Talking Cars 345: Driving the 2022 Ford Maverick
Plus, advice about making the switch from a gas-engine car to a full electric vehicle
We discuss our first impressions of the all-new 2022 Ford Maverick. Much like the Hyundai Santa Cruz, the Maverick is based on a small SUV platform and has a compact pickup bed. For some buyers, though, the Maverick’s true ace could be that it’s the first-ever truck to come standard with a hybrid powertrain. We cover driving impressions, interior accommodations, and debate the baby elephant in the room: How usable is the little Maverick when it comes to traditional pickup-truck duties?
Audience question
My wife and I are interested in getting an electric vehicle. Would you recommend buying the new Hyundai Ioniq 5, or should we try to get a used Tesla Model 3 or Model S instead?
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As with other “Talking Cars” episodes, this one is available free through Apple Podcasts. (Subscribe to the audio or video.) You’ll also find the audio on Spotify (log-in required) and video on YouTube.
- Driving the 2022 Audi A3, episode 344
- Hyundai Santa Cruz Test Results, episode 343
- Hands-On With Ford BlueCruise, episode 342
- Volkswagen ID.4 Test Results, episode 341
- A Look Back at the Year in Cars, episode 340
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