Tested: 2022 Ford Maverick 2.0T AWD is just enough truck:
Ford's boosted 2.0-liter delivers smooth and responsive grunt for passing maneuvers, and the unobtrusive eight-speed gearbox helped our truck run to 60 mph in 5.9 seconds. This setup is a good match for the Maverick, although we would welcome some form of manual control instead of the L setting on the rotary shift dial, which simply holds gears at higher revs. At 71 decibels, full-throttle noise levels in the cabin are relatively hushed.
While front-drive versions use a torsion-beam rear suspension, all-wheel-drive models get an independent trailing-arm setup that delivers a taut yet comfortable and composed ride. The unsettledness over rough roads that's common in conventional pickups with live rear axles and leaf springs is not an issue here. There's noticeable body roll in corners, and the thwacks from pavement seams can reverberate inside. But the Maverick feels solid, and its brakes have a reassuring bite.
The interior is straightforward and spacious up front, though light on fripperies. In a push-button-start world, twisting a physical ignition key is a throwback. The Maverick's 8.0-inch touchscreen is smaller and has lower resolution than Ford's more advanced units, but it does have Android Auto and Apple CarPlay connectivity.Our truck didn't leave us wanting for much, though, even at its reasonable $30,235 as-tested price.
The Maverick offers versatility, ease of use, a manageable size, and affordable pricing that will certainly appeal to entry-level shoppers. For many folks with modest funds and small jobs to do, it's all the truck they'll need. And for those of us who
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