We live in a world where more begets more. We're overtaxed by the man. Treats are sweet, so we overeat. And with the average transaction price for a new vehicle now around $50,000, it's easy to overspend. Bucking the idea that more is better, larger is king, and consumption is necessary is the 10Best-winning Ford Maverick.
When the Maverick launched for 2022, it was anything but over the top. With a base price of $21,490, a standard hybrid powertrain driving the front wheels, and eye-popping EPA fuel economy, it became an instant hit. Who would've thought a small, front-drive pickup would be so successful? Apparently not Ford, as demand was so intense out of the gate that the company couldn't build the trucks fast enough.
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