Rattler Maverick Off-Road Prototype Spied Side-By-Side w/Standard Maverick + New Front Bumper Design

[Administrator]

We just got our best, closest look at the Ford Maverick’s new off-road-focused trim, sporting a new high-clearance front bumper design.

We’re not sure what Ford will be calling this new Maverick variant. The name “Rattler” was trademarked by Ford, leading to speculation that it could be destined for the Maverick brand. Two other possibilities that come to mind are Timberline, or a new more rugged take on the ST badge to be applied to Ford’s entry-level truck.

New Off-Road-Focused Front Bumper
While all current Maverick’s get same traditional front bumpers, this prototype shows signs of a new front skid plate, and a design that promises a much better approach angle. What at first glance looks like a disguised bumper with a rather low front chin, looks phony upon closer examination. Fake caps are placed at the outer edges of the front bumper to obscure the high-clearance nature applied to this Maverick prototype.

Full-Body Camouflage
This Maverick has everything below the door handles covered in camouflage—a marked changed from earlier Maverick prototypes which left their lower rockers, side sills and bumper details fully uncovered once the Maverick moved into the graphic camo stage. It appears that new trim treatment will extend beyond the trail-friendly front bumper, and bring changes throughout the Maverick’s design.

FX4-Based Prototype
This prototype has a visible FX4 sticker on the rear corners, and the visible independent rear suspension confirms that this Maverick is AWD. The prototype is also riding on Falken Wildpeak A/T tires.

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[hsinking1932]

Will this Mav have the capacity to compete with the jeep gladiator?

 

[jtpc2021]

Will this Mav have the capacity to compete with the jeep gladiator?

Definitely not.

 

[14mustangNJ]

Definitely not.

x2 a Jeep Gladiator albeit newish to the market is still an old school body on frame truck (I believe the Gladiator used the Ram 1500 frame or something similar) that has a part time 4wd transfer case with solid axles, which in some trims the differentials are locking. Even a lifted Maverick isn’t going to keep up with it but we’re talking 3x the price of a base model Maverick here in the upper trims of the gladiator.

I’ll stick with my soft road FX4, I’ll be curious how well the Rattler does in comparison though.

 

[J_Garn]

I know everyone on here is negative on this new trim, but honestly it's exactly what I want and I'm excited to have a slightly lifted, bit more aggressive styling option direct from the factory. Glad I was patient before ordering, i'll definitely pull the trigger on this once available.

 

[FortyFiveNorthoods]

It looks like there's been some physical camouflage attached to the front bumper to mask its shape in additional to the visual camo.

 

[EMD_Driver]

Too bad they don't offer that camo as a paint scheme! That would definitely make people take a second look... Just before they got vertigo and threw up!

 

[Phranc68]

Any guesses when this trim level might be available? I ordered my Maverick XLT FX4 in late September and will be waiting months anyway and this trim is exactly what I want.

 

[Naranjita]

 

[Phranc68]

Any guesses when this trim level might be available? I ordered my Maverick XLT FX4 in late September and will be waiting months anyway and this trim is exactly what I want.

 

[2022EOW]

Will this Mav have the capacity to compete with the jeep gladiator?

NO! Come on people, it doesn't even have a two speed transfer case.

 

[Captain]

OMG. It has black trim in the front…. How about building your orders before worrying about adding a money package?

 

[Evil2ltr]

What is going to be special about this? Minor lift?

 

[Zxdiac]

What is going to be special about this? Minor lift?

Look like a slight lift and off road skid plated front bumper. So substantially better approach angle and marginally better departure angle for sure. I'm going to speculate that it will probably also have the same dual clutch rear "lockers" of the BS Badlands. Considering how capable the BS ended up being, this should be quite the little performer as well.

 

[ralatalo]

Too bad they don't offer that camo as a paint scheme! That would definitely make people take a second look... Just before they got vertigo and threw up!

I was wondering if they have it available as an after-market wrap. I would be kind of cool to drive around with everyone trying to guess what you're hiding.

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