After much waiting, Ford finally provides buyers around Okeechobee and Clewiston with an economical yet capable truck known as the Ford Maverick. It shares a platform with the Ford Bronco compact SUV and allows buyers near Belle Glade to explore various terrains with its remarkable off-road features. It offers a respectable towing capacity that will enable you to handle demanding jobs on your farm or construction site.
Ford flags off the Ford Maverick as the first truck to offer a standard hybrid powertrain. You will enjoy 191 horsepower and 155 pound-feet of torque from the 2.5-liter flat-four engine pairing with an electric motor on the standard engine setup. As a result, expect impressive fuel economy ratings with a target of 40mpg on city driving and an estimated 500 miles driving range. Expect smooth shifts and an enjoyable drive from the continuously variable transmission that pairs with a front-wheel drivetrain. On driving the 2022 Ford Maverick, you will notice a higher economy rating on city drives, with 42mpg and 33mpg on the highway. In addition to its excellent efficiency, the 2022 Ford Maverick accelerates to 60mph in only 7.6 seconds, ensuring your highway drives are exciting.
If you prefer a typical internal combustion engine, get the more powerful 2.0-liter inline-four turbocharged engine. It delivers an incredible 250 horsepower and 277 pound-feet of torque due to the smooth shifts of the eight-speed automatic transmission. Unlike the hybrid layout, you will enjoy an optional all-wheel-drive model, allowing you to enjoy driving on slippery terrains during your weekend expeditions. It offers a better acceleration time of 7.0 seconds to get to 60mph and a lower fuel economy rating of 23mpg on city drives and 30mpg on the highway.
To enhance practicality in the 2022 Ford Maverick, Ford offers a clever interior design with innovative storage compartments. You have a choice between cloth seats and leather upholstery, depending on the trim level you choose. Also, it offers front bucket seats, front-door storage bins, under-seat storage on the second-row bench, and ample legroom and Headroom for a comfortable trip across.
Aside from the 4.2-inch driver information display, the 2022 Ford Maverick offers an extensive list of infotainment features to keep you connected throughout your trip. Its 8.0-inch touchscreen display features modern technology features, including Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, and FordPass Connect. The onboard Wi-Fi hotspot and wireless charging system make the interior more convenient to drive in. In addition, the model offers four USB ports and a six-speaker sound system with more speakers on high trim models.
Being the newest addition to Ford's list of models, the 2022 Ford Maverick offers modern safety features to ensure your drives are safer. Through the Ford Co-Pilot 360 system, the new Maverick provides a host of driver-assistance technology to help you drive on busy highways. Some of the features in the 2022 Maverick include Pre-collision alert, forward collision warning, pedestrian alert, hill descent control, blind-spot monitoring, and evasive steering assist. You will also love the automatic high beams, rearview camera, automatic emergency braking, and lane-keeping assist.
Depending on your budget and desired features, the 2022 Ford Maverick is available in various trim levels, the XL, XLT, and Lariat. Depending on the trim you select, you will enjoy different interior, safety, and exterior features.
The 2022 model is the first hybrid pickup truck model to compete with various brands in the competitive small-size truck segment. It sits below the Ford Ranger and offers enough capabilities and efficiency to impress most buyers. If you are shopping for a truck that can serve as an economical daily driver, the 2022 Ford Maverick model is the right choice for you.
Visit us at Gilbert Ford in Okeechobee, FL, and our team will be proud to help answer any questions you may have about the purchasing process. We can also answer all of your financing questions.