Are You a Maverick? Behind the Wheel of the All-New 2022 Ford Maverick
“I feel the need… the need for speed!” This iconic line from Top Gun sets the stage for what it means to be a Maverick. In the film, Maverick was independent and unorthodox; he did his own thing, relied on his intuition, and often broke the rules. That sense of independence and fiery passion is exactly what you’ll find in the all-new 2022 Ford Maverick, which is breaking plenty of rules on its own as the first standard hybrid truck in America and the most efficient truck to ever hit the road. As your Canon City car dealership, we’ve got all the details and more!
#1 Trims and Pricing
Small but mighty and built Ford tough, the 2022 Maverick is a five-passenger, four-door truck that blends the comfort, luxuries, and maneuverability of a sedan with the capability of a truck at a price you’ll love at $19,995.[a] You’ll find the Maverick’s athletic design across its three trims––the XL, XLT, and Lariat––and the special First Edition model. The First Edition features a black roof, power moonroof, gloss black mirrors, and an exclusive hood and graphics.
The XL is equipped with an 8-inch touchscreen display, Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, the FLEXBED system, and LED Headlamps. The XLT adds an upgraded interior, power-locking tailgate, wiper-activated headlamps, and additional storage and tie-downs in the bed. The Lariat is designed with luxury in mind and boasts premium seating, a leather-wrapped steering wheel, ambient lighting, automatic climate control, Intelligent Access with push-button start, and a 6.5-inch productivity screen.
#2 Off-Road Capability
If you’re looking to venture off the pavement and down the trail, or you want the peace of mind that all-wheel drive offers, you’ll certainly find it with the FX4 package that’s available on the XLT and Lariat. The package boosts the Maverick’s capability by adding rugged all-terrain tires and tuning the suspension. You’ll also find underbody skid plates, Hill Descent Control, and the addition of off-road drive modes (Mud/Rut and Sand) to the standard five-mode suite (Normal, Eco, Sport, Slippery, and Tow/Haul) that allows you to customize the Maverick’s performance on various terrains.
#3 Powertrain and Performance
The Maverick is the first truck in America to come standard with a full-hybrid powertrain, and Ford doesn’t take this feat lightly. The Maverick is outfitted with a 2.5-liter Atkinson-cycle four-cylinder hybrid powertrain that works in conjunction with the electric traction motor and a continuously variable transmission to deliver 191 horsepower and 155 lb-ft of torque. This power makes the Maverick capable of towing up to 2,000 pounds, which means you can easily haul a jet-ski or pop-up camper with ease. What’s even better is that this power and capability don’t sacrifice the truck’s efficiency, with the Maverick averaging 40 MPG in the city and delivering a 500-mile range on a single tank of gas.
If you’re looking for more power, you don’t have to look far, thanks to the available 2.0-liter EcoBoost gasoline engine. Paired with an 8-speed automatic transmission and either front-wheel or all-wheel drive, this combination drastically boosts the Maverick’s capability. Delivering 250 horsepower and 277 lb-ft of torque, you can tow up to 4,000 pounds with ease with the more powerful engine.
#4 FLEXBED and Tailgate
The Maverick’s athletic design features clean lines and greater protection from dents and dings around the bed, which gives you all the more reason to make use of the truck’s exclusive FLEXBED system and multi-position tailgate. The system allows you to customize the bed to your needs by offering a variety of accessories and DIY solutions like segmented storage, elevated floors, bike racks, kayak racks, and tie-downs, as well as electrical options like the built-in 12-volt or 110-volt outlets, the latter of which can charge your laptops, small tools, phones, and more.
The multi-position tailgate also makes it easy to load and unload items from the Maverick. With the tailgate up, the bed measures 4.5-ft, but you can lower the tailgate to extend the length to 6.0-ft, which is great when hauling longer items like lumber. The tailgate itself is designed to work with you and can open fully or halfway when you use the support cables and latch pins. Also offering tie-down clamps that do double duty as bottle openers, the tailgate is ideal for sitting, loading, unloading, working, and more, with a rating of 500 pounds.
#5 Connectivity Tools
The Maverick is loaded with technology that’s designed to help you stay connected and keep your focus on the road. This technology is centralized in the standard 8.0-inch touchscreen display that allows you to easily sync your smartphone using Apple CarPlay or Android Auto integration. From the display, you can access FordPass Connect to take advantage of the available 4G LTE Wi-Fi hotspot that can support up to 10 devices. You can even download the FordPass app on your smartphone to remotely start or stop the engine, lock and unlock the doors, check the fuel level, and more.
#6 Interior Comforts
Designed with versatility in mind, the Maverick is both spacious and comfortable. Whether you’re traveling with the family on vacation, running errands around town, or commuting to work, the Maverick handles it all in style. The interior features unique carbon fiber accents that add to its sophistication, while creative storage areas add to its function. You’ll find the door armrests have a split design that can easily fit a water bottle, the oversized door pockets are large enough for a tablet, and the rear seat storage bin can stow a laptop bag, small power tools, and other gear.
The rear seat is also home to Ford’s exclusive FITS––the Ford Integrated Tether System. This multitasking system is yet another way to customize your Maverick to your needs. You can add various accessories like cupholders, storage cubbies, trash bins, cord organizers, hooks for clothing and bags, and under-seat storage dividers, all of which add to the Maverick’s versatility.
#7 Safety Features
When you’re behind the wheel of the Maverick, you’ll have all the confidence you need thanks to the Ford Co-Pilot360 suite of safety and driver-assist tools. This suite includes Pre-Collision Assist with Automatic Emergency Braking and Automatic High Beam Headlamps, the latter of which enhances your visibility while the former can bring the Maverick to a full stop if a front collision is imminent. For even more peace of mind, you can add enhanced features like Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop & Go, Lane Centering, Evasive Steering Assist, and the Blind Spot Information System with Cross-Traffic Alert.
Are You a Maverick?
Do you like to think outside the box and go against the grain of tradition? Are you someone who relies on their gut instinct even when it’s not always accepted or easy? That’s the spirit of a Maverick, and it’s this spirit that we find in the all-new 2022 Ford Maverick. As the first-ever standard hybrid truck in America, the Maverick is certainly unorthodox, from the capability it offers under its hood to its exceptional efficiency. It goes against tradition and proves that capability, efficiency, and function aren’t mutually exclusive.
The Maverick may buck every tradition and break every mold in the truck industry with its innovative design, but there is one tradition it keeps. It’s built Ford tough and, because of this, we expect it to knock our socks off when it arrives in 2022. So, until then, keep chasing your need for speed and that undying Maverick spirit that fuels your sense of adventure.
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