I'm cool with everything this vehicle offers.
I'm with you...
I love how this dude is like "this is SPARTAN" no leather seats, no sunroof, and ...gasp... you have to turn a key 😱. So...a motor vehicle then?
Have XL hybrid. No interior squeaks. Getting 46 mpg in 70% city driving. Surprised how quiet this thing is. Many great features.
Don’t listen to this guy. Great buy.
Car review guys are either so critical that they’re just asking for perfection or they give you no critique at all lmao
Filled out a Ford Request for Information and received a callback from a dealer. Only had one ICE XL in stock and they were charging $2000 additional markup. I said I was only interested in the Hybrid and was told I would have to wait 2 years. Looks like a big bait and switch by Ford.
I waited 10 months. Supply chain shortages. Ford would be happy if there weren’t any issues. All auto OEMs face the same issues.
@@hwica2753 Just put a special order come August. It seems most Ford dealerships are honoring MSRP with nothing at all above it. However, I would recommend special ordering two mavericks; the hybrid and the AWD ecoboost, and then purchasing the first one (the ecoboost) that comes. You can always sell it for the same price you bought it even with taxes.
@@hwica2753 Order banks open in September.
I swear most people are so spoiled today it ruins their perspective. This is a BASE vehicle that starts at under 20K! Everything he complained about was not intended for this vehicle or it's target. Vehicles today are super expensive, super tech heavy and complicated as well as loaded with things that fail over time and costs a lot to repair. This vehicle is a grand small for what it was designed to be. Cheap, efficient, useful and a return to vehicle sanity.
Anybody that complains that they need to turn a key to start a vehicle is a princess.
Oh my gosh! We have to use a KEY in our little work truck?
The horror.
yeah, to think not having keyless start is a detriment
Say what you want about lacking features, but this is what people wanted when Ford brought back the Ranger. A cheap, utility mini-truck that the common person can actually afford. I can only speak from my point of view, but in a world of $90,000 pickup trucks, these are going to be hard to keep in stock.
Right! I’m an average working man, and can’t afford most trucks, so the Maverick is a relief. I kinda regret not ordering one. The few I see on the streets are like sighting a rare animal.
@@KurtI2525 have to either find one a customer doesn't want anymore or wait for the 2023 order banks to open late summer
Also the association of most big yee yee trucks is something that most people don't want, and they're losing the mid to small sized truck market to Toyota
Exactly! I dont need cruise control.. or an arm rest in the back seat.. I did want a sunroof!!! And got one!! All for under $22,500.
Already have my order it for the 2023 model
So what I got out of this video is the Base XL is my next daily driver.
This is what the Ranger used to be. An affordable, entry level truck with good efficiency. No surprise this vehicle is selling well. Any kind of truck coming in below $30k is going to sell. Being a Chevy guy who has driven Chevy trucks for over 20 years, I am interested to see what they come up to counter this. The only downside would be the interior room for me. I would have to sit in one and see how well my 6'1" body fits in it.
@MR Jack I’m 6’1” 240#s and I’m super comfortable in mine. Plenty of leg and head room. No issues there at all!
Chevy should bring back the S-10. 👍
these are surprisingly big when you see em in person ... the kink is finding one under $30k
I suspect you'll be fine in the driver's seat... but your 6' foot friend or brother will want to ride shotgun and not in the backseats, which are fine for kids and most women.
@@PKDesigns2011 My local dealer seemed to sense your issue. They got six base level ones on their lot right now all hitting around 24k. Going to test drive one today.
I kind of actually like the steelie rims.... Not sure why.... The XL would be perfect if it had cruise control....
I'm old enough to remember when the 1970 Ford Maverick 2-Door (car) was advertised as starting at $1,995.
My wife has Sirius xm on her phone and is therefore able to play it through the xl trim's sync system. Just wanted to correct that misleading statement. I myself prefer using spotify. I loved paying so little for the trucklet and am now loving getting 42 miles per gallon and approximately 515+ miles per tank with gas prices as high as they are. With the truck broken in, I drive normal, about 5 miles over the speed limit with most of my driving being between 45 and 55 mile per hour zones. From traffic lights, the Maverick pulls away from the traffic behind me with ease and I can pass people on non highway roads with ease as well. No, it's not a race car with ton's of horsepower, but it has plenty of power for it's relatively light weight for every day driving.
My Maverick has zero squeaks. Pretty quiet ride actually. We would have heard squeaks on his test drive so I don't know why he said this.
Own the XL. Absolutely love it. The only things I really miss that the XL does not come with are the Engine Start button (Lariat only) and keyless entry. Otherwise, with the mods/addons I've done, it certainly doesn't feel like a base model. Overall it's a great commuter with light truck capabilities that drives rather well. Something different if you don't want to buy into the SUV hype.
I have xl Ecoboost and honestly to me base model was the way to go. Can’t stand the hideous Tri color interior of other trims, simple dark interior much better. What I wanted to say though even though base model all models come with ford pass app with auto start/ unlocking/ vehicle monitoring. More surprising just found out that base model also has pre collision assist. Beeps and or stops if I don’t hit the brakes to vehicle or person in front of me. On base model! No co pilot 360. Very very happy.
Edit: there is a way to disable auto start
Why is it that an 8" touch screen on an import subcompact sedan is a welcomed plus, but an 8" screen on the Maverick is written off as what you get for the money?
Many of the vehicles I've owned, and it's been quite a few, have not had even the features of the Maverick XL, and for the most part I haven't wanted them, nor missed not having them to begin with. Sure, heated seats and steering wheel in upstate NY during the winter is wonderful, but I've survived 50+ years of my life without them just fine. Power seats and mirrors are handy for the initial setting of those items, but then I never touch those buttons again for months or years, so why do I need them?
People have been asking for smaller and simpler trucks for years, Ford has finally decided to answer our request.
The only sin of the XL trim is Ford couldn't be bothered to include the $25 switch for the cruise control
The upside is its still pre-wired for it. You can buy the Ford control unit for the steering wheel, install it yourself, and a free PC program can enable it using a $10 adapter.
It's a sharp-looking truck, priced right. Those who want more will pay for it, but it's cool that you can tailor your purchase based on your needs. I can see that Ford left a little room for growth; they're probably waiting for feedback from their customer base before investing in more on-demand features. Very good review. I appreciated your candor and comprehensive approach.
For our company, we abandoned full sized and mid sized trucks for all Managers and Supervisors and put some in Leafs and others in hybrid RAV 4's We took delivery of 2 XLT Mavericks and we will see how they'll work out. BTW our crews still use Full Size trucks and larger as majority of them will tow equipment
This truck is so affordable im thinking of buying one just to have around the house for little things like going to the dump and quick trips to Home Depot
we got the basic xl hybrid in November and love it, its my wife's truck and she has been averaging 48 mpg.i challenged her to get 50 mpg and i believe she will :)
You don't have to opt for the XL, you could order a XLT Hybrid and have a better balanced vehicle. I see the XL as the perfect delivery truck or Municipal utility truck. The problem, is you can't get one :) and order books are full for the next 12 months.
I think the base XLT is the best version and is only 2k more then the XL. I had originally ordered an XL but changed it to an XLT. It's in production this week!!
Not really, you overpaying 2k for pretty much nothing.
You can set up cruise control after market, the rest is identical.
Also i personally don't like orange orange accent inside.
@@puzzleetpuzzles7951 Personally I like the XLT interior better, comes with cruise control, power mirrors, power locking tailgate, better rims, and armrest in the backseat. So for me the XLT is the better option.
@@puzzleetpuzzles7951 $2k for nothing? There are a lot of upgrades, like leather wrapped vs rubber steering wheel. It is expensive to change just to add cruise. Try adjusting the manual passenger mirror on your own in an XL. Replacing the steelies will cost you $1k Oh and no auto locking tailgate. if you keep your gear under a tonneau I hope it does not get stolen when you forget to manually lock the back every night.
@@scupking have you gotten it yet. Mine is supposed to go into production tomorrow.
I’m used to a 1990 f150 XLT lariat. This base model is way more fancy than my 30 year old “luxury model” truck. This is a very nice truck
I just picked up my xl 2.0 and love it. I love the fact that it's simple. I don't miss all of the nanny add ons that most modern vehicles come with. Ford nailed it as far as I am concerned.
He should mention that the order books for 2023 don't open until late summer. There are a few dealers that don't charge over MSRP, but that is rare. The dealer network is really becoming a millstone around all the legacy car companies' necks.
I am among the first people to order my wife an XLT Maverick hybrid. That order was placed the moment they hit the advertising button on it. So spring of 2021? I honestly forget!!! But my dealer just told me it is being built in June (like now as I write this). I couldn’t even show one to my wife. Recently the dealer called us and said come see one. His son got one and it was - unfortunately- in their dealer shop as his son his something in the front end and his sensors keep alarming on the dash. Anyway we couldn’t drive it but it was an XLT and it was not a hybrid. My wife stepped in - sat down and looked around - gets out - looks at my dealer and says “Kevin where the hell is my truck!?” Haha. Swear to God. We all laughed. I ordered it for her because a) she always wanted a hybrid despite normal hybrid economics requiring a 10-12 year payback on fuel savings and b) she works as a day care nurse and when she drives around with her patient she’s always folding up the wheel chair and stuffing it in her Camry trunk. Now she can unfold the tonneau cover and just put it in. Plus that little 4.5’ bed with tonneau will hold all the groceries and then some.
Plus I got it cuz I wanted it!!! Haha.
needs manual windows too. that would be basic. my car only has 2 windows that will roll up and down. I don't know if it's a button issue or the motor. simple = less stuff breaks to me
"The front seat is set for my height..." then he doesn't bother to tell us how tall he is. 🙄
Looks about the same height as the truck, so 5’8”
Now if you could only find one! This reviewer has spent a bit too much time in luxury vehicles if he thinks physical keys are a throwback. This is also the first reviewer who has complained about plastic squeak, no one else has. I wonder if that's something to do with getting the xl instead of the xlt.
No squeaks! I have driven both and they don't squeak at all. It's the same plastic in all models, just different color. We would have heard squeaks on his test drive. Maybe Hyundai paid him to say this.
I’ll just keep my 11 Ranger XLT super cab 4X4 with the 4.0 liter V6. It’s our 4th Ranger and love them since the 80s when they first came out.
MPG is horrible on the Rangers for such a small truck. I had a ‘98 4x4 and was LUCKY to average 19 mpg fully loaded with my gear - In 2-wheel drive towing nothing on 1,000 mile trips. Beyond pathetic.
@@mrsmartypants_1 I added a K&N intake and a FlowMaster exhaust to my 11 Ranger. I consistently get 24mpg at 80mph.
Ford says that my era of Ranger will get 19 mpg on the highway.
A friend of mine has a 21 Toyota Tacoma 4X4 and he’s lucky if he gets 18 mpg on the highway.
So consider yourself lucky to get 19 mpg while towing 1K#.
I think the XL is the best value. Many of the options are just luxury items. You can get an XL for less than 22 thousand, or a loaded with options for around 40 thousand.
I don't see trucks on the road anymore, I see fools driving expensive jewelry on the road with nothing in their truck bed and never having towed anything in their lives. A soccer mom driving a Maverick with some sports equipment in the truck bed is using a truck more than the idiots with full sized trucks who got scammed into taking every car dealer trim package upcharge driving around with pristine truck beds.
An AWD hybrid would have been the best option . That would have killed the competition in subcompact sedan and CUV market considering the price at which Ford offers this vehicle. Imagine a Sub 30k truck with AWD and Hybrid engine.
Nope
That’s what I’m waiting for, personally.
Maybe I will get a Maverixk someday when chip shortage is over, and dealers sell at msrp. Nice truck. Not small.
I LOVE keys. My friends hybrid has keyless fob and couldn't enter her own car to get to the dealership to get another one. I don't understand why a keyless fob ($200-300) and push button is somehow easier or more efficient than key fob ($5) and then key ignition. Motions and steps are roughly the same, but keys are less susceptible to EMP or even ordinary ambient EM interference should that be amplified. And I can always get in my car even if the fob is crushed or the battery goes dead and go get another fob. If peeps grew up technophile, then I guess keyless seems cool, but frankly, it's about the same or slightly worse to the base model keyed ignition person. :)
I’ve literally been in the market for this truck… but thanks to the dealers marking them up 10k-15k above the actual price. Literally can’t find one for the supposed price tag of 20k
I don’t think that interior is bad at all for 21k I think they included A lot for the money
To followup on Mark's comment - none of the "missing" features are available on my 2000 F150 Lariat. The only option I currently have is one that is not offered by Ford - it's paid for!
Ford hit the Mark perfectly.
Great video. Thanks for posting. The satellite radio can be transmitted through the app from your phone with a subscription. Don't need the more expensive Lariant if it is important to have, I think.
When an adult man says "for crying out loud" his chances of saying "Zoinks!" when a woman flirts with him is much higher than average.
i cant go with ecoboost i just cant justify the mileage getting cut in half tbh.
Absolutely love this truck even in XL trim. I hope in a little over a year I can get one?
I don't understand why you're complaining so much consider in the price of the vehicle it is one of the mavericks innovations.
Funny thing is... I don’t hear any of these squeaks that he is talking about in the video, while he is driving. I agree with others that he just doesn’t realistically “get it”.
After reading comments and watching. He mentioned the plastic sounds going over the rough roads. Which is exactly the concern I will have, really would just be happy with basic metal no plastic. Roll up windows are just fine with me. I prefer ford to just come back with a true basic truck at a low price, I can maintain and not need a computer to work on it with.
My problem with this truck is that Ford is selling the Puma in other countries with a similar price tag but with a better looking interior as well as more features. In a way I feel like we’re getting ripped off in terms of an entry level model
how did people put up with a "key" ignition for so long? hahaha . gimme a key, keep the electronic fluff that will break
This guy might have a heart attack if he ever saw a window crank or having to dive over to the passenger side to pop the lock for someone to get in. Gasp, a key inserted into an ignition....
I loved my basic and simple two seater Ford Ranger from 20 years ago. Hats off to Ford for creating a more affordable truck- not the big shot "show off" trucks (just used to get the groceries) -costing 50 grand or more!
forgot that the XL does not have cruise control. Basic cruise control! Not even talking about ACC. The rest I understand for the price point, but you shouldn't need to pony up to the XLT just for this basic feature
Great Review. I hope Ford decides to offer an AWD Hybrid like it’s Escape platform mate
Thanks for video wish someone would make a video about how do you get one been waiting almost 8 months
I saw videos of how the guy on Ford Maverick Maniac channel got 2.
Strange complaining about baseball model features on a base model truck. A fully loaded Lariat has just about every feature and bit of tech you can think of.
I think millennials and gen z expect items that were luxury features in the 1990s to be included in the base car models. On my first new car after college, a 1986 Jetta, I had to pay over $100 then, for a radio prep package. That package only came with a front and rear speaker and a removable cover plate for me to install a radio later. What is included on the maverick xl today....radio, power windows and locks, air bags...would be luxury items I couldn't afford on my first car. Be happy for what it comes with and stop complaining.
I wish Chevy would introduce a little pickup like this perfect size for what I do.
I love the steelies on it
The tester you have is exactly the trim. Spec, and color I want. Please call me when you're ready to sell... Because unless you are a saint, celebrity, or just plain lucky. You cannot buy this truck for anything less than 30k even at the base trim.
I just got in an accident with my 2021 Ford ranger that I bought less than 2 years ago. Rangers are now $4-5k more than they were when I bought mine. If they total my truck, I'm seriously considering the Maverick primarily for its price point. A used Ranger similar to mine is selling for more than what I paid for it new...
clearly this reviewer completely lost perspective as to why people would buy this truck vs a standard 80k+ gas guzzler. There is a significant portion of people who dont want all the bells and whistles and want a return to the basics
you can get satelite radio through your phone. but yeah, the infotainment system on the xl and xlt is weak at best and pathetic when you really look at it.
If you want XM and you have the base trim just have XM installed on phone and use with carplay or android auto. "Tuff"? ...More like stupid simple.
So many videos where the host laments all the “hard plastic”, sometimes with a rap of the knuckles. .???? I drive a 2014 F150 STX 4 x 4. I love it. Very easy to clean and stays fairly clean. But rap your knuckles on the trim. Hard plastic. I think too many who haven’t “lived” with a particular component have a mental bias because they haven’t lived with the component. I believe Maverick is a home run and I can’t wait for order bank to open.
Lots of super jaded whiny auto journalist vibes coming from this guy. Gasp, you have to turn a key!? These attitudes are why car and truck prices are spiraling out of control. Thankfully Ford has recognized there is a huge market for people that want a simple utilitarian vehicle.
For only 10 grand more, you can get push button start and lighted mirrors. Let them eat cake.
TOO cheap?! Yeah right, you get an INSANE amount of features. People don’t realize how many people still drive cars that don’t have ANY of those niceties like emergency breaking, Apple car play, the thing where you can take your foot off the break and it will stay stopped, etc. Hell I drive a manual transmission that doesn’t even have Bluetooth or USB. I cannot WAIT to get a maverick. The one thing I really want is the ford co-pilot and a push to start ignition. Hopefully on the 2023 model they will offer both of those features on the XLT or XL. I don’t want to go all the way up to a lariat just for push to start.
Is it still "the cheapest" after you consider the $5k-10k market adjustments dealers are charging over MSRP?
you need to order one, then you get the MSRP.
Get mine later in July and very excited. Even though this dude is clowning it. I absolutely can’t wait to get mine
Is there any update on when those orders might be delivered if placed now? I would like to go to a dealership for a quicker process but those markups are just unreal I would just rather order through the website.
I've ordered the basic xl back in December, still waiting
Not liking the interior and key start, but if its more affordable than most vehicles, then I'd be ok with it. Seems like today you can't find much of anything under 30k.
Just the vehicle I've been looking for. If only I could find 1!
Order a 2024MY this fall from a dealer that charges msrp they are out there. The Mav only videos on my channel can help you get through your wait. Ask any questions Christopher.
I think there great the only problem is actually getting one not every thing needs high options and insane hp it's meant to be affordable and practical witch has been M,i,a for a long time in the new truck market
I'm in the same boat as throttle shots. The ranger I still have and enjoy! When did we all get convinced to purchase 100k trucks..?
Order my XL 2.0 in January. Hope it does not get pushed to MY23.
I see that the rear seat lifts upward to access storage below. But do the rear seat back rests fold down or are they fixed in the upright position?
The rear seat back will fold forward. There isn’t to much space back there though.
@@jamescurrier5828 Thankyou for the response. I was more wondering if the rear seat backs would fold down/forward to create a larger platform to store things on instead of having rear passengers.
God I love those wheels.
My hyrbid xlt hybrid with lux, copilot, sunroof, rear window in that exact same blue velocity is in transit and should be delivred in may. I honestly woult trade this for a ioniq5 though. When i ordered the maverick last summer in 2021 gas price was almost half the price. I ordered The hybrid thinking i would save some money on gas. By the time i receive the maverick i would just be paying what i was paying back in early 2021. Electricity did not double like the gas did. Who know, gas might triple by 2023…i can't imagine what gas would cost in case of world war 3. The maverick xlt/lariat is cheap but frankly it is only $10k less than the cheapest machE or ioniq5. Anyhow, the maverick has a difficult spare tire access. The tool to remove the spare tire is located underneath the rear seat, good luck if you have a child seat in the back, A 60/40 split rear seat would have been a better design for those with child seat. In the end you pay for what you get, the good thing is i will be able to resell it almost the same price i will pay.
10k buys a lot of gas at 36mpg.
The reason why the maverick has all the options locked into the higher price range is that it is obviously designed to be a budget vehicle. If you wanted a higher-end truck and have the budget there are other options at the top end pricing of the maverick and when you cross into 40k you are looking at luxury level prices, and therefore should be looking at luxury vehicles, not budget vehicles. The spare access tool is basically the same in chevy's as well.
My electricity doubled in December....my normal 80 to 90 doller electric bill is now 200 bucks. Illinois
I'd be interested if the hybrid came with a 4wd option. Hopefully they can find a way to include that in an upcoming model year.
While sitting in the back seat: "The driver's seat is set for my size." It would be more helpful if we knew what that size (height) is, every time you do a review.
The concept of this truck reminds me of a subaru brat
How is it I just ordered a fully loaded Ford Maverick Lariat for $32k but on CarGurus they are “Fair Deals” at $40k? Something doesn’t smell right in our current car market.
I wish the gear shift was on the column.
I PREFER a turn-key ignition, definitely not a negative.
Ford hit the home run with the Maverick . Then buy something else like a used 2 year Carolla for more money. What do you want for 20000 ? All I hear is bitching from the public about what it lacks..The people wanting this vehicle for what it is cannot get the Hybrid , you have to order it and Ford cant keep up with demand.
They need to add a fwd hydrid plugin
i own a 2022 XL edition love it so far no problems
i love steelies those wheels speak to me i know people hate them but i’m good with em
Bring back the Ford Courier! 😉
aside from the wheel transmission, looks fine to me
How comfortable would a 65 lb dog be in the back seat. He's an old boy, and spoiled by the triple memory foam bed in his Honda Odyssey. That's my only concern
Sorry if this is a stupid question but why don't they just make a two door w/ a larger bed? I drive a 2010 Nissan Frontier. Will a two door truck with a larger bed not ever gonna happen again?
Cause this is a cross over not a work truck . However the ranger a mid size same as your frontier does come in two doors and a larger bed as that is a truck so boom there's your options and since its been out since 2019 you can get some good deals.
Love to get one, can't find one yet.
Does this guy know he’s driving a $23k new truck? His negative points are ridiculous.
This reviewer is uh...an interesting lad.
How tall are you????????
This is what the ranger should have been
Useful info. Gracias👍
Good job Ford!
No sat radio, np use RUclips music
They missed out on manual windows.
This guy doesnt seem to understand what the Maverick is - a CHEAP, entry level, fuel efficient vehicle. Doubly so in a base XL. Why is this guy expecting a $20K Bentley?
@4:38 “a lot of squeaks”
My XLT doesnt squeak or rattle whatsoever and my road SUCKS, Idk what this guy’s talking about