I have a base XL and I don't regret it. I love the truck. The only options are tow hitch, full size spare, and rubber bed mat. It does what I need it to do and gets great gas mileage. Everyone has different needs and tastes.
Hi,Although I have the Lariat, I can vouch for your comment about the Ecoboost engine itself. It's fantastic and makes it fun to drive. It has plenty of power and torque once that turbo kicks in. And I love hearing the induction noise when it does. Sounds like a mini-diesel.
Also, it's the smoothest 4-cylinder I've ever driven. You wouldn't even know the engine was running. It's very refined for what it is. Sometimes it's jerky on cold starts but once it's warmed up, buttery smooth. And since they added slightly more sound deadening for 24, it's a little quieter inside (the inclusion of foam pads inside the front door jambs that were missing in my 22)
The fuel economy could be better considering the size of vehicle and engine but not bad either. I have the FX4 package so AWD. Despite this, I still average 24-26 mpg city and 31-32 mpg highway. The hybrid is where these Mavericks excel but the consistent quality control issues/recalls, especially in the first model year, scared me away from them.
I'm glad you're enjoying your Maverick overall. I am as well. It does everything I want it to with no fuss. It's good looking, affordable and comfortable. These attributes translate into a great daily driver.
Agree. Only option I added to my XL Hybrid is CP360 - well worth the $650 additional, at the time. No mechanical or electrical issues yet. Still on the original FLA 12v battery, too. So far, I haven't used the 3/36 conventional warranty or the 8/100 Hybrid warranty.
I test drove an EB but still stuck to buying a hybrid and am so glad I did. Needless to say, WAY better mpg and the difference in power/acceleration to me is negligible. Was a titch concerned about only FWD since I can see some nasty winter weather but surprisingly enough my little Maverick handles better in slippery weather with stock tires than any other FWD vehicle I've ever owned except for the one I had snow tires with.Although I have the Lariat, I can vouch for your comment about the Ecoboost engine itself. It's fantastic and makes it fun to drive. It has plenty of power and torque once that turbo kicks in. And I love hearing the induction noise when it does. Sounds like a mini-diesel.
Also, it's the smoothest 4-cylinder I've ever driven. You wouldn't even know the engine was running. It's very refined for what it is. Sometimes it's jerky on cold starts but once it's warmed up, buttery smooth. And since they added slightly more sound deadening for 24, it's a little quieter inside (the inclusion of foam pads inside the front door jambs that were missing in my 22)
The fuel economy could be better considering the size of vehicle and engine but not bad either. I have the FX4 package so AWD. Despite this, I still average 24-26 mpg city and 31-32 mpg highway. The hybrid is where these Mavericks excel but the consistent quality control issues/recalls, especially in the first model year, scared me away from them.
I'm glad you're enjoying your Maverick overall. I am as well. It does everything I want it to with no fuss. It's good looking, affordable and comfortable. These attributes translate into a great daily driver.
At my last oil change and inspection a few weeks ago, I believe my brakes were in the yellow. So, still got some life left.
