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A local dealer had a trainer in today that I got a chance to take a look at. Wasn't able to get into the vehicle or the bed, but was able to get a good sense of how big the truck actually is and how it sits.

Overall impressions are that it's built like and feels like a truck, like a smaller F150 rather than an SUV. My sales guy mentioned that he got to sit in it and it felt like it was decent sized. The trainer also mentioned to him that it's one of the smoothest riding vehicles he's experienced (take those impressions for what they're worth)

Took a couple of pictures of it from various angles and with my Lexus CT200h next to it for some size comparisons. It's definitely longer and a touch wider than the Lexus, but not massive in comparison.

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1) The top of the tailgate has a fairly pronounced flare that looks like it should help aerodynamics/mpgs.​
2) The contours of the roof panel also look like they were designed with aerodynamics/mpgs in mind. There's fairly obvious channels for air to flow over.​
3) The rear windows all the use the standard Ford privacy glass which looked fairly dark in the sun.​

Ford Maverick Area 51 XLT FX4 - Impressions, Photos and Size Comparison vs Lexus CT200h (w/ soft roll up tonneau cover) 2022 Ford Maverick XLT FX4 Area 51 - 1


Ford Maverick Area 51 XLT FX4 - Impressions, Photos and Size Comparison vs Lexus CT200h (w/ soft roll up tonneau cover) 2022 Ford Maverick XLT FX4 Area 51 - 2


Ford Maverick Area 51 XLT FX4 - Impressions, Photos and Size Comparison vs Lexus CT200h (w/ soft roll up tonneau cover) 2022 Ford Maverick XLT FX4 Area 51 - 3


Ford Maverick Area 51 XLT FX4 - Impressions, Photos and Size Comparison vs Lexus CT200h (w/ soft roll up tonneau cover) 2022 Ford Maverick XLT FX4 Area 51 - 4


Ford Maverick Area 51 XLT FX4 - Impressions, Photos and Size Comparison vs Lexus CT200h (w/ soft roll up tonneau cover) 2022 Ford Maverick XLT FX4 Area 51 - 5
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Also should have noted a few things I hadn't seen anyone else post about yet.

1) The top of the tailgate has a fairly pronounced flare that looks like it should help aerodynamics/mpgs.
2) The contours of the roof panel also look like they were designed with aerodynamics/mpgs in mind. There's fairly obvious channels for air to flow over.
3) The rear windows all the use the standard Ford privacy glass which looked fairly dark in the sun.
Nice to hear about the rear privacy class, thx
 

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Ooh, this one's very close to what I ordered.

1) The top of the tailgate has a fairly pronounced flare that looks like it should help aerodynamics/mpgs.
On some cars this is an add-on piece called a "gurney flap"
 

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Do you know what type of cover that was on the bed?
 

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This is exactly what I ordered Area 51 XLT with Luxury and FX4 packages. I your mind what really stood out the most when you seen it the first time ? Do you think we are getting a nice looking truck for the money that they are asking for them ? Thanks
 

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This is exactly what I ordered Area 51 XLT with Luxury and FX4 packages. I your mind what really stood out the most when you seen it the first time ? Do you think we are getting a nice looking truck for the money that they are asking for them ? Thanks
My first impression was that it looked solid, and like a truck, not a crossover or SUV. The proportions all seemed right.

It seemed like the design was really well thought out and all the panels flowed really nicely.

The suspension looked nice too, not sure if there are differences on the FX4 vs. other models, but the springs were a nice black powder coat.

Can’t say anything about the interior quality, but from the outside it looked great.
 

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My truck, but Alto Blue, and alloys with the all terrain tires. Glad I opted for those over the black wheels and Pirelli tires. Will contrast nicely with the color.
 

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Nice! Current car twins, even interior/exterior color. I just have the spindle grill. Excellent comparison for size for me. 😆
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