Ford unveiled an off-road-oriented version of its unibody pickup for the US market, called the Maverick Run.
Based on the usual Maverick lifestyle revealed in June 2021The Tremor package adds an inch-up suspension thanks to new springs and shock absorbers, as well as AWD throttle management and trail brake control.
Maverick Tremor is the younger brother of Ranger Tremor and F-150 Tremor in the US market.
While it’s not the equivalent of the Ranger Raptor – the Maverick uses Ford’s SUV and passenger car platform to improve on-road behavior at the expense of payload – the Tremor seems to be a part.
There’s a new grille, orange tow hooks, variant-specific 17-inch wheels wrapped in all-terrain tyres, a new lower front fascia with a more aggressive approach angle (30.7 degrees, up from 21). ,6 degrees) and steel sliding plates.
The only engine option is the top-of-the-line 186kW 2.0-litre turbocharged petrol engine, as the hybrid is front-wheel drive.
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Tremor’s on-demand AWD system includes a rear differential lock, which means it can send virtually all rear axle torque to either wheel depending on the skid situation.
Despite being counted as a small pickup (by American standards), the Maverick is still 5.1 meters long, about a foot shorter than the Ranger. The rated payload is 544kg, half the size of a Ranger with a canvas roof, stamped leaves.
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Alas, the Mexican-made Maverick is a left-hand drive like the Bronco, so there are no plans for Australia – although pickups account for almost 20% of the total market.
Ford determined that the additional costs of building the plant to build the right-hand drive would be unmanageable based on sales projections. Moreover, the demand in the US was so high that it had to freeze orders in the past, limiting the scope of expansion.
Still, we can’t help but think that the first brand to crack the code and bring the car back to Australia – remember how beloved the old Holden Ute and Ford Falcon two-door were – will have some success. Friend?
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