- First Name
- Jim
- Joined
- Aug 9, 2022
- Threads
- 6
- Messages
- 1,568
- Reaction score
- 2,117
- Location
- Cedar Park, TX
- Vehicle(s)
- '22 Area 51 Hybrid FE, 2014 Impala
- Engine
- 2.5L Hybrid
I like the styling more every time I see it. And I really like the interior of my Lariat (Area 51 Hybrid FE - haven't taken delivery of the Cyber Orange BAP yet). I did not think I would like the ActiveX "vinyl" seats - would have preferred the XLT's "denim" cloth), but to my surprise I find I do like the ActiveX "leather" a lot. It's not as hot and sticky as real leather. I also initially thought the brown/blue interior was just flat-out "garish." It has grown on me, though, and I find I kind of like it. And the comfort and room is utterly amazing. The specs are almost identical to my wife's Impala (head/leg/hip/shoulder room, front and back), so there's no fighting over which vehicle we're taking. Maverick every time!
Efficiency is amazing. After driving several "full-size" pickups, I'm loving getting 2x to 3x the mpg! Ride and handling vastly exceeded my expectations, as did the hybrid's power. I owned a Prius-C just before getting the Mav, and it was slower than Peyton Manning... This thing easily keeps up with traffic accelerating from a stop - even when staying at 20% on the "power meter," yet there's an incredible amount of power available at the drop of your right foot.
Handling is unexpectedly good. Crosswinds and rough roads don't seem to affect the ride/handling much. Turning radius is so much better than any of the full-size pickups that it surprised me. After hearing all of the complaints about the "crappy sound system" I wasn't expecting much, but I find the B&O system perfectly acceptable. It's not "concert hall" good, but we're also in a truck rolling down the road... I was planning an upgrade, but now I'm not going to bother.
The visibility (forward and sides) is WAY better than I expected. The A-pillars don't seem obtrusive. Rear visibility is again way better than my old Prius-C, though I do find taking the rear headrests off helps make it much better. I just lay them on the back seats, and pop them back in if someone will be riding back there. (Mostly just my wife and me these days.)
Safety features are, for the most part, less "invasive" than I expected. (The one exception is when someone turns right just ahead of me - like into a driveway), which sometimes sets off the flashing red screen "crash alert" even when it is clear (even to my nervous-passenger wife) that we will clear it easily. But that's nit-picking. If I was ever distracted, I'm reasonably confident it would prevent (or significantly lessen) a collision. I really love the cross-traffic alerts in crowded parking lots. I like way the BLISS works, backing up my visual scan. I absolutely love the lane centering capability (Lariat Lux/360 Assist) and find it lowers my wife's blood pressure considerably (ahem...). And on the highway, I REALLY love the ACC feature. Traffic around here is nightmarish, and since we're seldom in a hurry, just "automatically blending" with the traffic takes much of the pressure and angst out of road trips. We both arrive at our destination MUCH more rested and relaxed.
I just love my Maverick. My wife says I'm obsessed with it. Possibly true, but it is the perfect vehicle to fit my needs. I cannot believe how many times we've put the bed to good use in the few months we've owned it.
Efficiency is amazing. After driving several "full-size" pickups, I'm loving getting 2x to 3x the mpg! Ride and handling vastly exceeded my expectations, as did the hybrid's power. I owned a Prius-C just before getting the Mav, and it was slower than Peyton Manning... This thing easily keeps up with traffic accelerating from a stop - even when staying at 20% on the "power meter," yet there's an incredible amount of power available at the drop of your right foot.
Handling is unexpectedly good. Crosswinds and rough roads don't seem to affect the ride/handling much. Turning radius is so much better than any of the full-size pickups that it surprised me. After hearing all of the complaints about the "crappy sound system" I wasn't expecting much, but I find the B&O system perfectly acceptable. It's not "concert hall" good, but we're also in a truck rolling down the road... I was planning an upgrade, but now I'm not going to bother.
The visibility (forward and sides) is WAY better than I expected. The A-pillars don't seem obtrusive. Rear visibility is again way better than my old Prius-C, though I do find taking the rear headrests off helps make it much better. I just lay them on the back seats, and pop them back in if someone will be riding back there. (Mostly just my wife and me these days.)
Safety features are, for the most part, less "invasive" than I expected. (The one exception is when someone turns right just ahead of me - like into a driveway), which sometimes sets off the flashing red screen "crash alert" even when it is clear (even to my nervous-passenger wife) that we will clear it easily. But that's nit-picking. If I was ever distracted, I'm reasonably confident it would prevent (or significantly lessen) a collision. I really love the cross-traffic alerts in crowded parking lots. I like way the BLISS works, backing up my visual scan. I absolutely love the lane centering capability (Lariat Lux/360 Assist) and find it lowers my wife's blood pressure considerably (ahem...). And on the highway, I REALLY love the ACC feature. Traffic around here is nightmarish, and since we're seldom in a hurry, just "automatically blending" with the traffic takes much of the pressure and angst out of road trips. We both arrive at our destination MUCH more rested and relaxed.
I just love my Maverick. My wife says I'm obsessed with it. Possibly true, but it is the perfect vehicle to fit my needs. I cannot believe how many times we've put the bed to good use in the few months we've owned it.
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