AWD and 4k towing should indeed improve hybrid sales even more. It will be interesting to see what happens to 2L EB sales, particularly if Ford also upgrades hybrid power output in future. I want a smaller van for my next vehicle, and the AWD Maverick hybrid drivetrain sounds near perfect for my needs. I’m looking forward to see more on rumored Maverick-based van though I may not be able to wait that long.
I'm on my 3rd Maverick, so a little more invested than most. The surprising thing to me is how many people who buy Mavericks aren't buying it because of it's capabilities, they're buying the Hybrids solely because of the mpg's. Hybrids, even with the (current) FWD only and lower tow rating, outsell the more-capable (AWD & towing) 2.0EB version. With the MY25's offering Hybrid AWD and 4K towing, there's almost no need for the 2.0 powertrain anymore.
VIN # wise, incoming units are over 182K for the MY24, so after a slow start, Ford has really ramped up production.
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Ridgeline is for Honda owners who want a pickup. Keeps them in a Honda instead of a Toyota, Nissan, Ford, Ram or GM. Any appeal other than that is gravy.
Maverick is a great vehicle, however, I personally consider “traditional” truck buyers as those who are more likely to drive around in 4X4 F-250, and doubt many of them would consider Maverick a real truck. Ridgeline is more capable than Maverick and I also doubt most traditional truck buyers take it seriously as well. Just a personal opinion based on having been around pickup trucks and truck guys most of my life. I really like Maverick, but think it’s comparing apples and oranges.
Dissatisified that they did away with the Supercab Lariat version. An amputee who can still drive. Love my 2020 Supercab Lariat with the dual-zone AC and leather seats.
Chrysler brand just needs to go the way of its former competitors - Mercury, Pontiac, and Oldsmobile. The mid market is dead. (Dodge has been low end ever since the 1960 Dart.)
The issue with the Ridgeline is unless I'm mistaken, it's more expensive than a lot of its midsized BOF rivals, but less capable. So you're paying more for less. The transmissions are also apparently very unreliable. The sante Cruz would be a great truck if the maverick didn't exist. I get the impression Hyundai knew they were screwed once the maverick specs came out.
Bumping an old thread. I wanted to get some follow-up thoughts on this model now that it’s been out for a while.
Actually, I really wanted to like the Santa Fe, but after seeing several on the road now, I feel that the rear is very slab like and in many cases the wheels look cartoonishly small in the side profile, even on the most expensive versions. I also haven’t gotten over the weird wheel arches as well.
Has anyone upgraded or downgraded their opinion on this one?