MPG stats from 12 days 2804 mile vacation trip in my Maverick Hybrid XLT

[UpNorthBuckeye]

Maybe make sure you take battery jump starter for peace of mind. . my 17 year old son chose maverick hybrid for his one and only vehicle through the end of college and we bought an eco boost while we wait for the hybrid to come in. He loves the eco boost xl but is looking forward to the gas mileage on the hybrid Xlt lux 360 bells and whistles lol. I definitely jumped online a bought a battery pack for the glove box for that hybrid because I am a worry wart . We have AAA but on a trip you wouldn’t want to be stuck calling them for a jumpstart EVERY time you have to stop anywhere and turn off the truck. Or leave your truck at a far flung dealership for however long it would take to fix that battery cable issue that has been seemingly randomly popping up. Just an overprotective momma’s two cents. Good luck and have fun!

Well thanks for your concern but we made it to the end of the trip, no problems. 5500 miles, 42.3 mpg cumulative. It was fun and we never got tired of driving the Mav. Seats were super-comfortable, too.
My original post was "5600 mile 17 day road trip".

But you are right --- especially in the first year for a new platform, good to worry and be prepared!

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[Maverickblues]

Average MPG was exactly 36 over those 2804 miles.

I drive primarily in ECO mode. The speed limits shown are what is posted on the highways. I usually go 2-3 MPH over those limits.

Fueling Fillups:

#1: From Coppell TX to Joplin MO - 6/2 10.208 Gallons @ $4.299/G
distance driven 348 miles - MPG 35.5 - Highway Speeds 65-70 MPH
I did have a couple of days driving local before the trip start of 18 miles
So for the overall fillup I got 35.8 MPG

#2: From Joplin MO to Saint Louis MO - 6/4 10.135 Gallons @ $4.399/G
distance driven 370 miles - MPG 36.5 - Highway Speeds 60-70 MPH

#3: From Saint Louis MO to Cedar Rapids IA - 6/6 10.225 Gallons @ $4.449/G
distance driven 446 miles - MPG 43.5 - Highway Speeds 60-65 MPH
about 93 miles driving around in Saint Louis before heading to Iowa and a lot was on electric only mode

#4: Driving around Cedar Rapids Iowa with two side round trips one to Iowa City
and one to Waterloo - 6/8 6.268 Gallons @ $4.549/G
distance driven 248 miles - MPG 39.6 - Highway Speeds 55-65 MPH

#5: From Cedar Rapids IA through Dubuque and then onto Downtown Chicago
Stayed with my Sister on the Lakefront so Maverick was parked there for three days
Then departed for Memphis TN but filled up in Tuscola IL - 6/12 11.356 Gallons @ $5.149/G
distance driven 429 miles - MPG 37.8 - Highway Speeds 55-75 MPH

I used Slippery Mode on the start of the leg from Chicago to Memphis as it was raining pretty good for about 150 miles otherwise I was in ECO mode.

#6: From Tuscola IL to Memphis TN - 6/12 12.848 Gallons @ $4.349/G
distance driven 395 miles - MPG 30.7 - Highway Speeds 65-75 MPH

This leg got the worst MPG because the AC was on constantly because temps were in the high 90's and speeds were 78 MPH. Also as mentioned below by s.ober I did have considerable head winds on this leg.

#7: Around Memphis TN then filled up in Texarkana TX - 6/14 10.906 Gallons @ $4.499/G
distance driven 368 miles - MPG 33.7 - Highway Speeds 65-70 MPH

#8: From Texarkana TX to Coppell TX - 6/14 6.396 Gallons @ $4.559/G
distance driven 200 miles - MPG 31.3 - Highway Speeds 70-75 MPH

As seen above lower speeds and outside temperatures can help the Hybrid Maverick get some very good MPG numbers. I love that I got 36 MPG over the entire 2804 miles.

I have the base XLT (no lux) and the seats were very comfortable. In fact they were super comfortable compared to my previous 2015 Honda Fit and the wife's 2009 Honda CR-V.

Having cruise control made the driving very enjoyable.

On my long driving days I traveled:

6/2: 346 miles
6/3: 361 miles
6/5: 317 miles
6/8: 272 miles
6/12: 542 miles
6/14: 503 miles

Those last two were from Chicago to Memphis then from Memphis to Coppell.
Did you use your A/C much?

Overall I love my Maverick.

 

[huunvubu]

Maybe make sure you take battery jump starter for peace of mind. . my 17 year old son chose maverick hybrid for his one and only vehicle through the end of college and we bought an eco boost while we wait for the hybrid to come in. He loves the eco boost xl but is looking forward to the gas mileage on the hybrid Xlt lux 360 bells and whistles lol. I definitely jumped online a bought a battery pack for the glove box for that hybrid because I am a worry wart . We have AAA but on a trip you wouldn’t want to be stuck calling them for a jumpstart EVERY time you have to stop anywhere and turn off the truck. Or leave your truck at a far flung dealership for however long it would take to fix that battery cable issue that has been seemingly randomly popping up. Just an overprotective momma’s two cents. Good luck and have fun!

I purchased this on 9/24/22 after our vacation trip: Battery Starter for Car, TOPVISION 2200A Peak 21800mAh Portable Car Jump Starter 12V Portable Battery Booster

I got it for $52.87 on eBay

On our trip I took a 12V charger that I had from the 90's in case I needed to charge the 12V battery.
The need never came up on our trip.

The TopVision is a better option because you can use it under the hood in the Hybrid to start the Maverick in case the dreaded no-start because of the 12V harness lug being loose problem.

The TopVision also fits nicely under the back seat near the battery on the passenger side.

I also purchased this: 2in1 DC 12V 24V Auto Car Cigarette Lighter Digital ℉ Temperature Voltage Meter to keep track of the 12V Battery voltage both when charging or not charging.

 

[garnermike]

Interesting about the cigarette lighter thingie. Do you have a cigarette lighter-type outlet in your Mav? My Lariat doesn't seem to have one--at least one that I can find. Wish it did. Where's yours located?

 

[huunvubu]

Interesting about the cigarette lighter thingie. Do you have a cigarette lighter-type outlet in your Mav? My Lariat doesn't seem to have one--at least one that I can find. Wish it did. Where's yours located?

On my XLT it is to the right of the front USB ports below the AC/Heater controls

This is with the Maverick ON/Ready to Drive and shows the 12V battery being charged at 14.7 Volts

This is with the Maverick OFF showing the 12V battery voltage at 12.3 Volts

 

[Mav_27]

Average MPG was exactly 36 over those 2804 miles.

I drive primarily in ECO mode. The speed limits shown are what is posted on the highways. I usually go 2-3 MPH over those limits.

Fueling Fillups:

#1: From Coppell TX to Joplin MO - 6/2 10.208 Gallons @ $4.299/G
distance driven 348 miles - MPG 35.5 - Highway Speeds 65-70 MPH
I did have a couple of days driving local before the trip start of 18 miles
So for the overall fillup I got 35.8 MPG

#2: From Joplin MO to Saint Louis MO - 6/4 10.135 Gallons @ $4.399/G
distance driven 370 miles - MPG 36.5 - Highway Speeds 60-70 MPH

#3: From Saint Louis MO to Cedar Rapids IA - 6/6 10.225 Gallons @ $4.449/G
distance driven 446 miles - MPG 43.5 - Highway Speeds 60-65 MPH
about 93 miles driving around in Saint Louis before heading to Iowa and a lot was on electric only mode

#4: Driving around Cedar Rapids Iowa with two side round trips one to Iowa City
and one to Waterloo - 6/8 6.268 Gallons @ $4.549/G
distance driven 248 miles - MPG 39.6 - Highway Speeds 55-65 MPH

#5: From Cedar Rapids IA through Dubuque and then onto Downtown Chicago
Stayed with my Sister on the Lakefront so Maverick was parked there for three days
Then departed for Memphis TN but filled up in Tuscola IL - 6/12 11.356 Gallons @ $5.149/G
distance driven 429 miles - MPG 37.8 - Highway Speeds 55-75 MPH

I used Slippery Mode on the start of the leg from Chicago to Memphis as it was raining pretty good for about 150 miles otherwise I was in ECO mode.

#6: From Tuscola IL to Memphis TN - 6/12 12.848 Gallons @ $4.349/G
distance driven 395 miles - MPG 30.7 - Highway Speeds 65-75 MPH

This leg got the worst MPG because the AC was on constantly because temps were in the high 90's and speeds were 78 MPH. Also as mentioned below by s.ober I did have considerable head winds on this leg.

#7: Around Memphis TN then filled up in Texarkana TX - 6/14 10.906 Gallons @ $4.499/G
distance driven 368 miles - MPG 33.7 - Highway Speeds 65-70 MPH

#8: From Texarkana TX to Coppell TX - 6/14 6.396 Gallons @ $4.559/G
distance driven 200 miles - MPG 31.3 - Highway Speeds 70-75 MPH

As seen above lower speeds and outside temperatures can help the Hybrid Maverick get some very good MPG numbers. I love that I got 36 MPG over the entire 2804 miles.

I have the base XLT (no lux) and the seats were very comfortable. In fact they were super comfortable compared to my previous 2015 Honda Fit and the wife's 2009 Honda CR-V.

Having cruise control made the driving very enjoyable.

On my long driving days I traveled:

6/2: 346 miles
6/3: 361 miles
6/5: 317 miles
6/8: 272 miles
6/12: 542 miles
6/14: 503 miles

Those last two were from Chicago to Memphis then from Memphis to Coppell.

Overall I love my Maverick.

Just finished a 4100 mile trip and did a bit worse in miIeage. I was doing 80 a lot in ND, SD and Montana so I’m ok with that.

 

[garnermike]

On my XLT it is to the right of the front USB ports below the AC/Heater controls

This is with the Maverick ON/Ready to Drive and shows the 12V battery being charged at 14.7 Volts

This is with the Maverick OFF showing the 12V battery voltage at 12.3 Volts

On my XLT it is to the right of the front USB ports below the AC/Heater controls

This is with the Maverick ON/Ready to Drive and shows the 12V battery being charged at 14.7 Volts

This is with the Maverick OFF showing the 12V battery voltage at 12.3 Volts

My dash/console looks very different from yours (see).
Now here's the funny thing.
When I first took delivery of the truck and was going over the dash layout, that rectangular cover (circled in red) did not open. I thought it was one of those cosmetic caps that automakers put over a dash placement hole (when a vehicle is not equipped with some option). Looking at it again, I pulled on it, felt it loosen up, but it still didn't open. Then I took a screwdriver and pried under that cover. It finally opened (with a sharp snap) to reveal a cigarette lighter outlet!
Thx for making me take a second look!

 

[s.ober]

Average MPG was exactly 36 over those 2804 miles.

I drive primarily in ECO mode. The speed limits shown are what is posted on the highways. I usually go 2-3 MPH over those limits.

Fueling Fillups:

#1: From Coppell TX to Joplin MO - 6/2 10.208 Gallons @ $4.299/G
distance driven 348 miles - MPG 35.5 - Highway Speeds 65-70 MPH
I did have a couple of days driving local before the trip start of 18 miles
So for the overall fillup I got 35.8 MPG

#2: From Joplin MO to Saint Louis MO - 6/4 10.135 Gallons @ $4.399/G
distance driven 370 miles - MPG 36.5 - Highway Speeds 60-70 MPH

#3: From Saint Louis MO to Cedar Rapids IA - 6/6 10.225 Gallons @ $4.449/G
distance driven 446 miles - MPG 43.5 - Highway Speeds 60-65 MPH
about 93 miles driving around in Saint Louis before heading to Iowa and a lot was on electric only mode

#4: Driving around Cedar Rapids Iowa with two side round trips one to Iowa City
and one to Waterloo - 6/8 6.268 Gallons @ $4.549/G
distance driven 248 miles - MPG 39.6 - Highway Speeds 55-65 MPH

#5: From Cedar Rapids IA through Dubuque and then onto Downtown Chicago
Stayed with my Sister on the Lakefront so Maverick was parked there for three days
Then departed for Memphis TN but filled up in Tuscola IL - 6/12 11.356 Gallons @ $5.149/G
distance driven 429 miles - MPG 37.8 - Highway Speeds 55-75 MPH

I used Slippery Mode on the start of the leg from Chicago to Memphis as it was raining pretty good for about 150 miles otherwise I was in ECO mode.

#6: From Tuscola IL to Memphis TN - 6/12 12.848 Gallons @ $4.349/G
distance driven 395 miles - MPG 30.7 - Highway Speeds 65-75 MPH

This leg got the worst MPG because the AC was on constantly because temps were in the high 90's and speeds were 78 MPH. Also as mentioned below by s.ober I did have considerable head winds on this leg.

#7: Around Memphis TN then filled up in Texarkana TX - 6/14 10.906 Gallons @ $4.499/G
distance driven 368 miles - MPG 33.7 - Highway Speeds 65-70 MPH

#8: From Texarkana TX to Coppell TX - 6/14 6.396 Gallons @ $4.559/G
distance driven 200 miles - MPG 31.3 - Highway Speeds 70-75 MPH

As seen above lower speeds and outside temperatures can help the Hybrid Maverick get some very good MPG numbers. I love that I got 36 MPG over the entire 2804 miles.

I have the base XLT (no lux) and the seats were very comfortable. In fact they were super comfortable compared to my previous 2015 Honda Fit and the wife's 2009 Honda CR-V.

Having cruise control made the driving very enjoyable.

On my long driving days I traveled:

6/2: 346 miles
6/3: 361 miles
6/5: 317 miles
6/8: 272 miles
6/12: 542 miles
6/14: 503 miles

Those last two were from Chicago to Memphis then from Memphis to Coppell.

Overall I love my Maverick.

I got my Hybrid Lariat two days ago. I live in Oregon and will be taking it to Iowa in June. Also to Utah soon. Also have a daughter Near Memphis but doubt I'll ever drive that far. Flying there in December.

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