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2.0 ecoboost awd would be sweet.
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Not a real attractive ute, looks more like a basic tradies vehicle, even in Lariat trim it looks like a pig with lipstick
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Hmm undecided on it. I guess here we have Ranger, which appears to be a little bigger and doesn't have the Hybrid.
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Looks a bit like a Rangerok.
Not complaining though as it would be nice to have a Ranger alternative a bit closer to Falcon. Ed ![]()
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Exact same length as a Falcon wagon and about the same weight.
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Maverick hybrid absolutely embarrasses Hyundai Santa Cruz, Maverick will be the vehicle that
forces many brands in the US to adopt low cost hybrid entry models. The tragedy here is that Ford never once considered Maverick for other markets let alone RHD. |
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I see the Flexbed allows a bit of 2x4 to be used to separate the bed, ala what we've had in Falcon utes for years. Was that something that was developed for the Falcon or was it stolen from somewhere else?
I also like the colour of the leather trim. reminds me of the dark brown colour that we used to have in the late Falcon/Territory.
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Just looking again at the measurements and it's 30cm shorter than a Holden Crewman, yet has the same tub length (about 1.4m)
Wonder how the cabin space compares?
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![]() First monocoque ute made by Ford USA since the Ranchero back in the 70's I think. The RRP of the base hybrid is cheaper than a base Corolla in the US. The price they have put on this is pretty amazing really. |
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unfortunately $20K USD wont translate to $40K AUD especially if it hasn't even been considered for RHD. by the time we possibly get it, it will be too late. think of Edge/Endura
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I note they did have Chicks riding in it..
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Next Ranger probably steps up in size anyway, to move a bit further away from the Mav. |
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I’m not so sure we won’t see it. Some are being manufactured in Spain along side the Escape as it’s the same platform. There’s no reason not to bring it here. $20,000 US works out about $26,000 at the moment. If they could bring a base model in at that it would sell. If it starts at $40k nobody would bother. |
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Bringing a car here is not a matter of exchange rates, surely everyone knows that, have a look at how Endura was priced. Ask yourself this what can you buy here now for under $40K that is similar. A corolla is $40K A 4x2 twin cab ranger with the rubbish 2.2L is $40K
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I think it would be a great thing, a mono construction basically coupe ute, but it says not to hold our breath in Australia
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They couldn’t sell the XL hybrid here for under $30K, it would undermine the Puma’s premium
pricing strategy. That said, if it’s being built in Spain then there’s a good chance of RHD versions, it’s a perfect little brother for the new Ranger and probably a better strategy than trying more of those me too SUVs and crossovers. |
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There’s a nice price niche from $30K to $40k that something like Maverick could fill. Valencia builds LHD and RHD versions of multiple vehicles for the whole of Europe including RHD UK. |
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IMO Valencia would need the UK market to give the green light on the Maverick before we get a thought. I don't think they want Utes(or trucks) there
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I think it will be a fail in USA. Not big, loud, or inyaface enough for their truck market.
The countries where it would not be a fail is Aus and SAfrica. But no, ignore them, as they are not part of the centre of the world, Merica. Can somebody in Ford Aus conjure up a Ranger dual cab with 100mm chopped out of the ride height, 3litre NA petrol engine, and the Territory constant AWD. . |
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The base model Hybrid is cheaper than a base model Corolla over there. That's cheap. I do agree about them thinking the world revolves around the usa though. ****s me no end. They think the world doesn't extend beyond North America. |
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It won't come here while they are selling every $60k+ Ranger that they can get their hands on.
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I think Ford Aus has forgotten who their core customers are. They are trying to position themselves as a premium brand. Unlike Ford USA who are willing to chase the fleet market and are very aggressive with pricing. Bring a base model in under $30,000 and nobody could argue it’s too expensive. |
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Today their core customers Buy Rangers and pay a lot for them. they sell a lot of these as fleets too
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