Ford has a compact pickup that has taken the former Maverick moniker. The 2023 Ford Maverick is great for work or plays around Paulding, OH, and beyond. It has a good towing capacity for your mid-sized camping trailer and advanced off-road capabilities when properly equipped. You have your choice =of a hybrid or gasoline-only power train. At Jim Schmidt Ford in Hicksville, OH, we are pleased to offer this Ford-tough truck that comes in a compact package.
Ford Maverick Performance
The Ford Maverick has either a hybrid or a gasoline version of its powertrain. The hybrid has a four-cylinder engine and an electric motor for 191 horsepower. The hybrid engine comes with a CVT and two-wheel drive. The turbocharged four-cylinder, gas-powered engine delivers 250 horsepower paired with an eight-speed automatic transmission. The latter powertrain has available all-wheel drive. Gasoline mileage for the hybrid is up to 33 miles per gallon highway to the gasoline-only engine's up to 30 miles per gallon highway.
If you opt for the towing package and the gasoline-only engine, you can get up to 4,000 pounds of towing capacity. The hybrid can haul up to 1,500 pounds and tow up to 2,000 pounds around Auburn, IN, and beyond.
Towing and hauling are aided by the Tow/Haul driving mode, one of the five drive modes that come standard on the Ford Maverick. The other standard driving modes are:
- Normal – The powertrain is set to balance performance versus economy.
- Eco – The gas-saving efficiency mode.
- Sport – The driving mode that optimizes performance.
- Slippery – The driving mode for getting more traction on wet road conditions.
Ford Maverick Tremor Off-Road Package
The Tremor off-road enhancement package adds more capabilities to this versatile little truck. The Tremor package gives your Maverick a one-inch lift, off-road tuned suspension, all-terrain tires, and skid plates. Another off-road package adds the Tremor enhancements, hill descent control, a mud/rut driving mode, and a beefier radiator and fan.
Ford Maverick Design/Interior
The Ford Maverick is a crew cab with four doors that seats five in each trim model. The tailgate can be placed in multiple positions, which makes it easy to haul more in the 4.5-foot bed. Conveniently, 10 tie-downs are available. An available AC outlet is included in the cargo bed area, and available cargo bed accessories, such as a bed extender, a cargo rail, a bike rack, and a cargo bed lighting system.
Inside the cabin, you have standard Apple and Android connectivity via USB cable that provides voice-activated access through a multimedia screen to your music collection and the ability to make hands-free calls. There's an available navigation system and a premium audio system for your drives around Butler, IN.
Ford Maverick Trim Levels
There are three trim models for the 2023 Ford Maverick, each standard-equipped with a hybrid/CVT powertrain configuration and front-wheel drive. The turbocharged four-cylinder with the eight-speed transmission is available at each trim model. If you opt for the latter, you also can opt for all-wheel drive and the Tremor off-road package.:
- Ford Maverick XL – The XL is a four-door crew cab with bucket seats and standard technology features.
- Ford Maverick XLT – The XLT adds 17-inch aluminum wheels, cruise control, and keyless entry.
- Ford Maverick LARIAT – The LARIAT trim model includes two-toned, desert brown/chocolate brown ActiveX luxury upholstery and 18-inch aluminum-machined wheels with a bold look.
When you have chosen the best trim model of the Ford Maverick to meet your needs, visit us at Jim Schmidt Ford for a test drive around New Haven, IN. We know you will be impressed with this compact but tough Ford truck and its capabilities to meet your needs in Hicksville, OH.