What kind of vehicle is the 2024 Ford Maverick? What does it compare to?
The Maverick pickup truck offers room for four passengers, with a snug spot for a fifth, and a cargo bed ready to be filled with mulch, sandy beach chairs, or camping gear. Rivals include the bigger Ford Ranger, Chevy Colorado, and Toyota Tacoma, but the most direct competitor comes from Hyundai, with the Santa Cruz.
Is the 2024 Ford Maverick a good truck?
It doesn’t tow much, but otherwise the Maverick’s a thrifty, useful truck. We give it a TCC Rating of 6.5 out of 10. (Read more about how we rate cars.)
What’s new for the 2024 Ford Maverick?
Ford’s raised the ante on hybrid Mavericks: the more powerful turbo-4 drivetrain now comes standard, and the high-efficiency powertrain costs more.
The now-optional hybrid powertrain remains our pick of the Maverick litter. Its 191-hp inline-4 pairs with an electric motor and a CVT for EPA-rated combined fuel economy of 37 mpg. If you need all-wheel drive and towing, though, the base 2.0-liter turbo-4’s required. It snorts out 250 hp via an 8-speed automatic gearbox, and can be spec’d to lug 4,000 pounds. More than that and Ford will gladly sell you a Ranger.
Underneath, the Maverick is basically a stretched Ford Escape. Its longer wheelbase means it takes bumps in stride, and a fully independent suspension and quick-witted steering translate to terrific pickup handling. It’s almost sporty.
The Maverick comes in just a single crew-cab configuration with a short 4.5-foot bed. Truth be told, it neither excels for comfort nor utility, but it blends the two well enough to earn our admiration. The cabin boasts imaginative design that helps mask downright cheap plastics and fabrics. The front seat has good space; row two will be tight for taller passengers. The 8.0-inch touchscreen is par for the course, even if its display is a bit dim.
The Maverick hasn’t performed as well as we’d hoped in crash tests, with a subpar four-star NHTSA rating. All models have automatic emergency braking, while adaptive cruise control and blind-spot monitors can be ordered.
How much does the 2024 Ford Maverick cost?
It’s $24,995 for the Maverick XL this year, which is a lot more than the roughly $20,000 Ford wanted when the Maverick debuted a few years ago. The hybrid system pushes that to $26,495. We like the $29,410 Maverick XLT hybrid, with another $650 for blind-spot monitors. A loaded Maverick flies past $40,000, a price that we’d rather pay for a full-size F-150.
Where is the 2024 Ford Maverick made?
In Mexico.
