Taco Truck + Prius = TruckPrius

[TruckPrius]

Utility, fuel economy and cost efficiency.

These were the ingredients chosen to create the perfect vehicle.

But Professor Engineering accidentally added an extra ingredient to the concoction... Chemical F. Thus, TruckPrius was born!

Ok, now that that's out of my system, I just wanted to have a place to share the progress on my truck. This is the first vehicle I have ever bought brand new and I've already gone way above and beyond what I've done to any of my other vehicles. I'm probably not mechanically inclined enough to make some of the mods I see around here, but it's all very fun to look at and research into what feels right and achievable for me.

What we have here is a 2023 Maverick Hybrid Lariat Lux in Hot Pepper Red with Copilot 360 Assist, remote start, tow hitch receiver, basically all factory options besides the moonroof. It was a dealer ordered vehicle that I found new online @ MSRP 10/09/23. They would not honor the AXZ plan for me, but considering no market adjustment I locked it in. It took 3 weeks for the train to arrive with it. The dealer helped get a SIBL by Ultimate Linings and I took delivery 11/11/23. Dealer also agreed to match Granger pricing on the ESP and I chose the 9 yr/100k for $1265. It was nice to know this warranty transfers if I ever do sell the truck.

After 1,000 miles, I'm very pleased with it. I ended up right at the EPA estimated MPG after the first 1k. I drive a mix of mountainous back roads and have taken her on a few 100+ mile drives. I've been using the EV Coach as my primary screen when driving to keep the MPG up and using slippery mode to allow for more of a pulse and glide style (eco mode regen brakes a bit too much for this IMO) I do wish this screen could be combined with the Fuel Economy screen which would bring it a lot closer to the info I had in front of me while driving the Prius. I also spent a lot of time just sitting in it with it turned on, thinking about what upgrades I wanted to do and just taking it all in, so I potentially could have 40MPG+ in the next 1K.

Pros

• Sitting up higher and not getting blinded by oncoming traffic as easily
• Feels more planted than the Prius
• I always have the truck bed available!
• New safety features in the past 15 years (2010 Prius & 2009 Tacoma)
• Highest trim does provide a more premium feel coming from a mid-trim Prius and a base Tacoma
• Looks sweet
• Insurance ended up being the same as the Prius somehow and soon will get the Tacoma off

Cons

• Ride is a bit bumpier than the Prius
• Losing ~10MPG vs the Prius
• B&O Premium audio was disappointing vs the Prius's JBL system (more listening fatigue at higher volumes) and it's questionable whether the system that came installed is "B&O"

This truck promises to hit all of my sweet spots for what I want in a single vehicle and was compelling enough to lure me away from a Toyota RAV4 hybrid or the new Prius. I hope it was a good decision in the long run. In the meantime, big thanks to all of you making great, detailed posts that have contributed to my new hobby/addiction

Upgrades

• Ultimate Linings Spray In
• Stubby Jr
• Tailgate Assist
• Tailgate Spoiler

• Low Profile Side Window Deflectors

• Ford Hard Tri-fold Tonneau

• Tailgate Lock

• Logo Blackout

• Tailgate Logo Dechrome

• Trailer hitch bumper cover NZ6Z-17F000-AB - Install

• Mabett Bed/Floor Mats/Sill Protectors/Mud Flaps/Storage Mats

• Muslogy Dash Tray/Console Organizers
• Black Radio Trim
• USB Lighting
• Wireless Android Auto
• Cupholder Insert
• Glovebox Organizer
• Secondary Storage Organizer
• Hitch Cover

• Gentex HFCHL4 Homelink/Autodim Rearview

• Steering Wheel Trim Blackout

• Ford Escape HVAC control LJ6T-18C612-GD swap - Install

• Rear headrest delete

• Dayton DCS165-4 6.5" sub swap - Install

• Dayton ND91-8 center speaker swap - Install

• Morel Maximo 6 MKII 6.5 component speaker swap - Install

• Morel Maximo 4 coax rear speaker swap - Install

• Board

• Tailgate hole plug

• Hood light strip - Install

• Mabett seat covers

• F150 3rd brake light

• Diode Dynamics Fog Lamp Kit

• Air Designs front air splitter

• Maxzina Mud Flaps

• Lexley Anti-Slip Brake Pedal Pads

• 2022 B&O OEM amp

• Disable TCU - removed fuse 11-12 in passenger footwell

Forscan Mods:

Using Vgate vLinker FD+ bluetooth adapter and FORScan for Windows

• Disabled double honk on exit - Instructions
• Remote windows open/close - Instructions
• Traffic sign recognition enabled - Instructions
• Eliminate speed restrictions on Sync 3 - Instructions
• Eco Coach Mode - Instructions
• Seatbelt minder fix - Instructions

Full Settings reference

ACM module:

• Animation Type - ST
• Driver Restriction Configuration - Disabled

APIM module:

• Splash Screen - ST

BdyCM module:

• Double Honk on Leaving Cabine - Disabled
• Global Close - Initial Value - Enabled
• Global Close - Vehicle - Enabled
• Global Close Mode - Single press
• Global Open - Initial Value - Enabled
• Global Open - Vehicle - Enabled
• Global Window Close with Remote - Enabled
• Global Window Open with Remote - Enabled

DDM module:

• Global Window Close - Enabled

IPC module:

• ECO Mode - Enabled
• Eco Coach Feature - Enabled
• Eco Coache with Efficient Drive Mode - Enabled
• Speed Limit Information Function (SLIF) - Enabled
• Traffic Sign Recognition (TSR) - Disabled
• Turn By Turn Navigation - Enabled
• Seatbelt Warning Market - Europe

IPC (AS BUILT):

• 720-13-01: F100 001 80AD to F100 001 80AD
• 720-13-02: 0120 207D to 0110 105D
• 720-14-01: 2000 0000 005C to 1000 0000 004c
• 720-14-02: 0000 003D to 0000 003D

IPMA module:

• Traffic Sign Recognition (TSR) - Speed Limit Information Function (SLIF)
• Traffic Sign Recognition Mode - Camera data only

PDM module:

• Global Window Close - Enabled

Incoming upgrades:

• Hood anti-glare strips
• Viofo A229+ Dash Cams

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[Montana]

Is that a Kershaw in your pocket I spy?

How is the change over to the 6.5" treating you? Was that your thread I saw a while back on the swap? I may consider doing this, but where did the cover come from?

It is funny hearing you say the JBL system in the Toyota was better though. Mine in my previous Tacoma was awful. I replaced it with an OEM Audio + setup that was definitely NOT worth the money either. For the cost of those plug and play setups, you can just go to an audio shop and get a full on custom enclosure setup. But the JBL in the Tacoma was a total joke. Didn't even come with a sub at all. TBF, the Maverick doesn't have a sub either lol... it uses the hole in the cab as a bandpass for a 6x9 which is a very confusing choice. Did you plug that hole? I tested plugging it up with sound dampening on the stock 6x9 and it totally muffled the entire 6x9 like it didn't even exist anymore.

 

[TruckPrius]

Is that a Kershaw in your pocket I spy?

Those look nice, I'll admit that I've been carrying around a cheap Tac-force I found at a flea market for a while Maybe my wife will find this thread and get me an upgrade.

How is the change over to the 6.5" treating you? Was that your thread I saw a while back on the swap? I may consider doing this, but where did the cover come from?

It is funny hearing you say the JBL system in the Toyota was better though. Mine in my previous Tacoma was awful. I replaced it with an OEM Audio + setup that was definitely NOT worth the money either. For the cost of those plug and play setups, you can just go to an audio shop and get a full on custom enclosure setup. But the JBL in the Tacoma was a total joke. Didn't even come with a sub at all. TBF, the Maverick doesn't have a sub either lol... it uses the hole in the cab as a bandpass for a 6x9 which is a very confusing choice. Did you plug that hole? I tested plugging it up with sound dampening on the stock 6x9 and it totally muffled the entire 6x9 like it didn't even exist anymore.

The JBL differences could be in the passenger car versus crew cab setup? I found the system in the Prius to be much less fatiguing on my ears when I bumped up the volume to get the bass where I wanted it to be.

I'm sure the B&O is fine for a lot of people but it's not what was described from reading the marketing materials to decide what trim level I wanted. At the very least all the wiring is in place if I wanted to do further upgrades. I really dislike removing panels and running wires

I followed what @22Lariat outlined in his thread and posted the items I ended up using here: https://www.mavericktruckclub.com/f...ade-and-sub-solution.38884/page-6#post-722726

Left the hole open to the outside and while it doesn't bring thunder like my 12" sub with 1000W amp I had in my Civic long ago, it at least fills out the bottom end pretty decently and as he said brings it more in line with what I would have expected from the factory premium audio.

Unfortunately, now that I got a taste I'm looking to upgrade further Right now I'm thinking my all-in price should be < $400 and I'll hopefully end up with a pretty nice system that accommodates listening to Rock or Drum & Bass with more focus on audio quality than when I was going for pure loudness.

 

[volksnuts]

Was not expecting a PowerPuff girls reference (especially because the skate shop release of the PowerPuff Girls dunks is today)

 

[Connect]

Nice mods, I have about 6 of them on order for mine.

 

[tom_tucker]

I see 2 economy Toyotas combined. Except then you stole the value from them. Funny how Toyota came up with the Hybrid as a base model only over 20 years ago. The Lariat Hybrid is a head scratcher. Put a Turbo on the MoFo.

 

[TruckPrius]

Was not expecting a PowerPuff girls reference (especially because the skate shop release of the PowerPuff Girls dunks is today)

Total coincidence. I was writing up some other silly story and changed it up to something short and sweet I'm kind of interested in the buttercup ones except for the eyeballs maybe

 

[TruckPrius]

I see 2 economy Toyotas combined. Except then you stole the value from them. Funny how Toyota came up with the Hybrid as a base model only over 20 years ago. The Lariat Hybrid is a head scratcher. Put a Turbo on the MoFo.

Imagine people having different preferences

 

[Ford Motor Company]

Utility, fuel economy and cost efficiency.

These were the ingredients chosen to create the perfect vehicle.

But Professor Engineering accidentally added an extra ingredient to the concoction... Chemical F. Thus, TruckPrius was born!

Ok, now that that's out of my system, I just wanted to have a place to share the progress on my truck. This is the first vehicle I have ever bought brand new and I've already gone way above and beyond what I've done to any of my other vehicles. I'm probably not mechanically inclined enough to make some of the mods I see around here, but it's all very fun to look at and research into what feels right and achievable for me.

What we have here is a 2023 Maverick Hybrid Lariat Lux in Hot Pepper Red with Copilot 360 Assist, remote start, tow hitch receiver, basically all factory options besides the moonroof. It was a dealer ordered vehicle that I found new online @ MSRP 10/09/23. They would not honor the AXZ plan for me, but considering no market adjustment I locked it in. It took 3 weeks for the train to arrive with it. The dealer helped get a SIBL by Ultimate Linings and I took delivery 11/11/23. Dealer also agreed to match Granger pricing on the ESP and I chose the 9 yr/100k for $1265. It was nice to know this warranty transfers if I ever do sell the truck.

After 1,000 miles, I'm very pleased with it. I ended up right at the EPA estimated MPG after the first 1k. I drive a mix of mountainous back roads and have taken her on a few 100+ mile drives. I've been using the EV Coach as my primary screen when driving to keep the MPG up and using slippery mode to allow for more of a pulse and glide style (eco mode regen brakes a bit too much for this IMO) I do wish this screen could be combined with the Fuel Economy screen which would bring it a lot closer to the info I had in front of me while driving the Prius. I also spent a lot of time just sitting in it with it turned on, thinking about what upgrades I wanted to do and just taking it all in, so I potentially could have 40MPG+ in the next 1K.

Pros

• Sitting up higher and not getting blinded by oncoming traffic as easily
• Feels more planted than the Prius
• I always have the truck bed available!
• New safety features in the past 15 years (2010 Prius & 2009 Tacoma)
• Highest trim does provide a more premium feel coming from a mid-trim Prius and a base Tacoma
• Looks sweet
• Insurance ended up being the same as the Prius somehow and soon will get the Tacoma off

Cons

• Ride is a bit bumpier than the Prius
• Losing ~10MPG vs the Prius
• B&O Premium audio was disappointing vs the Prius's JBL system (more listening fatigue at higher volumes) and it's questionable whether the system that came installed is "B&O"

This truck promises to hit all of my sweet spots for what I want in a single vehicle and was compelling enough to lure me away from a Toyota RAV4 hybrid or the new Prius. I hope it was a good decision in the long run. In the meantime, big thanks to all of you making great, detailed posts that have contributed to my new hobby/addiction

Upgrades

• Ultimate Linings Spray In
• Stubby Jr
• Tailgate Assist
• Tailgate Spoiler

• Low Profile Side Window Deflectors

• Ford Hard Tri-fold Tonneau

• Tailgate Lock

• Logo Blackout

• Tailgate Logo Dechrome

• Mabett Bed/Floor Mats/Sill Protectors/Mud Flaps/Storage Mats

• Muslogy Dash Tray/Console Organizers
• Black Radio Trim
• USB Lighting
• Wireless Android Autohttps://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CCVN9HJV
• Cupholder Insert
• Glovebox Organizer
• Secondary Storage Organizer

• Board

• Gentex HFCHL4 Homelink/Autodim Rearview

• Hitch Cover
• Steering Wheel Trim Blackout
• Dayton 6.5" sub swap

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Incoming upgrades:

• HVAC controls swap with temperature displays (Apparently I might need forscan for this, the unit I picked up didn't work right when installed)
• Swap out the other 7 speakers with Morel Maximo 6 MKII on the front, Morel Maximo 4 Coax on the back and attempt Dayton ND91-8 for the center
• Hood anti-glare strips
• Winter tires?
• Front end paint protection film
• Tow hitch finish panel

Beautiful truck! Thanks for sharing

 

[tom_tucker]

Imagine people having different preferences

TruckPrius, right. More like TruckLexusCTHybrid

 

[Hardening2753]

Utility, fuel economy and cost efficiency.

These were the ingredients chosen to create the perfect vehicle.

But Professor Engineering accidentally added an extra ingredient to the concoction... Chemical F. Thus, TruckPrius was born!

Ok, now that that's out of my system, I just wanted to have a place to share the progress on my truck. This is the first vehicle I have ever bought brand new and I've already gone way above and beyond what I've done to any of my other vehicles. I'm probably not mechanically inclined enough to make some of the mods I see around here, but it's all very fun to look at and research into what feels right and achievable for me.

What we have here is a 2023 Maverick Hybrid Lariat Lux in Hot Pepper Red with Copilot 360 Assist, remote start, tow hitch receiver, basically all factory options besides the moonroof. It was a dealer ordered vehicle that I found new online @ MSRP 10/09/23. They would not honor the AXZ plan for me, but considering no market adjustment I locked it in. It took 3 weeks for the train to arrive with it. The dealer helped get a SIBL by Ultimate Linings and I took delivery 11/11/23. Dealer also agreed to match Granger pricing on the ESP and I chose the 9 yr/100k for $1265. It was nice to know this warranty transfers if I ever do sell the truck.

After 1,000 miles, I'm very pleased with it. I ended up right at the EPA estimated MPG after the first 1k. I drive a mix of mountainous back roads and have taken her on a few 100+ mile drives. I've been using the EV Coach as my primary screen when driving to keep the MPG up and using slippery mode to allow for more of a pulse and glide style (eco mode regen brakes a bit too much for this IMO) I do wish this screen could be combined with the Fuel Economy screen which would bring it a lot closer to the info I had in front of me while driving the Prius. I also spent a lot of time just sitting in it with it turned on, thinking about what upgrades I wanted to do and just taking it all in, so I potentially could have 40MPG+ in the next 1K.

Pros

• Sitting up higher and not getting blinded by oncoming traffic as easily
• Feels more planted than the Prius
• I always have the truck bed available!
• New safety features in the past 15 years (2010 Prius & 2009 Tacoma)
• Highest trim does provide a more premium feel coming from a mid-trim Prius and a base Tacoma
• Looks sweet
• Insurance ended up being the same as the Prius somehow and soon will get the Tacoma off

Cons

• Ride is a bit bumpier than the Prius
• Losing ~10MPG vs the Prius
• B&O Premium audio was disappointing vs the Prius's JBL system (more listening fatigue at higher volumes) and it's questionable whether the system that came installed is "B&O"

This truck promises to hit all of my sweet spots for what I want in a single vehicle and was compelling enough to lure me away from a Toyota RAV4 hybrid or the new Prius. I hope it was a good decision in the long run. In the meantime, big thanks to all of you making great, detailed posts that have contributed to my new hobby/addiction

Upgrades

• Ultimate Linings Spray In
• Stubby Jr
• Tailgate Assist
• Tailgate Spoiler

• Low Profile Side Window Deflectors

• Ford Hard Tri-fold Tonneau

• Tailgate Lock

• Logo Blackout

• Tailgate Logo Dechrome

• Mabett Bed/Floor Mats/Sill Protectors/Mud Flaps/Storage Mats

• Muslogy Dash Tray/Console Organizers
• Black Radio Trim
• USB Lighting
• Wireless Android Autohttps://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CCVN9HJV
• Cupholder Insert
• Glovebox Organizer
• Secondary Storage Organizer

• Board

• Gentex HFCHL4 Homelink/Autodim Rearview

• Hitch Cover
• Steering Wheel Trim Blackout
• Dayton 6.5" sub swap

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Incoming upgrades:

• HVAC controls swap with temperature displays (Apparently I might need forscan for this, the unit I picked up didn't work right when installed)
• Swap out the other 7 speakers with Morel Maximo 6 MKII on the front, Morel Maximo 4 Coax on the back and attempt Dayton ND91-8 for the center
• Hood anti-glare strips
• Winter tires?
• Front end paint protection film
• Tow hitch finish panel

I like the upgrade you did especially the spoiler on the tailgate. I wish that there was a section in the odometer that would tell you lifetime electric miles. Luckily one of my trip one or trip two I started as soon as I got it from the dealership so I'm able to track it that way but the second I have to restart the battery it's going to be gone

 

[Barracuda340]

Nice truck!! These things are so customizable with everything that's on the market for them, that quite literally there are no 2 alike. I have had my ecoboost since november 2022, and love it!!

 

[22Lariat]

Nice! I love that color!

 

[Buyerfind]

Utility, fuel economy and cost efficiency.

These were the ingredients chosen to create the perfect vehicle.

But Professor Engineering accidentally added an extra ingredient to the concoction... Chemical F. Thus, TruckPrius was born!

Ok, now that that's out of my system, I just wanted to have a place to share the progress on my truck. This is the first vehicle I have ever bought brand new and I've already gone way above and beyond what I've done to any of my other vehicles. I'm probably not mechanically inclined enough to make some of the mods I see around here, but it's all very fun to look at and research into what feels right and achievable for me.

What we have here is a 2023 Maverick Hybrid Lariat Lux in Hot Pepper Red with Copilot 360 Assist, remote start, tow hitch receiver, basically all factory options besides the moonroof. It was a dealer ordered vehicle that I found new online @ MSRP 10/09/23. They would not honor the AXZ plan for me, but considering no market adjustment I locked it in. It took 3 weeks for the train to arrive with it. The dealer helped get a SIBL by Ultimate Linings and I took delivery 11/11/23. Dealer also agreed to match Granger pricing on the ESP and I chose the 9 yr/100k for $1265. It was nice to know this warranty transfers if I ever do sell the truck.

After 1,000 miles, I'm very pleased with it. I ended up right at the EPA estimated MPG after the first 1k. I drive a mix of mountainous back roads and have taken her on a few 100+ mile drives. I've been using the EV Coach as my primary screen when driving to keep the MPG up and using slippery mode to allow for more of a pulse and glide style (eco mode regen brakes a bit too much for this IMO) I do wish this screen could be combined with the Fuel Economy screen which would bring it a lot closer to the info I had in front of me while driving the Prius. I also spent a lot of time just sitting in it with it turned on, thinking about what upgrades I wanted to do and just taking it all in, so I potentially could have 40MPG+ in the next 1K.

Pros

• Sitting up higher and not getting blinded by oncoming traffic as easily
• Feels more planted than the Prius
• I always have the truck bed available!
• New safety features in the past 15 years (2010 Prius & 2009 Tacoma)
• Highest trim does provide a more premium feel coming from a mid-trim Prius and a base Tacoma
• Looks sweet
• Insurance ended up being the same as the Prius somehow and soon will get the Tacoma off

Cons

• Ride is a bit bumpier than the Prius
• Losing ~10MPG vs the Prius
• B&O Premium audio was disappointing vs the Prius's JBL system (more listening fatigue at higher volumes) and it's questionable whether the system that came installed is "B&O"

This truck promises to hit all of my sweet spots for what I want in a single vehicle and was compelling enough to lure me away from a Toyota RAV4 hybrid or the new Prius. I hope it was a good decision in the long run. In the meantime, big thanks to all of you making great, detailed posts that have contributed to my new hobby/addiction

Upgrades

• Ultimate Linings Spray In
• Stubby Jr
• Tailgate Assist
• Tailgate Spoiler

• Low Profile Side Window Deflectors

• Ford Hard Tri-fold Tonneau

• Tailgate Lock

• Logo Blackout

• Tailgate Logo Dechrome

• Mabett Bed/Floor Mats/Sill Protectors/Mud Flaps/Storage Mats

• Muslogy Dash Tray/Console Organizers
• Black Radio Trim
• USB Lighting
• Wireless Android Autohttps://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CCVN9HJV
• Cupholder Insert
• Glovebox Organizer
• Secondary Storage Organizer

• Board

• Gentex HFCHL4 Homelink/Autodim Rearview

• Hitch Cover
• Steering Wheel Trim Blackout
• Dayton 6.5" sub swap

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Incoming upgrades:

• HVAC controls swap with temperature displays (Apparently I might need forscan for this, the unit I picked up didn't work right when installed)
• Swap out the other 7 speakers with Morel Maximo 6 MKII on the front, Morel Maximo 4 Coax on the back and attempt Dayton ND91-8 for the center
• Hood anti-glare strips
• Winter tires?
• Front end paint protection film
• Tow hitch finish panel

Did the speaker swap make a huge noticeable difference??

 

[BradnChristine]

My combo was a
2017 C-Max hybrid and a 2003 S-10. = 2023 Lariat Lux Hybrid with BAP+ more garage space.

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