This preview of the 2024 Ford Maverick will be updated when official prices, features, and updates have been published.
What kind of vehicle is the 2024 Ford Maverick? What does it compare to?
The 2024 Ford Maverick is a small pickup truck with room for four—or five in a pinch. It compares best with the Hyundai Santa Cruz, though you might also consider shopping it against the Chevy Colorado and Ford Ranger.
Is the 2024 Ford Maverick a good truck?
So long as towing a big trailer isn’t part of your routine, the 2024 Ford Maverick makes a great choice. It’s thrifty, comfy, and priced reasonably if you’re modest with options. The 2023 edition earned a 6.6. out of 10 on the TCC scale. (Read more about how we rate cars.)
What’s new for the 2024 Ford Maverick?
We anticipate few changes for the 2024 Ford Maverick after last year’s introduction of an off-road-oriented Tremor trim level.
The Maverick comes in just a single crew-cab configuration with a short 4.5-foot bed. Truth be told, it neither excels for comfort or utility, but it blends the two well enough to earn our admiration.
The standard 191-hp inline-4 is paired with an electric motor and a CVT for 40-mpg combined estimates using the EPA’s test. Stop here, unless you truly need all-wheel drive. Then, you’ll need to add the 2.0-liter turbo-4 that snorts out 250 hp via an 8-speed automatic gearbox. If you really need to tow, the turbo-4 can be spec’d to lug 4,000 pounds. More than that and Ford will gladly sell you a Ranger.
Underneath, the Maverick is basically a stretched Ford Escape. Its longer wheelbase means it takes bumps in stride, and its fully independent suspension and quick-witted steering translate to terrific handling. It’s almost sporty.
The cabin boasts imaginative design that helps mask downright cheap plastics and fabrics. The front seat has good space; row two will be tight for taller passengers. The 8.0-inch touchscreen is par for the course, even if its display is a bit dim.
The Maverick has performed well enough in what crash tests havre been performed. All models have automatic emergency braking, while adaptive cruise control and blind-spot monitors are optional.
How much does the 2024 Ford Maverick cost?
Figure north of $24,000 to start, which is a lot more than the circa-$20,000 Ford wanted when the Maverick initially debuted a couple of model years ago. Hey, nothing’s as cheap as it was back in 2022, right?
XLT versions are the gateway to features such as heated front seats and adaptive cruise control, and they run about $2,500 more.
Where is the 2024 Ford Maverick made?
In Mexico.
