Reason why Hybrid Maverick interest so high? [WARNING: NO POLITICS]

[brnpttmn]

The more I drive the hybrid, the more I wouldn't give it up for an ICEV. There's just a vibe when quietly cruisin' 40-60 mph on a smooth road in e-mode. Just sailin'.

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[n0maverick]

As a home owner I often wish I had a truck again; nothing that requires a full size - but dump runs, big-box store purchases, and no more hooking up the bike rack to my car. I currently drive a 2007 Audi A4 AWD that gets 19MPG (50-60 miles per day commute). The Maverick Hybrid is pretty much the perfect truck for my needs at a cost I can afford.. And it will fit in my garage!

This...exactly this!

 

[Eagle11]

I think there is another reason why the interest is so high..... PRICE....

Ford has dumped all cars except for the Mustang, they do not have a entry level vehicle. How do you get people into the Ford family if you have no entry level vehicles? Hence the Maverick, yes, it's a truck, but it has 4 doors, carry's 5 people, gets great MPG and is reasonable prices. IF you look at all the promotional brochures of the Maverick they have young people in it. I feel Ford hit the nail on the head with this one and now other manufactures are trying to catchup

 

[Reggie Dunlop]

Had a 2013 6 cylinder, RWD F150. Loved it. 160,000 problem free miles. Mileage was in the 17-20 range. Love my XLT hybrid. Trucks are always handy. And on my 30 mile trip to work on gentle hills and 30-50 mph, I’m averaging 45-50+ mpg. And personally, I think the simple basic style of the Maverick looks good! Even the rims are sharp!
Bummer that so many Maverick customers are still waiting. I feel like I lucked out.

 

[19F]

I can flat tow a Maverick hybrid, but not our 2011 F-150. The mpg difference is (very tasty) icing on the cake.

 

[Area51BS]

1. The performance is not much different then the eco.
2. MPG is great!
3. Has an eCVT. Very reliable and smooth!
4. No turbo. Every person I know that has had an engine with a turbo has eventually run into issues.
5. The price is right!

Every person I know that owns something man made has run into issues.

 

[Area51BS]

When I first posted this, gas prices were reasonable, but certainly jumped from 2020. Pulled this from the web.

In 2021, the average price for gasoline in Florida started at a low of $2.19 per gallon and reached a high of $3.36 per gallon (November 19). That high was well beyond the highs of $2.56 (2020), $2.80 (2019), and $2.92 (2018). Florida drivers are now spending $48 to fill an average-sized 15-gallon tank of gasoline

 

[Yardtruck]

I just saw a video of a trucker complaining about the cost to fill his rig with diesel....$1,052.00!!

 

[Dadmezz]

It checkoff all the usual things folks here have stated plus for me
-at our age it is easy to get in and out of with enough space and utility of carriage and towing
- is first step towards more economical driving
-allows us to get familiar with partial ev to gain trust in them...because they are coming fast

 

[Vongreg]

Strictly MPG and flat tow capability. Being a truck is strictly a bonus. If I need a truck to pull my equipment I have the F250.

 

[Jim D]

Here in the West gas has always been costly. Our roads are filled with hybrids and locally a Tesla is a common sight. It’s great to see a small domestically produced hybrid pickup make it to the market. I look forward to driving one soon.

 

[LEDLITES]

I tow a 1800LB Seadoo Speedster and I live in NYC. I travel to Mt. Pocono to go flying. Its way cheaper to own a Hybrid than my lifted 9 MPG Land Cruiser 80 series.

 

[JTCC]

While I was waiting to get scheduled, I checked out some alternatives that could tow and were good on gas. Most of them were PHEV SUVs with a modest towing capacity.

For about $35k, I can have a used Mitsubishi Outlander, a used BMW X5 PHEV for $39k, a used Volvo XC90 Recharge for $60k, or a Kia EV6 (in a year) for $45-$60k. Alternatively, I can have a brand-new Maverick for $33k the way I built it. The only thing I sacrifice is the plug-in capability which is bound to be coming to the Mav in one way or another, so I'm planning on ordering a Mav PHEV or EV as soon as Ford releases it.

It's cheap and cheerful in a world where SUVs and pickups are in a race to be more and more expensive for questionable gains in utility.

 

[Yardtruck]

While I was waiting to get scheduled, I checked out some alternatives that could tow and were good on gas. Most of them were PHEV SUVs with a modest towing capacity.

For about $35k, I can have a used Mitsubishi Outlander, a used BMW X5 PHEV for $39k, a used Volvo XC90 Recharge for $60k, or a Kia EV6 (in a year) for $45-$60k. Alternatively, I can have a brand-new Maverick for $33k the way I built it. The only thing I sacrifice is the plug-in capability which is bound to be coming to the Mav in one way or another, so I'm planning on ordering a Mav PHEV or EV as soon as Ford releases it.

It's cheap and cheerful in a world where SUVs and pickups are in a race to be more and more expensive for questionable gains in utility.

I am curious..why would you want a plug in? What is the advantage over a regular hybrid?

 

[JTCC]

I am curious..why would you want a plug in? What is the advantage over a regular hybrid?

You get a substantial EV-only range, so if you're diligent with charging you can commute entirely on electric. The electric motors are usually beefier as well, so you can hit highway speeds in EV mode. I was able to stretch my fuel stops on my Niro to roughly every 1700km by keeping it charged whenever possible so my gas could be saved for whenever I needed to hit the highway.

And compared to BEVs, PHEV batteries are smaller than BEV batteries, so the majority can be charged overnight even without a special level 2 charger.

Basically, I've learned to like not paying for gas.

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