Have you seen Texas? Half of the bros out here drive f150s and never do any hauling. This was probably the best video explaining the pros and cons for the maverick. I was debating on these two cars and will probably get the maverick. I do most of our home renovations, and it would be nice to have some type of bed. The hauling of the maverick is just enough for me
You’re totally right, and I’ve made this point numerous times on the channel, especially in my Ford Lightning review: the vast (VAST!) majority of pickup trucks are driven by total posers who use 1% of their capabilities and then try to lecture others on why they should buy a pickup. Most people would be more than fine with something like a Maverick, and it costs (quite literally) half as much. Thanks for watching 🙏🏻
I have a hybrid Lariat Maverick on order. Haven't had a truck in over 20 years, was shocked at the size and price of trucks now. My Maverick is perfect for urban driving, hitting the costco and home depot
Fully loaded Maverick XLT FX4 owner here and let me tell you for a year and a half the Maverick has fulfilled all my needs so far, even off road needs.
Ford Maverick owner here, paid MSRP (32K XLT Lux, Sunroof, 4K tow) off the lot in January (I suspect they had slow sales then.) It drives really smooth, I've used the bed a few times, but for the most part it's driven my 152 lb ass back and forth to work. Getting almost 25 MPG. It pretty much does everything I want, if I need a bigger bed I'll suck up to the guys who spent 60K for their Sams Club runs to help me out for a quick second, or rent the Lowes truck for 20 bucks.
I think your practical use case is exactly why the majority of people would be perfectly happy with the Maverick. Also congrats on actually getting a good deal! And thanks for watching 🙏🏻
If you own a home a small or midsize pickup is almost a must have. This past weekend I used my Taco to bring 12 bands f pine bark and 2 piles of pine straws home in one trip. I take stuff to dumpster. My recommendation get a Tonneau cover too.
It certainly helps! The amount of times I laid down a tarp or cover to transport bags of mulch or bales of pinestraw in our Suburban.... And that was an old 2012 workhorse. I wouldn't dream of dropping all that dirty stuff into an $80k lux SUV now. A small little runabout workhorse would be a much better option, which is why I'm kinda smitten with the Maverick.
Id go with the pro x as ive owned a 4x4 before but never needed to use it i do live in South Florida & we do get flash flooding so i like a truck that sits high i also like doing side jobs from time to time so the 5' bed doesnt hurt i also like the fact of reliable v6 non turbo hydraulic steering transmission licenced by Mercedes dana axles boxed frame & all the long term reliability that comes with it so a pro x would do me right as far as maverick itd be great for the wife
I totally agree. The Ford Maverick can handle everyday family errands. It's a truck designed for family used. Unless you're a person who likes to go offroad everyday, all you really need is Maverick. Mind you the Maverick AWD can handle moderate offroad condition. Put a Falken AT tires on it and it can go almost anywhere. Let's be honest, how many times do we go offroading in a year? Probably once or twice. Put a lifting kit on it if you think it's too low for you and there you go it's as tall as Ford Ranger.
The Maverick can do most of what people need a truck for. We have a farm in Northern Michigan and my wife as a 70 mile round trip commute daily so having a fuel efficient pickup is hand for grabbing random feed and stuff and putting on miles. The fact it has been sold out in the hybrid made it not available as an option recently but with snow tires I think it would have worked fine. 4wd doesn’t help you stop or turn… and good snow tires make a fwd car do excellent in the snow. That said we ended up getting a new Colorado Z71 Duramax and it’s great. 32-35mpg on her commute, can tow 7,600lbs, 4wd means it’s a no brainer in winter storms and we can use it for an overland rig when we don’t want to take our Sportsmobile van. Anyway, Duramax is going away and they are hard to find now but it’s a great rig.
Excellent points! I really like the GM Duramax vehicles (it was great in the Sierra AT4). I think we’ll see all of it phased out in favor of hybrids and plug-ins though, which is fine for those waiting before they adopt EVs.
I test drove both today. The Frontier hands down. I think the Maverick definitely has it's place though but I prefer the actual truck feel of the Frontier. Get the naturally aspirated V6 while you still can!
I really enjoyed this video. I’m on the fence with the light pick up trucks. But I do like the Maverick because of its price and for its utilities. I currently own a 2007 Dodge Ram 1500 4.7 L V8, 2 door. I love it, I bought it used because of the mileage it had at the time. It only had 88k miles, now it has 103k miles. My 21 year old son is currently driving it to work and back, while he saves and looks for a vehicle. My other 24 years old son,drove the Ram after high school to go to work and back. The Ram has survived dings and dents with my older son and now my youngest son took a left turn too fast and ended up on some ones bar wire fence. So it has scratches from that. It been through a lot, and still runs. So for me the Ranger would be good but price wise, the Maverick would win. Thanks
Had a rebel 4x4 and that gas was ridiculous. Looking into ordering the maverick hybrid lariat. Never used the rebel for what it was intended for so, I’m trying something new
Nissan is going to hate you . I decided on a used 4WD F150 over a new 4WD Frontier. The Frontier drives and handles traffic better, but the F150 has that trailer backup assist for my 3500 lb boat and trailer, and gets about the same gas mileage. If I didn't have 3 trailers to mess with, the Nissan is a great compromise between the Maverick and the F150. I still look at the Frontier wistfully at times, but I made the right choice. You have the greatest sense of humor and logic. Thought about being a therapist? Financial advisor?
I have a Maverick hybrid XLT that I ordered last July. According to Ford it should be delivered any day now! Total price out the door should be 25k! I'm exited as it will be my first truck. I have always had SUVs and sports cars. With the tail gate down you get 6.5 feet of bed space to use! Also at some point I will put on some AT 3 peak 245/65R17 tires! Should be good enough to get me through the winters in New England. I don't even remember the last time I used 4x4 on my current suv.
@@jax1079 that is far but if others are anything like me, i despise tech inside my truck with exception of Bluetooth, i do not want any of the auto assist features, start stop, e brake, etc.
@@filoIII actually, i have to take that back. I didn’t realize the market is still kind of wonky. 19k is more realistic . 5 years ago you could have gotten it under 15k
I bought a brand new frontier with a manual 6 speed in 2012. Even though you hate those lol and it lacked tech it drove every bit as good as the new Frontier. Yes I’ve driven the new ones. Same platform which is a great thing. It was a great truck that I used to tow the jet skis and a boat. Sadly it had some collision damage and my OCD made me get rid of it for a 13 Titan. Despite having my Titan and a 700HP Mustang I’m back to daily driving my 1995 Nissan pickup with a V6 and manual trans. I bet you can guess why!
Haha! I don’t blame you. I crapped on the last gen a lot, but it wasn’t necessarily bad. It just didn’t grab the pop culture cred the Tacoma has been able to leverage, and it lacked the style of the GM twins when they were updated (which are ironically now feeling very old). I’ll be curious to see if these light duty trucks get updated more frequently now that full size has gotten priced out of middle class. 🤷🏼♂️
Just purchased a 2022 Frontier S out the door for 27000 certified with the 6 ‘ bed 4x4. Ford dealerships wouldn’t even consider letting the hybrid 2wd go under 30,000 used. Im sorry Ford track record on turbos and hybrids is horrible and in the end will cost far more than my Frontier.
My Maverick can seat 5 adults and I can throw over 1000 lbs of stove fuel/ animal feed/ mulch in the bed (and I do!). Averaging 25 mpg combined, front wheel drive is great in snow with the generous ground clearance. Great truck!
I’ve been seriously considering a maverick either 2024 or 25 but the amount of issues and recalls it’s had over the years I’m scared to make the move. Also it’s a newer vehicle so I’m worried not knowing the durability of these mavericks. Who knows how long the engine or transmission or hybrid battery will last. I’m still debating but those things worry me
I have a Maverick XL EB-FWD, and it's a great little "trucklett." First Ford, first truck. Once you drive a truck, you don't want to drive anything else. If I had to order the Maverick over again, I would have gotten the AWD/4K tow package. For a 2K towing capacity, the Maverick works just fine for what I need to to haul, a 1600lb converted cargo trailer. However, if I had to pull it every day I'd get a different truck. I'll pay my Maverick off and continue to use it as my work commuter, and buy the Frontier in another 3 years to use as my road-trip/hauler ride. Love the look of the new Frontiers! The Maverick is my "test run" vehicle to see if it's reliable. (Yes, I've made plenty of Ford jokes back in the day.) Nissan cars/SUVs...ehh. Don't care for them. But they've always put out awesome trucks.
Thank you… in my head I’ve been having this argument with myself for some time… it’s nice to hear you out it so bluntly. I want a ford ranger tremor…. But I don’t need a ford ranger tremor when a lariat maverick will Meet 99% of my needs
I ordered a Maverick in sept of 21- got it in March of 22. I was a trifle concerned about the short bed… and thought I might need to add a ladder rack on top… but so far, I haven’t found the need for one. I’ve hauled sheets of plywood and dozens of 2x4’, drywall, 1500 lbs of plaster, and even delivered a large format 3D printer and retrieved a six foot long sculpture of a bulldog milled in urethane foam. I also ordered a swing out storage box for the bed… that never came. But once I had the Mav, it turned out everything I thought I might need that box for easily fit in the underseat rear storage area, without taking up bed space. I don’t really need to go off-road… but should I need to haul anything that won’t fit in the bed I opted for the 4K towing package. The other thing I needed from a small pickup was the ability to haul around people, from my tiny grandsons all the way up to my 6 footer apprentices. And I can fit 5 full growed adults in the Mav without any discomfort. Add to that the the whole shebang, with the more powerfull engine, AWD and tow package still came in at only 31K and I could not be happier with my choice. The Maverick, brand new, with full warrantee, cost less than a used Tacoma with 50k miles on it. I like that its small and nimble and has 250 horses. I like that I’m NOT dragging around a bed I way bigger than I will ever need. I like that it has a simple aesthetic and I don’t have to climb up to get in it. As someone who vastly prefers my TT, and only bought a truck because I had genuine need for one, The Maverick was the ideal choice.
That's an excellent real world endorsement. Glad to hear you like it and it's working out for you. Thanks so much for watching. If you're interested, I made some Maverick specific videos earlier this year. Hope you like them!
@@marklihsu The newer ones certainly are, but one of my apprentices had a 2004 that has run forever, 350k miles and still running like a top. But the Maverick crew cab has a cargo rating 350 lbs greater than the crew cab Tacomas…. Albeit a tow rating 2500 lb lower. I needed the bed to carry a full 1500.
Interesting, do you think the FX4 Maverick would be enough, or do you need something more significant? (Which would be considerable daily clearance) Thanks for watching! 🙏🏻
I’ve got a ford maverick and used it to tow a 17ft bass boat and hold my gear passengers etc. but I just get rid of the boat and got a 20ft xpress aluminum center console and not sure how the maverick will do towing it plus all my hunting/fishing gear and 3-4 people. My maverick doesn’t have fx4 only has tow package. Debating if it’s worth trading in for something that packs a little more punch (like the frontier or Colorado) do you think those trucks have more stopping power?
Probably. If your hauling needs change significantly you can’t fight physics. While the Maverick is definitely an overachiever, a larger and more importantly heavier truck will better manage heavier loads because it has more leverage than the Maverick.
I really enjoyed this video. I have to say, I may end up getting one. I have a 22 Tundra and it is incredible ! I absolutely love it. I do not tow or haul much. I want a truck cause I love trucks! I see the Maverick here and let’s just say I could trade this almost 70k truck and own one of those with no payments and money in my pocket. I may have to go test drive one this weekend. Great video!
Thank you! I think you’ll find the Maverick very useful for most needs. For comparison, you can check out my review of the 2022 Toyota Tundra as well. Thanks for watching 🙏🏻
The Maverick is the perfect truck for for people who need a truck for every day, general truck stuff. It also gives people on a normal human budget the opportunity to have a truck. That's the selling point for the Maverick over all these other trucks. Why pay 50 - 60 - 70 or 80 grand when you can get a decently tricked out Maverick for 34? The other benefit to the Maverick is the gas mileage. V6s generally get 18 or 19 mpg. a V8, 14 or 15. I have the 2.0 liter Ecoboost Maverick. I'm getting 24 MPG in town. I haven't had the chance for a long drive, but I'm guessing 32.
I don’t think they are to buyers, though, especially not equipped like this. They’re built different, sure. But I think what makes the Maverick special is that it gives buyers nearly everything they could need and still most of what they want. Thanks for watching 🙏🏻
I tought the same maverick it’s a small ridgeline made of suv platform , for heavy duty stuff this maverick just doesn’t feel right until today i can’t stand that honda truck .
Both manufacturers need to get off their butts and build a truck for the consumer. Ford has the Maverick (Hybrid) and that suits the Costco crowd and will be good enough and suit it's purpose. Where Ford misses the boat is building a rugged "Off-Road" 4-wheeler that is lifted, skid plates, lockers and able to hit the trails without major modifications. So TWO trucks that suit either crowd. The miss the target (Just like the Honda Ridgeline for example) by adding a 0.5inch lift, different wheels, graphics package etc. and calling this a "Off-Road Truck". It's NOT. Nissan??? Nice truck and certainly more capable that the Maverick (Off road). More rugged... will last longer.... But??? Who cares about that for the Costco/Sam's Club crowd?? They want better mileage and ride quality for the grocery hauls. I suppose the point is.... ALL these manufactures are trying to cater to "Everyone" by offering a trim that sells. Please everyone and you please no one. Ford can build a lifted 4x4 with decent mileage and ground clearance. (They know how..."Raptor") But??? Slapping a few minor trim pieces just does not cut it!! (Look at their new Maverick Tremor package) It's an attempt to lure the true Nissan/Toyota Off Road crowd into this truck and it's a JOKE. Going 1/3 of the way gets you 1/3 of a truck.
Great points! I think the Maverick will definitely spur other manufacturers on to explore this niche with their similar small SUV platforms. Now that the new Colorado has dropped (and the new Ranger is upcoming), things will probably get more interesting. If the white EV truck in the background of Toyota's global EV announcement a few months back is a true electric Tacoma, Toyota could vault to the forefront with some interesting options. Lots to be excited about in this category. Thanks for watching!
My 2020 pro 4X was $ 35000 fully loaded , you should be comparing Nissan Frontier SV trim to maverick I do like both trucks, both are a great size for everything I do
I like the Maverick, saw one in person but I find the 4.5ft bed severely limiting compared to 6.5ft in my little 2000 Frontier regular cab 4-cylinder 5-speed (during the era when Frontiers were actually mini-trucks like the early 90s D21 Hardbody before it). It'd be perfect upgrade for me if it were a regular cab (or really small extended cab) and the bed space increased to at least 6ft (that way it keeps the same length dimensions/wheelbase). That also would better fit the needs of commercial businesses/contractors who don't necessarily need to tow but can utilize extra bed space for business duties (pest control, parts warehouses, a pallet of items, glass and windows, toolboxes etc) while getting Corolla-like fuel economy.
Great point! I do wonder with the success of the Maverick if we’ll be seeing variants on the Maverick (or from competitors). Either way, I think consumers win. Thanks for watching 🙏🏻
I’ve driven a full-size truck for over 20 years and the loss of one foot of bed has made no difference with my Maverick. With the tailgate in the half down position it’s a six foot bed That can hull a 4x8 sheet. I hulled three 11 ft kayaks last Saturday. So far I love my Maverick.
Good catch. Probably should have provided clarity. I think the AT4 purely from a ride standpoint is fantastic considering it’s a traditional truck frame. The advantage the Maverick has is in daily usability and handling, especially wheeling it around parking lots and navigating the suburbs. It’s actual ride quality might be slightly inferior to the AT4, but it’s overall experience as a unibody vehicle is easier to live with. Hopefully that provided more context. Thanks for pointing it out! 👍🏻
I need a compact truck like the Maverick and was set on buying one except I simply will never trust a Ford product. If Toyota or Nissan made a compact truck like the Maverick I would buy one in an instant. I don't care about unibody or body on frame or needing to tow 10K lbs or 300lbs of torque or offroading. I don't have space for a trailer to use with our old Chevy Tahoe. I want something with a bed and decent payload capacity ie a few hundred pounds more than my 115hp Honda Civic's 850lb payload capacity. But in terms of cost and quality the Frontier whether new or used is my only option left.
Stay tuned. Strong rumors that Toyota will debut a small pickup to compete with the Maverick at some point this year, which would be HUGE. I’ll definitely post about it here if and when it happens 👍🏻
Not really. Maybe in terms of mechanicals and size, but not in intended use case if people are realistic about their needs. Maverick can do 90% of truck stuff that people think they need a larger truck for.
I bought my gfs grandpas 2014 mako skiff for literally nothing. Now I'm looking for a truck. I want the maverick which would be perfect in every point but I have to wait to order it and wait 6-12 months for it to be built which I'm kind of getting impatient with. The only thing I don't like about the frontier is the interior lacking tech.
Apples and oranges. Maverick is a unibody so its a disposable car with a truck bed. Body on frame is durable and reliable. Body on frame vehicles are built with more expensive but more reliable parts. Truck parts last longer then car parts. Its just a fact. Nothing wrong with the mav but you have to understand the huge disadvantages you are choosing. If you are only looking at price you are not choosing wisely. Up north is a huge problem for the mav if you are down south it'll be better. Ford mav is for pure abuse drive it like you stole its not a long term daily driver. Hell I'd buy one to completely abuse and only do oil changes and as soon as it breaks throw it on the trash bc it wont hold vaule justifying spending shop time and parts on it.
I think you're missing the point of the video. Most people vastly overestimate what they think they need a truck for when in reality their needs could be more than met by something like the Maverick. Truck parts don't just inherently "last longer" than car parts; otherwise there wouldn't be 30 year old Toyota Camrys just driving around as if nothing had changed, nor are they more expensive to engineer considering body on frame is a LESS sophisticated way to build a vehicle. Their reliability stems from their simplicity, but as manufacturers cram more and more tech into trucks due to buyer demands and expectations (largely driven by the entire point of the video, based on what people THINK they need and want a full sized truck for), these once bulletproof trucks are becoming less so. If people were honest with themselves about what they wanted in a vehicle, we might not have $100k full sized trucks with massaging seats that have never seen an ounce of dirt in their lives.
Actually, I've owned plenty of body on frame cars, and unibody cars, and the older model frames rotted out just as quickly if not faster than the unibody cars. Think back on how those classic 1960s - 1970s cars would rot. Much worse than the unibody imports like Hondas or Toyotas! I've replaced floor plates on my son's classic Jeep due to rot. Usual repair on those cars with frames was welding new footwells in the front seats due to rot. As to trucks, what Dodge pickup has not succumbed to "rust cancer" prematurely? Ford pickups as well! I own a '99 Grand Marquis currently, frame rotting under the trunk!! You might want to rethink your durability argument.
Not wrong, but I would say a LOT of Ford design and accessories details are copied because of the F-150’s insane track record of success. Ford knows trucks better than anyone.
Hahaha! Oh the comments always flow heavy when a 2WD truck shows up. I kinda think they purposely try to avoid them in press fleets. I actually applaud Nissan for loaning out this spec knowing that a TON of people buy them this way. There's an honesty to it... even if it's scoffed at by many.
Nothing wrong with 2wd trucks. I’ve owned 7 trucks that were all 2wd. I don’t take them off road but I’ve definitely loaded the bed and towed many trailers. Towing is a weekly event for me.
Have you seen Texas? Half of the bros out here drive f150s and never do any hauling. This was probably the best video explaining the pros and cons for the maverick. I was debating on these two cars and will probably get the maverick. I do most of our home renovations, and it would be nice to have some type of bed. The hauling of the maverick is just enough for me
You’re totally right, and I’ve made this point numerous times on the channel, especially in my Ford Lightning review: the vast (VAST!) majority of pickup trucks are driven by total posers who use 1% of their capabilities and then try to lecture others on why they should buy a pickup. Most people would be more than fine with something like a Maverick, and it costs (quite literally) half as much. Thanks for watching 🙏🏻
I have a hybrid Lariat Maverick on order. Haven't had a truck in over 20 years, was shocked at the size and price of trucks now. My Maverick is perfect for urban driving, hitting the costco and home depot
I think a lot of people will find it perfect for such things. It’s a great do everything vehicle. Thanks for watching 🙏🏻
Fully loaded Maverick XLT FX4 owner here and let me tell you for a year and a half the Maverick has fulfilled all my needs so far, even off road needs.
Ford Maverick owner here, paid MSRP (32K XLT Lux, Sunroof, 4K tow) off the lot in January (I suspect they had slow sales then.) It drives really smooth, I've used the bed a few times, but for the most part it's driven my 152 lb ass back and forth to work. Getting almost 25 MPG. It pretty much does everything I want, if I need a bigger bed I'll suck up to the guys who spent 60K for their Sams Club runs to help me out for a quick second, or rent the Lowes truck for 20 bucks.
I think your practical use case is exactly why the majority of people would be perfectly happy with the Maverick. Also congrats on actually getting a good deal! And thanks for watching 🙏🏻
If you own a home a small or midsize pickup is almost a must have. This past weekend I used my Taco to bring 12 bands f pine bark and 2 piles of pine straws home in one trip. I take stuff to dumpster.
My recommendation get a Tonneau cover too.
It certainly helps! The amount of times I laid down a tarp or cover to transport bags of mulch or bales of pinestraw in our Suburban.... And that was an old 2012 workhorse. I wouldn't dream of dropping all that dirty stuff into an $80k lux SUV now. A small little runabout workhorse would be a much better option, which is why I'm kinda smitten with the Maverick.
Id go with the pro x as ive owned a 4x4 before but never needed to use it i do live in South Florida & we do get flash flooding so i like a truck that sits high i also like doing side jobs from time to time so the 5' bed doesnt hurt i also like the fact of reliable v6 non turbo hydraulic steering transmission licenced by Mercedes dana axles boxed frame & all the long term reliability that comes with it so a pro x would do me right as far as maverick itd be great for the wife
I totally agree. The Ford Maverick can handle everyday family errands. It's a truck designed for family used. Unless you're a person who likes to go offroad everyday, all you really need is Maverick. Mind you the Maverick AWD can handle moderate offroad condition. Put a Falken AT tires on it and it can go almost anywhere. Let's be honest, how many times do we go offroading in a year? Probably once or twice. Put a lifting kit on it if you think it's too low for you and there you go it's as tall as Ford Ranger.
I think a lot of people would be satisfied with the Maverick if they were more honest about their truck “needs.” Thanks for watching 🙏🏻
The Maverick can do most of what people need a truck for. We have a farm in Northern Michigan and my wife as a 70 mile round trip commute daily so having a fuel efficient pickup is hand for grabbing random feed and stuff and putting on miles. The fact it has been sold out in the hybrid made it not available as an option recently but with snow tires I think it would have worked fine. 4wd doesn’t help you stop or turn… and good snow tires make a fwd car do excellent in the snow. That said we ended up getting a new Colorado Z71 Duramax and it’s great. 32-35mpg on her commute, can tow 7,600lbs, 4wd means it’s a no brainer in winter storms and we can use it for an overland rig when we don’t want to take our Sportsmobile van. Anyway, Duramax is going away and they are hard to find now but it’s a great rig.
Excellent points! I really like the GM Duramax vehicles (it was great in the Sierra AT4). I think we’ll see all of it phased out in favor of hybrids and plug-ins though, which is fine for those waiting before they adopt EVs.
I test drove both today. The Frontier hands down. I think the Maverick definitely has it's place though but I prefer the actual truck feel of the Frontier. Get the naturally aspirated V6 while you still can!
Frontier is definitely a great value!
I really enjoyed this video. I’m on the fence with the light pick up trucks. But I do like the Maverick because of its price and for its utilities. I currently own a 2007 Dodge Ram 1500 4.7 L V8, 2 door. I love it, I bought it used because of the mileage it had at the time. It only had 88k miles, now it has 103k miles. My 21 year old son is currently driving it to work and back, while he saves and looks for a vehicle. My other 24 years old son,drove the Ram after high school to go to work and back. The Ram has survived dings and dents with my older son and now my youngest son took a left turn too fast and ended up on some ones bar wire fence. So it has scratches from that. It been through a lot, and still runs. So for me the Ranger would be good but price wise, the Maverick would win. Thanks
Sure thing! Thanks for watching
As a Ram owner I find that I can’t afford to put anything in the truck bed as all my $$$ is in the gas tank 😢
Haha! Well, that Maverick hybrid could help with that 😉👍🏻
Had a rebel 4x4 and that gas was ridiculous. Looking into ordering the maverick hybrid lariat. Never used the rebel for what it was intended for so, I’m trying something new
I had a Maverick on order, but after waiting as long as I have, I needed a truck sooner rather than later. I bought a Frontier.
Makes sense. Mavericks have been hard to come by. The Frontier is a solid choice as well. Thanks for watching 🙏🏻
@@jax1079 it’s been my third Frontier in 20 years. Had a 2004, 2011, and now a 2023. I’m definitely satisfied with them.
Frontier may be more expensive, but it's a better truck by a long shot.
Nissan is going to hate you . I decided on a used 4WD F150 over a new 4WD Frontier. The Frontier drives and handles traffic better, but the F150 has that trailer backup assist for my 3500 lb boat and trailer, and gets about the same gas mileage. If I didn't have 3 trailers to mess with, the Nissan is a great compromise between the Maverick and the F150. I still look at the Frontier wistfully at times, but I made the right choice. You have the greatest sense of humor and logic. Thought about being a therapist? Financial advisor?
Haha! Just think of us as automotive therapists 😉👍🏻
The Maverick is a modern-day El Rancho. I have no problem with that but I'd choose the low-tech 2nd Gen Frontier all day long.
Understandable. Both are good options. Thanks for watching!
I refer to mine as The El Camino!
I went for the 22 frontier pro X love it
Nice! Glad to hear it!
I have a Maverick hybrid XLT that I ordered last July. According to Ford it should be delivered any day now! Total price out the door should be 25k! I'm exited as it will be my first truck. I have always had SUVs and sports cars. With the tail gate down you get 6.5 feet of bed space to use! Also at some point I will put on some AT 3 peak 245/65R17 tires! Should be good enough to get me through the winters in New England. I don't even remember the last time I used 4x4 on my current suv.
That's awesome. I have a feeling you're going to love it and get a lot of use out of it. Thanks for watching!
Another good contender in this category is the honda Ridgeline. I get 27mpg on the highway at 70 mph. Most versatile vehicle i have ever owned
This is true. Been waiting on a Ridgeline to test for a while 😐
2nd gen frontier is still best option. You can find a base model fleet with less then 500 miles for 16k
Value is still there, but with every other light truck being updated, it’s going to start feeling real old real quick.
How to do THAT?
@@jax1079 that is far but if others are anything like me, i despise tech inside my truck with exception of Bluetooth, i do not want any of the auto assist features, start stop, e brake, etc.
@@filoIII actually, i have to take that back. I didn’t realize the market is still kind of wonky. 19k is more realistic . 5 years ago you could have gotten it under 15k
I bought a brand new frontier with a manual 6 speed in 2012. Even though you hate those lol and it lacked tech it drove every bit as good as the new Frontier. Yes I’ve driven the new ones. Same platform which is a great thing.
It was a great truck that I used to tow the jet skis and a boat. Sadly it had some collision damage and my OCD made me get rid of it for a 13 Titan.
Despite having my Titan and a 700HP Mustang I’m back to daily driving my 1995 Nissan pickup with a V6 and manual trans. I bet you can guess why!
Haha! I don’t blame you. I crapped on the last gen a lot, but it wasn’t necessarily bad. It just didn’t grab the pop culture cred the Tacoma has been able to leverage, and it lacked the style of the GM twins when they were updated (which are ironically now feeling very old). I’ll be curious to see if these light duty trucks get updated more frequently now that full size has gotten priced out of middle class. 🤷🏼♂️
Just purchased a 2022 Frontier S out the door for 27000 certified with the 6 ‘ bed 4x4. Ford dealerships wouldn’t even consider letting the hybrid 2wd go under 30,000 used. Im sorry Ford track record on turbos and hybrids is horrible and in the end will cost far more than my Frontier.
Well, you’re probably not wrong, unfortunately
You made feel better for ordering a Maverick
You’ve made a good decision 😉👍🏻
Feelings over facts every day!
You said the Maverick has a 10 speed automatic. The Ecoboost has an 8 speed automatic transmission.
My Maverick can seat 5 adults and I can throw over 1000 lbs of stove fuel/ animal feed/ mulch in the bed (and I do!). Averaging 25 mpg combined, front wheel drive is great in snow with the generous ground clearance. Great truck!
It's such a solid little workhorse
I’ve been seriously considering a maverick either 2024 or 25 but the amount of issues and recalls it’s had over the years I’m scared to make the move. Also it’s a newer vehicle so I’m worried not knowing the durability of these mavericks. Who knows how long the engine or transmission or hybrid battery will last. I’m still debating but those things worry me
I have a Maverick XL EB-FWD, and it's a great little "trucklett." First Ford, first truck. Once you drive a truck, you don't want to drive anything else. If I had to order the Maverick over again, I would have gotten the AWD/4K tow package. For a 2K towing capacity, the Maverick works just fine for what I need to to haul, a 1600lb converted cargo trailer. However, if I had to pull it every day I'd get a different truck. I'll pay my Maverick off and continue to use it as my work commuter, and buy the Frontier in another 3 years to use as my road-trip/hauler ride. Love the look of the new Frontiers! The Maverick is my "test run" vehicle to see if it's reliable. (Yes, I've made plenty of Ford jokes back in the day.) Nissan cars/SUVs...ehh. Don't care for them. But they've always put out awesome trucks.
Nice! Thanks for the comment 👍🏻
Thank you… in my head I’ve been having this argument with myself for some time… it’s nice to hear you out it so bluntly. I want a ford ranger tremor…. But I don’t need a ford ranger tremor when a lariat maverick will
Meet 99% of my needs
You are correct. The Maverick will do just about anything and everything most people need from a small truck. Thanks for watching!
I ordered a Maverick in sept of 21- got it in March of 22. I was a trifle concerned about the short bed… and thought I might need to add a ladder rack on top… but so far, I haven’t found the need for one. I’ve hauled sheets of plywood and dozens of 2x4’, drywall, 1500 lbs of plaster, and even delivered a large format 3D printer and retrieved a six foot long sculpture of a bulldog milled in urethane foam. I also ordered a swing out storage box for the bed… that never came. But once I had the Mav, it turned out everything I thought I might need that box for easily fit in the underseat rear storage area, without taking up bed space. I don’t really need to go off-road… but should I need to haul anything that won’t fit in the bed I opted for the 4K towing package. The other thing I needed from a small pickup was the ability to haul around people, from my tiny grandsons all the way up to my 6 footer apprentices. And I can fit 5 full growed adults in the Mav without any discomfort. Add to that the the whole shebang, with the more powerfull engine, AWD and tow package still came in at only 31K and I could not be happier with my choice. The Maverick, brand new, with full warrantee, cost less than a used Tacoma with 50k miles on it. I like that its small and nimble and has 250 horses. I like that I’m NOT dragging around a bed I way bigger than I will ever need. I like that it has a simple aesthetic and I don’t have to climb up to get in it. As someone who vastly prefers my TT, and only bought a truck because I had genuine need for one, The Maverick was the ideal choice.
That's an excellent real world endorsement. Glad to hear you like it and it's working out for you. Thanks so much for watching. If you're interested, I made some Maverick specific videos earlier this year. Hope you like them!
Tacomas are overrated
@@marklihsu The newer ones certainly are, but one of my apprentices had a 2004 that has run forever, 350k miles and still running like a top. But the Maverick crew cab has a cargo rating 350 lbs greater than the crew cab Tacomas…. Albeit a tow rating 2500 lb lower. I needed the bed to carry a full 1500.
I want a light pickup truck because of where I go I need ground clearance that SUV's and cars don't provide.
Interesting, do you think the FX4 Maverick would be enough, or do you need something more significant? (Which would be considerable daily clearance) Thanks for watching! 🙏🏻
I’ve got a ford maverick and used it to tow a 17ft bass boat and hold my gear passengers etc. but I just get rid of the boat and got a 20ft xpress aluminum center console and not sure how the maverick will do towing it plus all my hunting/fishing gear and 3-4 people. My maverick doesn’t have fx4 only has tow package. Debating if it’s worth trading in for something that packs a little more punch (like the frontier or Colorado) do you think those trucks have more stopping power?
Probably. If your hauling needs change significantly you can’t fight physics. While the Maverick is definitely an overachiever, a larger and more importantly heavier truck will better manage heavier loads because it has more leverage than the Maverick.
Hope to get my Mav XLT Hybrid soon. I ordered it last July and hope to get it soon.
Nice! Glad to hear it!
I really enjoyed this video. I have to say, I may end up getting one. I have a 22 Tundra and it is incredible ! I absolutely love it. I do not tow or haul much. I want a truck cause I love trucks! I see the Maverick here and let’s just say I could trade this almost 70k truck and own one of those with no payments and money in my pocket. I may have to go test drive one this weekend. Great video!
Thank you! I think you’ll find the Maverick very useful for most needs. For comparison, you can check out my review of the 2022 Toyota Tundra as well. Thanks for watching 🙏🏻
4:00 torque measurement was spoken clear enough for IYKYK!
The Maverick is the perfect truck for for people who need a truck for every day, general truck stuff. It also gives people on a normal human budget the opportunity to have a truck. That's the selling point for the Maverick over all these other trucks. Why pay 50 - 60 - 70 or 80 grand when you can get a decently tricked out Maverick for 34?
The other benefit to the Maverick is the gas mileage. V6s generally get 18 or 19 mpg. a V8, 14 or 15. I have the 2.0 liter Ecoboost Maverick. I'm getting 24 MPG in town. I haven't had the chance for a long drive, but I'm guessing 32.
This is true
Two different classes though.
But comparing usability, I guess.
I don’t think they are to buyers, though, especially not equipped like this. They’re built different, sure. But I think what makes the Maverick special is that it gives buyers nearly everything they could need and still most of what they want. Thanks for watching 🙏🏻
@@jax1079 I was meaning compact compared to midsize.
But absolutely what the buyers need.
I tought the same maverick it’s a small ridgeline made of suv platform , for heavy duty stuff this maverick just doesn’t feel right until today i can’t stand that honda truck .
Both manufacturers need to get off their butts and build a truck for the consumer. Ford has the Maverick (Hybrid) and that suits the Costco crowd and will be good enough and suit it's purpose.
Where Ford misses the boat is building a rugged "Off-Road" 4-wheeler that is lifted, skid plates, lockers and able to hit the trails without major modifications. So TWO trucks that suit either crowd.
The miss the target (Just like the Honda Ridgeline for example) by adding a 0.5inch lift, different wheels, graphics package etc. and calling this a "Off-Road Truck". It's NOT.
Nissan??? Nice truck and certainly more capable that the Maverick (Off road). More rugged... will last longer.... But??? Who cares about that for the Costco/Sam's Club crowd?? They want better mileage and ride quality for the grocery hauls. I suppose the point is.... ALL these manufactures are trying to cater to "Everyone" by offering a trim that sells. Please everyone and you please no one. Ford can build a lifted 4x4 with decent mileage and ground clearance. (They know how..."Raptor") But??? Slapping a few minor trim pieces just does not cut it!! (Look at their new Maverick Tremor package) It's an attempt to lure the true Nissan/Toyota Off Road crowd into this truck and it's a JOKE. Going 1/3 of the way gets you 1/3 of a truck.
Great points! I think the Maverick will definitely spur other manufacturers on to explore this niche with their similar small SUV platforms. Now that the new Colorado has dropped (and the new Ranger is upcoming), things will probably get more interesting. If the white EV truck in the background of Toyota's global EV announcement a few months back is a true electric Tacoma, Toyota could vault to the forefront with some interesting options. Lots to be excited about in this category. Thanks for watching!
My 2020 pro 4X was $ 35000 fully loaded , you should be comparing Nissan Frontier SV trim to maverick I do like both trucks, both are a great size for everything I do
I think this size of truck is probably what most people need. Full sized trucks are enormous now
I like the Maverick, saw one in person but I find the 4.5ft bed severely limiting compared to 6.5ft in my little 2000 Frontier regular cab 4-cylinder 5-speed (during the era when Frontiers were actually mini-trucks like the early 90s D21 Hardbody before it). It'd be perfect upgrade for me if it were a regular cab (or really small extended cab) and the bed space increased to at least 6ft (that way it keeps the same length dimensions/wheelbase). That also would better fit the needs of commercial businesses/contractors who don't necessarily need to tow but can utilize extra bed space for business duties (pest control, parts warehouses, a pallet of items, glass and windows, toolboxes etc) while getting Corolla-like fuel economy.
Great point! I do wonder with the success of the Maverick if we’ll be seeing variants on the Maverick (or from competitors). Either way, I think consumers win. Thanks for watching 🙏🏻
Don't ever install a tool box it'll leave you with the exact amount of bed space as a Maverick
I’ve driven a full-size truck for over 20 years and the loss of one foot of bed has made no difference with my Maverick. With the tailgate in the half down position it’s a six foot bed That can hull a 4x8 sheet. I hulled three 11 ft kayaks last Saturday. So far I love my Maverick.
@@maverickowner7637 Nice! That’s a good endorsement. 👍🏻
6:30 into the Canyon AT4 video, you said the Canyon drove better than the Maverick. This video you contradicted that. Why?
Good catch. Probably should have provided clarity. I think the AT4 purely from a ride standpoint is fantastic considering it’s a traditional truck frame. The advantage the Maverick has is in daily usability and handling, especially wheeling it around parking lots and navigating the suburbs. It’s actual ride quality might be slightly inferior to the AT4, but it’s overall experience as a unibody vehicle is easier to live with. Hopefully that provided more context. Thanks for pointing it out! 👍🏻
I need a compact truck like the Maverick and was set on buying one except I simply will never trust a Ford product. If Toyota or Nissan made a compact truck like the Maverick I would buy one in an instant. I don't care about unibody or body on frame or needing to tow 10K lbs or 300lbs of torque or offroading. I don't have space for a trailer to use with our old Chevy Tahoe. I want something with a bed and decent payload capacity ie a few hundred pounds more than my 115hp Honda Civic's 850lb payload capacity. But in terms of cost and quality the Frontier whether new or used is my only option left.
Stay tuned. Strong rumors that Toyota will debut a small pickup to compete with the Maverick at some point this year, which would be HUGE. I’ll definitely post about it here if and when it happens 👍🏻
But, Maverick is not available, I have been waiting since last September. On the another hand, I can get frontier from dealer lot right the way
This is true, and probably the most common comment I hear about it. Shame because a lot of people want or need this truck.
My maverick liked hearing this over its Bluetooth. 🤪
Haha! Maybe I should start a podcast…. 🤔
Drove on the interstate from Tucson to Phoenix (120 miles) and got 43.5 mpg. Why would I want a Frontier?
This is true…
I bought a 2023 nissan frontier s model 4x4 only because i think it looks better than the maverick. Lol. Not based on specs but because it looks good😂
That's fair 😉
Kind of apple to Oranges isn't it?
Not really. Maybe in terms of mechanicals and size, but not in intended use case if people are realistic about their needs. Maverick can do 90% of truck stuff that people think they need a larger truck for.
Frontier owner here.... IT GOOD... VRRRM
Why would anyone buy jet skis BEFORE they have a truck to haul them with?
Stranger things have happened. You know that’s at least one person out there who excitedly bought a jet ski and was like… “oh, crap…”
I bought my gfs grandpas 2014 mako skiff for literally nothing. Now I'm looking for a truck. I want the maverick which would be perfect in every point but I have to wait to order it and wait 6-12 months for it to be built which I'm kind of getting impatient with. The only thing I don't like about the frontier is the interior lacking tech.
Remember when these trucks where just for Mexican gardeners
Remember when full sized trucks weren’t $100k?
You are comparing a mid-size truck to a compact truck. Apples to oranges. Not an equal comparison.
You might be missing the spirit in which the video was intended…
Apples and oranges. Maverick is a unibody so its a disposable car with a truck bed. Body on frame is durable and reliable. Body on frame vehicles are built with more expensive but more reliable parts. Truck parts last longer then car parts. Its just a fact. Nothing wrong with the mav but you have to understand the huge disadvantages you are choosing. If you are only looking at price you are not choosing wisely. Up north is a huge problem for the mav if you are down south it'll be better. Ford mav is for pure abuse drive it like you stole its not a long term daily driver. Hell I'd buy one to completely abuse and only do oil changes and as soon as it breaks throw it on the trash bc it wont hold vaule justifying spending shop time and parts on it.
I think you're missing the point of the video. Most people vastly overestimate what they think they need a truck for when in reality their needs could be more than met by something like the Maverick. Truck parts don't just inherently "last longer" than car parts; otherwise there wouldn't be 30 year old Toyota Camrys just driving around as if nothing had changed, nor are they more expensive to engineer considering body on frame is a LESS sophisticated way to build a vehicle. Their reliability stems from their simplicity, but as manufacturers cram more and more tech into trucks due to buyer demands and expectations (largely driven by the entire point of the video, based on what people THINK they need and want a full sized truck for), these once bulletproof trucks are becoming less so. If people were honest with themselves about what they wanted in a vehicle, we might not have $100k full sized trucks with massaging seats that have never seen an ounce of dirt in their lives.
Actually, I've owned plenty of body on frame cars, and unibody cars, and the older model frames rotted out just as quickly if not faster than the unibody cars. Think back on how those classic 1960s - 1970s cars would rot. Much worse than the unibody imports like Hondas or Toyotas! I've replaced floor plates on my son's classic Jeep due to rot. Usual repair on those cars with frames was welding new footwells in the front seats due to rot. As to trucks, what Dodge pickup has not succumbed to "rust cancer" prematurely? Ford pickups as well! I own a '99 Grand Marquis currently, frame rotting under the trunk!! You might want to rethink your durability argument.
Nissan copying off ford with the steps from the ranger tremor and doors slope by mirrors like f150, 250
Not wrong, but I would say a LOT of Ford design and accessories details are copied because of the F-150’s insane track record of success. Ford knows trucks better than anyone.
Lol 2 wheel driver Frontier. May as well get a minivan then.
Hahaha! Oh the comments always flow heavy when a 2WD truck shows up. I kinda think they purposely try to avoid them in press fleets. I actually applaud Nissan for loaning out this spec knowing that a TON of people buy them this way. There's an honesty to it... even if it's scoffed at by many.
Nothing wrong with 2wd trucks. I’ve owned 7 trucks that were all 2wd. I don’t take them off road but I’ve definitely loaded the bed and towed many trailers. Towing is a weekly event for me.
Can't compare these two trucks. lol.
Blessed has spoken, everyone. Delete the video. Nothing to see here...
Maverick=Ecoboost=junk
That seems a bit strong.
@@jax1079 Not strong enough if you know ANYTHING about turbos, and ESPECIALLY the Ecoboost.