The Car Connection Expert Review
Likes
- Hybrid mpg
- Just-right utility, for most
- Ride quality
- Not huge
Dislikes
- Not truly compact, either
- Small bed
- Chintzy interior details
- Price keeps climbing
Buying tip
If you like the idea of a pickup but don’t need a heavy hauler, the Ford Maverick is tops.
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.