🔋 Hybrid Maverick Lux Showing 34.5 MPG and 1,478 Lbs Payload Sticker

[Fotomoto]

If they could figure out how to give me that in a hybrid. I'd be set!

If you haven't driven one of the newer Lion chemistry hybrids, you'd be surprised at how much more power they have over the older tech NiMh packs in the first hybrids. Also the power electronics that handle the power have gotten MUCH stronger and cheaper (thus available). The new plug-in RAV4 prime is a rocket ship in comparison to a 2009 Prius. Instant 100% torque at zero rpm means the driver doesn't have to wait for things to "spool up" and is reflected in its 5.x range 0-60mph times yet still achieve 40mpg in gas only mode. Engineers can design a hybrid to economical or powerful or some of both.

The ICE engine OTOH can run longer than the truck.

Exceptions don't disprove the rule. I know a 90's Honda accord that reached a million miles (65k per year average) but folks can see this is an exception. Even the older tech battery packs can last a half-million miles in vehicles that rack up a lot miles quickly (very long commutes, taxis, ride shares,, etc) but ultimately it's calendar wear that takes down most packs. There are other variables too; heat being one of the bigger ones and, of course, quality of materials and construction (cough, LG Chem, cough).

YMMV

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[Fotomoto]

There's no amount of gaslighting can convince me a car with two separate powertrain systems, lines going from the brakes, two sources of torque that must also then be mixed together in the correct proportion, is more reliable than one.

One person rowing 100% of the time and often very hard vs 2 persons sharing the rowing duties at lower levels with rest periods. Which team would I rather be on in a long, long race?

The complexity angle has always been there. I'm sure there were some folks who didn't want a fancy-smancy electric starter when cadillac introduced them in 1912 and thought a crank-handle was "good enough". Same thing happen in the 70's with kickstart motorcycles. BTDT

 

[Rkbrumbelow]

One person rowing 100% of the time and often very hard vs 2 persons sharing the rowing duties at lower levels with rest periods. Which team would I rather be on in a long, long race?

The complexity angle has always been there. I'm sure there were some folks who didn't want a fancy-smancy electric starter when cadillac introduced them in 1912 and thought a crank-handle was "good enough". Same thing happen in the 70's with kickstart motorcycles. BTDT

Some of us walked in the snow uphill both ways. Good enough for us, good enough for. Anyone. Or always park on a downwards slopped hill (sadly i know someone who did that ‘just in case’)

 

[zeketolliver]

Really doesn't prove anything. If he drove like a maniac or like he wants to get good mpg is what matters. Sure I could do better.

Well it kinda points to one thing. Based on a small sample size, the Hybrid gets roughly the same highway mpg as the ecoboost. If true, the combined should be 37ish.

 

[STARCOMMTREY1]

Well it kinda points to one thing. Based on a small sample size, the Hybrid gets roughly the same highway mpg as the ecoboost. If true, the combined should be 37ish.

I saw only one EB hit 30..the other EB pics were all less. The only HEV I have seen was mid 30s. The sticker on the EB said 29 hwy....I understand EPA talk so lets be honest and say 25-26. And no one has actually seen the numbers but it was no secret Ford wanted a 40 combined with this setup. Its just wait and see game right now.

 

[Hdang1980]

Wow. The area 51 looks great. I was waffling on the color and almost switched to velocity blue or carbon grey, but these pictures have put my concerns to rest. Thanks for posting.

 

[mamboman777]

Use a hard cover

I saw only one EB hit 30..the other EB pics were all less. The only HEV I have seen was mid 30s. The sticker on the EB said 29 hwy....I understand EPA talk so lets be honest and say 25-26. And no one has actually seen the numbers but it was no secret Ford wanted a 40 combined with this setup. Its just wait and see game right now.

I thought it was 40 city, not 40 combined. I thought the "targets" we're 33 highway, 41 (sometimes I saw 40) city, and 37 combined.

 

[Rkbrumbelow]

I thought it was 40 city, not 40 combined. I thought the "targets" we're 33 highway, 41 (sometimes I saw 40) city, and 37 combined.

They are

 

[STARCOMMTREY1]

I thought it was 40 city, not 40 combined. I thought the "targets" we're 33 highway, 41 (sometimes I saw 40) city, and 37 combined.

Yes, the rumor is that is the final word. Ford didnt get the 41+ out of the city. So 37 combined got thrown out. That should put the hwy 33-35 mpgs. Either would be in line with the one HEV we have seen, unless the driver was honest that he was actually hard on the right pedal.....There might also be the future increase if the speculation about a second battery in the future.

 

[Hdang1980]

Anybody else feel unreasonably more impressed that they included a little slot by the drive mode buttons for your credit card, parking garage ticket, etc... Seems like such a small detail but still.

 

[2cafn8d]

Anybody else feel unreasonably more impressed that they included a little slot by the drive mode buttons for your credit card, parking garage ticket, etc... Seems like such a small detail but still.

I loved this little detail.

Also I forgot to mention. The pre production model I saw did NOT have lights in the sun visors. Not something I care about, but some do.

 

[JsnMrd]

Very nice front end! Btw, What is 100% power on the dash mean?

 

[Delzona]

Batteries can be replaced for a decent price and usually last for a long time.

I don't know how many times I took a taxi and the car was a Toyota Prius with over 3 or 400k miles. The craziest I had was a prius with over 580k miles. The driver told me that this was his second battery. The first one was replaced around 350k miles! I am not saying the Maverick is a prius but this shows that hybrid powertrians last as long as gas engines, if not longer. And the battery thing, I would not be too worried about, it lasts long enough and if you need to replace it at one point, you replace it and pay 1 or 2k and can drive the car for another x years and x miles!

One of the (many) things I like about the Hybrid Maverick is it's battery location. If/when it comes time to replace the (Hybrid) battery, the location appears to me something I could do myself. Unlike my sister who had a Prius and was quoted $4k to change out the batteries!

 

[Darnon]

Also I forgot to mention. The pre production model I saw did NOT have lights in the sun visors. Not something I care about, but some do.

Lariat trim has them.

 

[NewBernWolf]

Anybody else feel unreasonably more impressed that they included a little slot by the drive mode buttons for your credit card, parking garage ticket, etc... Seems like such a small detail but still.

Indeed. I'm unreasonably excited about that.

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