Ecoboost even worth buying for me?

[Ozuye10]

I have the 2.0 i4 EcoBoost XLT Fx4 with Towing package and I am getting betwen 29 and 31 MPG on 89 octane non-ethanol fuel. I have had this motor before in a 2014 Focus and it is a tough and reliable engine, and that was without the turbo. Adding the EcoBoost turbo has actually improved performance and really hasn't affected the economy. I was getting 35 to 37 mpg in the Focus on the same commute I make today and that was a more aerodynamic body and much lighter gvw with a six speed OD trans. So I am pretty happy with this mileage. I had a 2019 Escape SE and it got horrible mileage with the 1.5L i4, between 25 and 27 mpg regardless of octane rating.
Hope that helps you decide. The other thing is that you can't get AWD in a hybrid so you don't get quite the same abilities you get with the ecoboost. If you plan on going on unpaved roads keep that in mind. The lack of weight on the rear axle and front wheel drive, the rear of the truck is going to be racing the front end on gravel turns.
This is a pic of the last fillup just before I reset the trip odometer. Note that this shows 29.1 after 416 miles. That is my normal commute of 50% rural two lane and city 4 lane with average speed of 40 mph.

those are impressive numbers.

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[bdaniel230]

those are impressive numbers.

Are they? I was getting 37 when I had a focus with this engine but I get you. One of the big reasons I enjoy this truck so much is that I can get the 28-30 mpg in it. Now if I can get above 10 when I am towin my trailer I will be happy.

 

[BlueSnake77]

Are they? I was getting 37 when I had a focus with this engine but I get you. One of the big reasons I enjoy this truck so much is that I can get the 28-30 mpg in it. Now if I can get above 10 when I am towin my trailer I will be happy.

You were getting 37 mpg out of the 2.0L non-turbo, right? I had a 2012 Focus SE Hatchback with the 2.0L and a DCT transmission and could get up to 39 mpg on the interstate (no slowdown speed up like highway commuting). The 2013-2018 Focus ST's get around 32 mpg hwy if the driver takes it easy. Was a joke on the Focus forums that you could get eco or boost but not both. So yeah, if a Maverick can get 31 mpg on the hwy, that is impressive for a bigger heavier vehicle with AWD and being less aerodynamic. Guessing to get that number you have to drive it gently. Soon as you get into the boost agressively probably drops down to the mid 20's.

 

[Scott Asheville]

I'd suggest the OP wait for the new Tacoma - a full redesign. I'll wager you get that 3 mpg and then some. And legendary Toyota reliability. And a 2 door with a full bed if you want one. And given Toyota's huge collection of engine families, they'll probably offer a hybrid.

https://jalopnik.com/toyota-keeps-its-updated-tacoma-truck-tests-under-wraps-1847800863

Don't take my word on quality. Read the JD Power stats or any other published metric you prefer...

https://www.jdpower.com/business/press-releases/2021-us-vehicle-dependability-study-vds

 

[ToothGrinder]

Are they? I was getting 37 when I had a focus with this engine but I get you. One of the big reasons I enjoy this truck so much is that I can get the 28-30 mpg in it. Now if I can get above 10 when I am towin my trailer I will be happy.

Bro, the focus is at least 1000lb lighter than the maverick. Physics still matter.

 

[Vols44]

I've read about light duty city drivers getting 48 mpg with a hybrid and Ecoboost drivers getting 30 mpg with a lot of highway travel.

Conversely, I've read about driver who tow a lot getting 19mpg and off road equipped vehicle getting 22 in cold or warm weather.

As a future hybrid owner and current driver of a 2.0L Ecoboost SUV (which weights 4214 lbs) I average 25.5mpg with mixed city and highway traffic.

The Ecoboost Mav comes in at 3563/3731 FWD/AWD and the hybrid tips the scales at 3574.

The EPA certified the following MPG's for the 22 Mav:

hybrid 42 city/33 highway/37 combined
2.0 FWD 23/30/26
2.0 AWD 22/29/25

 

[bdaniel230]

I'd suggest the OP wait for the new Tacoma - a full redesign. I'll wager you get that 3 mpg and then some. And legendary Toyota reliability. And a 2 door with a full bed if you want one. And given Toyota's huge collection of engine families, they'll probably offer a hybrid.

https://jalopnik.com/toyota-keeps-its-updated-tacoma-truck-tests-under-wraps-1847800863

Don't take my word on quality. Read the JD Power stats or any other published metric you prefer...

https://www.jdpower.com/business/press-releases/2021-us-vehicle-dependability-study-vds

When you say "Legendary Toyota Reliability" I had an '85 Cressida which I bought for my wife because it was touted to be the "most reliable of all Toyotas". Before it hit 50,000 miles it was on the 5th engine. And I had to file suit three times to force Toyota to honor their warranty. I will never buy another Toyota.

 

[Vols44]

When you say "Legendary Toyota Reliability" I had an '85 Cressida which I bought for my wife because it was touted to be the "most reliable of all Toyotas". Before it hit 50,000 miles it was on the 5th engine. And I had to file suit three times to force Toyota to honor their warranty. I will never buy another Toyota.

I use to deliver rebuilt transmissions back in the day. Xmissions from imports (especially Toyotas) were designed to fail and were nearly impossible to refurbish. Their sealed components made them a tough nut to crack.

GM has slipped a lot, Dodges are not worth the price, some European models are nice, Blue Oval for the win.

 

[Ozuye10]

I'd suggest the OP wait for the new Tacoma - a full redesign. I'll wager you get that 3 mpg and then some. And legendary Toyota reliability. And a 2 door with a full bed if you want one. And given Toyota's huge collection of engine families, they'll probably offer a hybrid.

https://jalopnik.com/toyota-keeps-its-updated-tacoma-truck-tests-under-wraps-1847800863

Don't take my word on quality. Read the JD Power stats or any other published metric you prefer...

https://www.jdpower.com/business/press-releases/2021-us-vehicle-dependability-study-vds

Yeah I’m considering that. I ordered a hybrid XLT to just keep overall costs down. My msrp was around $25k before I got screwed by my local dealership when they put a $7,500 markup the day before delivery. I drive mixed city/hwy and windy back roads. I’ve dealt with so much BS with the Maverick that I’m considering just getting an EV of some sort. Wife has a 2022 4Runner that I can tow a trailer with if I need to haul crap.

 

[cavemold]

27% is big differnce if you drive well you can get it to 30 mpg. If the sole reason is to get better mileage with same functions practically id say get the maverick.

 

[Angry Hippo]

My 2002 Toyota Corolla's transmission was dead at 134,000 miles. I had a co-worker with a 2004 that did the same thing at 110,000. That isn't what I'd call "Legendary".

Yeah, yeah... small sample size. I think Toyota is a fine choice but highly overrated. My GM cars from the same era did much better. Had a 2004 Chevrolet Aveo 4d go 148,000 (destroyed in not-at-fault accident) and a 2005 Pontiac Sunfire coupe hit 205,000 (sold it).

 

[bdaniel230]

Tacoma gets between 17-20mpg depending on where I’m driving, wind, and temps. Hybrid numbers, definitely worth switching. Ecoboost numbers, if I’m lucky like some I’ve seen getting 29mpg on average, possibly worth it.

It really seems to depend on the octane and ethanol level. I get the best daily driver mileage on 89 octane non-ethanol. Average 29.2 mpg
Ecoboosted 2.0 liter

 

[Decayed]

Depends on your priorities. Given that you will have to wait until august to order a 23 mav you may as well see what toyota has in store first. But if you want MPG above all else then you need a hybrid assuming you don't want or need AWD or towing capacity. If they made a '23 hybrid AWD I'd be happy to kick my order back to next year.

 

[bdaniel230]

Depends on your priorities. Given that you will have to wait until august to order a 23 mav you may as well see what toyota has in store first. But if you want MPG above all else then you need a hybrid assuming you don't want or need AWD or towing capacity. If they made a '23 hybrid AWD I'd be happy to kick my order back to next year.

They may just have it by 23

 

[Maverick2022XL]

I have an XL 2.0L w/ AWD and 4k tow. I am about at 10k miles on it now and this is where my MPG tends to fall using 87 octane gas. Driving conditions mainly mountainous except for interstates, mountain drives like a combined hwy / city because of the terrain.

If I don't use ecoboost mode I've been averaging about the EPA estimates except for hwy where I can get 30 - 33 MPG depending how much downhill driving and such.

With the ecoboost mode I can get 29 MPG on the combined as opposed to 25 MPG and hwy between 30 - 33 MPG. I don't really do any strictly city driving so I can't give a number for that. I've averaged as high as 35 MPG w/ ecoboost mode set on the hwy driving interstates along flat terrain but that is not the norm for me.

This also assumes weather is above 40F or so. When you get down to freezing or lower MPG will drop. If you drive flatter terrain you should be able to equal or exceed these numbers if not during but after the engine and components break in.

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