Why didn’t you order a Maverick Hybrid ?

[NJ Pinelands]

My big three reasons for ordering a Maverick were the price being only $20,000, having a ten year-old Colorado pushing 130,000 miles ( which is the oldest and highest mileage vehicle I have ever had), and spending so much on gas ( which is even higher since October). Since the Maverick is not a plug-in, just curious why anyone didn’t order the hybrid with near 50 mpg?

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[jsus]

Because I realized I could get a better equipped Escape for a similar OTD price (after incentives, A-Plan, etc.) vs. a Maverick Lariat Hybrid with luxury package.

Then decided to stick with my Focus instead of taking advantage of the extremely high resale value.

Then someone ran a red light, totaling my Focus after Maverick Hybrid orders had closed for MY 2022.

So now I have the Escape on order, with a Bronco Sport for the interim...

And then gas prices shot up to nearly $4/gal ($3.899/gal most stations, the day after I paid $3.329/gal at Costco). BS only gets 25 mpg city, 28 mpg highway with the base 1.5L EcoBoost + 4x4.

Probably not the answer you're looking for, though. Escape Hybrid AWD is rated at 43 mpg city, 37 mpg highway, 40mpg combined, and I anticipate beating that, once it's finally built.

 

[NJ Pinelands]

Because I realized I could get a better equipped Escape for a similar OTD price (after incentives, A-Plan, etc.) vs. a Maverick Lariat Hybrid with luxury package.

Then decided to stick with my Focus instead of taking advantage of the extremely high resale value.

Then someone ran a red light, totaling my Focus after Maverick Hybrid orders had closed for MY 2022.

So now I have the Escape on order, with a Bronco Sport for the interim...

And then gas prices shot up to nearly $4/gal ($3.899/gal most stations, the day after I paid $3.329/gal at Costco). BS only gets 25 mpg city, 28 mpg highway with the base 1.5L EcoBoost + 4x4.

Probably not the answer you're looking for, though. Escape Hybrid AWD is rated at 43 mpg city, 37 mpg highway, 40mpg combined, and I anticipate beating that, once it's finally built.

Most important thing is you are still around after the accident !

 

[belmor]

I needed to tow upwards of 3500lbs. Simple as that.

 

[DeanR]

AWD and towing. Mainly AWD

 

[Flomounier1]

Because some people live in Alabama and such where gas is still under $3/gallon.

Paid $5.29 last night for regular at an Arco station. Even the Hybrid Maverick is going to get expensive to drive.

 

[jsus]

Because some people live in Alabama and such where gas is still under $3/gallon.

Paid $5.29 last night for regular at an Arco station. Even the Hybrid Maverick is going to get expensive to drive.

Ouch... With the 13.8 gal hybrid tank, that's $73.13 for a full tank at the price you paid.

Maverick EcoBoost has a 16.5 gal tank, which is $87.43 for a full tank. Wow. Way too close to $100 for comfort.

 

[WW Steve]

AWD.

 

[StillWaiting]

I did. That’s why I’m still waiting

 

[MikeyCNY]

#1 Reason was AWD - we get a lot of snow here (though so far this season we're under our usual total by half). I've driven Subarus for 10+ years and I really like the reliability and dependability of All Wheel Drive - I think it saved me (or at least my Crosstrek) a week ago when a passing tractor trailer almost forced me off the road in bad road conditions. (AWD/stability control kicked in when I started to slide)

I did order the 4K tow pkg, but if they announce an AWD Hybrid version with 2,000-2,500 lb towing capacity that would probably be enough for me. I don't yet tow anything, but would like the ability to.

I stated in another thread, but if they announce an AWD+Hybrid and maybe an "FX2"-style package that would be great.

#2 Reason was I didn't really know much about the Hybrid. By most accounts (aside from the burning cat, shuddering and other early issues) it is a fantastic system. Mon-Fri I do 90% highway driving, but on the weekend it is reversed and I do 90% city (groceries etc).

I think Ford realllllllly underestimated how many people would be interested in the Maverick; hopefully they're able to work with supply chain suppliers and boost production. No offense to Mexico, but it would be nice to have a Made In USA Maverick. (admittedly my Crosstrek was assembled in Japan though Subaru does have some US production)

 

[Rickydragon]

AWD of course and towing.

 

[Naranjita]

Just AWD for me. That's it. I would have lived with the HP hit for AWD. It just needs to be fast enough. My city/driving ratios are great for Hybrid. If I can make it work financially, I will order another Maverick to replace mine should they add a Hybrid AWD model. Or possibly Next Gen Ranger, should they offer Hybrid 4WD. Which I do not expect, though.

 

[TMFord]

My big three reasons for ordering a Maverick were the price being only $20,000, having a ten year-old Colorado pushing 130,000 miles ( which is the oldest and highest mileage vehicle I have ever had), and spending so much on gas ( which is even higher since October). Since the Maverick is not a plug-in, just curious why anyone didn’t order the hybrid with near 50 mpg?

AWD, more horsepower/torque, better rear suspension. Also , it took 14 weeks to get it instead of 14 months to get a production date.

 

[SkeeterB]

FX4 & 4K Tow. Have used both and I don't care about gas prices that much. Going to have fun since I retired.

 

[Bad Actor]

I live in a rural area and most of my miles are highway, so the difference in gas mileage was of little concern. I can also tow 4k and go off road if needed. If I get the urge, I can hot rod that little 2.0.

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