It's highly unlikely that an AWD hybrid would save you money if you decided to trade in your "old" Maverick considering depreciation and transaction costs (taxes, registration, etc.).
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I would assume the added weight would dramatically reduce the mileage rate, which is the entire purpose of the Hybrid. Does anyone know the weights of the Hybrid and the EB?
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I’ve only ever had AWD once and it worked well in the snow. However, the snow tires I’ve purchased have worked even better in most circumstances. If I love the truck I would probably opt for AWD next go around in a fully electric version, say 10 plus years.
Base curb weight:
2022 Maverick Hybrid (FWD) 3,674 lbs
2022 Maverick EcoBoost (FWD/AWD) 3,563/3,731 lbs
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Estimated Base Curb Weight (FWD/AWD) 3,554 lbs./3,706 lbs.
I'm surprised that AWD adds so much weight to the Escape Hybrid.
Must be all the "AWD" badges.
I'm pretty sure the way to add awd to the hybrid is double HVB (Apparently there's already a spot for one) and add an electric motor or motors to the rear wheels. I think the eCVT would remain exactly as is. I don't know if a way that could add more towing capability to the hybrid; not saying it can't be done, I just don't know how. That said, I don't think it's at much a complete redesign as you may think.
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For an AWD Hybrid there will probably an additional Electric Traction Motor to drive the rear wheels. Those do weight a lot.
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This is a great question. I like the AWD on my Subaru, but I don't drive my car in much snow (or rain for that matter). If they offer a PHEV or EV Maverick I would probably trade it in, and maybe then get the AWD version if available.
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What would be the point of adding AWD to the hybrid? The extra weight & rotating parts would certainly reduce the MPG's & payload & it wouldn't have enough power to tow much more than it does now.
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good question...I plan to do this because I fully expect an AWD version of the Mav in its next update (either that or a FWD plug in/ Hybrid... which would be even better TBH...either way Im confident one or the other will happen-and I'll upgrade accordingly ..in the meantime...please get those hybrids here soon Ford !)
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I'd appreciate AWD for the convenience of not having to commit to a specific line while off road, or having to plow through with speed with 2WD/FWD, and also for the convenience of not having to chain up when heading to the snow.
AWD is also nice when you're turning onto a plowed road from an unplowed road, or turning from a dirt road onto a paved road.
Heck there's even enough of a market for Toyota to offer AWD on the Prius.
If it's anything like hybrid AWDs as of lately, the hit might be negligible at best. The Escape hybrid AWD loses 1 MPG (2.5%) compared to the hybrid FWD.
Automakers have several tricks up their sleeves. I know Ford offers several different GVWRs for different configurations of F-150s. It wouldn't surprise me if they bump the GVWR to partially- or fully-offset the weight of the hybrid AWD system.
I wouldn't bank on it being rated to tow more. It might tow better since there is now power from the rear wheels. But who knows; the extra HP from a possible AWD-e setup and/or the extra traction from the rear might bump the tow rating up. Sort of like how the Honda Ridgeline was rated to tow 3,500lbs in FWD but having AWD bumped it to 5,000lbs.
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I live in Canada ..trust me, a hybrid AWD would be a winner here. My wife has the Ford Escape AWD Hybrid and loves it for winter driving, and fuel economy. I have a FWD hybrid on order-but if I had the option for AWD Id grab it, as AWD and snow is the way to go up here in the North- and a hybrid option sweetens the deal with fuel economy. I currently drive a Subaru Outback...and the Maverick hybrid will be my first non AWD ...but Im still excited....cant wait for this truck!
Here in Nevada and California, if you have AWD then you do not need to chain up in snow.
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Yup, that's why the RAV4 Hybrid (all trims are AWD) has been the best selling hybrid SUV in Canada for a number of years now. Might have even been the best selling vehicle, that wasn't a truck, in Canada in 2020, but I'm not 100% sure on that. There sure are a lot of them here in Vancouver.
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