Ford was revealed to have recently built 21 small pickup trucks at the its plant in Hermosillo, Mexico, the same facility the revived Bronco Sport is being built.
A photo posted on the Maverick Truck Club blog showed the new model (identified as “C-Pick Up”), suggesting it is the upcoming Ford Maverick.
The Maverick is a new model expected to be released for the 2022 model year. It will reportedly be designed as a unibody pickup that shares similar parts with the Bronco Sport.
Ford’s February sales report confirms the assembly of the still-to-be-identified vehicle. However, when asked to shed light on the “C-Pick Up,” a spokesperson for the company refused to comment other than “what’s in the production report.”
Other than its unibody, the Maverick is believed to feature a traverse-engine platform like the smaller Bronco, which was previously seen on its four-door prototypes. This means a crew-cab pickup is also going to be available.
As for the powertrain, the Maverick could be getting a turbocharged 2.0-liter that makes 245 horsepower (still the same with the Bronco Sport) and paired with an all-wheel-drive. For a cheaper option, a turbocharged 1.5-liter three-cylinder that delivers 181 horsepower will likely be offered.
In terms of pricing, the Maverick is expected to go on sale with a starting price that’s lower than the Ranger’s $26,015.
In early 2020, Ford dealers were told that the new truck would start at just under $20,000; however, if it’s sharing the same features as the Bronco Sport, it might be difficult to go lower than the $28,315 starting price of the small crossover.
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