2022 Ford Maverick Launch

The world’s worst-kept secrets has officially been revealed – the 2022 Ford Maverick – and it’s truly impressive. With a base MSRP of just $25,900 Cdn ($19,995 U.S.) – the price alone should get your attention! Even if you’re not a “truck person” this is a serious option for those that need a small maneuverable pickup truck that is great on gas and had a rugged bed to throw dirt, mulch or camping gear in – without having to buy/lease a huge F-150 etc. Here’s the breakdown…

The Maverick comes standard with:

Ford’s 2.5L Atkinson cycle four-cylinder hybrid drivetrain,
FWD
CVT transmission
Producing 191 hp (total system) and 155 lb-ft. of torque
Payload capacity of 1,500 pounds
2,000 pounds of max towing
EPA-estimated fuel economy of 5.88 L/100km (40 mpg) in the city!
Maverick is the first full-hybrid pickup truck on sale in the U.S./Canada

Trims and Prices:

SuperCrew configuration only
Three trims levels
XL Price: $25,900) / $28,400 with 2.0L
XLT Price: $28,500 / $31,000 with 2.0L
Lariat Price: $34,450
A First Edition model (+ $3,450) (limited availability – adding unique door and hood graphics, high gloss black-painted skull caps and roof, a soft tonneau cover, body-color door handles to the Lariat Trim level)
FX4 package (+$1,120) – available with AWD XLT and Lariat Maverick models – adds all-terrain tires, special suspension tuning, underbody protection, Mud/Rut and Sand driving modes and Hill Descent Control for enhanced off-road capability
Available in 7 boring colours and 4 cool colours

Optional upgrade:

2.0L EcoBoost I-4,
Producing 250 hp and 277 lb-ft. of torque
8-speed automatic transmission and is
Available in either FWD or AWD
Tow up to 4,000 pounds with optional 4K Tow Package ($750)

Interior (standard):

8-inch touchscreen
With Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatibility
FordPass Connect – with an embedded modem and Wi-Fi
Ford Co-Pilot360 driver-assist

Size:

Shorter and lower to the ground than the Ford Ranger
The bed measures 4.5 ft. in length or 6 ft. with the tailgate down
The Maverick debuts Ford’s new FLEXBED, which allows various storage and organization solutions using 2×4 or 2×6-inch boards, or a number of Ford accessories
There are 10 tie-downs, threaded holes and D-rings located inside the bed
There’s a standard 12-volt outlet in the bed
Plus 110-volt, 400-watt outlets in both the bed and inside the cabin

Availability:

On sale this fall, reservations are open now
The build and price page is live now at Ford.ca and Ford.com

What’s The Verdict?

We can’t wait to get behind the wheel of the Maverick. The price alone is a game-changer (over-used expression, but it fits) and the standard features are impressive. Let’s be honest, 99% of the pickups you see on the road today have never seen grass or dirt. THIS is what most people need and want. We are not “truck people” but we have a 2011 Ranger that is just the perfect size and we wouldn’t trade it for anything… well, maybe now we would.