hybrid off roading

[Billy2mav]

We took our 24 hybrid off road. It was just light off roading but it was over routs and rocks. We had a good time and felt good that the maverick performed well. We were pocono mountains in pennsylvania and don't often go off road but when we want to we can.

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[710-oil-614]

Hybrid owners don't take this the wrong way - please, please, please DO NOT think your vehicle is off road capable - it is not.

I know OP isn't claiming to have wheeled it off road (looks more like a cut gravel trail) but do not have any confidence in your hybrid off road. It is no more capable than a FWD focus. It has an open limited slip front diff, no tow hooks, and dog shit all season conti tires.

You're going to have a bad time if you take your hybrid off road.

 

[Billy2mav]

Hybrid owners don't take this the wrong way - please, please, please DO NOT think your vehicle is off road capable - it is not.

I know OP isn't claiming to have wheeled it off road (looks more like a cut gravel trail) but do not have any confidence in your hybrid off road. It is no more capable than a FWD focus. It has an open limited slip front diff, no tow hooks, and dog shit all season conti tires.

You're going to have a bad time fi you take your hybrid off road.

You are totally wrong. I had a good experience and will do it again, it is not made for a rock crawl but light off road the hybrid maverick work's just fine.

 

[Clarkdonbran]

I’m too much of a coward to off road anyway!

 

[NedF]

The only "Off Road" (this term used lightly) use mine might get is on a logging road up to a good hiking and/or camping area where drainage ruts form during rain and snow runoff. I used to go in to one such area in my FWD Datsun pulling a tent trailer but having the higher clearance would be a bonus.

I also would not attempt brining a trailer up there as I am older and wiser than I used to be!

 

[JBEN110]

Hybrid owners don't take this the wrong way - please, please, please DO NOT think your vehicle is off road capable - it is not.

I know OP isn't claiming to have wheeled it off road (looks more like a cut gravel trail) but do not have any confidence in your hybrid off road. It is no more capable than a FWD focus. It has an open limited slip front diff, no tow hooks, and dog shit all season conti tires.

You're going to have a bad time fi you take your hybrid off road.

yea when i think of off road i think of sloppy mud and rocks, thats why im getting the tremor

 

[710-oil-614]

You are totally wrong. I had a good experience and will do it again, it is not made for a rock crawl but light off road the hybrid maverick work's just fine.

What am I wrong about? the open diff? Lack of tow hooks? Crappy all-seasons?

"Light off-road" is not a cut gravel trail. Off road is not a field used for parking at large events.

I"m not trying to criticize the hybrid, but it is no more capable than any other limited slip open diff FWD vehicle on the road today. No more capable than a minivan or a compact car.

Do you have anymore photos from your "off road" excursion? Because the photo in your thread looks like a gravel driveway or parking lot.

 

[gator_dub]

A couple things here to just clarify for future readers.

1. ""Off road" is a pretty broad term. It could quite literally mean "not on a paved road" or on a rutty muddy trail.
2. The Hybrid powertrain has a computer controlled ECVT that is capable of providing some limited slip characteristics but is not a true LSD.
3. I would say the hybrid Maverick(or any Maverick) is more capable than a Ford Focus just by the fact that it has more ground clearance.

I have taken many FWD vehicles (cars and crossovers) camping and on dirt/gravel/rock trails without an issue.

You would want to consider AWD in any conditions where the surface would start to become unlevel and/or in wet or snowy conditions.

For "Off road" packaged vehicles, the majority of owners will never use any of the capabilities of their vehicles. It's mostly marketing to consumers so they can feel "outdoorsy".

Enjoy your Mavericks!

 

[Billy2mav]

The only "Off Road" (this term used lightly) use mine might get is on a logging road up to a good hiking and/or camping area where drainage ruts form during rain and snow runoff. I used to go in to one such area in my FWD Datsun pulling a tent trailer but having the higher clearance would be a bonus.

I also would not attempt brining a trailer up there as I am older and wiser than I used to be!

Logging roads and ruts is off roading. You don't need a tremor to go off road. Tremors are better for off roading but not required to enjoy the outdoors.

 

[Billy2mav]

A couple things here to just clarify for future readers.

1. ""Off road" is a pretty broad term. It could quite literally mean "not on a paved road" or on a rutty muddy trail.
2. The Hybrid powertrain has a computer controlled ECVT that is capable of providing some limited slip characteristics but is not a true LSD.
3. I would say the hybrid Maverick(or any Maverick) is more capable than a Ford Focus just by the fact that it has more ground clearance.

I have taken many FWD vehicles (cars and crossovers) camping and on dirt/gravel/rock trails without an issue.

You would want to consider AWD in any conditions where the surface would start to become unlevel and/or in wet or snowy conditions.

For "Off road" packaged vehicles, the majority of owners will never use any of the capabilities of their vehicles. It's mostly marketing to consumers so they can feel "outdoorsy".

Enjoy your Mavericks!

Thank you for your insight and clarity.

 

[mav_kev]

Ok, you win. The hybrids are fantastically capable off road vehicles, until you need more capability.

Hey man, any car will go off-road if you take it there.

 

[Billy2mav]

What am I wrong about? the open diff? Lack of tow hooks? Crappy all-seasons?

"Light off-road" is not a cut gravel trail. Off road is not a field used for parking at large events.

I"m not trying to criticize the hybrid, but it is no more capable than any other limited slip open diff FWD vehicle on the road today. No more capable than a minivan or a compact car.

Do you have anymore photos from your "off road" excursion? Because the photo in your thread looks like a gravel driveway or parking lot.

The pic is in my mountain house driveway. I did not take any pics when off roading. Next time

 

[TOMCATFIGHTER]

85 Yota lifted on 35s enters the chat....y'all wanna off road?

 

[Billy2mav]

85 Yota lifted on 35s enters the chat....y'all wanna off road?

Send pics

 

[Ozarkbeard]

OP: Glad you had a good time, wherever you took your truck!

I live at the end of a rough, rocky, rutted & steep gravel road. To me, it is "off road," as in off the pavement. It is also as off-road as I care to be. My FWD Hybrid does great on it, no problem. That being said, I did get rid of the OEM Continentals the second day of ownership. Beware of those original equipment tires, as the tread depth is not very deep.

@710-oil-614 : Enjoy your tremor, wherever you take it - even if it's only to a pissin' match.

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