Americans in Shock Over This New Hybrid Pickup

Pickup enthusiasts, even in the city, Americans are currently only talking about the new Ford Maverick hybrid…

What is often likened to cattle trucks for cowboys is more popular in the United States than a Renault Clio is here. The pickup is a cultural legacy that dates back to the founding of the country, and we won’t be able to understand it, despite our efforts.

A symbol of power and masculinity, even urban dwellers are fans of pickups, and it’s not the Tesla Cybertruck and other Rivian that will change this trend. Knowing that customers don’t have $100,000 to spend on a “truck,” Ford is updating its thermal range with the new Maverick.

Only gasoline engines

The design revolves around the always very cubic theme, with specifications mandating a double cab (it’s a family vehicle) and an XXL bed for hay, dirt bikes, gravel, or Coca-Cola.

But the real novelty is the abandonment of diesel, while Americans love to know they can tow a Boeing 747 if needed with their big 4×4. This provides a topic of discussion around the BBQ. Thus, the 2025 Ford Maverick is purely gasoline, but with the formidable assistance of electricity through hybridization. Still, watch out for the planet…

The starting price for this big pickup—though described as the smallest in the Ford catalog—is $26,295 before taxes (€24,300). Moreover, it’s worth noting the relatively light weight, at 1,700 kg on the scales. The Ford Maverick might almost be considered a vegan pickup…

PS: the humorous tone is intentional; it’s summer!

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