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Sacramento, California -- For the record, I like the latest Ford Maverick much more than the original.
Perhaps you remember the compact Maverick passenger car produced from 1970-77. For its time, it was quite popular, even outpacing Ford Mustang sales at one point. I confess I preferred the Mustang back then.
My, how the Maverick has evolved!
How much for this 2022 Ford Maverick Lariat Hybrid FWD 4X2? A very reasonable $27,660.
Power is provided by a 2.5-liter, four-cylinder aluminum block engine working in concert with a permanent-magnet electric motor. They combine for a horsepower equivalent of nearly 200.
That was more than adequate to move the little pickup around with gusto. Most of the time, I was oblivious to the fact that I was wheeling a pickup truck, because it handled and steered with the precise qualities of a finely engineered midsize sedan.
It looks good in profile ... what some might call cute. And while the bed of the truck is not what you see at work sites, it's big enough to do numerous chores that other cars and SUVs cannot. For the record, there's a 4.5-foot bed and a 1,500-pound payload rating.
Besides its functionality and
engineered-for-comfort feel, the modern amenities in the 2022 pickup separate it
significantly from the Maverick of the 1970s.
My pickup included a multi-function tailgate, a power sliding rear
window, power exterior mirrors, ambient lighting and LEDs. And let's face it, the safety technology in today's Maverick is light years better than what went into the 1970s model.
In sum, it's an ideal pickup for truck buyers who don't necessarily want a pickup the approximate size of a cruise ship, and priced like one.
Need a feisty little pickup that won't crush your wallet? This Maverick might round out your herd.
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