The biggest contribution to an easy sell is extra internal space, be that added canopy area or extra width or both. I like Maverick but in another universe, could such a pickup have been built on two widths for a wider audience.   I’m often reminded of the difference between the current T6 Ranger high series versus the added luxury interiors on the older Explorer Sport Trac - there’s a lesson to be learned. And I think that sort of High series /luxury pack would work well in Maverick with Escape going away

I dunno why they’re saying limited range when the while thing is designed otherwise, but the charging is probably because 400V architecture 

Says who?

Unfortunately it will have two huge disadvantages. Limited range and slow charging. 

I love my maverick hybrid, but there are definitely some things that could be improved on it, like interior, performance, and design. It's a really good, affordable, reliable and efficient truck. But the interior is pretty basic, the styling is kinda mid tier and uninspired, and the performance is lacking.    So something that was affordable, practical, reliable, but also tech savvy, fun to drive, and cool looking would be a really compelling package. 

Which is nice, more interior space, and having more width could help sell a sportier, more muscular look if they indeed end up calling it Ranchero and want to make it like a sporty muscle truck. Like a maverick but wider and maybe with some sporty cues that kinda throw back to the mustang or something. That would be really neat. 

So, imagine an enlarged version of the Maverick still on C2 but say, 76” wide. With the growing interest in hybrids and electric range, I could imagine that type of vehicle replacing a lot more mid sized buyers…..

One of my main annoyances with Ford is that the paint seems to chip easily in general. Coincidentally I just got back home from AutoZone with more clearcoat.

I want to believe this and it makes sense, but without knowing the details of the truck, it’s hard to suspend my disbelief. The Maverick  is a really fucking good  product that I fear is difficult to internally compete against. Hell I drive an Escape and am looking forward to the EV sedan, but if I had to get a new car now it would probably be a Maverick.   Then again this is Ford so if there’s anything they would be able to do what you’re talking about with it would be a truck. There is nobody better than them at these, perhaps aside from Ram doing the luxury-ish truck better as I’ve heard.

Here's to hoping so....I really like my Maverick, so it will be interesting to see how this new truck stacks up...I am almost ready to join the EV crowd.