Auto123 reviews the 2023 Ford Maverick Hybrid Lariat, a cool, useful truck that’s more than the sum of its parts.
The Maverick name at Ford may no longer be attached to a semi-sporty two-door coupe, but don’t let that deter you from having a look at the latest small pickup from Ford. Following in the footsteps of the original Ranger – it and the Maverick are about the same size – the new truck is here to provide the practicality of a pickup bed at a fraction of the cost – and a doubling-down on efficiency – of your typical pickup. The new 2023 Ford Maverick Hybrid Lariat Photo: D.
Other than that, outward visibility is fantastic – it takes the Hyundai Santa Cruz to the cleaners in this department – thanks to large side windows and squared off corners. Not only is the Maverick easy to steer through tight quarters and park, it’s a joy to do so. Second-row seating of 2023 Ford Maverick Hybrid Lariat Photo: D.Heyman In back, you won’t find a huge amount of legroom, but headroom’s good and there is under-seat storage. The bottom seat cushion is actually a bench that folds up as one unit – there’s no split here – to access the bin. It’s nice to have, but it means no flat load floor and it cuts into back seat floor space that’s already limited. Rear set passengers do get their own USB ports.
2023 Ford Maverick Hybrid Lariat red Photo: D.Heyman Towing and Hauling with the 2023 Ford Maverick – 7.5/10One of the reasons the Maverick is so easy to park is that it’s not that long – only about 25 inches or so longer bumper-to-bumper than the Bronco Sport, with which it shares underpinnings. Wheel of 2023 Ford Maverick Hybrid Lariat Photo: D.Heyman Driving the 2023 Ford Maverick – 7/10In hybrid form, the Maverick makes 191 hp and 155 lb-ft of torque, fed to the front wheels via a CVT. 2.0L models get more power and AWD, as well as a more traditional 8-speed auto.
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