When do we get Maverick AWD Hybrid?

[The Real Maverick]

IF they decide to offer a AWD Hybrid, I hope it's limited to the XLT & Lariat trims. It's obvious (at least to me) that a lot of XL buyers are consumed with having a less than $25K vehicle, a AWD option will certainly add $2K+ to the bottom line, giving them more to bitch about.

HRG

AWD has been a OPTION for decades.

It will likely be an OPTION here too.

Ford sold FWD and AWD Hybrid Escapes. It is by choice they do not offer one now. In the hybrid is is easier and maybe CHEAPER to power the rear wheel than it would be in an Ecoboost.

The truck can be FWD biased and rear can be powered 100% with electricity doing away with the drive shaft and power take off and a bunch of stuff.

Electronics are cheaper and smaller and lighter weight than traditional transfer cases. It will never be full time 4 wd. Never. The rear being powered electrically is how other hybrids are made.

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[Gonzo chris]

That's the main idea.

Bit of a pun there, intended or not

 

[Gonzo chris]

AWD has been a OPTION for decades.

It will likely be an OPTION here too.

Ford sold FWD and AWD Hybrid Escapes. It is by choice they do not offer one now. In the hybrid is is easier and maybe CHEAPER to power the rear wheel than it would be in an Ecoboost.

The truck can be FWD biased and rear can be powered 100% with electricity doing away with the drive shaft and power take off and a bunch of stuff.

Electronics are cheaper and smaller and lighter weight than traditional transfer cases. It will never be full time 4 wd. Never. The rear being powered electrically is how other hybrids are made.

That would be nice, no additional driveshaft or gearboxes need. Just give it

AWD has been a OPTION for decades.

It will likely be an OPTION here too.

Ford sold FWD and AWD Hybrid Escapes. It is by choice they do not offer one now. In the hybrid is is easier and maybe CHEAPER to power the rear wheel than it would be in an Ecoboost.

The truck can be FWD biased and rear can be powered 100% with electricity doing away with the drive shaft and power take off and a bunch of stuff.

Electronics are cheaper and smaller and lighter weight than traditional transfer cases. It will never be full time 4 wd. Never. The rear being powered electrically is how other hybrids are made.

That would make more sense, don't get me wrong I prefer RWD bias for driving characteristics but I definitely see the ease of not adding drive shafts, transfer cases, etc. Just running some wires back to a motor. If Ford ever does a full EV one they should make it RWD under normal driving conditions with FWD bring in AWD into play when needed. Like how VW did their EVS.

 

[EONR24]

Ford has already confirmed that the 2025 Ford Maverick will NOT offer AWD for the HYBRID model...

 

[LSchicago]

Ford has already confirmed that the 2025 Ford Maverick will NOT offer AWD for the HYBRID model...

My guess is 2028 when the new platform is introduced.

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