The all-new 2022 Ford Maverick is a new kind of pickup, compact and efficient and packed with features. The Maverick is the truck for people who never knew they wanted a truck.

Starting with an MSRP of $19,995, the all-new Ford Maverick is a compact truck with a unibody design and the first pickup in America with a standard full-hybrid powertrain. It comes as a standard five-passenger, four-door pickup, with a full-hybrid powertrain and a projected EPA-estimated rating of 40 mpg city fuel economy and 500 miles of range on a single tank of gas.

Starting with an MSRP of $19,995, the 2022 Ford Maverick is smaller than the Ranger and focused...

Starting with an MSRP of $19,995, the 2022 Ford Maverick is smaller than the Ranger and focused on those who may not have realized they needed a truck.

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The 2.5L Atkinson-cycle four-cylinder hybrid powertrain delivers 191 horsepower when combined with the electric motor, and 155 lb.-ft. of torque mated to a continuously variable transmission driving the front wheels. It features an in-house-designed and manufactured electric traction motor. 

Maverick offers lots of smart technology, including a standard 8-inch touch screen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatibility, standard FordPass Connect with embedded modem and Ford Co-Pilot360 technologies like Automatic Emergency Braking and Automatic High Beam Headlamps.

The Maverick FLEXBED system provides a multi-position tailgate, 10 available anchor points, and...

The Maverick FLEXBED system provides a multi-position tailgate, 10 available anchor points, and two 12-vot 20-amp pre-wired sources at the back.

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The Maverick FLEXBED system provides organization and cargo solutions to fit vocational fleet needs. It offers a multi-position tailgate, slots to use lumber to subdivide the bed, 10 available anchor points, two 12-volt 20-amp prewired sources at the back enabling DIY electrical solutions, plus two available 110-volt outlets for powering a laptop or small tools.

FIT slots – Ford Integrated Tether slots – are a new multitasking solution for rear seat passengers. There’s a FIT slot at the back of the front console that accommodates different accessories for endless personalization. An available accessory package includes cupholders, a storage or trash bin, cord organizer, double hook for bags, and under-seat storage dividers.

Vocational fleets will find the power and payload capabilities are more than sufficient for most fleet needs. 

Ford Co-Pilot360 technology includes standard Pre-Collision Assist with Automatic Emergency Braking and Automatic High Beam Headlamps. Available options include Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop & Go, Blind Spot Information System with Cross-Traffic Alert, Lane Centering and Evasive Steering Assist. Five standard drive modes include Normal, Eco, Sport, Slippery and Tow/Haul to enhance performance and confidence over various driving conditions.

The 2022 Ford Maverick goes on sale in Fall 2021.

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Lauren Fletcher

Lauren Fletcher

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Lauren Fletcher, Vice President of Content at Bobit, has been an influential figure in the truck fleet industry since 2006. Known for her engaging personality, she drives content strategy with a focus on growth, education, and motivating the next generation of fleet professionals.

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