8,888.8 Miles Review (Sitting on the Tailgate)

[Phranc68]

I feel the same way. SO many good memories with family, friends and kiddos already. Not to mention peaceful mornings alone by the lake.

That chair looks perfect for it! Do you know where you got it from? I would love a backrest.

Also - hard to tell - is that plywood or padding underneath the carpet? I have been considering trying to add something like this to make it even more comfortable.

Thanks!

The chair is a "bleacher chair" and sits perfectly when I want a little extra comfort.

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[Buyerfind]

Picked it up in January 2023. My original order from November 2021. $28,345 MSRP > $26,006 out the door.

Lets talk fuel economy
I have driven fuel efficient vehicles since I bought my 2016 Ford Fiesta SFE 1.0L in early 2017. My average over 30k miles was 45.5MPG and I miss that 5 speed. I then bought a VW Passat TDI DSG and averaged 37.1MPG over 35k miles. The Maverick replaced the Passat.

According to the trip that I have never reset, I am getting 39.7 MPG. I drive in normal mode. Real life (Fuelly) shows that I have used 219 gallons of fuel in 8,417 miles as of the last fill-up = 38.4MPG

Worried it will be too slow?
Don't be. This is as quick as any (non-performance) car on the road to normal driving speeds. It really accelerates like an EV and I rarely find myself using more than 50% power. When I had the Passat I would be on the floor every time I got on the highway.

This "truck"
Just gets my people and my things where they need to be without complaints. Its quiet, efficient and inoffensive.

My favorite part
Is the tailgate. The height of it is perfect and I sit on it nearly every day. This was unexpected, but I LOVE IT.

I will probably replace
The factory continentals next year. Thinking Michelin CrossClimate2 right now, I had these on the Passat and they are amazing. I will stay at stock size 225/65R17 - Does anyone have experience with these tires on a hybrid? I am curious what kind of MPG sacrifice I will be making.

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BTW, the Hybrid has more power than needed too, and is super quick when it needs to be.
CO is still the best color!

 

[MaveRichard]

BW, the Hybrid has more power than needed too, and is super quick when it needs to be.
CO is still the best color!

Couldn't agree more to both statements! Everyday this color makes me (and my daughter) happy.

Sometimes when we are getting on the freeway she will tell me to "light the candle" - to us that means pedal on the floor

 

[Larrythelunatic]

This is a good summary of the drive modes and how they are not "too" relevant with fuel economy. But at the same time using different modes in different situations can lead to better results. For example - ECO Mode causes the cruise control "resume speed" programming is much more gentle and efficient compared to Normal Mode. The increased regen braking also can help depending on local traffic and elevation conditions but the same can be said about slippery mode on the opposite side of the spectrum.

I drive in normal mode because I want me, as the operator, to know exactly how my vehicle is going to respond to various inputs without adjusting anything when I get in it, for safety and regardless of fuel mileage.

If you floor a hybrid the ICE goes to exactly 5600 RPM.

………….regardless of drive mode!

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