My impressions of my XLT...

[TrippMe]

What did I get:

• XLT 2.0 EB - Area 51
• Equipment Group 300A
• FX4
• 4K Tow
• XLT Lux Package
• Co-Pilot
• Tonneau Cover

So finally drove the Mav a bit today. It does drive nice, like a car.

My comparison POV is from a 2017 Subaru Crosstrek. The ride comfort is about the same, maybe the Mav wins from a slightly longer wheelbase.

Handling the Mav feels more solid and responsive. I have noticed that the steering must be fly by wire. When you're sitting there it's easy to turn the wheel but as soon as you start to move the steering stiffens up a bit.

I'm disappointed with the rearview mirror - it's just too small for a vehicle like this. Not a bug deal to change but I'm a little surprised.

Pros:

• Drives like a car
• Great pickup/accelleration
• Transmission is smooth
• Wheel feels good in your hands
• No audio pause button on the wheel. I don't understand this, I almost 100% listen to podcasts or Spotify, let me pause my dam audio! (Crosstrek was the same)
• HUGE Head room - I'm 5'9" and I EASILY have >6" above me to the roof
• Comfortable seats
• Easy controls, but still learning all the menu items
• Surprisingly impressed with Android Auto (I have a Pixel 6)
• Love the active image that shows front/rear wheels getting power
• Infotainment: decent. 100% of my audio is either podcast, audio book, or Spotify and the system works pretty good. Controls are responsive for skipping or rewinding things via Bluetooth.
• Remote start, YES!
• Sunglass holder in the ceiling center console (nice)
• Gear shifter: First time I've had a dial, works pretty smoothly overall. No issues at all and it's pretty simple to get used to so you don't even need to look at it.
• Doors all feel solid - opening and closing them they feel "right"
• Color: Area 51 - looks better in person
• Backup camera is solid and there's an indicator of which direction you're turning in.
• Has both USB-A and USB-C plugs

Cons (these are not by any means deal breakers just interesting dings):

• Limited visibility out back (small rear view mirror)
• Automated windows (Up/Down) only the driver window is auto down. NO auto up. Are we really living in the stone ages?
• No push button start - this is starting to annoy me - curious if there's a solution to this.
• No audio pause button on the wheel. I don't understand this, I almost 100% listen to podcasts or Spotify, let me pause my dam audio! (Crosstrek was same)
• Remote Start, SUCKS - I can remote start it (good in real cold conditions I'm sure) but I STILL have to put the key in the ignition and turn it.
• Engine: I pulled up to a recycling center where they stand at your drive door and the guy asked me, Is that electric? My engine war running! I have not noticed any engine noise worth commenting on. Sure under hard acceleration, there's engine noise but for average driving, the engine is perfectly quiet..

General: Noise

• Wind noise has been brought up by a few people....I haven't been on the freeway yet but driving on PCH in SoCal I can hit speeds of 70mph and compared to my Subaru there's no appreciable wind noise.
• Engine: I pulled up to a recycling center where they stand at your drive door and the guy asked me, Is that electric? My engine war running! I have not noticed any engine noise worth commenting on. Sure under hard acceleration there's engine noise but for average driving the engine is perfectly quiet

Bed:

• Haven't removed soft tonneau cover yet

Milage:

• Sucks so far....BUT...I love at the top of a LARGE STEEP hill and with about 75 miles on it I'm averaging 18MGP. More time is needed on this though to really understand what a long term milage is. Also, local milage at my home is always going to suck due to said hill.

Misc:

• I'd like to tap into the USB system so I can have a stand that I can put my phone in and it connects to the system, like a docking station

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[Maverick2023]

What did I get:

• XLT 2.0 EB - Area 51
• Equipment Group 300A
• FX4
• 4K Tow
• XLT Lux Package
• Co-Pilot
• Tonneau Cover

So finally drove the Mav a bit today. It does drive nice, like a car.

My comparison POV is from a 2017 Subaru Crosstrek. The ride comfort is about the same, maybe the Mav wins from a slightly longer wheelbase.

Handling the Mav feels more solid and responsive. I have noticed that the steering must be fly by wire. When you're sitting there it's easy to turn the wheel but as soon as you start to move the steering stiffens up a bit.

I'm disappointed with the rearview mirror - it's just too small for a vehicle like this. Not a bug deal to change but I'm a little surprised.

Pros:

• Drives like a car
• Great pickup/accelleration
• Transmission is smooth
• Wheel feels good in your hands
• No audio pause button on the wheel. I don't understand this, I almost 100% listen to podcasts or Spotify, let me pause my dam audio! (Crosstrek was the same)
• HUGE Head room - I'm 5'9" and I EASILY have >6" above me to the roof
• Comfortable seats
• Easy controls, but still learning all the menu items
• Surprisingly impressed with Android Auto (I have a Pixel 6)
• Love the active image that shows front/rear wheels getting power
• Infotainment: decent. 100% of my audio is either podcast, audio book, or Spotify and the system works pretty good. Controls are responsive for skipping or rewinding things via Bluetooth.
• Remote start, YES!
• Sunglass holder in the ceiling center console (nice)
• Gear shifter: First time I've had a dial, works pretty smoothly overall. No issues at all and it's pretty simple to get used to so you don't even need to look at it.
• Doors all feel solid - opening and closing them they feel "right"
• Color: Area 51 - looks better in person
• Backup camera is solid and there's an indicator of which direction you're turning in.
• Has both USB-A and USB-C plugs

Cons (these are not by any means deal breakers just interesting dings):

• Limited visibility out back (small rear view mirror)
• Automated windows (Up/Down) only the driver window is auto down. NO auto up. Are we really living in the stone ages?
• No push button start - this is starting to annoy me - curious if there's a solution to this.
• No audio pause button on the wheel. I don't understand this, I almost 100% listen to podcasts or Spotify, let me pause my dam audio! (Crosstrek was same)
• Remote Start, SUCKS - I can remote start it (good in real cold conditions I'm sure) but I STILL have to put the key in the ignition and turn it.
• Engine: I pulled up to a recycling center where they stand at your drive door and the guy asked me, Is that electric? My engine war running! I have not noticed any engine noise worth commenting on. Sure under hard acceleration, there's engine noise but for average driving, the engine is perfectly quiet..

General: Noise

• Wind noise has been brought up by a few people....I haven't been on the freeway yet but driving on PCH in SoCal I can hit speeds of 70mph and compared to my Subaru there's no appreciable wind noise.
• Engine: I pulled up to a recycling center where they stand at your drive door and the guy asked me, Is that electric? My engine war running! I have not noticed any engine noise worth commenting on. Sure under hard acceleration there's engine noise but for average driving the engine is perfectly quiet

Bed:

• Haven't removed soft tonneau cover yet

Milage:

• Sucks so far....BUT...I love at the top of a LARGE STEEP hill and with about 75 miles on it I'm averaging 18MGP. More time is needed on this though to really understand what a long term milage is. Also, local milage at my home is always going to suck due to said hill.

Misc:

• I'd like to tap into the USB system so I can have a stand that I can put my phone in and it connects to the system, like a docking station

put up some pics

 

[nunucello]

What did I get:

• XLT 2.0 EB - Area 51
• Equipment Group 300A
• FX4
• 4K Tow
• XLT Lux Package
• Co-Pilot
• Tonneau Cover

So finally drove the Mav a bit today. It does drive nice, like a car.

My comparison POV is from a 2017 Subaru Crosstrek. The ride comfort is about the same, maybe the Mav wins from a slightly longer wheelbase.

Handling the Mav feels more solid and responsive. I have noticed that the steering must be fly by wire. When you're sitting there it's easy to turn the wheel but as soon as you start to move the steering stiffens up a bit.

I'm disappointed with the rearview mirror - it's just too small for a vehicle like this. Not a bug deal to change but I'm a little surprised.

Pros:

• Drives like a car
• Great pickup/accelleration
• Transmission is smooth
• Wheel feels good in your hands
• No audio pause button on the wheel. I don't understand this, I almost 100% listen to podcasts or Spotify, let me pause my dam audio! (Crosstrek was the same)
• HUGE Head room - I'm 5'9" and I EASILY have >6" above me to the roof
• Comfortable seats
• Easy controls, but still learning all the menu items
• Surprisingly impressed with Android Auto (I have a Pixel 6)
• Love the active image that shows front/rear wheels getting power
• Infotainment: decent. 100% of my audio is either podcast, audio book, or Spotify and the system works pretty good. Controls are responsive for skipping or rewinding things via Bluetooth.
• Remote start, YES!
• Sunglass holder in the ceiling center console (nice)
• Gear shifter: First time I've had a dial, works pretty smoothly overall. No issues at all and it's pretty simple to get used to so you don't even need to look at it.
• Doors all feel solid - opening and closing them they feel "right"
• Color: Area 51 - looks better in person
• Backup camera is solid and there's an indicator of which direction you're turning in.
• Has both USB-A and USB-C plugs

Cons (these are not by any means deal breakers just interesting dings):

• Limited visibility out back (small rear view mirror)
• Automated windows (Up/Down) only the driver window is auto down. NO auto up. Are we really living in the stone ages?
• No push button start - this is starting to annoy me - curious if there's a solution to this.
• No audio pause button on the wheel. I don't understand this, I almost 100% listen to podcasts or Spotify, let me pause my dam audio! (Crosstrek was same)
• Remote Start, SUCKS - I can remote start it (good in real cold conditions I'm sure) but I STILL have to put the key in the ignition and turn it.
• Engine: I pulled up to a recycling center where they stand at your drive door and the guy asked me, Is that electric? My engine war running! I have not noticed any engine noise worth commenting on. Sure under hard acceleration, there's engine noise but for average driving, the engine is perfectly quiet..

General: Noise

• Wind noise has been brought up by a few people....I haven't been on the freeway yet but driving on PCH in SoCal I can hit speeds of 70mph and compared to my Subaru there's no appreciable wind noise.
• Engine: I pulled up to a recycling center where they stand at your drive door and the guy asked me, Is that electric? My engine war running! I have not noticed any engine noise worth commenting on. Sure under hard acceleration there's engine noise but for average driving the engine is perfectly quiet

Bed:

• Haven't removed soft tonneau cover yet

Milage:

• Sucks so far....BUT...I love at the top of a LARGE STEEP hill and with about 75 miles on it I'm averaging 18MGP. More time is needed on this though to really understand what a long term milage is. Also, local milage at my home is always going to suck due to said hill.

Misc:

• I'd like to tap into the USB system so I can have a stand that I can put my phone in and it connects to the system, like a docking station

Thanks for posting your review. Always helpful to read these. Much Appreciated.

 

[TrippMe]

put up some pics

I'll take some tomorrow. I'll even uncover the bed for the first time.

 

[AndrewSKY117]

This is great to hear! I was a bit bummed the XLT didn't get the push-button start too. I love that feature with hands-free of the key features what a first world problem it is lol

I was spoiled with it on my mother's '15 Honda Accord and now my girlfriend's '21 Forester Sport.

 

[Captain]

What did I get:

• XLT 2.0 EB - Area 51
• Equipment Group 300A
• FX4
• 4K Tow
• XLT Lux Package
• Co-Pilot
• Tonneau Cover

So finally drove the Mav a bit today. It does drive nice, like a car.

My comparison POV is from a 2017 Subaru Crosstrek. The ride comfort is about the same, maybe the Mav wins from a slightly longer wheelbase.

Handling the Mav feels more solid and responsive. I have noticed that the steering must be fly by wire. When you're sitting there it's easy to turn the wheel but as soon as you start to move the steering stiffens up a bit.

I'm disappointed with the rearview mirror - it's just too small for a vehicle like this. Not a bug deal to change but I'm a little surprised.

Pros:

• Drives like a car
• Great pickup/accelleration
• Transmission is smooth
• Wheel feels good in your hands
• No audio pause button on the wheel. I don't understand this, I almost 100% listen to podcasts or Spotify, let me pause my dam audio! (Crosstrek was the same)
• HUGE Head room - I'm 5'9" and I EASILY have >6" above me to the roof
• Comfortable seats
• Easy controls, but still learning all the menu items
• Surprisingly impressed with Android Auto (I have a Pixel 6)
• Love the active image that shows front/rear wheels getting power
• Infotainment: decent. 100% of my audio is either podcast, audio book, or Spotify and the system works pretty good. Controls are responsive for skipping or rewinding things via Bluetooth.
• Remote start, YES!
• Sunglass holder in the ceiling center console (nice)
• Gear shifter: First time I've had a dial, works pretty smoothly overall. No issues at all and it's pretty simple to get used to so you don't even need to look at it.
• Doors all feel solid - opening and closing them they feel "right"
• Color: Area 51 - looks better in person
• Backup camera is solid and there's an indicator of which direction you're turning in.
• Has both USB-A and USB-C plugs

Cons (these are not by any means deal breakers just interesting dings):

• Limited visibility out back (small rear view mirror)
• Automated windows (Up/Down) only the driver window is auto down. NO auto up. Are we really living in the stone ages?
• No push button start - this is starting to annoy me - curious if there's a solution to this.
• No audio pause button on the wheel. I don't understand this, I almost 100% listen to podcasts or Spotify, let me pause my dam audio! (Crosstrek was same)
• Remote Start, SUCKS - I can remote start it (good in real cold conditions I'm sure) but I STILL have to put the key in the ignition and turn it.
• Engine: I pulled up to a recycling center where they stand at your drive door and the guy asked me, Is that electric? My engine war running! I have not noticed any engine noise worth commenting on. Sure under hard acceleration, there's engine noise but for average driving, the engine is perfectly quiet..

General: Noise

• Wind noise has been brought up by a few people....I haven't been on the freeway yet but driving on PCH in SoCal I can hit speeds of 70mph and compared to my Subaru there's no appreciable wind noise.
• Engine: I pulled up to a recycling center where they stand at your drive door and the guy asked me, Is that electric? My engine war running! I have not noticed any engine noise worth commenting on. Sure under hard acceleration there's engine noise but for average driving the engine is perfectly quiet

Bed:

• Haven't removed soft tonneau cover yet

Milage:

• Sucks so far....BUT...I love at the top of a LARGE STEEP hill and with about 75 miles on it I'm averaging 18MGP. More time is needed on this though to really understand what a long term milage is. Also, local milage at my home is always going to suck due to said hill.

Misc:

• I'd like to tap into the USB system so I can have a stand that I can put my phone in and it connects to the system, like a docking station

When did you order.

 

[MyFutureMaverick]

What did I get:

• XLT 2.0 EB - Area 51
• Equipment Group 300A
• FX4
• 4K Tow
• XLT Lux Package
• Co-Pilot
• Tonneau Cover

So finally drove the Mav a bit today. It does drive nice, like a car.

My comparison POV is from a 2017 Subaru Crosstrek. The ride comfort is about the same, maybe the Mav wins from a slightly longer wheelbase.

Handling the Mav feels more solid and responsive. I have noticed that the steering must be fly by wire. When you're sitting there it's easy to turn the wheel but as soon as you start to move the steering stiffens up a bit.

I'm disappointed with the rearview mirror - it's just too small for a vehicle like this. Not a bug deal to change but I'm a little surprised.

Pros:

• Drives like a car
• Great pickup/accelleration
• Transmission is smooth
• Wheel feels good in your hands
• No audio pause button on the wheel. I don't understand this, I almost 100% listen to podcasts or Spotify, let me pause my dam audio! (Crosstrek was the same)
• HUGE Head room - I'm 5'9" and I EASILY have >6" above me to the roof
• Comfortable seats
• Easy controls, but still learning all the menu items
• Surprisingly impressed with Android Auto (I have a Pixel 6)
• Love the active image that shows front/rear wheels getting power
• Infotainment: decent. 100% of my audio is either podcast, audio book, or Spotify and the system works pretty good. Controls are responsive for skipping or rewinding things via Bluetooth.
• Remote start, YES!
• Sunglass holder in the ceiling center console (nice)
• Gear shifter: First time I've had a dial, works pretty smoothly overall. No issues at all and it's pretty simple to get used to so you don't even need to look at it.
• Doors all feel solid - opening and closing them they feel "right"
• Color: Area 51 - looks better in person
• Backup camera is solid and there's an indicator of which direction you're turning in.
• Has both USB-A and USB-C plugs

Cons (these are not by any means deal breakers just interesting dings):

• Limited visibility out back (small rear view mirror)
• Automated windows (Up/Down) only the driver window is auto down. NO auto up. Are we really living in the stone ages?
• No push button start - this is starting to annoy me - curious if there's a solution to this.
• No audio pause button on the wheel. I don't understand this, I almost 100% listen to podcasts or Spotify, let me pause my dam audio! (Crosstrek was same)
• Remote Start, SUCKS - I can remote start it (good in real cold conditions I'm sure) but I STILL have to put the key in the ignition and turn it.
• Engine: I pulled up to a recycling center where they stand at your drive door and the guy asked me, Is that electric? My engine war running! I have not noticed any engine noise worth commenting on. Sure under hard acceleration, there's engine noise but for average driving, the engine is perfectly quiet..

General: Noise

• Wind noise has been brought up by a few people....I haven't been on the freeway yet but driving on PCH in SoCal I can hit speeds of 70mph and compared to my Subaru there's no appreciable wind noise.
• Engine: I pulled up to a recycling center where they stand at your drive door and the guy asked me, Is that electric? My engine war running! I have not noticed any engine noise worth commenting on. Sure under hard acceleration there's engine noise but for average driving the engine is perfectly quiet

Bed:

• Haven't removed soft tonneau cover yet

Milage:

• Sucks so far....BUT...I love at the top of a LARGE STEEP hill and with about 75 miles on it I'm averaging 18MGP. More time is needed on this though to really understand what a long term milage is. Also, local milage at my home is always going to suck due to said hill.

Misc:

• I'd like to tap into the USB system so I can have a stand that I can put my phone in and it connects to the system, like a docking station

Congrats and thanks for the review. FYI- I noticed you had “no audio pause button” as a pro in addition to a con. I’ve only test driven a Maverick Lariat and loved it but hated that it didn’t have an auto dimming rear view mirror. I also thought the rear visibility was compromised with the rear seat headrests. Mine fold down in my current Tacoma so I’ll probably just remove them and store them under the seat in the Maverick since they don’t fold down and I rarely have back seat passengers. I would agree that push button start should be available on a Luxury package, especially on a Hybrid, but I’m old school and none of my vehicles, including my current 2018 Tacoma SR5 have it. Having a key will be status quo for me.
Enjoy your Mav and show us some pics!

 

[Maverick2023]

Congrats and thanks for the review. FYI- I noticed you had “no audio pause button” as a pro in addition to a con. I’ve only test driven a Maverick Lariat and loved it but hated that it didn’t have an auto dimming rear view mirror. I also thought the rear visibility was compromised with the rear seat headrests. Mine fold down in my current Tacoma so I’ll probably just remove them and store them under the seat in the Maverick since they don’t fold down and I rarely have back seat passengers. I would agree that push button start should be available on a Luxury package, especially on a Hybrid, but I’m old school and none of my vehicles, including my current 2018 Tacoma SR5 have it. Having a key will be status quo for me.
Enjoy your Mav and show us some pics!

ditto on the lack of auto dimming rear view mirror. Ford really cheapened out on that. I wouldn't mind paying extra $50 for that feature.

 

[MyFutureMaverick]

ditto on the lack of auto dimming rear view mirror. Ford really cheapened out on that. I wouldn't mind paying extra $50 for that feature.

Heck, I’d even pay $100! Lol

 

[Maverick2023]

Heck, I’d even pay $100! Lol

I might have to find an aftermarket to replace it down the line.

 

[testa422]

Blue wide angle broadway mirror! Blue keeps the glare down, it’s wide enough to see more than your side mirrors and it just clips over the oem mirror

 

[Maverick2023]

Blue wide angle broadway mirror! Blue keeps the glare down, it’s wide enough to see more than your side mirrors and it just clips over the oem mirror

link to amazon?

 

[testa422]

link to amazon?

 

[testa422]

link to amazon?

There’s cheaper brands as well. Broadway is just the big name

 

[BootXL76]

On the gas mileage, mine was similar in that I was only averaging 19.1 mp/g after my first 37 miles…. I didn’t reset it and now after 150 miles I’m averaging closer to 24 mp/g (so likely has at least something to do with breaking it in)

**mine’s an XL

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