New Owner of '22 Hybrid Lariat

[The Real Maverick]

I really appreciate this site. I lurked for months trying to get familiar with what people liked and didn't about the Maverick. Extremely helpful. I was leaning towards a 2025 XL with a few add ons: hitch, spray in bed liner and ford copilot 360 for the interior sideview mirror adjustment buttons.

In the end I chose a '22 Lariat that someone had added hard tri fold tonneau, tailgate lock, wheel locks, sunroof, bed lighting, 20K miles and Area 51. I spent the next few weeks second guessing my decision. I've been trying to find something I regret about it.

I've familiarized myself with the pros and cons. So far... there is nothing that stands out. I love this little truck. Mileage isn't as good as advertised, but I'm good with 35ish. The sound system is more than adequate. Love the heated seats and steering wheel. XM is cool. Android Auto works flawlessly. No lurching. Good power getting on the freeway. Adaptive cruise control is great. Lane assist was BIG surprise. That works really well.

If I had one gripe it would be no snow chains or cables. Maybe I can use socks, but I haven't seen a solution for this yet.

All in all, great fuel economy, easy to park, great stereo for me, love the sunroof, heated seats and steering wheel, etc. There is nothing I dislike about this truck.

The only things I've added are the easy open tailgate shock and a Proclip phone holder that I found used on eBay.

Sincere thanks to all contributors to this site. Insights here made my choice easier and saved me thousands.

I'll just say the MPG is as advertised.

You are just not driving in the same conditions as the "as advertised" conditions.

Me either. I ROUTINELY tank after tank get 47 or 48 MPG.

Each person has unique conditions.

Rest assured, this hybrid is getting higher MPG in your conditions than the EB would get in your conditions.

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[LNDSPDR]

I appreciate the warm welcome and kind words from everyone. A very heartfelt thank you.

I’m currently on a road trip from California to Colorado with my son. So far my little truck is doing fantastic. I say little because most of my friends have f350s, Ram 3500s; BIG trucks. Mine is tiny parked next to them! The truck is getting about 36mpg so far on this trip even after some pretty good climbs. It’s comfortable and quiet too. I’m still loving it.

I spent months researching this truck. I used this site, YouTube, and even downloaded the manual and read it before buying. I had a pretty solid understanding what I was getting into - XL vs XLT vs Lariat vs ‘22 to ’25. Test drove several as well.

For me, my use case, this ‘22 Lariat perfectly balanced entry cost, comfort, technology, form factor, utility and options. Two options I love and wouldn’t have afforded on a ‘25 are the sunroof and the tri fold tonneau cover. Well, I wouldn’t have afforded a Lariat either. Anyway, the tonneau cover is proving indispensable on this rainy drive east.

I’ll try and post some pictures as soon as I can. Again, thanks for the welcome!

 

[LNDSPDR]

For the patient souls waiting for a pic...

 

[The Real Maverick]

For the patient souls waiting for a pic...

Nice!

 

[LNDSPDR]

We are still on the road. Here's another one...

 

[dochawk]

Hey, a maverick as a meat delivery vehicle!

 

[jcar01]

I really appreciate this site. I lurked for months trying to get familiar with what people liked and didn't about the Maverick. Extremely helpful. I was leaning towards a 2025 XL with a few add ons: hitch, spray in bed liner and ford copilot 360 for the interior sideview mirror adjustment buttons.

In the end I chose a '22 Lariat that someone had added hard tri fold tonneau, tailgate lock, wheel locks, sunroof, bed lighting, 20K miles and Area 51. I spent the next few weeks second guessing my decision. I've been trying to find something I regret about it.

I've familiarized myself with the pros and cons. So far... there is nothing that stands out. I love this little truck. Mileage isn't as good as advertised, but I'm good with 35ish. The sound system is more than adequate. Love the heated seats and steering wheel. XM is cool. Android Auto works flawlessly. No lurching. Good power getting on the freeway. Adaptive cruise control is great. Lane assist was BIG surprise. That works really well.

If I had one gripe it would be no snow chains or cables. Maybe I can use socks, but I haven't seen a solution for this yet.

All in all, great fuel economy, easy to park, great stereo for me, love the sunroof, heated seats and steering wheel, etc. There is nothing I dislike about this truck.

The only things I've added are the easy open tailgate shock and a Proclip phone holder that I found used on eBay.

Sincere thanks to all contributors to this site. Insights here made my choice easier and saved me thousands.

Get the premium extended warranty from ford if you can. You are going to need it for the power train.

 

[Dave O]

For the patient souls waiting for a pic...

Beautiful Truck

 

[LNDSPDR]

Woke up to this this morning in Colorado...

 

[LNDSPDR]

Get the premium extended warranty from ford if you can. You are going to need it for the power train.

I appreciate the suggestion. Can you share any specifics about why you feel strongly about this?

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