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Road Test: 2024 Ford Maverick Lariat FWD Hybrid

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The EPA has rated the 2024 Maverick Hybrid fuel economy at 42 mpg city/33 highway and 37 combined. mpg, with the best fuel economy on an all-city 55-mile run where the average was a stellar 46.3 It is about 11-inches shorter than the midsize Ford Ranger and 1-inch longer than the Ford Explorer SUV. he Maverick is 68.7-inches

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Road Test: 2022 Ford Maverick XL FWD EcoBoost

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The EPA has rated fuel economy at 23 mpg city/30 highway/26 combined. The Maverick EcoBoost was not designed to be a heavy-duty work truck, but more for the weekend warrior/home owner doing DIY projects or used for active lifestyles for activities such as biking and kayaking. News: Pickup Trucks Make Big Power/MPG Moves.

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Road Test: 2022 Ford Maverick XL FWD Hybrid

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mpg on combined highway and in-town driving through Southern California. The EPA has rated the Maverick Hybrid’s fuel economy at 42 mpg city/33 highway and 37 combined. mpg with the best fuel economy on an all-city 45-mile run where the average was a stellar 46.7 Fuel Economy King in a Not-So-Small Pickup.

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Road Test: 2021 Mazda CX-9 Signature AWD

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Driving Fun in a Three-Row Crossover SUV. The up-market interior on the CX-9 Signature has a luxury feel usually found in a premium crossover SUV. For even more space, the second row folds flat producing plenty of room for a run to the DIY store or maybe some antiquing. Related Stories—The Bigger SUV Choices We Tasted.

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Road Test: 2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz Limited AWD

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The EPA rated the Santa Cruz’ fuel economy at 19 mpg city/27 highway/22 combined. 4-cylinder that gets 21 mpg city/26 highway/23 combined with front-wheel drive, and 21/27/23 mpg with AWD. The sculpted hood leads to a crossover SUV cabin that morphs into a truck bed. The base Santa Cruz engine is the non-turbo 2.5L

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Flash Drive: 2022 Ford Maverick

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According to the Ford marketing team we spoke with at a recent media launch event, their target buyer will be young, female, Hispanic, and urban, including a full hybrid model that may get up to 40 mpg (it hasn’t been certified by the EPA at press time). For these purposes, it is a viable option to a larger truck or a compact crossover.

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