Maverick wins Motorweek Drivers’ Choice Awards "Best of the Year" and "Best Compact Truck"

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https://www.motorweek.org/reviews/d...-RgWYZtX5QslpVH498gndq2n2QU#/best-of-the-year

Best Compact Pickup of the Year:

Spoiler

Ford Maverick

One year after adding a new award for Best Midsize Truck, we’ve seen the emergence of a new compact truck segment. Thus, our first ever Best Compact Truck award goes to the Ford Maverick. Its big truck looks set it apart from the other new entry into the segment, but the standard hybrid powertrain is the real game changer here.
Plus, there are lots of cool features, and it’s priced below 20-grand to start; not only making a pickup truck accessible for a whole lot of people, but positioning it as the new entry level vehicle for the entire Ford brand.

Best of the Year:

Spoiler

Ford Maverick

We always save the best for last, so let’s wrap up with the one vehicle that rides off with our highest honor: the 2022 Drivers’ Choice Awards Best of the Year.
This will likely come as a surprise to many, but the Ford Maverick is our 2022 MotorWeek Drivers’ Choice Best of the Year! That’s because the Maverick is more than just another truck from Ford, it’s truly a game changer for both the pickup truck segment and for entry-level transportation.
And it starts with the standard hybrid powertrain. The 191-horsepower 2.5-liter based system not only makes it the most fuel-efficient truck you can buy, but with a City rating of 42 miles-per-gallon, puts the Maverick in the same conversation as many of the smallest cars.
And, it still does truck-like things very well, with a highly-functional 4½–foot bed, comfortable room for 5 inside, and even tows up to 2,000–lbs. Plus, the Hybrid’s regen braking makes hilly towing much more pleasant, even though it also uses a continuously variable transmission.
Need more capability? There’s an available 250-horsepower 2.0-liter EcoBoost engine with 8–speed automatic transmission that allows for up to 4,000-lbs. of towing. For off-pavement pavement use, an available FX4 package adds monotube dampers, hill descent control, skid plates, and all-terrain tires on 17–inch wheels.
The Flexbed features multiple anchor points for tie-downs, numerous pockets for dividers, available 12 and 110-volt power outlets, storage cubby, and even bottle openers. Inside this crew cab, are unique looking durable materials, plenty of tech including a standard 8-inch touchscreen, plus storage space under the rear seat.
And, did we mention is starts around $20,000? That makes pickup trucks more accessible than ever. Delivering a true pickup for the masses that’s easy on gas, easy to drive, easy to park, easy on the eyes, and easy to love is why the Ford Maverick is our MotorWeek Drivers’ Choice Best of the Year!

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Best Compact Pickup of the Year:

Spoiler

Ford Maverick

One year after adding a new award for Best Midsize Truck, we’ve seen the emergence of a new compact truck segment. Thus, our first ever Best Compact Truck award goes to the Ford Maverick. Its big truck looks set it apart from the other new entry into the segment, but the standard hybrid powertrain is the real game changer here.
Plus, there are lots of cool features, and it’s priced below 20-grand to start; not only making a pickup truck accessible for a whole lot of people, but positioning it as the new entry level vehicle for the entire Ford brand.

Best of the Year:

Spoiler

Ford Maverick

We always save the best for last, so let’s wrap up with the one vehicle that rides off with our highest honor: the 2022 Drivers’ Choice Awards Best of the Year.
This will likely come as a surprise to many, but the Ford Maverick is our 2022 MotorWeek Drivers’ Choice Best of the Year! That’s because the Maverick is more than just another truck from Ford, it’s truly a game changer for both the pickup truck segment and for entry-level transportation.
And it starts with the standard hybrid powertrain. The 191-horsepower 2.5-liter based system not only makes it the most fuel-efficient truck you can buy, but with a City rating of 42 miles-per-gallon, puts the Maverick in the same conversation as many of the smallest cars.
And, it still does truck-like things very well, with a highly-functional 4½–foot bed, comfortable room for 5 inside, and even tows up to 2,000–lbs. Plus, the Hybrid’s regen braking makes hilly towing much more pleasant, even though it also uses a continuously variable transmission.
Need more capability? There’s an available 250-horsepower 2.0-liter EcoBoost engine with 8–speed automatic transmission that allows for up to 4,000-lbs. of towing. For off-pavement pavement use, an available FX4 package adds monotube dampers, hill descent control, skid plates, and all-terrain tires on 17–inch wheels.
The Flexbed features multiple anchor points for tie-downs, numerous pockets for dividers, available 12 and 110-volt power outlets, storage cubby, and even bottle openers. Inside this crew cab, are unique looking durable materials, plenty of tech including a standard 8-inch touchscreen, plus storage space under the rear seat.
And, did we mention is starts around $20,000? That makes pickup trucks more accessible than ever. Delivering a true pickup for the masses that’s easy on gas, easy to drive, easy to park, easy on the eyes, and easy to love is why the Ford Maverick is our MotorWeek Drivers’ Choice Best of the Year!

Well, by the time I get mine, maybe it will be 2023 Motorweeks Driver's Choice Winner!!

 

[Nunyabiznus]

how many awards now? this is one badass truck

 

[Brett3550]

And MotorWeek's 2022 Best of the Year award goes to.......

Ford's little SLUT (Sexy Little Utility Truck)

 

[Sirk]

Whoa. That guy needs to seriously reconsider his relationship with his tanning booth.

 

[Shay]

Excellent.

It's too bad MotorWeek jawbones you to death with needless commercials and self promoting BS for 6:03 minutes into the 10:00 minute video before getting to the point. [rant off]

 

[pa-outdoorsman]

Not surprising, but cool.

How many auto execs have to be kicking themselves for ignoring the small truck segment for the past decade?

 

[JASmith]

Excellent.

It's too bad MotorWeek jawbones you to death with needless commercials and self promoting BS for 6:03 minutes into the 10:00 minute video before getting to the point. [rant off]

Yeah, MotorWeek is way outdated, but its to the point I think that's their appeal now is that their videos are almost nostalgic, since Davis has been doing the same spiel for like four decades now.

 

[Dochatley]

You Forgot:
Best manufacturer for dealers screwing their customers.
Best at canceling customer orders.
Most elusive truck to get.

 

[Dochatley]

Not surprising, but cool.

How many auto execs have to be kicking themselves for ignoring the small truck segment for the past decade?

Stick the Maverick next to the last 10 years of Frontiers. About the same size. People didn’t really want smaller UNTIL Ford came out with the new cool aid. Now everyone wants smaller and more economical. Rangers were once small trucks not that long ago. But when the new larger one came out, BOOM… sales took off again. It all goes in cycles.

 

[pa-outdoorsman]

Stick the Maverick next the last 10 years of Frontiers. About the same size. People didn’t really want smaller UNTIL Ford came out with the new cool aid. Now everyone wants smaller and more economical. Rangers were once small trucks not that long ago. But when the new larger one came out, BOOM… sales took off again. It all goes in cycles.

But you couldn't get a maxxed out Frontier with lots of cool tech for low $30Ks. And let's face it, the whole Frontier design inside and out was soooo dates. In fact, it was literally the longest-running vehicle without a redesign in America.

Now, the new Fontiers are really nice! And I might buy one if the price point were comparable to the Mav.

 

[MrEd]

Whoa. That guy needs to seriously reconsider his relationship with his tanning booth.

He's Chili Pepper Red.

 

[SpacemanSpiff]

Excellent.

It's too bad MotorWeek jawbones you to death with needless commercials and self promoting BS for 6:03 minutes into the 10:00 minute video before getting to the point. [rant off]

Agreed. Click here to jump to the important part of the video.

 

[rlhdweman]

But you couldn't get a maxxed out Frontier with lots of cool tech for low $30Ks. And let's face it, the whole Frontier design inside and out was soooo dates. In fact, it was literally the longest-running vehicle without a redesign in America.

Now, the new Fontiers are really nice! And I might buy one if the price point were comparable to the Mav.

I wonder if the fuel economy is better, I have a friend with a 18', & its a pig on gas, uses almost as much as a full size truck. I does however ride really nice, I was suprised.

 

[Hoosier Daddy]

https://www.motorweek.org/reviews/d...-RgWYZtX5QslpVH498gndq2n2QU#/best-of-the-year

Best Compact Pickup of the Year:

Spoiler

Ford Maverick

One year after adding a new award for Best Midsize Truck, we’ve seen the emergence of a new compact truck segment. Thus, our first ever Best Compact Truck award goes to the Ford Maverick. Its big truck looks set it apart from the other new entry into the segment, but the standard hybrid powertrain is the real game changer here.
Plus, there are lots of cool features, and it’s priced below 20-grand to start; not only making a pickup truck accessible for a whole lot of people, but positioning it as the new entry level vehicle for the entire Ford brand.

Best of the Year:

Spoiler

Ford Maverick

We always save the best for last, so let’s wrap up with the one vehicle that rides off with our highest honor: the 2022 Drivers’ Choice Awards Best of the Year.
This will likely come as a surprise to many, but the Ford Maverick is our 2022 MotorWeek Drivers’ Choice Best of the Year! That’s because the Maverick is more than just another truck from Ford, it’s truly a game changer for both the pickup truck segment and for entry-level transportation.
And it starts with the standard hybrid powertrain. The 191-horsepower 2.5-liter based system not only makes it the most fuel-efficient truck you can buy, but with a City rating of 42 miles-per-gallon, puts the Maverick in the same conversation as many of the smallest cars.
And, it still does truck-like things very well, with a highly-functional 4½–foot bed, comfortable room for 5 inside, and even tows up to 2,000–lbs. Plus, the Hybrid’s regen braking makes hilly towing much more pleasant, even though it also uses a continuously variable transmission.
Need more capability? There’s an available 250-horsepower 2.0-liter EcoBoost engine with 8–speed automatic transmission that allows for up to 4,000-lbs. of towing. For off-pavement pavement use, an available FX4 package adds monotube dampers, hill descent control, skid plates, and all-terrain tires on 17–inch wheels.
The Flexbed features multiple anchor points for tie-downs, numerous pockets for dividers, available 12 and 110-volt power outlets, storage cubby, and even bottle openers. Inside this crew cab, are unique looking durable materials, plenty of tech including a standard 8-inch touchscreen, plus storage space under the rear seat.
And, did we mention is starts around $20,000? That makes pickup trucks more accessible than ever. Delivering a true pickup for the masses that’s easy on gas, easy to drive, easy to park, easy on the eyes, and easy to love is why the Ford Maverick is our MotorWeek Drivers’ Choice Best of the Year!

My truck of the year is already at my Ford dealership service after just 800 miles and will be there for 2 weeks to diagnose why the start/stop isn't working on the ecoboost engine.

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