Top 10 Reasons to Love the 2022 Ford Maverick

August 13th, 2021 by

A yellow 2022 Ford Maverick is parked on a city street after leaving a Colorado Ford Maverick dealer.

A maverick is defined as someone who is unorthodox or independent-minded. The all-new 2022 Ford Maverick is a compact truck that earns its name. Ford has decided to bring the Maverick name back for this brand new model, but any relation to the compact truck of the 70s and this fully modern pickup is purely coincidental. This compact truck has so many amazing features that it is easy to see what we love about the 2022 Ford Maverick as your Colorado Ford Maverick dealer.

From a great choice of powertrains to some incredible capabilities for a compact truck, the Maverick has so much to offer that you will be amazed. Ford has built the Maverick on the same platform as the Bronco Sport crossover making it easy to handle for even the first time truck driver, making this a great model to consider if you are looking for your first truck. Stop by The Faricy Boys Ford and let us show what this all-new compact pickup truck can do for you. We are your Colorado Ford Maverick Dealer, offering you the full lineup with all trims and options, so you will have no problem choosing a 2022 Ford Maverick for yourself. While you are getting ready to head over, here are the top 10 reasons we love the 2022 Ford Maverick.

1. Two Great Powertrains

Ford offers the 2022 Maverick with a choice of exceptional powertrains. The standard model has a 2.5-liter I-4 Hybrid engine paired with an electric motor. That’s right; the Maverick is a standard hybrid. Like we said, this truck is truly unorthodox like a Maverick should be. This engine is mated with a continuously variable transmission to produce 191 horsepower and 155 pound-feet of torque. There is also an available 2.0-liter Turbocharged I-4 gas engine with an 8-speed automatic transmission for the more conventional minded driver. This engine will give you up to 250 horsepower and 277 pound-feet of torque for improved acceleration. In addition, the Maverick is front-wheel drive with an available all-wheel drivetrain on the optional turbocharged engine models.

2. Great Fuel Economy

The 2022 Ford Maverick with the standard hybrid engine is estimated to provide up to 40 miles per gallon with a range of up to 500 miles on a single tank of gas. This is pending EPA testing, but if Ford is correct, this may be the most fuel-efficient non-EV pickup truck on the market.

The interior of a 2022 Ford Maverick shows the back seat.

3. Powerful Towing

Don’t let the fact that the Maverick is a compact truck fool you. This is one mighty little pickup, with the standard hybrid model able to tow up to 2,00 pounds. The Maverick with the optional turbo engine can double this number, giving you the power to tow up to 4,000 pounds. Talk about punching above your weight!

4. Plenty of Payload

The 2022 Ford Maverick comes with a standard 4.5-foot payload bed. This will allow you to carry up to 1,500 pounds of cargo. Whether you are using your Maverick to carry bags of soil and mulch for the garden or your mountain bikes after a long day on the trail, the Maverick has the space and capability to carry some of your heaviest and most cumbersome loads. It is this kind of versatility that truly sets the Maverick apart from other vehicles in its class, allowing it to act as a true utility vehicle.

5. All-new FLEXBED

While so many smaller pickup trucks are one-trick ponies, giving you performance or towing but little else, the 2022 Ford Maverick has the flexibility to give you so much more with its FLEXBED, the 4.5-foot payload bed. The idea is to give you so many standard features in the payload bed that it is not just a place to store cargo but a complete maker space.

The designers at Ford observed folks like you picking up materials at hardware and furniture stores to do home improvement projects and saw what you needed to get things done. As a result, Ford put 2 tie-downs, 4 D-rings, and built-in threaded holes into the FLEXBED’s sides so you can utilize this space for all your various needs. An available 110-volt 400-watt outlet in the FLEXBED can be used to power whatever you need, whether you are charging your phone or working a power drill. What’s more, there is even a unique FLEXBED QR code in the payload bed. Simply scan it with your smartphone to get a myriad of ideas on how you can use your FLEXBED.

A silver 2022 Ford Maverick is parked in front of a brick wall outside of a concert.

6. Stay in Sync With Ford SYNC

The 2022 Ford Maverick helps you and your passengers stay connected with the standard Ford SYNC infotainment system with an 8-inch touchscreen. Bluetooth, Apple CarPlay, and Android Auto compatibility come standard, as does FordPass Connect with an embedded modem and Wi-Fi for up to 10 smart devices. This infotainment has a standard six-speaker stereo system, but if you are a true audiophile, you can get the available B&O Sound System with 8-speakers, an option on the top Maverick Lariat model.

7. Room for Up to 5 Passengers

One of the complaints that many people have had in the past about smaller pickup trucks is the cramped cabin. On many of those older markets, you find out the hard way what is meant by the word “compact.” This is not the case with the 2022 Maverick. This truck comes with a standard 4-door CrewCab, with seating for up to 5 passengers. You will be amazed at how roomy the cabin is on the Maverick. The designers at Ford have outdone themselves, doing so many things to maximize space. This includes smart storage options, like putting compartments in the door pockets and the rear seat, so you can leave the FLEXBED open for your Maverick’s heavy lifting.

8. Standard Active Safety Features

The 2022 Ford Maverick comes with a large assortment of standard safety features, all part of Ford Co-Pilot360 technology. Auto High-Beam Headlamps will turn on automatically when you reach a particularly dark patch of road and then turn off either when the system detects another driver or the light improves. Pre-Collision Assist with Automatic Emergency Braking will engage the emergency brakes when the system detects a possible collision with another vehicle or pedestrian in the path of your Maverick. The rearview camera will come in handy when you are backing up your truck, especially if you are towing a trailer.

9. An Amazingly Affordable Price

Ford has truly priced the 2022 Maverick to move, giving it a base MSRP of $19,995 for the Maverick XL model.[a] If you want a few more features or more luxurious interior materials, you can opt for the XLT and Lariat trims for a little bit more. No matter which model you choose, you are getting a great little pickup truck at an amazingly affordable price.

10. The Maverick Comes in 10 Different Exterior Colors

Just like a true maverick, the 2022 Ford Maverick gives you the independence to choose the color that suits you best. You get to choose from Velocity Blue, Oxford White, Cactus Gray, Carbonized Gray, Area 51, Iconic Silver, Shadow Black, and, for a small extra charge, Alto Blue, Cyber Orange, and Hot Pepper Red. Area 51 is a spacy blue-grey, while Cactus Gray moves the grayscale to a slight green tint. Just like Area 51, these 10 color choices are truly out of this world.

Make the Maverick Part of Your Life

No matter your lifestyle, the Ford Maverick has the versatility to provide you with a compact truck that can serve whatever purpose you can come up with, even if you are a bit of a conformist. With so many things to love about the Maverick, why not make one part of your life, and give this iconoclastic compact truck a try? Come into The Faricy Boys Ford today and see for yourself how Ford is breaking the mold of compact trucks with the 2022 Maverick.


[a]MSRP may change without notice. See dealer for complete details.