Reason why Hybrid Maverick interest so high? [WARNING: NO POLITICS]

[BMCGC]

The "Atkinson engine" is a gas engine. Atkinson engines are used in conjunction with electric engines for (I believe) all hybrids sold in the U.S. They have proven to be very reliable (including this very engine, in Ford hybrids), while the 2L ecoboost has pretty mediocre reliability.

I don't know where your information on the EB is coming from. My 2.0T Fusion has over 150k on it with only regular maintenance. Ford has millions of EB's on the road and is one of their most successful engines ever.

Also an ICE is the combustion of a fuel and oxidizer in a combustion chamber where a motor as used in vehicles is a rotating machine that transforms electrical energy into mechanical energy.

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[stoptothink]

I don't know where your information on the EB is coming from. My 2.0T Fusion has over 150k on it with only regular maintenance. Ford has millions of EB's on the road and is one of their most successful engines ever.

Also an ICE is the combustion of a fuel and oxidizer in a combustion chamber where a motor as used in vehicles is a rotating machine that transforms electrical energy into mechanical energy.

I appreciate that your single personal anecdote trumps all the aggregate data. The 2L ecoboost has certainly gotten better in its 2nd iteration and is generally considered pretty reliable, but it still is known for several issues (exhaust manifold, LP fuel pump, turbo failure) and the 2.5L Atkinson is considered pretty darn bulletproof.

No idea what you were trying to get at with your description of what an ICE engine is; I assure you, I don't need the mechanical engineering lesson.

 

[Thoron99]

The hybrid may not be a rocket ship, but it’s plenty powerful for normal driving.

Though I learned to drive on a 1978 Corolla with 50hp on a good day mated to a 3 speed automatic, so maybe my comparison is different.

Heck even my dad’s Oldsmobile stock V-8 made around 140hp and it was hauling around probably twice the weight of a Maverick.

We’re so spoiled by today’s car tech but I’m not complaining.

 

[jtpc2021]

Why so much interest in the hybrid? Just curious. Lower hp. Is mpg difference that important to many? Or is it cost?

37 mpg average is my reason.

A 25 mpg small truck isn’t groundbreaking. Larger trucks have become nearly as efficient.

The Maverick in general is relatively affordable in either engine choice.

 

[fordtruckguy]

I was initially interested in the maverick because of the price and hybrid. Placed an order back in June. Needed a new car before my hybrid would be delivered so bought an awd eco. My plan was to just trade in the eco when the hybrid arrives, but now I’m conflicted. With each fill up my MPG keeps getting better right now I’m at 29 mpg with 50/50 highway (80 mph average) / city driving.

While the hybrid will obviously get better mpg I’m a little conflicted if the better efficiency is worth giving up the extra utility my current maverick provides.

 

[WesM]

My reasons are;

• Long hybrid warranty (8year/100k), which also basically covers your transmission.
• Potentially more reliable than the 2.0.
• 37mpg average is huge when you drive 100 miles a day.
• I want a small truck.
• I did not want to spend over 25k OTD for an XLT.

From what I am reading/hearing the hybrid is no slouch if its 0-60 is 7.6 seconds. Thats almost 2 seconds faster than my current vehicle.

 

[jmjjr6]

Why so much interest in the hybrid? Just curious. Lower hp. Is mpg difference that important to many? Or is it cost?

Never owned one, I only drive 20 miles to work (one way) . gas here is $3.50 per gallon ,I currently have a 2020 Ford Ecosport, it takes a full take of gas a week, to me that is way to much, I am hoping the Hybrid will cut that almost to nothing, speed and power does not mean that much to me.

 

[Connect]

Some seem upset I asked. I really was just curious as why so many want a hybrid.

So to be serious, it is the MPG for me. I drive 20-22K miles a year..... While the F150 Hybrid is not bad MPG for a large truck I have been hoping for a truck that would get mid 30's. While I would love a larger truck I don't know that it's something that I want to spend that much for either. I don't tow anything so it's mainly the convenience of a bed and not worrying to much about it messing something up when I throw it in there.

 

[Goose839]

Lower initial cost plus lower operating cost for a vehicle that does 95% of what I need it to do. Add in that it's friendlier to the environment and it's a no brainer.

 

[bpcooper14]

Cheaper, better mileage, fits my needs

 

[EvilSpock]

Former Subaru Baja owner. Current Honda Civic hatchback owner. Maverick MPG will be comparable to the CIvic. We've been hauling lawn equipment, horse feed, etc. in the hatchback because our Dodge Ram is such a pain in the rear for little errands in town and gets about 9 mpg. Tow very infrequently, at most one motorcycle. Mav hits all the buttons.

 

[WesM]

I just noticed the Hybrid 0-60 at 7.6-7.8s is almost identical to the V6 Tacoma 0-60.

 

[Bikeric]

Yes...It's the Gas Mileage...

 

[hcforde]

I am getting the hybrid for in-town use; the gas mileage and overall versatility make it a no-brainer. I am also getting a Nissan Frontier for larger loads and highway hauling(travel trailer). So why 2 cars? It comes down to having the right tool for the right job in any situation and this is one of those situations. Price is also under what should be expected for this type of vehicle(hybrid). The 2023 cars will not be as cheap as this. Inflation and constraints will drive prices up. Is this politics or just a reality.

I am buying as many big ticket items as I can right now. Example: 2021 travel trailer was $22,000 retail to the buyer, the same build model for 2022 is $25,000 retail to the buyer as of today(same dealer).

 

[ABBS]

I love waiting!!!

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