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Had to go on a regional road trip last weekend. About 800 miles round trip. Covered areas of MO, IA, IL. On the trip up driving at posted speed limits with max speed typically around 65 I finished the trip up from MO with about 47mpg. The temps were cool enough I could comfortably drive with the windows down or cracked. On the way back home the temps were hot so the AC was turned on, auto set to minimal and interior temp set to 75. The AC in the Maverick is pretty good. On the way home I ended up at about 42mpg. So there is a hit to the economy with AC, but when it is this hot it is worth it.
The truck is reasonably quiet. No droning, or high revving, or anything distracting as far as the behavior of the truck. Part of this trip is in the Ozarks so there are lots of hills, steeper grades and reasons for the truck to have to work, but you really never heard it working hard at any point.
As the trip progressed I kept noticing things that I could dial in to make the things even more comfortable. I would like a little more adjustability of the seats, but that is one of the compromises of getting the XL. I don't mind the seats being manual, but having a little more ability to adjust it the way I like it. Was still comfortable enough, but there is room for improvement.
Got back from the trip with just shy of 1100 miles on the odo. Took it over to an oil change center and dropped that break in oil. It is now ready for the next road trip.... Which is tomorrow! Same trip route and locations. Will be there for a couple of days and head back. Looking forward to driving the Maverick.
The Hybrid doesn't get a huge bonus over the Ecoboost on the highway. I would say they are probably pretty close in fuel economy. But get in slower conditions, speeds, stop and go and the hybrid shines. At the moment I am pretty happy with the truck is performing. Looking forward to getting on the road in the morning. I will try to remember to take some pics of the trip data this time so there is something visual to share. Hopefully this helps someone who may be looking at the Maverick and trying to decide if it would work for them. I am pretty pleased, but I am still on my honeymoon. LOL
The truck is reasonably quiet. No droning, or high revving, or anything distracting as far as the behavior of the truck. Part of this trip is in the Ozarks so there are lots of hills, steeper grades and reasons for the truck to have to work, but you really never heard it working hard at any point.
As the trip progressed I kept noticing things that I could dial in to make the things even more comfortable. I would like a little more adjustability of the seats, but that is one of the compromises of getting the XL. I don't mind the seats being manual, but having a little more ability to adjust it the way I like it. Was still comfortable enough, but there is room for improvement.
Got back from the trip with just shy of 1100 miles on the odo. Took it over to an oil change center and dropped that break in oil. It is now ready for the next road trip.... Which is tomorrow! Same trip route and locations. Will be there for a couple of days and head back. Looking forward to driving the Maverick.
The Hybrid doesn't get a huge bonus over the Ecoboost on the highway. I would say they are probably pretty close in fuel economy. But get in slower conditions, speeds, stop and go and the hybrid shines. At the moment I am pretty happy with the truck is performing. Looking forward to getting on the road in the morning. I will try to remember to take some pics of the trip data this time so there is something visual to share. Hopefully this helps someone who may be looking at the Maverick and trying to decide if it would work for them. I am pretty pleased, but I am still on my honeymoon. LOL
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