do 2024 Mav XL hybrids come with cruise control? How about full size spare ordering?

[bwiese]

Hi team,
My dealer is moving my order for a 2023 to a 2024.
Orig order was for a base Mav XL Hybrid with
- 400W inverter
- full size spare tire
- charcoal grey paint.

While I can find another color for 2024 I have several questions since I just see some list entries and not a whoe brouchure (if there is one for 2024 Mavs, can someone post a linky plz??)

The dealer sent accidentally sent me a link for XLT not XL, was wondering why things are a bit strange.

Questions:

1.) Is cruise control still a default base item on 2024 XLs like it was on 2023 XLs? (GF's 2022 XL didn't have it).

2.) How do I get a full-size spare on a 2024 XL without ordering CoPilot?? (...hate these unrelated 'tie-ins'.)

3.) Any way I can order a 400W inverter on 2024 XL, or should I just give up on that?

Thanks
Bill Wiese
San Jose CA
(currently a 1-Mav XL family, hoping for 2)

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[AznMav]

Hi team,
My dealer is moving my order for a 2023 to a 2024.
Orig order was for a base Mav XL Hybrid with
- 400W inverter
- full size spare tire
- charcoal grey paint.

While I can find another color for 2024 I have several questions since I just see some list entries and not a whoe brouchure (if there is one for 2024 Mavs, can someone post a linky plz??)

The dealer sent accidentally sent me a link for XLT not XL, was wondering why things are a bit strange.

Questions:

1.) Is cruise control still a default base item on 2024 XLs like it was on 2023 XLs? (GF's 2022 XL didn't have it).

2.) How do I get a full-size spare on a 2024 XL without ordering CoPilot?? (...hate these unrelated 'tie-ins'.)

3.) Any way I can order a 400W inverter on 2024 XL, or should I just give up on that?

Thanks
Bill Wiese
San Jose CA
(currently a 1-Mav XL family, hoping for 2)

Co-pilot also gets you powered mirrors which is huge in my opinion.

 

[RonFLA]

1.) Is cruise control still a default base item on 2024 XLs like it was on 2023 XLs? (GF's 2022 XL didn't have it).

Yes, although I have not personally seen it listed on the 24 sheets, it hasn’t been listed as being removed, thus still retained for 24 model year as standard equipment.

2.) How do I get a full-size spare on a 2024 XL without ordering CoPilot?? (...hate these unrelated 'tie-ins'.)

This can be purchased easily at your local dealership and not worth adding additional complexity to your order.

3.) Any way I can order a 400W inverter on 2024 XL, or should I just give up on that?

This feature has been highly criticized as being of low quality and generally not worth the price. There are several less expensive, higher quality options on the secondary market.

 

[LSchicago]

Carbonized gray is not available on a retail XL for 2024. That is fleet only now. Pick a new color.

 

[bwiese]

1.) Is cruise control ....

Yes, although I have not personally seen it listed on the 24 sheets, it hasn’t been listed as being removed, thus still retained for 24 model year as standard equipment.

Great. Still have to install aftermarket on GF's 2022 MavXL.

2.) How do I get a full-size spare .....

This can be purchased easily at your local dealership and not worth adding additional complexity to your order.

Great, but is there any mounting issue that would not be present vs factory option??

3.) Any way I can order a 400W inverter on 2024 XL, or should I just give up on that?

This feature has been highly criticized as being of low quality and generally not worth
the price. There are several less expensive, higher quality options on the secondary market.

Labor is high here, my lower back is sore & having this frill pre installed would've been nice.
Oh well...

Thanks to all who replied

Bill Wiese
San Jose CA

 

[bwiese]

Carbonized gray is not available on a retail XL for 2024. That is fleet only now. Pick a new color.

Yes, sadly. I just want a different color than my GF's CoyoteGrey, and not black or white.

 

[bwiese]

Co-pilot also gets you powered mirrors which is huge in my opinion.

Meh. One less thing to go wrong. I'm a K.I.S.S guy, and also why I am not ordering CoPilot

 

[1929]

Meh. One less thing to go wrong. I'm a K.I.S.S guy, and also why I am not ordering CoPilot

Your a KISS guy and your getting a hybrid. Does not compute.

 

[bwiese]

Your a KISS guy and your getting a hybrid. Does not compute.

Hybrids are known technology with good rep. Powertrains are usu where cos spend
development dollars - vs accessories that two-bit you to death.

And 42+ mpg compensates nicely.

Hybrid engines generally run in a narrower operating zone, less wear & tear.
The eCVT transmission is much simpler than today's 8-10speed gearboxes.
Priuses are great for reliability.

Ford Escapes (same platform!) are getting 350K in NYC taxicab service with
just good maintenance. That's about the hardest duty there is. When sold at
auction, the insides may be roached, but they're still runners - sure, maybe
the battery is soft, etc.

Also, car electronics is usu far more reliable than associated things like actuators
etc. [exception: Jeep ;-) ].

If Mav were not a hybrid, I'd not be buying it. [The fact it was 22K also helps.]

Bill

 

[RonFLA]

Meh. One less thing to go wrong. I'm a K.I.S.S guy, and also why I am not ordering CoPilot

Don’t sleep on the CP360, this is hands down the best package you can possibly add to an XL. Read all the positive feedback and know it will be one of the few features that makes your truck more valuable over the years.

 

[bwiese]

Don’t sleep on the CP360, this is hands down the best package you can possibly add to an XL. Read all the positive feedback and know it will be one of the few features that makes your truck more valuable over the years.

I ordered it on my GF's on her insistence. Nice, 'cute', but WTH.

Putting money in a declining-value asset is silly when I can put it into rental property,
career stuff etc. Or some nice guns ;-)

Bill

 

[AznMav]

I ordered it on my GF's on her insistence. Nice, 'cute', but WTH.

Putting money in a declining-value asset is silly when I can put it into rental property,
career stuff etc. Or some nice guns ;-)

Bill

$650 to add onto a rental property? Might get you a 320 or a 19 great for what they are but not really nice. If you were worrying about a declining asset you wouldn't buying a new car...

 

[LSchicago]

Yes, sadly. I just want a different color than my GF's CoyoteGrey, and not black or white.

Atlas blue is nice, and no extra cost.

Your a KISS guy and your getting a hybrid. Does not compute.

Hybrids are more simple than the Eco's.

 

[bwiese]

$650 to add onto a rental property? Might get you a 320 or a 19 great for what they are but not really nice. If you were worrying about a declining asset you wouldn't buying a new car...

Sure, I'm really just saying I don't buy extra crap I don't need. If I'm driving this truck
for ages the value will not change if I sell it way downstream.

My 2000 GMC Sierra V6 had manual windows and mirrors, fine. A/C was the one luxury,
and I put in a $120 Blaupunkt CD stereo. I always buy base models of cars; options usu
have the profit. The Mavs are first time I ever paid MSRP; in past I buy in August with
'ad special' near end of month of a car with uncool options pk (base Challenger etc)

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