Maverick is a cruising machine!

[CurtisB]

Not sure Curtis. I have an XLT and the seats are “unique cloth bucket seats” according to the window sticker. I’m tall and thin and they are very comfortable. Manual adjust but that’s fine with me.

I too, have an XLT. Mine is 2023 Hybrid with what I call the "Blue Jeans" interior. I like it. The seats don't burn my butt from the extreme heat. I've had leather seats for almost 20 years and the cloth seats are a nice change.

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[MavGeek]

I was pleasantly surprised when I test drove and eventually bought my 26 Hybrid Maverick AWD. I own a 22 Bronco Sport and half way expected what I would be getting into with the Maverick but I swear the Maverick rides better than the Bronco Sport and also has better feeling seats than the Bronco Sport.

I test drove several Bronco Sports as I previously owned a Subaru Forester. I didn’t find them comfortable. The ride was decent but we just didn’t mesh.

 

[Hootbro]

I test drove several Bronco Sports as I previously owned a Subaru Forester. I didn’t find them comfortable. The ride was decent but we just didn’t mesh.

I agree on the lack of comfort part. It is my wife's vehicle and was what she wanted. For her it works out fine but I found in long drives over a couple of hours, my butt cheeks where not liking the seats and would need one of those egg crate type foam seat pads for long drives. Recently did a 5 hour trip in the Maverick and none of those issues.

One other issue I noticed between the Bronco Sport and Maverick is that on long trips also, my right foot for the throttle would cramp if not using the cruise control and was primary driving with foot on throttle in the Bronco Sport. Have none of that with the Maverick. So I think even how high the seats sit in the Bronco Sport are different even with adjustment.

 

[zorki1c]

The ride is rough and uncomposed regardless of speed. Routinely spend time in a Tahoe Premiere (magnetic adjustable shocks) and it really highlights how rough of a ride the Maverick is.

You must have a different Maverick mine has the best ride of any vehicle I’ve ever owned

 

[ice445]

The ride is rough and uncomposed regardless of speed. Routinely spend time in a Tahoe Premiere (magnetic adjustable shocks) and it really highlights how rough of a ride the Maverick is.

I mean most vehicles compared to that are gonna fall short on ride quality, lol. I’m happy with how it rides but the Tremor is much softer than other trims…

 

[Glen Baker LLC]

I too, have an XLT. Mine is 2023 Hybrid with what I call the "Blue Jeans" interior. I like it. The seats don't burn my butt from the extreme heat. I've had leather seats for almost 20 years and the cloth seats are a nice change.

I wish the seat bottom had more padding, because I don't.

 

[Timothyd]

I’ve never been one to speed or be in a big hurry while driving but, so far, I’ve noticed I love cruising in my Mav. Just taking it easy and enjoying the ride. It’s smooth, comfortable and easy to maneuver. Slow rolling is my new driving experience. Anyone else feel the same way?

I find the Maverick is nice and balanced, it's good

I’ve never been one to speed or be in a big hurry while driving but, so far, I’ve noticed I love cruising in my Mav. Just taking it easy and enjoying the ride. It’s smooth, comfortable and easy to maneuver. Slow rolling is my new driving experience. Anyone else feel the same way?

My Maverick seems pretty balanced cruising okay and zipping around the side roads nicely for it's economy suspension. I'm pretty happy with it.. The roads here in the Peoples Republic of Illinois are pretty bad but we deal with them.

 

[Timothyd]

I have a fun car and motorcycle for a reason. Mine rarely exceeds the speed limit now.

Yes! The bike (NC750X) gets around 70mpg ridden rough so that's where I get a little wild. The Miata is my gas hog.

 

[BLUEOVALRACER]

No 235 Falken Wildpeak AT Trails that helped a good bit but I would never call the mavericks ride composed or smooth.

Motor Trend 2026 TOTY said the Maverick has a smooth, controlled ride!!

 

[BLUEOVALRACER]

I’ve never been one to speed or be in a big hurry while driving but, so far, I’ve noticed I love cruising in my Mav. Just taking it easy and enjoying the ride. It’s smooth, comfortable and easy to maneuver. Slow rolling is my new driving experience. Anyone else feel the same way?

Yes

 

[Cherokee]

Boy, I hope I never end up behind you guys.

That Is what the turbo Is for.

Pass em’

 

[samspritzer]

No 235 Falken Wildpeak AT Trails that helped a good bit but I would never call the mavericks ride composed or smooth.

You must have a different Maverick than mine. It’s like driving on a cloud.

Just to be clear, I’m talking about driving around town.

Until you drive down Maple Rd in Amherst NY....

 

[MavGeek]

Until you drive down Maple Rd in Amherst NY....

Just did yesterday! In my Mav the world seems very smooth.

 

[Mavl-ous]

Rough? Do you have Flintstone tires?

Methinks the OP might mean the stock Contis. If that is the case, I'm sort of inclined to agree.

 

[Mavl-ous]

my right foot for the throttle would cramp if not using the cruise control

Had that issue in my 98 F-150. Could never get the seat adjusted quite right in there. Absolutely grew to despise that truck.

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