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Great article! Thanks!Motor Trend "2022 Ford Maverick Hybrid First Test: Thrifty, Awesome Fun"
Read Full Review At: https://www.motortrend.com/reviews/2022-ford-maverick-hybrid-compact-truck-first-test-review/
"More important, despite lacking the traction advantages of all-wheel drive, it was only 0.6 second behind the much more powerful 2.0-liter turbocharged Maverick FX4 we also tested. It braked better than its non-hybrid counterpart, too, managing to stop from 60 mph in 119 feet."
"Body control isn't something pickups are known for, but the Maverick Hybrid shows a poise and sharpness that, frankly, raises the bar. Every turn of the wheel results in a deft, fluid weight transfer, with the truck settling down instantly. The damping is superb, with the Maverick Hybrid soaking up both large bumps and sharp, short-frequency ones with equal grace. Body roll is minimal, as is jostling of the occupants. It still feels like a truck, just a truck with superbly tuned suspension. And, it should be mentioned, our non-hybrid Maverick (an FX4 AWD) rode and handled well, but didn't quite have the final ride quality special sauce of the Hybrid."
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