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On the PHEV topic: As the owner of of a PHEV (2013 Chevy Volt) I have three comments. First, if you live in a colder climate, the gas engine is used to warm the battery pack so you burn gas in the Winter months even if you drive within the battery only range. Second, stop geeking out with the...

As the owner of a plug in hybrid (Chevy Volt) I thought I'd toss in a couple comments on highway v. city driving. I live in Montana. Highway driving here means get on the highway and set the cruise control to 85, then stop for gas or rest areas. Brakes not applied until I exit the highway...

On the subject of totaling the vehicle, don't forget this is a unibody vehicel and probbably has crumple zones that are designed to drop the engine down and help absorb energy. Hit a deer hard enough and those crumple zones could start to bend and structurally you are done. It won't ride right...

So, it is grand that we know what is happening with when the hybrids will be available. But did no one else notice the press release says if you want a 2022 HYBRID, orders will be full by November. Still plenty of Ecoboost models available. Call me crazy, but it seems like if you sell out of...

Let's remember where this vehicle sits in Ford's line up. There is no small 4 door sedan below it. There is the EcoSport, but dealers have a hell of a time selling those. Plus the EcoSport is built in India, where Ford announced they will stop building vehicles. The Maverick is going to be...

Back in 1992 when I bought a Mazda B2300 (it was really a Ford Ranger) I thought I wanted 4WD. The sales associate talked me out of it. When I sold that truck in had 120,000 miles on it and I never once wished for 4WD even though I hauled firewood on "unimproved ranch roads" and lived at the...

I totally agree. I much prefer a review that is based on something other than a quick drive at a press launch. I review that is based on a week of a press loaner car is better. But, a review based on a long term loan or an actual purchase is best. If I can find all of the Easter Eggs on a...

Observation: The Maverick is going to replace the EcoSport in Ford's lineup. Prediction: the Maverick will sell much better than the EcoSport. Ford will make more money on the Maverick than on the EcoSport. Observation: The Santa Cruz replaces nothing in the Hyundai line up. The SC is...

A thought on the "overly positive" reviews of every vehicle. Take a look at the meaning of the ratings on Consumer Reports. Now go back 20 years and look at those meanings. The incidence of problems is far lower today. Objectively the quality of cars has gotten much better. You don't see...

Personally, I learned a lot from this video. I had no idea Ford had a new Maverick on the way. It has four doors AND four wheels. Everyone likes it. Oh, and everyone says it is "torquey" I also learned that there was no wildfire smoke in Texas the day they shot the video. That last one is...

I'm not a huge fan of appearance accessories. But it strikes me that all of those would look better with flashy chrome wheels, super low profile tires, and the suspension slammed so low you get high centered on a credit card. Hello 1980's mini truck!

Can't help notice the EV charger in the background and wish this beauty was a plug in hybrid. Hope that option is announced for the 2023s.

You know what's better then a hybrid? A plug in hybrid that can do some all electric miles. One of the things that I love about my Chevy Volt is the fact that I only buy gas if I take a trip out of town. I really want to reserve / order a Maverick but losing the ability to commute and run...

I'm curious how long it will be before press vehicles get out there and we start to see some reviews. Anyone have information about the press fleet they want to share? I'm betting that will just be the first part of the production run, so maybe August or September?

We have to remember that this vehicle is put together in Mexico. So while it is likely making the whole trip on a truck or train, it still is crossing an international border and has all that paperwork to deal with. Don't get me wrong, the destination fees still seem pretty steep. But the...

So the dealer pays X plus the destination charge for the vehicle. Then they turn around and charge (X+markup) plus destination to the customer. X+ Markup is the MSRP. Dealer's expenses and the sales person's commission come out of markup. It also includes profit to the dealer. Sure the...

Sadly, I'll be waiting until next year. But I think what I'll be waiting for is an XLT in Velocity Blue with the XLT Luxury Package and the base FWD Hybrid power train. Thast seems like a lot of useful vehicle for $26,255. Unless of course the plug in hybrid is announced before I'm ready to...

eRock92 is spot on. Ford wants to be the Truck Company. A comment on reliability though. I had a Mazda B2300 pickup which was actually a Ford Ranger. That thing has 120,000 miles on the original clutch when I sold it with zero problems. Literally tires, oil and washer fluid were the only...

Ford does not want just Truck-y people. This vehicle is an alternative to the EcoSport and if we are honest other entry level vehicles like the Focus. Yes, no one would cross shop a 4 door sedan and a pickup. But if there is no 4 door sedan available, a compact SUV or a compact truck will...

Just going to point out that folks opposed to electric vehicles often point out the lack of charging infrastructure as a barrier. Then bring up hydrogen as an alternative. Last time I checked there were two states that had hydrogen stations open to the public. I also don't have a hydrogen...