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2024 Ford Maverick review

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Ford Maverick highlights

Customer rating

RepairPal reliability rating

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Pros

  • Affordable price
  • Hybrid engines provide impressive economy
  • Off-road Tremor package

Cons

  • Less towing and hauling capability than midsize rivals
  • Only one cargo bed size
  • Bumpy ride

Mileage (EPA estimate)

22 city, 28 highway, 24 combined

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The 2024 Ford Maverick

The 2024 Ford Maverick is a compact pickup truck that’s small in size but big when it comes to utility and versatility. Thanks to an available fuel-sipping hybrid powertrain, it also delivers excellent fuel economy. If more power is what you’re after, however, the Maverick can be outfitted with a 250-horsepower turbocharged four-cylinder and off-road-themed hardware like four-wheel drive, underbody skid plates, and beefy all-terrain tires.

Changes for the 2024 model year relate to a role reversal of the two available engines. The turbo 2.0-liter four-cylinder is now standard, whereas the 191-horsepower hybrid 2.5-liter four-cylinder is now optional. Positioned below Ford’s larger pickup offerings, the Ranger and F-150, the Maverick competes with the likes of the Hyundai Santa Cruz and lower-priced versions of midsize trucks such as the Nissan Frontier, Chevrolet Colorado, and Toyota Tacoma.

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5 reasons to buy the 2024 Ford Maverick

What We Like  

  • Fuel economy: Some truck shoppers will demand the extra power and stronger acceleration of the 250-hp turbo four-cylinder. But we think the gas savings of the (now optional) hybrid powertrain makes it worthy of a test drive. It delivers an EPA-estimated 42 mpg in city driving and 33 mpg on the highway.

    Those are outstanding figures for a hard-working pickup truck. 

  • Standard tech features: Ford doesn’t skimp when it comes to the Maverick’s onboard tech items. Even the entry-level XL trim comes with an eight-inch touchscreen, two USB ports, Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto connectivity, Bluetooth®, and a Wi-Fi hotspot. 

  • Tremor off-road package: This gives the Maverick the chops to venture over some truly rough and rugged terrain. Available on XLT and Lariat trims with four-wheel drive, the Tremor package adds a 1-inch suspension lift, low-speed cruise control, a locking rear differential, and orange-colored exterior and interior trim accents. 

What Needs Improvement  

  • Firm suspension: The Maverick won't rattle you to pieces on bumpy roads, but it certainly won’t fool you into thinking you’re wafting along in a luxury vehicle. Ford opted for a pretty firm ride in its smallest pickup. Yet we wouldn’t be surprised if many truck shoppers prefer this more, well, truck-like setup than the cushier feel of a typical small crossover or SUV. 

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Ratings & reliability

Customer ratings

4.5 out of 5

2 customer reviews

Ford Maverick features and specs

Lariat 2WD 4D Crew Cab

Standard Features

  • ABS Brakes
  • Air Conditioning
  • Alloy Wheels
  • AM/FM Stereo
  • Android Auto
  • Apple CarPlay
  • Automated Cruise Control
  • Automatic Transmission
  • Auxiliary Audio Input
  • Bang & Olufsen Audio
  • Bed Liner
  • Blind Spot Monitor
  • Bluetooth Technology
  • Front Seat Heaters
  • Heated Steering Wheel
  • Lane Departure Warning
  • Leatherette Seats
  • Navigation System
  • Overhead Airbags
  • Parking Sensors
  • Power Locks
  • Power Mirrors
  • Power Seat(s)
  • Power Windows
  • Rear View Camera
  • Remote Start
  • Satellite Radio Ready
  • Side Airbags
  • Smart Key
  • Tow Hitch
  • Traction Control
  • Bed Cover
  • Running Boards
  • Sunroof(s)

Drive Wheels

Front Wheel Drive (2WD)

Engine size

2.5L

Horsepower

191

Torque (ft-lbs)

155

Engine type

Hybrid

Fuel capacity

16.5

Wheelbase

121.1"

Overall length

199.7"

Width

72.6"

Height

68.7"

Leg room

F 42.8"/R 35.9"

Head room

F 40.3"/R 39.6"

Front tires

P225/60HR18

Rear tires

P225/60HR18

Seating capacity

5

Max towing capacity

200/2000 lbs.

Transmission

Automatic

2024 Ford Maverick FAQ


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