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It's really not that small.... Maverick is 199" length

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the options you listed would have been too costly and complex to build for this platform. Though us truck people would have loved it, that would have alienated most of the non-truck people Ford was targeting with the product. Reviewing the demographics of actual buyers, Ford made the right decision here. Remember, there was no guarantee this gamble on Compact truck would even work since the space was vacated in USA 10 years ago and mid-size had much more selection and annual unit sales.

My own preference is a SuperCab with rear seat delete and 6' bed. 2 of my previous Rangers and our current F-150 has SCab as well but no seat delete option. Current 5th generation Ranger DOES have SCab w/rear seat delete and longer bed option- but doesn't work for me in other areas. I'll be watching out for next generation Ranger to see if it still offers SCab w/rear seat delete and longer bed combo to see if it checks more boxes for me than my Maverick :unsure:
I get why it wasn't feasible at this time for the platform, but I still would have liked it. Even a seat delete option on the current platform would have been nice. The back seat in my Ram stays folded up 99% of the time. As it is, the Maverick still checks enough boxes for me to go with it over any other options. I'll drive it for a few years until they have some other options then I'll trade it in. If they never offer other options, I'll drive it till it's in the scrap yard in a couple decades.
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It is only small compared to a full size truck.... about the same length as an explorer or telluride
In reality, the Ranger and Colorado are closer to the "full size" trucks I grew up with, probably bigger. The "full size" trucks today either will not, or will not comfortably fit in my garage.
 

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Years ago, I had an '87 Ranger that I kept for 250+k miles. I checked the dimensions recently and the Maverick is bigger. It was narrower by a couple of inches and after even that many miles had not one door dent. It did have fairly robust side mirrors that also probably helped save my side panels.
 

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A few months back, I parked my 2012 Chevy Colorado right next to a Maverick. Just by looking, I would say MAYBE the Maverick is two inches less in width and length. Very little difference. I think the back seat has more room in the Maverick. I do wish Ford would offer a one and a half door version with a longer bed, though. I am looking forward to getting at least 40 mpg versus 20 currently when my October 2021 order arrives in 2028.
 

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I got my drivers license in 1976, and the Ford F-100 was 192" long, 77" wide, and 71" high. To me that is a "full size" truck. Today's trucks have been fed a steady diet of growth hormones ;)

The 2023 Mav (inches rounded to the next whole number as done in 1976) are 200" long, 73" wide, and 69" high.
 

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In reality, the Ranger and Colorado are closer to the "full size" trucks I grew up with, probably bigger. The "full size" trucks today either will not, or will not comfortably fit in my garage.
Time to upgrade and get a bigger garage!
 

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Time to upgrade and get a bigger garage!
LOL! It's not that small (25' X 28'). I do have an extra fridge, box freezer, and water heater on the raised ledge where it connects to he house, so I can't utilize that extra space (4') for a vehicle. Max length for a vehicle is 18'-5", so a full size F-150 crew cab with a short bed just won't fit (19'-4"). The Mav is 16'-8", so it fits. The 1976 full size F100 fits too (16'-3") ;)
 

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Aaarrrggghhh!!! I didn't realize how BIG my maverick was until couple days ago I had a late 1960's Datsun pull up beside me. I had one in 1970's. Wish I still had it.
 

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It's a tight fit in my garage. Seven inches longer than my 2018 Mazda 6 GT.
 

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It still fits in the garage after adding the power scooter lift. This extended the length of the Truck by about 2 feet. ( with a few inches to spare )

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It's a tight fit in my garage. Seven inches longer than my 2018 Mazda 6 GT.
My garage is 29 ft deep and is a tight fit but I have two and have to stagger park them in order to get in and out!!! Edit to add FYI I back the gray in and use the rear door handle to sim it to clear the freezer the red one I aim the hood crease in drivers side at an electrical plug in rear wall! 😜👌
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My garage is 29 ft deep and is a tight fit but I have two and have to stagger park them in order to get in and out!!!
I hate how narrow they are making garages nowadays. Next garage I'm going back to a minimum of 24' wide, vs the 19.6' I have now,,,,

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I hate how narrow they are making garages nowadays. Next garage I'm going back to a minimum of 24' wide, vs the 19.6' I have now,,,,

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I did mine myself. Should have done 40x40 or 40x50. I have 24" shelf's on one side and 30" on other. I have detached garage for noise suppression in house PLUS insurance advantage of out building coverage included without sq footage of garage included in value of house. I do add 25k extra rider on out buildings but it's only a few additional $$!
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