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It’s amazing to me that someone will review something they know NOTHING about and give an uneducated opinion on the subject matter… The brakes are absolutely fantastic on this truck! You obviously know nothing about it… c’mon man!🤦🏼🤦🏿🤦🏽
Love this one. 550h+ is the sweet spot in the plug in three row marketplace. And that smooth time-proven Lexus V6 as the kicker. You gotta know all that ain't going come cheap. But my mothers RX300 cost $43,000+ back in 2002, so they never really have been. Maybe the stuff missing will trickle in...but with Toyota/Lexus I doubt it. Enjoyed your review!
I have not owned a Ford in over 25 years and I took the plunge on my 2023 Ford maverick hybrid XLT! I absolutely love this little truck it does everything I needed to do plus it has averaged 48 miles per gallon since I purchased it! Yes, I do a ton of city and oral driving 45, 50 mph. Everything is perfect except for all the recalls come on Ford it together.
I used to be the same way about range. To me the highest range won. If you remove range from the equation, this is one of the best cars out there. For 99% of my needs, this car is more than adequate. Not sure what is going on with the car tested, but I just finished charging mine last night and woke up with 213 miles of range this morning, which has been typical for me. If I drive with the climate control on, it naturally reduces the range, but the odd thing is, when I turn the climate control off after using it for a while, the range estimate goes back up as if I barely used it. I have a level 2 charger and charge maybe once a week. I would not take this, or any other EV on a long road trip. Until solid state batteries get here, that's best left to gas and/or hybrid cars. If you buy this car, Lexus will give you a free loaner for up to 30 days over 3 years. If you want a car that is quick, quiet, comfortable, luxurious, reliable (should be), loaded with tech and fun to drive, this car checks those boxes.
The auto version I have with 2017 petrol version best. Who wants to keep changing gears. If you want to override the twin auto clutch just use the paddles behind your steering wheel. My car in 999cc bhp good forget what and it turns on a pin even in narrow English country roads so you never feel you have to go endless miles in wrong direction if you take a wrong turn. It takes little fuel and feels economic if you a good driver and dont drive using your break 24/7 but drive in a mindful manner.
I have had three smart cars all the last 3 models but all using petrol not electric. I loved all of them. They all fun and had major plus points making them feel a much better option than my former ford fiesta.
Unfortunately the lack of quality materials of the interior kept me away. My dogs would scratch the interior to pieces in weeks, and the even lightly used ones i saw had an interior (really, the doors) that looked on their way to being a scratched up mess even at 6k miles.
I just got a 2012 limited ht in 2024. I actually like the way it kind of feels like driving a much older car. Like, it's all "new" but somehow the steering wheel feels vintage. The analogue gauges look like the 60's. The green dot digital dash computer looks like 1987. The body is based on the Sebring but the Sebring was based on the 92 Labaron k car. Except for the air bags, the front seats could be from the same 70's time warp they got the hand brake from. And call me nuts but the back passenger roof of the ht convertible coupe is exactly like a 50s era Plymouth Belvedere\Fury. Also the Chrysler wings on front and back are similar to the old Plymouth wings on the Belvedere. I'd like to argue that the first Gen 200 with v6 was essentially a modern fury. Same company, Same vehicle category, similar size, similar profile, Similar horsepower options. The Belvedere was competing more with the 57 Chevy than the Corvette. Just like The 200 was competing more with Toyota Camry than with mustangs. Same car
I have only seen 2 NSX’s on the roads in the North East since 2017. One of which was an S version. But for the price, not enough creature comforts inside even compared to soccer mom MDX SUVs. I’m sure the driving characteristics are great but at that price, buyers have expectations given that there is a huge expense down the road not priced in (battery replacement).
Our neighbors got one of the first ones available, just traded it in on their second one. Maybe the best answer to, "Would you buy it again?" is ... "Yes!" Always great to hear your take as well, Steve. 🌞👍👍
Hey Steve! I just seen an article about these and the escape and corsairs having a software issue where the transmission will randomly shift to neutral. Did you have any issues while you had this maverick ?
When my 97 GMC Sonoma finally gave up the ghost late 2022, I started looking for another compact pickup. The Canyon (Sonoma replacement) had grown in size and price. Purchased a 2024 Maverick XL Hybrid with the CoPilot 360, hitch receiver, and bed mat. Side by side, the Maverick was about the same size as the Sonoma (the Sonoma had only front seat, the Mav has front and rear). Out the door (tax, license, everything) under $30K - that's about $10K under the 2WD Canyon.
Looks like a neat little ute. JDM imports aside, I don't think we have anything Maverick size in Australia. Hilux, Ranger, Amarok, etc are the 'smallest'.
Dang, that’s a perfect nugget of a review! Thanks. Count me among those who would love this little sucker with AWD (assuming my 5’1” wife could reach into the bed, which wouldn’t be Ford’s fault if it didn’t work out. Maybe they could import a kei truck?).
My 2 cents: Looked at both the TX & GX in person this weekend. Everyone is different. For me the styling of the GX is far superior. The TX reminds me of a modern minivan. It’s TOUGH to find a reliable, luxury, off road capable vehicle. Our Jeep has 100% of the off road capabilities you could ever need in an apocalypse. The price… it’s loud. It’s bouncy. The headroom sucks. And the steering seems totally disconnected from earth. It’s still the only vehicle I’d take into the true wilderness. (But I’d have it airlifted there because I like my kidneys & hearing) Land Rover - Nightmare. Land Cruiser - Excellent but not luxe. New Bronco - Marginal off road. Typical Ford interior. If you want Lexus luxury, reliability , great looks & decent… not Jeep level but better than a Bronco off road capabilities then the GX OverTrail is the best option available right now. Or trick out a Porsche Cayenne Turbo.
Thanks for the video. I ordered my Maverick XLT Hybrid when the order banks opened on July 17, 2023. I picked it up a the dealership 3 weeks ago today. So far, driving mostly highway miles, I'm averaging 38 mpg. Have to say, this is my favorite pickup ever! The wife and I are taking it on a major road trip in July, traveling from Texas to numerous points in Wyoming. The trip will last about 10 days and cover between 3,500 and 4,000 miles.
Late to the party. Drove it and oh my goodness. This is the suv I want to get coming from a Lexus RX350. My only quible is I to wish it had a rotary volume knob but maybe that can be solved with a aftermarket Bluetooth volume knob somehow? Never liked touch volume. Everything else is superb. Will be my first and last V8.
The biggest mistake that any journalist can make is comparing two products of vastly different price points and trying to "make a case" for it. The base model CT5 is only around $43,000 and the Audi S8 is now $124,500. Even this car at $66,000 with the turbo 3.0L and other options is bargain priced. AND there are discounts.
I've seen several of these around town and mostly old people are driving them. I was talking to a gentleman at Home Depot about his and he said it does everything he needs to do, light yard work and just hauling off trash and it was much easier for him to get in and out of.
I wanted to order a hybrid XLT in MY23, but due to the constraints of the hybrid powertrain, I switched my order over to a EcoBoost AWD. After 10 months of ownership, my lifetime average is 27 mpg. Not too bad for a truck that makes 250 HP. Overall I am happy with the EB and glad I chose it.
I have an Eco as well. I just removed the FX4 decals, removed the AWD badge, and put on a Hybrid badge. All the extras the FX4 offers and easy parking for FEV wherever available.
I have a '22 model with the 2.0 eco-boost engine with all the options except the FX4 (Everything! including the sunroof!)... I have no regrets. I'm approaching 45K miles and it commutes me 450 miles a week plus all my personal mileage. I've gone camping with it and pulled a 14' trailer around 2800 pounds with zero issue. Honestly I think it's over engineered on the towing side...it's rated at 4K but I think it can do past that but it doesn't want to compete with the Ranger. Very happy first time Ford owner since July '22. It's utilitarian which is fine for me.
I couldn't deal with that tire standing right behind me, they need to make a rock guard with built in step up and you shouldn't have to pull on the steering wheel to get in.
Definitely my favorite but I’ve been playing with different treatments on the interior so far Olive wood for the dash and sills is my favorite but teak was very nice also and a lot easier on the wallet
