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Downshifting when going down hills might be a Toyota thing. My '15 Corolla does the same on steeper hills. I appreciate the feature.
My 4Runner does it as well. I like it.
Downshifting when going down hills might be a Toyota thing. My '15 Corolla does the same on steeper hills. I appreciate the feature.
The automatic trans in Taco will downshift by itself when going downhill? Is that a common feature? I wish my car does that but instead I have to move the gearshift to manual mode and set to 3rd max to avoid using the brake to slow the car down.
The automatic trans in Taco will downshift by itself when going downhill? Is that a common feature? I wish my car does that but instead I have to move the gearshift to manual mode and set to 3rd max to avoid using the brake to slow the car down.
I plan on driving both this and the Hyundai Santa Cruz when they come out, though I almost certainly won't buy until next year. Tired of trying to use a sedan to haul stuff, and don't like smelling dirty hiking gear in the passenger compartment. Would use a bed cover of some sort to keep the rain (and prying eyes) off.Just today read a quick note on CNBC that Ford was going to release a new small pickup next year
https://www.cnbc.com/2021/06/03/for...ll-maverick-pickup.html?&qsearchterm=maverick
So does the 16 Colorado. I drive a lot of moutain ranges. Learned to go to the manually selectable range, thus preempting automatic downshift to 2nd at 40 mph for example.The automatic trans in Taco will downshift by itself when going downhill? Is that a common feature? I wish my car does that but instead I have to move the gearshift to manual mode and set to 3rd max to avoid using the brake to slow the car down.
Most people who remember the '70s Maverick are at least neutral about it. It was an car of its era, with the handling and quality (rust!) issues all there, but the straight 6 engines were solid, and the 3 speed automatics didn't cause problems.I wonder about Ford using the name "Maverick"...certainly someone in their marketing/naming department remembers the *original* Maverick. Of course it's not as bad as the "Pinto"
To me Maverick brings to mind the TV show. Not outstanding in any measure but comfortable. After the announcement or reveal, sounds like this will be the same. Uni-body construction, 40MPG with hybrid engine, doesn't sound like is meant as a work truck, in fact the note I read compared it to the Subaru Baja and Honda Edgeline. Only comes in 4 door, so a family truck that can do occasional haul couple bags of mulch ?Most people who remember the '70s Maverick are at least neutral about it. It was an car of its era, with the handling and quality (rust!) issues all there, but the straight 6 engines were solid, and the 3 speed automatics didn't cause problems.
Pretty much what I need, to haul dirty camping gear under a bed cover, some brush to the transfer station, or a dishwasher or dresser with the cover folded. I've tended to tear up the rear cargo area of wagons/SUVs I've owned in the past.To me Maverick brings to mind the TV show. Not outstanding in any measure but comfortable. After the announcement or reveal, sounds like this will be the same. Uni-body construction, 40MPG with hybrid engine, doesn't sound like is meant as a work truck, in fact the note I read compared it to the Subaru Baja and Honda Edgeline. Only comes in 4 door, so a family truck that can do occasional haul couple bags of mulch ?
Most people who remember the '70s Maverick are at least neutral about it. It was an car of its era, with the handling and quality (rust!) issues all there, but the straight 6 engines were solid, and the 3 speed automatics didn't cause problems.
I was impressed with the specs on the new Maverick pickup. It is a standard hybrid, comes with two different powertrains and can tow up to 4000 pounds. It has 120 volt AC plugs and 12 volt junctions built in for DIYers to add electrical accessories. Sounds like a fun truck. https://www.at.ford.com/en/homepage...021/6/maverick-reveal.html?cid=BOC-2021-06-08I plan on driving both this and the Hyundai Santa Cruz when they come out, though I almost certainly won't buy until next year. ......
I was looking online today at the new.Maverick.
Looks like Ford hit a home run with it, especially at the mid $20's properly equipped.
Nice enough for most buyers. And it's low enough for an old retiree like me to get in without having to climb.
But with a 2020 F150 and a 2003 F250 diesel, I'm good.to go with what I have.
When I configured it the way I'd buy it, middle trim hybrid with "Luxury Package" to get a power driver's seat and heated front seats, I ended up at about $26K. I'd get a bed cover, but would keep it out of the purchase transaction.I was looking online today at the new. Maverick.
Looks like Ford hit a home run with it, especially at the mid $20's properly equipped.
Nice enough for most buyers. And it's low enough for an old retiree like me to get in without having to climb.
But with a 2020 F150 and a 2003 F250 diesel, I'm good.to go with what I have.
I just happened to look at the value of my truck that I paid $36k for out-the-doot in June 2016 (5 years ago) and has 29k miles. Extra clean retail (which it is) is a tad more than I paid for it. No if I only had a reasonably priced replacement available.
The bed is short though. I would buy the base model for a truck camper setup. A truck camper home with combined 30mpg fuel economy with the vehicle price under 22k is a great setup: small enough to drive/maneuver on unfamiliar roads. Inexpensive purchase price with no high tech sensors and electronics to cost money to repair translates into low overall ownership cost. A unibody design improves the quality of both ride and handling.When I configured it the way I'd buy it, middle trim hybrid with "Luxury Package" to get a power driver's seat and heated front seats, I ended up at about $26K. I'd get a bed cover, but would keep it out of the purchase transaction.