Test drive: 2022 Ford Maverick hybrid
The 2022 Ford Maverick hybrid is the lowest-priced Ford, pickup and hybrid you can buy today. Ride along as Fox News Autos Editor Gary Gastelu checks out the cheap truck.
The Ford Maverick is getting some muscle.
The 2023 Ford Maverick Tremor is a new off-road version of the compact pickup coming this fall.
It's technically a package of equipment that can be added to the Maverick's XLT or Lariat trims that's similar to the Tremor options already offered on the Ranger, F-150 and F-Series Super Duty.
It includes a retuned suspension and a 17-inch wheel and all-terrain tire package that increase its ground clearance to 9.4 inches, which is .8 inches more than the other all-wheel-drive Maverick models.
Preproduction vehicle shown with optional equipment. Available to order summer 2022 and arriving fall 2022. Closed course. Professional driver. Always consult the Owner’s Manual before off-road driving, know your terrain and trail difficulty, and use appropriate safety gear. (Ford)
It only comes with the Maverick's 250 horsepower 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine with all-wheel-drive, but gets a special twin-clutch rear differential borrowed from the Bronco Sport that can be locked for maximum traction.
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Preproduction vehicle shown with optional equipment. Available to order summer 2022 and arriving fall 2022. Closed course. Professional driver. Always consult the Owner’s Manual before off-road driving, know your terrain and trail difficulty, and use appropriate safety gear. (Ford)
Its towing and payload ratings are 2,000 pounds and 1,200 pounds, respectively, and a Trail Control low speed cruise control for use off-pavement is standard.
Preproduction vehicle shown with optional equipment. Available to order summer 2022 and arriving fall 2022. Closed course. Professional driver. Always consult the Owner’s Manual before off-road driving, know your terrain and trail difficulty, and use appropriate safety gear. (Ford)
The lower front fascia has been redesigned to further improve clearance over rough terrain and protective steel skid plates are installed underneath.
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Orange tow hooks and trim are a signature element of the Tremor treatment and a Tremor Appearance package adds a gray roof and mirror caps plus Tremor decals on the hood and sides.
The Maverick's only direct competitor, the Hyundai Santa Cruz, is currently not available in an off-road trim.
Preproduction vehicle shown with optional equipment. Available to order summer 2022 and arriving fall 2022. Closed course. Professional driver. Always consult the Owner’s Manual before off-road driving, know your terrain and trail difficulty, and use appropriate safety gear. (Ford)
Prices are set at $2,995 for the Tremor package and $1,495 for the Tremor Appearance package and ordering will begin in September.
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Full pricing for the 2023 Maverick has not yet been announced, but an all-wheel-drive 2022 Maverick XLT starts at $27,510.