The Ford Maverick is coming June 8th

[85_Ranger4x4]

Anyone else think it looks like a Honda?

No, too cute.

 

[fastpakr]

Ya know... I like this little truck a bunch more then I thought I would. 40 mpg's sounds pretty good too.

They put a lot of thought into the bed system... I sure hope they have stuff like this on the next gen Ranger.

Same. I still wish there was a reg cab/long bed version, but this meets the needs of a lot of people. And at that price it seems like a steal to me.

 

[Dirtman]

Yup if this thing started over 20 grand it was gonna flop. I'm glad they stuck to keeping it cheap.

 

[RobbieD]

Found this size comparison in a news article this morning:

Sorry, but I despise all new vehicles. But, if I was inclined to buy something new, I'd be looking hard at this one.

 

[Uncle Gump]

Sorry, but I despise all new vehicles. But, if I was inclined to buy something new, I'd be looking hard at this one.

I've owned some new vehicles... but I've been driving older stuff for a long time. I think I'm ready for one last new vehicle.

It's going to be a toss up between the Bronco or the next gen Ranger. I will still have an older one or two to play around with but we would like to travel and see the the US... I don't see the wife doing that in one of my clunkers.

 

[Dirtman]

If it had a frame and RWD I'd be tempted. But as it sits I don't see it being any better than my 09 so meh.

 

[RobbieD]

If it had a frame and RWD I'd be tempted. But as it sits I don't see it being any better than my 09 so meh.

Just think of it as a Fiesta with a bed.

 

[85_Ranger4x4]

Just think of it as a Fiesta with a bed.

Like a reverse mullet!

Party up front business in the back!

 

[stmitch]

As we've pretty much known for awhile now, it's FWD standard, unibody, shares a platform with Escape/Bronco Sport, etc.

What we didn't know is that in standard form it comes as a hybrid with 40mpg, that it starts at $20k, and that it's very close in size and capability to the older rangers that many of us here love. You can opt for non hybrid 2.5 ecoboost/awd powertrain and higher trim levels for mid $20s. I'm not expecting it to be a big hit around here, but honestly it's pretty impressive for the price, and the size/capability is just about right for those of us that have survived with Rangers for this long



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[ryan]

I like it way more than I was expecting. That hybrid platform will make for a really nice little work truck. The price point is excellent. As much as people won't want to admit, this is the real modern replacement for the ranger.

 

[Uncle Gump]

For what it is... I like it.

I could totally see my daughter and future husband with one of these... or a Bronco Sport.

 

[stmitch]

An 03 Extended cab Ranger was 203" long, 69" wide and 65-68" tall

 

[85_Ranger4x4]

Maverick could get kinda tight on the inside...

For as much wider on the outside as a new Ranger is compared to a old one they don't feel much wider on the inside. I suppose there is more crash protection in the doors so they are thicker.

Apply the same theory to a more narrow carcass... the walls are movin' in.

I think the Maverick will do well... I need more hoss though.

 

[Blmpkn]

You’d be surprised how well an AWD with open diffs can get around. My CR-Vs were Billy Goats in the snow and ice. Not to bad on moderate trails like fire roads. The suspension travel and road clearance was the biggest concerns.

Oh I'm familiar, I daily'd lifted subarus for years. I wish I had some pictures left of places I managed to get them in to lol.

For what it is... I like it.

I could totally see my daughter and future husband with one of these... or a Bronco Sport.

Your daughters future husband? Or are you making more changes in your life than just moving?

I do kinda like it... kinda looks like it should be a Chevy though

 

[Uncle Gump]

Yeah... not life changes of that kind for me Mr. BLMPKN

They do a lot of hiking/biking etc... Every year they travel to one of our National Parks and camp for vacation. This little truck would be perfect for them. Last year they did it in a Prius.