Ford built a Ridgeline - 2022 Maverick

[Tik-Tok]

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For those living with condo parkades, neither you nor your full size truck stall neighbours will ever have to fold mirrors in again. Rejoice let em all hang out.

Don't worry though, for those that need the extra manliness, I'm sure aftermarket extra long tow mirrors will be available.

[TomcoPDR]

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Don't worry though, for those that need the extra manliness, I'm sure aftermarket extra long tow mirrors will be available.

The market sure make extensions for everything nowadays

[schocker]

That is a really little truck....finally something I can handle in the city

This kills the santa cruz though in many ways.

[spikerS]

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That is a really little truck....finally something I can handle in the city

This kills the santa cruz though in many ways.

depends on the application. The Hyundai actually can tow 5k lbs, while the max tow version of the Maverick can only tow 4k lbs. I wouldn't have thought Ford would let a direct competition import beat it by 20% towing capacity... So while the Maverick can technically haul more, the Santa Cruz can tow more.

[ExtraSlow]

Yes, but Ford sells a Ranger, and Hyundai does not.

[littledan]

Is this not just an explorer sport trac!?

[killramos]

They should have just named it “smaller pickup truck”

[firebane]

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Is this not just an explorer sport trac!?

LOL I was trying to figure out why it looked so familiar!

[bjstare]

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Front end is a look only a mother could love. The rest looks great.

Ya the design team that did that should be fired.

[Buster]

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Is this not just an explorer sport trac!?

Yup

[90_Shelby]

I can see a lot of guys planning to buy a new 700hp+ Raptor R, but then settling for the Maverick to haul their bikes.........

Well played Ford, this demographic does exist.

[Disoblige]

To be honest, if they made a microtruck just so I can haul bikes, I'd buy it. Give me Fit fuel economy as well.

[Pauly Boy]

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But when is the Mustang Ute coming?

I would drive the shit out of a new El Camino or Ranchero. I even was in talks for Holden Ute back in ~2015 before my cheap TLX lease, but couldn't find anything I really wanted.

[killramos]

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To be honest, if they made a microtruck just so I can haul bikes, I'd buy it. Give me Fit fuel economy as well.

But honestly though this is what a utility trailer is for

[Xtrema]

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Ya the design team that did that should be fired.

"Hey, make it looks like a Bronco Sport but don't copy it."

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depends on the application. The Hyundai actually can tow 5k lbs, while the max tow version of the Maverick can only tow 4k lbs. I wouldn't have thought Ford would let a direct competition import beat it by 20% towing capacity... So while the Maverick can technically haul more, the Santa Cruz can tow more.

But do you trust the DCT to survive in the long run? At least Ford slap in a traditional auto for the higher tow rating.

[Doozer]

Interesting.

So my wife's 2012 Grand Caravan has a 1580lb payload, and 3640lb towing capacity, nearly identical to this truck's upper end. The van can fit a 4x8 sheet of plywood flat in the back, with the door closed. In this truck it would be hanging 3.5' out the back. The v6 in the van has basically the same specs as the turbo-4 on this truck, although the turbo-4 will have better mileage. But that's expected for a 10 year newer motor.

I mean I also kinda like this truck, but upon more reflection, I'm still stuck as to why.

It's basically an open-air, 10yo minivan, without the sliding doors.

[killramos]

But it’s not a minivan. That opens it up to a lot more customers.

[Xtrema]

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Interesting.

So my wife's 2012 Grand Caravan has a 1580lb payload, and 3640lb towing capacity, nearly identical to this truck's upper end. The van can fit a 4x8 sheet of plywood flat in the back, with the door closed. In this truck it would be hanging 3.5' out the back. The v6 in the van has basically the same specs as the turbo-4 on this truck, although the turbo-4 will have better mileage. But that's expected for a 10 year newer motor.

I mean I also kinda like this truck, but upon more reflection, I'm still stuck as to why.

It's basically an open-air, 10yo minivan, without the sliding doors.

If people buy vehicles based on logic, everyone would be driving a Caravan.

also

Seems to be a tease of BEV version may come down the road.

This truck is aimed at hipsters.

[suntan]

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Interesting.

So my wife's 2012 Grand Caravan has a 1580lb payload, and 3640lb towing capacity, nearly identical to this truck's upper end. The van can fit a 4x8 sheet of plywood flat in the back, with the door closed. In this truck it would be hanging 3.5' out the back. The v6 in the van has basically the same specs as the turbo-4 on this truck, although the turbo-4 will have better mileage. But that's expected for a 10 year newer motor.

I mean I also kinda like this truck, but upon more reflection, I'm still stuck as to why.

It's basically an open-air, 10yo minivan, without the sliding doors.

The open bed, ground clearance and usually better suspension is what sells them.

Is the Mav RWD with 4WD? That's also another selling point for a lot of people.

[Xtrema]

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Is the Mav RWD with 4WD? That's also another selling point for a lot of people.

No. FWD base, AWD top trim.

The heaviest load you will see probably will be yoga balls.