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All I did was sit in one as well. That was enough, I could have asked for a test drive but the driver's seat was fine. It will drive fine and all reports are positive. Not worried.
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All I did was sit in one as well. That was enough, I could have asked for a test drive but the driver's seat was fine. It will drive fine and all reports are positive. Not worried.
My current truck is a 2012 Chevy Colorado. Older Colorados like mine are the exact same height and length as a Maverick, but a Maverick is like 2 inches wider. I know it's going to he perfect for me. I already love the size, and will get double the fuel mileage with a lot more features.I saw one in person for the first time two weeks ago at the dealer...it's so tiny looking from the outside. I drive a Honda Element and my Element looked big compared to the Maverick aside from the length. (I'll post pictures and a comparsion when I get mine).
I guess in my mind I knew it was compact but just didn't know it was that small
It's weird though, like a magic trick. When you sit inside it it doesn't feel as small as it looks.
I guess I was a little disappointed overall as I didn't think it would look so small (almost compact car like) but on the drive home I went through my list of needs again and it checked all the boxes so I felt better. There is literally nothing else out there that checks all the boxes like a maverick does.
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It's funny but my first impression was that it's bigger than I thought. A lot smaller than the full sized trucks for sure, but certainly bigger than my old toyota. The fact that it's bigger was a plus. The fact that it's not too big is a bigger plus.
After seeing our dealers trainer unit a couple of months back we thought the same thing. Everyone kept saying how small it is but seeing it in person parked next to our 3 row GMC Acadia actually made us realize it's not that small.
Seeing it person and being able to sit in one was definitely a game changer for us.
I have had mine for a little less than a month and I think it’s fantastic. Hauled a few things in the bed, had 4 adults in the cab, has plenty of power, and just a pleasure to drive. I have no regrets, zero, it’s a great smaller truck. All of you will be thrilled to have one.
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I saw a Mav before I ordered it (in October). I ordered the same vehicle, XL, Cactus, hitch, 360, 400w with the exception of the power train. I wanted the hybrid.
The first viewing was on a Sunday, and the dealer was closed. I went back two days later and asked for the key so I could do a test fitting. I am 6' and rather rotund, and even with the manual adjustments of the drivers seat, I found it very comfortable. I went home and built it online, and ordered it a few days later. The 2.0 I viewed was sold to the local Postmaster.
The first viewing was on a Sunday, and the dealer was closed. I went back two days later and asked for the key so I could do a test fitting. I am 6' and rather rotund, and even with the manual adjustments of the drivers seat, I found it very comfortable. I went home and built it online, and ordered it a few days later. The 2.0 I viewed was sold to the local Postmaster.
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It's not small. It's huge next to compact cars. My neighbor has an 80's era toyota. THOSE things were small. The mav has a nice sized cab, not over sized, not small. It seats 4 comfortably and you can stuff 3 kids in the back no problem. Nice bit of storage under the seat.
The bed is big enough to be useful and it's reasonably capable off road. The question is, how much truck do you need? I need a daily driver as much as I need a truck but I'd rather not drive a truck.
My only real worry? They become so popular that they start getting hit by the chop shoppers.
A lot of us have always wanted a truck, but not the gas mileage, size or price of what is out there. Add to this that the hybrid it is flat towable, perfection for my needs.
I currently drive a Ranger. The Maverick is easier to get in and out of, rides a lot better, and has more interior room. Seems like a win-win to me for what I need it for. Now, I wait for the order banks to open for the 2023 Hybrid and learn from all of you and your experiences with the Maverick…
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LOL, truth!
Believe me, we own a 2020 escape hybrid, and i did drive an xl ecoboost before i placed my order....you are going to love this truck! the escape hybrid is a perfect vehicle in todays climate except it doesnt have a bed........ cant wait!
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I would have bought something like that years ago but we need something big enough to move larger furniture items. An open bed is really the only option other than some goofy van. With the mav I can throw the dogs in the back seat, put big stuff in the bed and still have room for a passenger.
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Agree with the comments. We currently own a 2017 Ridgeline, my wife uses is as her daily and it is my weekend truck and tows a small flats boat. We went from a 2004 Lariat F150 to the Ridgeline to a Maverick ECO XLT on order. Bed load is the same across all 3, easier to drive, better MPG and with used car prices…we effectively trade even from the 2017 Ridgeline to a 2022 Ford Maverick. Does all we need and the wife is excited. Only regret is we didn’t order earlier.
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