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Minor disadvantage: number of gears reduction is almost non-existent. Major disadvantage: Engine can only provide traction power at final drive ratio (kind of stuck in the top gear), so no direct assist at lower speeds (only through small 100hp generator); increased complexity; presence of...

My dealer told me a few days ago - late October for delivery. BTW, 2022 Scheduling Begins: -- 7/15/21

Yes, and I like eCVT even more on the Maverick! BTW, if you would pay attention, I referred no normal CVT and made comment about non-hybrid cars with CVT and what folks used to say about it. I did not refer to eCVT or Hybrids at all, but last sentence that had nothing to do with transmissions.

I read a lot of bad stories about CVT in general. I got my first car with CVT and I do no care at all about it. If fact I like the fact it has dual personality when slow acceleration it works as CVT, but moderate one - it works as 8 speed auto. Of course, I would not want it in the Corvette as...

In bad weather I would rather be in FWD than RWD vehicle. In general, FWD does not need AWD. RWD usually needs AWD as it tend to stuck just about everywhere FWD just drives through without any drama.

That would work in normal pre-pandemic and hopefully post-pandemic life. I am afraid these days (production of new and used cars shortages) the dealer actually wants you to walk out the car you ordered, so they can sell it with markup. It is a little more complicated at the moment.

Thanks for posting, OMG, I am glad Ford and others do not use yet another monumental engineering nightmare from Honda! This is the eCVT you do not want in your Hybrid! lol

I test drove Escape Hybrid on the highway as well. It works quite well, the only difference it is very quiet. It is slightly more dynamic than compact cars with normally aspirated 2.5L ICE engine. It is not a slug for sure on the highway or local roads and flows with the traffic without any...

In general, in order to move from belt driven A/C compressor - AC (alternating current) motor and relatively large battery are needed, There is no AC in 12V DC (direct current) car systems. So it would require an inverter. Hybrid has inverter by design and relatively large HV battery, so making...

When A/C compressor is operating, it would also run 12V fans on condenser and cabin and bunch of other stuff that controls temperature settings, cabin fan speed and etc.

Except when they do not. Sorry, but you are spreading lies and full of hot air. Honda never had electric or combo AC compressor in Non-Hybrid CRV. Honda is not good with Hybrids either and way behind with BEVs. Why do not you go spread some more boloney on CRV forum or they banned you already...

Hybrid has SMFI. Sequential Multiport Fuel Injection. Thanks Ford!

I think Hybrid limits total power, because of engine provides plenty of torque and traction motor can not provide full torque for long time (because of traction battery is small) in high load applications. Electric traction motor has some "excess" power to be able to move car on its own in low...

Hybrid has SMFI. Sequential Multiport Fuel Injection. Thanks Ford!

Ordered in PA Ford dealership at invoice price on 06/10/2021. As it was too new and I wanted invoice price the General Sales Manager handled my order directly. No hassle, just paid deposit $500, signed order and additional sale form from Ford to validate I am retail customer. Ford confirmation...

I think it is like Escape or BMW M series (if you care) - it takes two pulls on hood release lever to release first and then second latch. So no more frantic searching for the second latch handle under the hood to open the hood. That is the convenience!

Imagine if Maverick Hybrid was released 20 years ago. Folks would be running up the hills to get any info about Hybrid, but 20 years later we have all those nice videos for everyone to understand and not to be afraid of this tech.

I doubt the AWD option for Hybrid is going to help with towing as it could not supply torque for extended time. Usually, AWD is just small electric motor at the rear axle, that would engage off traction battery when front is loosing traction for brief period of time. May be some mechanical...

I think GM does not have HEV, I think they had PHEV(Volt), but now they only make ICE and BEV(Bolt and some SUV). As it does not have any Hybrid powertrain I am not sure how it can compete with Maverick Hybrid starting at $20K

Escape Hybrid, the Maverick Hybrid is based on, delivers 44 MPG, so 40 MPG on Maverick Hybrid should not be an issue.