To Hybrid or not to Hybrid

[mamboman777]

If you need 4k towing regularly, I think you know the answer.

If you need the AWD regularly, I think you know the answer. (BTW.... It's my personal belief that most people that "need" AWD, don't) the hybrid should be able to go anywhere, do anything that your Jetta was doing.

I think for everyone else, it's hybrid, FTW. The hybrid costs less up front. The hybrid should have less operating costs (less oil, brake pads, gasoline). Multiple reviewers prefer the driving characteristics of the hybrid more. I think, even though it's debatable, that the hybrid will age better. That debate centers mostly around battery durability vs. carbon buildup; I think the reality is SOME hybrids will last longer and SOME Ecoboosts will last longer. For me, I'm going hybrid. I can't remember the last time I needed to tow anything or AWD. When I do need to tow, I can rent with the money saved on gas.

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[Atisko]

Sounds like you've already made your use case for the 2.0.

That said if your pulling under 2k the hybrid should be fine. I don't know how hunting works where you are, but getting vehicles into hunting areas can be difficult or illegal in some places, so having AWD might be a moot point for you? Also if the ATVs are for hunting, maybe the truck does not need AWD, and you can just depend on them.

You should probably get the 4k towing though, just so you have enough capacity to haul out your kills/catch.

2K towing is more than enough for towing an ATV,someone on here post d an ATV pic in the bed of the Maverick!! You’ll be using ATVs to haul the catch out! People still manage to get all wheel drive stuck, no that’s not really 4 off-road anyways… if he use to the TDI you’ll always be whining about mpg 2years down the road w/ day-to-day usage..

 

[Guv]

Sounds like you've already made your use case for the 2.0.

That said if your pulling under 2k the hybrid should be fine. I don't know how hunting works where you are, but getting vehicles into hunting areas can be difficult or illegal in some places, so having AWD might be a moot point for you? Also if the ATVs are for hunting, maybe the truck does not need AWD, and you can just depend on them.

You should probably get the 4k towing though, just so you have enough capacity to haul out your kills/catch.

A lot of of hunting leases or other areas require travel down non paved roads. These can get pretty treacherous depending on condition and weather. This is where AWD could come in handy.

 

[xplorguy]

Very nice fishing kayak!

I know but we don’t know if they will work on the maverick. I assume they will but I definitely want some confirmation before I spend the loot. Now if only the damn fish would bite. Maybe it’s because I’m browsing my phone while fishing.

 

[MarcoG]

About $5k cheaper for a stock hybrid vs AWD Offroad. I love to hunt, and ice fish, and occasionally tow a couple ATVs. I really wish the 2.0 Turbo could come with a hybrid engine and AWD and could be switched on and off for the 4K towing capacity. I know this truck can't do everything but I'm so torn coming from a TDI Jetta getting 45mpg. UGH!!! Talk me into one or the other. I'd really like to know the real mpg specs on the gas AWD 4K off-road before I pull the trigger on one, since that's the way I'm leaning.

You are not going to be happy with hybrid if you are doing all that and need more towing capacity. Right now you get what you get. You want mileage, the hybrid is great. You wanna play with toys, you are going to be buying/burning gas...but still having fun, lol.

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