What's the "vibe" like driving a Maverick?

[Hack]

To those who already have a Maverick. Probably a dumb question (not my first), but what's it feel like driving it? The best "vibe" I've had driving was in British sports cars with the top down in Southern California in the early 60s. It just felt good driving around. Nothing will top that. Next the vehicles I liked just being in were my (1980s?) Honda Accord, my early 90s Toyota pickup, and maybe my (2000?) Toyota Tunda. I have no idea where this comes from or how to quantify it. But - does it feel good being in the Maverick, or is it just a good, small, utilitarian truck?

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[BootXL76]

I feel good driving it, like to the point I just enjoy being behind the wheel of it…. Odds are if you liked your 90s pickup, it’ll likely feel somewhat reminiscent of an updated version of that (I think it’s more fun to drive than my 2016 Toyota Highlander, but it was FWD)

I’ve had mine over 3 months now and still go down to the garage just to check out/admire it sometimes, and I also continue to look forward to my next drive/trip in it (we’ll see how I feel during mud season coming up)

 

[The Weatherman]

IMO- it is a really fun vehicle to drive. The 2.0t is peppy and responsive.

I think of it as more of a sports car then a TRUCK. I‘ e had lots of bug trucks and this one is not at all like driving one of those. Just one man’s opinion.

 

[Hoagus]

I don’t have mine yet, but if it’s like other modern, well-made hybrids, it will be a feeling of “smooth power.”

 

[gametyme89]

I enjoy driving my Ecoboost because it's much quicker than my previous vehicle. It's also been fun having a truck bed i can throw bags and boxes into without having to cram my backseats with stuff.

 

[BILLNOROVILLE]

I have 3 motorcycles (now on #41)I drive them for pleasure and fun. My truck I drive when I don't feel like getting all the riding gear on. I don't drive the truck just to drive the truck. I have had so many cars, 67 total, many were much sportier, and many had way more power. But I like the Maverick.

 

[Bushpilot]

For me it is definitely a "I'm going to Lowes, and not putting the lumber in my Chevy Volt!" vibe.

 

[bgn]

Steering is responsive and power is good on the Ecoboost.

That being said, I personally don't find it to be a particularly fun vehicle. Part of it is because with this kind of power, you can't really push it like you can push a late 90s Honda.

 

[TruckVille]

Agree with those above who think it's fun to drive. BILLNOROVILLE and I seem to have had similar experiences. On the highway it's smooth and comfortable but still responsive and not boaty. When I have mine in Sport Mode and drive on back roads it feels more like a Mini than a truck. I'll take it out and drive it for fun, not just to use it. Here's a good video that talks a lot about the vibe:

 

[ToothGrinder]

I like being able to blast past people with this truck. It’s pretty peppy but also feels about as big as any other crossover on the road. I’m enjoying it.

 

[Deleted member 5597]

I have an XL hybrid that I picked up after a customer canceled his order. The truck is everything I imagined it could be, and more! For this truck, I happen to find it at a dealer in Gastonia, NC, but I live in Pensacola, FL. I did all of the paperwork over the phone, then flew up to Charlotte to pick up the truck a month ago. I drove it 546 miles back home.

I love the feel of the truck, as it is a smooth and easy truck to drive. It sits to the ground at the same level as a mid-sized SUV, so it's easy to get in and out of. There's plenty of room inside. It's easy to see the road from the cockpit.

My first experience driving the Maverick was off the dealer's lot in normal traffic for about 10 minutes before getting on the interstate to head back home. It drove smooth and pretty quiet. On the interstate, it was quick and peppy! I had no trouble with acceleration and hitting the speed limit, and more!

The seats are plenty comfortable! I have lumbar and cervical spine issues. There's plenty of cushioning and support in my seats so I'm not sore on long nor short drives.

I now have almost 1K miles on the truck. After I got it home, the remaining miles have been city driving. Again, very smooth, and a pleasure to drive.

This truck is also a conversation starter. I've had several occasions where people have come up to me in a parking lot and asked about the truck. I had a hitch installed earlier this week, and one guy said his son had ordered one, but has never seen one. He asked me a lot of questions, and took pics of my truck. Another time, I parked in a Sam's Club parking lot away from everyone else. When I got done shopping, a lady with a Ford Super Duty truck was parked next to me, and was loading up her flat cart of groceries for her restaurant. She jokingly said, "it looks like my truck gave birth to your truck". LMAO!! That Ford Super Duty was huge compared to my Maverick!

I've owned many many new cars since I was 21, and I'm 62 now. I never added any accessories to any of my vehicles. They were what they were, and that was it. With the Maverick, I added the hood deflector, door window deflectors and tailgate assist with my FordPass points. I also added door sill protectors, door edge guards, deep well floor mats, and door handle and bowl protectors, and the OEM hitch. I considered adding more accessories, but then I had to remind myself that the XL I have now is only a truck I purchased to hold me over until my XLT with CP360 and the lux package is built and arrives. At this point, I'm expecting it to be rolled over to a 2023 since I didn't order until 15 October. When that arrives, I'll be selling the XL for fair market value.

 

[Shecster]

I have an XL hybrid that I picked up after a customer canceled his order. The truck is everything I imagined it could be, and more! For this truck, I happen to find it at a dealer in Gastonia, NC, but I live in Pensacola, FL. I did all of the paperwork over the phone, then flew up to Charlotte to pick up the truck a month ago. I drove it 546 miles back home.

I love the feel of the truck, as it is a smooth and easy truck to drive. It sits to the ground at the same level as a mid-sized SUV, so it's easy to get in and out of. There's plenty of room inside. It's easy to see the road from the cockpit.

My first experience driving the Maverick was off the dealer's lot in normal traffic for about 10 minutes before getting on the interstate to head back home. It drove smooth and pretty quiet. On the interstate, it was quick and peppy! I had no trouble with acceleration and hitting the speed limit, and more!

The seats are plenty comfortable! I have lumbar and cervical spine issues. There's plenty of cushioning and support in my seats so I'm not sore on long nor short drives.

I now have almost 1K miles on the truck. After I got it home, the remaining miles have been city driving. Again, very smooth, and a pleasure to drive.

This truck is also a conversation starter. I've had several occasions where people have come up to me in a parking lot and asked about the truck. I had a hitch installed earlier this week, and one guy said his son had ordered one, but has never seen one. He asked me a lot of questions, and took pics of my truck. Another time, I parked in a Sam's Club parking lot away from everyone else. When I got done shopping, a lady with a Ford Super Duty truck was parked next to me, and was loading up her flat cart of groceries for her restaurant. She jokingly said, "it looks like my truck gave birth to your truck". LMAO!! That Ford Super Duty was huge compared to my Maverick!

I've owned many many new cars since I was 21, and I'm 62 now. I never added any accessories to any of my vehicles. They were what they were, and that was it. With the Maverick, I added the hood deflector, door window deflectors and tailgate assist with my FordPass points. I also added door sill protectors, door edge guards, deep well floor mats, and door handle and bowl protectors, and the OEM hitch. I considered adding more accessories, but then I had to remind myself that the XL I have now is only a truck I purchased to hold me over until my XLT with CP360 and the lux package is built and arrives. At this point, I'm expecting it to be rolled over to a 2023 since I didn't order until 15 October. When that arrives, I'll be selling the XL for fair market value.

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Enjoy your new ride and the one to follow it

 

[spexmaverick]

The vibe is fun! I have never had a vehicle that people ask so many questions about, even taking pictures. Back in the late 1970s I had a 2WD Toyota Pickup and used to drive all the roads above what is now Rancho Cucamonga. Loved driving through Cucamonga Canyon up to Mt. Baldy. Took the foothills route and you end up near Lytle Creek. I missed being able to drive off like that on a whim.

Like I mentioned in another post, now I look at dirt roads and say " I can make that". Just yesterday I was at Best Buy getting my radar detector installed and saw a sandy vacant lot next to the store. Made my own exit lol.

 

[zakstang]

Outside of the obvious difference in power when you put the pedal to the floor and the difference in manual tranny vs auto, I love to drive it just as much as all my mustangs I have had...I road trip quite a bit and the few day long trips I have taken in my mav the driving experience has been just as enjoyable in both vehicles....same road trip fuel economy too so that is nice (not that that mattered much with the mustang but it was same)...30ish mpg if I keep it under 70mph....its much nicer to daily drive than my 2500hd silverado....all around a very enjoyable pick up....cant wait to see how it pulls my fishing boat once the ice goes out on the river...

 

[JennyJoannSuebeeMcNash]

Wasn't sure what to expect from the title of this post, but as soon as Hack mentioned "English sports cars" I understood immediately. Grew up with English sports cars in our family, so say no more!

It's the same sort of vibe as having your friend teach you how to drive in a 1980 Mercedes 300D during summer break from high school, listening to Prince on the radio, hanging by the pool or the beach, not a freakin' care in the world.

I once had a really weird moment driving in my little '98 Civic hatchback. I was driving through Historic downtown St. Augustine, and as I was cruising along I had this rush of clarity go through my body for like a full minute. It was like being totally at peace with the world. I'd like to have a moment like that with my Maverick.

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