Ford has made some minor alterations to the favored Maverick pickup truck for the 2024 mannequin 12 months and it’s excellent news for individuals who wish to use it for towing.

Essentially the most vital change to the 2024 Maverick is on the engine entrance. For the 2022 and 2023 mannequin years, the truck’s 2.5-liter hybrid with 191 hp was the usual engine whereas a 250 hp 2.0-liter EcoBoost four-cylinder was an choice. For 2024, that is switched, which means the EcoBoost now comes normal whereas the hybrid is a $1,500 choice.

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It will swimsuit potential prospects who want to tow. All Ford Maverick fashions with the two.5-liter hybrid powertrain are capped at 2,000 lbs (907 kg) of towing capability. Most variants with the EcoBoost engine are additionally capped at this determine however the rated towing capability doubles to 4,000 lbs (1,814 lbs) when outfitted with the $745 Tow package deal and the $2,200 all-wheel drive system, Automotive and Driver experiences.

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With costs for an EcoBoost-equipped Maverick now beginning at $24,995, meaning patrons might want to spend a minimal of $27,690 to get one which tows 4,000 lbs. The Tow package deal is properly priced at $745 provided that it brings with it decrease axle gear ratios, a transmission oil cooler, a higher-capacity radiator, and an upgraded cooling fan. Ford doesn’t provide the Tow package deal on the Tremor, which means it is just accessible with the XL, XLT, and Lariat variants.

Whereas a peak towing determine of 4,000 lbs is strong for a pickup truck of this measurement, each the Hyundai Santa Cruz and Honda Ridgeline can tow as much as 5,000 lbs (2,267 lbs). Ought to this be a deciding issue for these tossing up between the trio? Most likely not however there will definitely be some patrons who want that additional 1,000 lbs.

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