Less than two months of ownership. So far it's been great. Other than a cracked windshield from a stone. I'll get that replaced in the spring when the weather is more cooperative.
Lifetime average of 32 mpg currently. Fully 1/4 of the mileage is full electric according to the computers.
Took it up and over the App Gap last week (Vermont's tail of the dragon) and the softer suspension and longer wheelbase made short work of the bumps and potholes. All the while driving it like it was my Scirocco.
I do not like the heater/fan controls on the touch screen. Pulls eyes from the road and is not easy to adjust when things get bumpy. At least there's an actual dial for volume on the radio in addition to steering wheel controls.
Have I mentioned how much I like the auto high beams? Nice feature.
In reply to earlybroncoguy1 :
I think those trucks are pretty cool. What other truck gets over 30mpg while accomplishing 90% of what most truck owners use their truck for? I hope other truck makers try to compete in this truck segment. I would love a single cab long bed version with a bowtie and S10 badge please.
In reply to Appleseed :
Cool, the "what's a real truck" comments have started
Jdh
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3/9/25 2:11 p.m.
In reply to vwcorvette (Forum Supporter) : thanks for posting real world experience, keep it coming
(this goes for anyone with Maverick that wants to post)
I'm considering a fwd hybrid XL to replace my '19 Ranger XLT Supercrew 2wd .
In reply to vwcorvette (Forum Supporter) :
That is all the truck the vast majority of Americans ever need. Fantastic fuel economy too!
My Lightning has auto high beams and I rank it as my favorite feature I didn't know the truck had!
Still love my '23 xlt Ecoboost.
Does everything I need with my formula car and a family of 4
In reply to earlybroncoguy1 :
I didn't NOT call it a truck too! Move along.
My VW Rabbit pickup was a car based quarter ton rated truck too.
maschinenbau said:
I think those trucks are pretty cool. What other truck gets over 30mpg while accomplishing 90% of what most truck owners use their truck for? I hope other truck makers try to compete in this truck segment. I would love a single cab long bed version with a bowtie and S10 badge please.
I wish it were a van actually. But I'll take what this truck gives.
