The Ford Ranger returned to United States in 2018, but it won’t be the company’s entry-level pickup for much longer. That honor will go to the 2022 Maverick, which was recently snapped on the assembly line in Mexico.
Posted by the Maverick Truck Club forum,
the image gives us a good look at the upcoming model. As you can see, the truck
will have C-shaped headlights and a horizontal bar which flows into the turn
signals. The latter feature echoes what’s found on the Bronco and Bronco Sport.
Additional details are partially covered
by camouflage, but the truck has pronounced fenders and a crew cab
configuration. While only the front is visible, previous pictures have shown
streamlined bodywork, a relatively flat roof, and a small but usable bed.
Ford hasn’t said much about the pickup,
but it’s expected to have a lot in common with the Escape. As a result, it
could be offered with an entry-level 1.5-liter EcoBoost three-cylinder that
produces 180 hp and 240 Nm of torque. There could
also be a 2.0-liter EcoBoost four-cylinder pumping out 250 hp and 373 Nm of torque.
Both engines will likely be connected to
an eight-speed automatic transmission, which can be paired to an optional all-wheel
drive system. Little else is known about the truck, but it will slot beneath
the Ranger which starts at US$ 24,410. Previous reports have suggested the
Maverick could retail for less than US$ 20,000 and, if that pans out, it would be
the cheapest truck in America.
