I like this. My dad has a Ridgeline and it reminds me a lot of that.
drummer0415 said:
I like everything about this except for the fact that you can't get 4x4 (actually AWD) with the hybrid motor. You have to go for the full gas ecoboost.
AgBQ-00 said:
Why didn't they call it the Ranchero
Sea Speed said:AgBQ-00 said:
Why didn't they call it the Ranchero
Should have called the ranger the F-50 and this the F-5
scd88 said:
Looks better than a Ranger. I can't get past the "Maverick" label. I mean, what's the next iteration of the Pinto?
The old Maverick is remembered by few, not sure why OEM's feel the need to recycle old names, but trademarking anything is a PITA, I know that. It's probably just easier to go back to the filing cabinet and pull out something that you maintained the rights on from the 70's.scd88 said:
Looks better than a Ranger. I can't get past the "Maverick" label. I mean, what's the next iteration of the Pinto?
I recall a display in our local Ford dealer that showed all the soybean material that is used in newer interiors. So it would be doubly appropriate.Picard said:scd88 said:
Looks better than a Ranger. I can't get past the "Maverick" label. I mean, what's the next iteration of the Pinto?
Another type of bean. The "Soybean" would be a great car name for today's millennials.
Rodents everywhere eagerly await the degradation of weather stripping.WildcatAg said:I recall a display in our local Ford dealer that showed all the soybean material that is used in newer interiors. So it would be doubly appropriate.Picard said:scd88 said:
Looks better than a Ranger. I can't get past the "Maverick" label. I mean, what's the next iteration of the Pinto?
Another type of bean. The "Soybean" would be a great car name for today's millennials.
They did try to sell the HSV Holden Ute as a Pontiac in the USA.AgBQ-00 said:
Love the Pontiac grille on the chevy version
I'm guessing it would be considered racist.AgBQ-00 said:
Why didn't they call it the Ranchero
I'm in a loaner GMV Traverse(?) right now and instead of a stick or dial there are four individual buttons that you flick to change the gear. It works fine but it's such a emasculating experience to change your gear by flicking a button.BBRex said:
I like everything about that except the dial-a-gear transmission knob. I just can't get on board with that.
HollywoodBQ said:
That new Maverick looks like they took a Jeep Renegade and turned it into a pickup.
In Australia, they had a Maverick Ute. They never had the Ranchero but were still building Ford Falcon Utes up until a couple years ago.
Here's a Maverick commercial
Here's a Ford versus Chevy Ute battle
chilidogfood said:
I dont understand the motivation for FWD. It has to be cost/clearance related. The battery is probably located in the belly and they would have to have minimal clearance to get a driveshaft to the rear.
I don't see that being a good option for a truck though, unless you didnt plan on having anything heavy in the bed or hooked up to the rear bumper.
Dumb comment as I'm not a truck expert but maybe they thought FWD is fine for this particular truck because you can't put too much heavy in the bed anyway? And maybe towing capability is subsequently limited as well due to its size?chilidogfood said:
I dont understand the motivation for FWD. It has to be cost/clearance related. The battery is probably located in the belly and they would have to have minimal clearance to get a driveshaft to the rear.
I don't see that being a good option for a truck though, unless you didnt plan on having anything heavy in the bed or hooked up to the rear bumper.
Maybe Ranchero.BreNayPop said:
Why didn't they name it the new El Camino? Shorter nose and higher bed, but same principle vehicle
But twice the MPG and looks like a truck vs. a bed slapped on an SUV (even if this is exactly what it is today).Flaith said:
I figured it would be dimensionally similar to the old Explorer Sport-Trac, but it is smaller and less powerful than even the 1st gen Sport Trac. sheesh
I mean, sure they integrated the bed in to the cab better, but it still looks like a Bronco Sport with a bed (which it is)helgs said:But twice the MPG and looks like a truck vs. a bed slapped on an SUV (even if this is exactly what it is today).Flaith said:
I figured it would be dimensionally similar to the old Explorer Sport-Trac, but it is smaller and less powerful than even the 1st gen Sport Trac. sheesh
I'm seriously considering picking up one. I want a truck, but I want to be able to park it in my garage. I don't haul anything, but the occasional Home Depot run. Looking to upgrade from my 2015 Cherokee.