I actually like the more boring interiors of today. You have less weird interior-exterior color combos. I admire the boldness of the Maverick team with their interior color options, I just wish the black/blue interior of the base was optional on all trim levels. For me, the interior forces me...
Has anyone seen any Ford Mavericks in Virginia? There aren't any dealerships on my way into work (Northern VA), so I can't tell if anyone has training vehicles on site. For bonus points, spot a wild Santa Cruz as well.
Now wait just a minute! Your location says DMV. If that is DC, MD, and VA, where did you take these pictures at? You know... out of pure curiosity. I would NEVER go out of my way on an extended lunch break to see it in person.
[EDIT] Nevermind...found out you just shared the pics from...
Shoot, everyone arguin... I mean, discussing why they are or aren't getting the hybrid or ecoboost. I'm sitting here just waiting for my current vehicle payment to be low enough to justify a trade in for a new vehicle. ☹ I'll probably be married before then, so it is what it is. Darn 2014...
Don't feel like going through all 9 pages, but has anyone mentioned that the speculated 26 mpg on the ICE Maverick was based on that picture of the dash of a Lariat FX4 version? I would assume the AWD 2.0L non-FX4 and non-4K Tow with standard all-season tires would have better mpg; the FWD...
Now this gives a really good reference to the Maverick's bed size. I've heard a couple of my coworkers poke fun at the Maverick's small bed, but I keep telling them it's only slightly smaller than the Ranger's bed. This pic proves that.
This is how you advertise a vehicle. Imagine Ford doing a 15 second add where it's just 4 large men getting in the Maverick, buckling up, and ends with them giving a thumbs up at the end. lol
It's very rare for me to find someone who had the same experience I had with the Bronco Sport. The front had less space than the Escape had, thus why I brought the Escape. My theory is when Ford shrunk the wheelbase of the C2 chassis, they shrunk the front and rear seat spacing to accommodate...
If my Focus would have lasted longer, I wouldn't be waiting. However, I ended up with a new 2020 Escape a few months ago, so I'm actually waiting a cycle or two before I pull the trigger. For me, waiting and allowing the market to take shape will actually benefit me.
I think more competition will lead, most importantly, to more options and selection. The more options there are in this reborn segment, the more manufacturers will compete to have the best price. For example, there are plenty of us who would go for an AWD hybrid. While Ford probably is...
The thing we have to remember is that the SC is Hyundai's only truck. Not only is it competing with the Maverick, but it's also competing with the mid-size trucks (most likely it's Asian counterparts in the Frontier and Tacoma specifically). The problem is Hyundai put themselves in a corner by...
For my 2020 Escape (3-cyl turbo), I use 91 octane, 89 if 91 isn't available. I know it can use 87, but I personally am choosing to run the higher stuff just for my own sake. I figured it's a reasonable investment even if it doesn't add much to the engine's life and/or performance.
Here is what I don't understand about the Santa Cruz: why did Hyundai build it off the Tuscon platform rather than the Santa Fe platform? It seems to make so much more sense. The Santa Fe is:
a bit bigger and sturdier than a Tuscon thus seems more logical to convert into a compact pickup
has...