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2024 Ford Maverick Hybrid | 2WD and 40 MPG
It can only tow 2,000 pounds, there’s no 4-wheel drive and the bed is a mere 4 and a half feet long, yet the Maverick Hybrid can be the perfect pickup for the customer who feel alienated by the bloated size and price of the big boys. If you’re a homeowner and don’t own a truck, think of how many times a vehicle like this Maverick would’ve come in handy, right? There’s very much a place in the world for a truck like this and so far Ford is the only manufacturer truly answering the call.
MSRP as-tested: $34,625
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2024 Audi S4 | Still To Be Reckoned With
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When you’re ready to kick it up a notch, Audi’s S models are ready to deliver. Sandwiched between its standard trims and track-ready RS concoctions, an S model is like a comforting PB&J but with stone-ground peanut butter and homemade jam…it’s elevated but not over-the-top. MSRP as-tested: $70,000 Click to Subscribe! bit.ly/subTestDriveNow Check out my Audi Reviews playlist! ua-cam.com/play/PLP...
2024 Mazda CX-50 Meridian Edition | Charting the Changes
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Mazda ventured into the rugged-looking SUV game last year with the CX-50 Meridian Edition and when I drove it, I discovered a more appealing and intriguing CX-5 but still not fully committed to the off-road life. For 2024, the CX-50 moves into its second year with minor tweaks. MSRP as-tested: $44,005 Click to Subscribe! bit.ly/subTestDriveNow Check out my Mazxda Reviews playlist! ua-cam.com/pl...
2024 Buick Envista | Buyer's Guide to Deciding Between This or The Trax
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So, you’re shopping for a small, affordable crossover. You did your research - hopefully landing on my review of the excellent Chevy Trax - and said to yourself, I don’t typically agree with Steve’s opinion but, what the heck, this time I’m taking the old man’s advice and going with this Chevy. But then you heard mumblings that Buick is selling essentially the same car but with greater curb app...
2024 Chevrolet Colorado ZR2 Bison | Pulling No Punches
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We’re living in the heyday of serious off-road trucks, aren’t we? Think of all the crazy choices out there and GM is right in the thick of it with this, their latest entry, the Colorado ZR2 Bison. MSRP as-tested: $64,730 Click to Subscribe! bit.ly/subTestDriveNow Check out my Chevrolet Reviews playlist! ua-cam.com/play/PLP_D0gz3V5Bfh9WvxyC8NW8ObG6oc5J0K.html Like my Facebook: testd...
2024 Genesis GV80 | The Sexy Yet Pragmatic Luxury SUV
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When it debuted for the 2021 model year, the GV80 heralded the SUV era for Hyundai’s luxury division, followed by the smaller GV70 and even smaller GV60. The GV80 continues to serve as Genesis’s top flight SUV, at least until the larger, GV90 arrives on the scene. MSRP as-tested: $83,750 Click to Subscribe! bit.ly/subTestDriveNow Check out my Genesis Reviews playlist! ua-cam.com/play/PLP_D0gz3V...
2024 Hyundai Kona | Wiser, More Capable...but that Styling??
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The Kona small SUV has done exceptionally well for Hyundai since its 2018 debut, but my initial drive left me lukewarm. That was until I experienced the Electric model which impressed me so much that it became the first new car I’d ever purchased. Flash ahead 6 years and an all-new Kona has arrived…this time designed from the ground up as an EV with the gas models finding their way in. From tha...
2024 Lexus GX | A Cautionary Tale: Choose Wisely
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For the past two decades, the GX has served as the brand’s rugged, family 4X4 - the Lexus 4Runner, if you will. Originally equipped with a 4.7-liter V8 and 5-speed automatic, the GX 470 quickly earned the respect of SUV enthusiasts in the luxury realm. Flash ahead to the here and now, and Lexus has fully embraced the GX’s macho persona expressed through a decidedly boxier design emblematic of o...
2024 Acura Integra Type S | Back with a Vengeance
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I remember testing Type S models from the past: CL, TL and RSX come to mind not to mention this car’s archetype the Integra Type-R. But for many years in between Acura mostly downplayed its racier spirit but that has changed with the reintroduction of Type S, available on TLX, MDX, ZDX and perhaps most appropriately, this Integra. A larger, more powerful engine, an active exhaust system, wider,...
2024 Volvo S60 Dark Theme | The Car You Never Knew You Wanted
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The Volvo S60 T8 Recharge AWD Ultimate Dark Theme is a luxury sports sedan flying under the radar. MSRP as-tested: $62,445 Click to Subscribe! bit.ly/subTestDriveNow Check out my Volvo Reviews playlist! ua-cam.com/play/PLP_D0gz3V5BdIiFT4KUS1xaGYs9JSadAE.html Like my Facebook: testdrivenow/ Browse my website: testdrivenow.com/ Follow me on Twitter: DriveTimeVideos About ...
2024 Lexus TX | The Right-Sized Premium SUV You've Been Waiting For
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Five years ago, Lexus introduced the RX L, a half-hearted attempt at a car-based 3-row with a laughably small seating area for two more. But this new TX rights that wrong and finally delivers the perfectly-sized SUV Lexus devotees and its dealer body have been asking for. And just like the Toyota Grand Highlander from which it is originates, it’s offered in a plethora of drivetrain configuratio...
2023 Mazda MX-5 Miata | The Roadster You Can Actually Afford
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For the 2023 model year, Mazda offers this new Zircon Sand Metallic paint, a $395 option, and I’m not hating it. It most certainly adds a unique personality to a car you’d expect to see in something more ostentatious such as the brand’s heralded Soul Red. Click to Subscribe! bit.ly/subTestDriveNow Check out my Mazda Reviews playlist! ua-cam.com/play/PLP_D0gz3V5Bc9s2txHhaHIhSdxOQUhsrE.html Like ...
2024 Toyota Grand Highlander | Worthy of its Lofty Name
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Boy, has Toyota needed this - a car-based, 3-row with a real 3rd row. The regular Highlander is OK in this regard but for an active family with grown kids, their friends and sports stuff this is the SUV to have in Toyota’s vast lineup. While the highly anticipated new Sequoia turned out to be a dud, the Grand Highlander is priced right, sized right and offers plenty of trims and a trifecta of p...
2024 Lexus RZ 450e | Home on the Range
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Wheel size, aerodynamics, and ambient temps impact the driving range of all vehicles but these factors become more volatile when it comes to EVs. That’s why when shopping the RZ you’ll find that each of the 4 trims carries its own specific number in that regard with the new base model RZ 300e front-wheel drive fitted with 18” wheels rated at a respectable 266 miles and this top-of-the-line RZ 4...
2023 Mercedes-AMG C 43 | Fewer Cylinders, More Fun
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Even with the various AMG appearance packages and the matte paint, the new C 43 is a stealthy but serious but serious sports sedan just waiting to be unleashed. MSRP as-tested: $77,930 Click to Subscribe! bit.ly/subTestDriveNow Check out my Mercedes-Benz Reviews playlist! ua-cam.com/play/PLP_D0gz3V5Bf2jPOH8Yb5j_w_X3G9XY8s.html Like my Facebook: testdrivenow/ Browse my website: test...
2024 Volkswagen Atlas | Is This Refresh Enough?
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2024 Volkswagen Atlas | Is This Refresh Enough?
2023 Mercedes-AMG SL 63 | Dream a Little Dream
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2023 Mercedes-AMG SL 63 | Dream a Little Dream
2024 Toyota Tacoma | Is this FINALLY the Taco We've Been Waiting For?
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2024 Toyota Tacoma | Is this FINALLY the Taco We've Been Waiting For?
2024 Audi Q8 e-tron | Range Extended
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2024 Audi Q8 e-tron | Range Extended
2023 Honda Civic Type R - The Antidote to Boring
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2023 Honda Civic Type R - The Antidote to Boring
2023 Aston Martin DBX 707 | Don't Be Cheap
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2023 Aston Martin DBX 707 | Don't Be Cheap
2024 GMC Sierra HD AT4X AEV Edition | Almost $105k!
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2024 GMC Sierra HD AT4X AEV Edition | Almost $105k!
2023 Chevrolet Colorado Z71 | A Rocky Mountain High?
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2023 Chevrolet Colorado Z71 | A Rocky Mountain High?
2023 Toyota Crown | The Emperor's New Clothes
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2023 Toyota Crown | The Emperor's New Clothes
2024 Mercedes-Benz GLE 450e | Should This Be Your First PHEV?
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2024 Mercedes-Benz GLE 450e | Should This Be Your First PHEV?
2024 Subaru Impreza RS | It's Not What You Think
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2024 Subaru Impreza RS | It's Not What You Think
2023 Grand Wagoneer Series III | The New Benchmark in Luxury
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2023 Grand Wagoneer Series III | The New Benchmark in Luxury
2023 Subaru Ascent | Should This be Your Next 3-row SUV?
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2023 Subaru Ascent | Should This be Your Next 3-row SUV?
2023 BMW Z4 M40i | The Ultimate Roadster
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2023 BMW Z4 M40i | The Ultimate Roadster
2023 Mercedes-Benz GLC | The Right Benz at the Right Price
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2023 Mercedes-Benz GLC | The Right Benz at the Right Price

КОМЕНТАРІ

  • @Aaron-ov3mm
    @Aaron-ov3mm 7 годин тому

    To mitigate mark uos just hold out as a unit ( neaning all of us ) and they will have to cut prices to sell

  • @Aaron-ov3mm
    @Aaron-ov3mm 7 годин тому

    Hey Steve! I just seen an article about these and the escape and corsairs having a software issue where the transmission will randomly shift to neutral. Did you have any issues while you had this maverick ?

  • @darrelstickler
    @darrelstickler 8 годин тому

    0:52 That’s the best tire abuse shot I think I’ve seen on UA-cam.

  • @camaroman101
    @camaroman101 9 годин тому

    Was the ramcharger ever supposed to be sold in the u.s.?

  • @phizz8694
    @phizz8694 День тому

    Still overpriced and dealerships asking Wayyy over MSRP.

  • @user-ee7fs8xq4h
    @user-ee7fs8xq4h День тому

    When my 97 GMC Sonoma finally gave up the ghost late 2022, I started looking for another compact pickup. The Canyon (Sonoma replacement) had grown in size and price. Purchased a 2024 Maverick XL Hybrid with the CoPilot 360, hitch receiver, and bed mat. Side by side, the Maverick was about the same size as the Sonoma (the Sonoma had only front seat, the Mav has front and rear). Out the door (tax, license, everything) under $30K - that's about $10K under the 2WD Canyon.

  • @jareddavis105
    @jareddavis105 День тому

    Good review.... sums up why I bought mine.... does the little stuff I need it to and over the last 10,000 miles I am averaging over 40 MPG.

  • @bob808
    @bob808 День тому

    Looks like a neat little ute. JDM imports aside, I don't think we have anything Maverick size in Australia. Hilux, Ranger, Amarok, etc are the 'smallest'.

  • @Andrew8126
    @Andrew8126 2 дні тому

    Dang, that’s a perfect nugget of a review! Thanks. Count me among those who would love this little sucker with AWD (assuming my 5’1” wife could reach into the bed, which wouldn’t be Ford’s fault if it didn’t work out. Maybe they could import a kei truck?).

  • @chrispotoski6693
    @chrispotoski6693 2 дні тому

    My 2 cents: Looked at both the TX & GX in person this weekend. Everyone is different. For me the styling of the GX is far superior. The TX reminds me of a modern minivan. It’s TOUGH to find a reliable, luxury, off road capable vehicle. Our Jeep has 100% of the off road capabilities you could ever need in an apocalypse. The price… it’s loud. It’s bouncy. The headroom sucks. And the steering seems totally disconnected from earth. It’s still the only vehicle I’d take into the true wilderness. (But I’d have it airlifted there because I like my kidneys & hearing) Land Rover - Nightmare. Land Cruiser - Excellent but not luxe. New Bronco - Marginal off road. Typical Ford interior. If you want Lexus luxury, reliability , great looks & decent… not Jeep level but better than a Bronco off road capabilities then the GX OverTrail is the best option available right now. Or trick out a Porsche Cayenne Turbo.

  • @VanBoy
    @VanBoy 2 дні тому

    Thanks for the video. I ordered my Maverick XLT Hybrid when the order banks opened on July 17, 2023. I picked it up a the dealership 3 weeks ago today. So far, driving mostly highway miles, I'm averaging 38 mpg. Have to say, this is my favorite pickup ever! The wife and I are taking it on a major road trip in July, traveling from Texas to numerous points in Wyoming. The trip will last about 10 days and cover between 3,500 and 4,000 miles.

  • @rxonmymind8362
    @rxonmymind8362 2 дні тому

    Late to the party. Drove it and oh my goodness. This is the suv I want to get coming from a Lexus RX350. My only quible is I to wish it had a rotary volume knob but maybe that can be solved with a aftermarket Bluetooth volume knob somehow? Never liked touch volume. Everything else is superb. Will be my first and last V8.

  • @tedunguent156
    @tedunguent156 2 дні тому

    The biggest mistake that any journalist can make is comparing two products of vastly different price points and trying to "make a case" for it. The base model CT5 is only around $43,000 and the Audi S8 is now $124,500. Even this car at $66,000 with the turbo 3.0L and other options is bargain priced. AND there are discounts.

  • @bosse641
    @bosse641 2 дні тому

    An extended cab, longer bed and auto 4X4. With a smooth V6. Then I would be willing to take a second look.

    • @stevehammes
      @stevehammes 2 дні тому

      You just tacked on $10k.

    • @bosse641
      @bosse641 2 дні тому

      @@stevehammes ....I would pay for the kind of vehicle I want. ....not interested in vehicles I don't want.

    • @CL-nj3zs
      @CL-nj3zs 2 дні тому

      Buy a ranger.

    • @klwarhouse
      @klwarhouse 2 дні тому

      You just described a Honda Ridgeline.

  • @michaelhoard9548
    @michaelhoard9548 2 дні тому

    I've seen several of these around town and mostly old people are driving them. I was talking to a gentleman at Home Depot about his and he said it does everything he needs to do, light yard work and just hauling off trash and it was much easier for him to get in and out of.

  • @isaacdejong6483
    @isaacdejong6483 3 дні тому

    I wanted to order a hybrid XLT in MY23, but due to the constraints of the hybrid powertrain, I switched my order over to a EcoBoost AWD. After 10 months of ownership, my lifetime average is 27 mpg. Not too bad for a truck that makes 250 HP. Overall I am happy with the EB and glad I chose it.

  • @AcktongueBaby
    @AcktongueBaby 3 дні тому

    I have a '22 model with the 2.0 eco-boost engine with all the options except the FX4 (Everything! including the sunroof!)... I have no regrets. I'm approaching 45K miles and it commutes me 450 miles a week plus all my personal mileage. I've gone camping with it and pulled a 14' trailer around 2800 pounds with zero issue. Honestly I think it's over engineered on the towing side...it's rated at 4K but I think it can do past that but it doesn't want to compete with the Ranger. Very happy first time Ford owner since July '22. It's utilitarian which is fine for me.

  • @mrlafayette1964
    @mrlafayette1964 3 дні тому

    I couldn't deal with that tire standing right behind me, they need to make a rock guard with built in step up and you shouldn't have to pull on the steering wheel to get in.

  • @bfarm44
    @bfarm44 4 дні тому

    Definitely my favorite but I’ve been playing with different treatments on the interior so far Olive wood for the dash and sills is my favorite but teak was very nice also and a lot easier on the wallet

  • @Riskmangler
    @Riskmangler 4 дні тому

    Great review. $64K as a starting price with a mediocre 6.5 second 0-60 time is not impressive. Nor is the obviously lackluster 2nd row leg room. MPG isn't anything great either. This isn't the no-brainer purchase I thought it would be when the new GX was first revealed. Meh.

  • @ronaldhamilton8770
    @ronaldhamilton8770 4 дні тому

    This guy knows nothing

  • @TacticalStrudel
    @TacticalStrudel 4 дні тому

    “Most” body on frame SUV buyers would be better off with a unibody, but all unibody SUV buyers would be better off with a minivan.

  • @patrickmichael3384
    @patrickmichael3384 5 днів тому

    If Mitsubishi hadn’t stopped building these and built a worthy successor Evo or built a vehicle people actually would “LIKE” to buy, they wouldn’t be in such sorry shape they’re in now. Mitsubishi’s new vehicles today are jokes.

  • @MBergyman
    @MBergyman 5 днів тому

    Stoked all you reviewers are killing the resale value for this car. It is an excellent car for me and I imagine 99% of people buying it. Amazing the same EVangelizers shunning ICErs for overhyping range anxiety are knocking this car. Only thing I fault Toyota for on this and the BZ is slow DC charge curve. Everything else is spot on for most people. As one who owns and loves the everyday ease of a Chevy Bolt, which is fine for me with its “lack luster” highway efficiency and poor DC charging performance, I look forward to scoring a perfectly fine Lexus EV in about a year for only a little more than I paid for my Bolt. Thank you!

  • @soultanasmaga9661
    @soultanasmaga9661 5 днів тому

    Fn

  • @Molishious
    @Molishious 5 днів тому

    Now that I’m seeing some deals on this I’ve been looking back at the reviews again. More and more I get the feeling that Toyota purposely scuttled this car. The range is simply a nonstarter for the price. I’m looking at used cars for $25,000 less and still can’t quite rationalize it. Why does it have bad range? It has a small battery compared to the competitors. That’s a decision. One that shows that Toyota didn’t care about this car. The instrument that looks like it belongs in an economy car is another tipoff.

  • @greatunz67
    @greatunz67 6 днів тому

    Neither. Correct answer is Grand Cherokee Trackhawk, faster and better than both of those cars for less money.

  • @Maxthafirst
    @Maxthafirst 7 днів тому

    I got 306 miles from Atl to Charlotte

  • @kpsuhail
    @kpsuhail 7 днів тому

    Bentayga lite. Greatwork VW❤️

  • @waynemangan7200
    @waynemangan7200 7 днів тому

    2010 RT manual was great. Still have mine. 34k with a blower & SRT8 springs. Not going anywhere. I cant remember a 2-SS being that cheap back then. He had to have meant 1-SS.

  • @kurtsandoval7714
    @kurtsandoval7714 7 днів тому

    Not sold. My 22 zr2 comes loaded for 20k less. And my horsepower and torque is available at the gate.

  • @davidadams6811
    @davidadams6811 7 днів тому

    For that much money it should come with a 100,000 mile warranty and a 5.3 v8 and it would still be over priced!

  • @isaacmyers3979
    @isaacmyers3979 8 днів тому

    Just bought one of these used so trolling the internet for vids about it. I love this car!

  • @wbwynn
    @wbwynn 9 днів тому

    After the initial over-reaction to new GX; there will be plenty sitting on Lexus lots. Don’t be in a hurry if you want one of these.

  • @wbwynn
    @wbwynn 9 днів тому

    GV80 is a great choice and much better value than GX. I bought the first 2021 GV80 build and very reluctant to let it go.

  • @wbwynn
    @wbwynn 9 днів тому

    Losing interest in the new GX; it’s a no luxury luxury+ in my view. It’s a truck. Lots of better options out there.

  • @MrShinydude
    @MrShinydude 10 днів тому

    The bare minimum range I'd accept in an EV is 300 miles. That's why I own a Tesla, even though I loved my Toyota Corolla. I'd like to buy an EV SUV from either Toyota or Lexus, but their extremely limited range and lack of NACS for public charging leaves this as sadly not an option for me yet.

  • @caseycastaway7850
    @caseycastaway7850 10 днів тому

    I've got the 2012 coup 328i but it's got the fuel pump error now and quits randomly.

  • @FBA-Renaissance
    @FBA-Renaissance 11 днів тому

    YOU TOTALLY FORGOT TO MENTION THE FACT THAT IT'S A 7 SEATER!!! 😎

  • @bob808
    @bob808 11 днів тому

    Good to see it's still a 6 cylinder! I'd have this over a 4cyl C-Class any day.

  • @mikeharris7261
    @mikeharris7261 11 днів тому

    Looks to plain to be a S4

  • @lenisbeltran4888
    @lenisbeltran4888 11 днів тому

    30,000 towing capacity is impressive

  • @mingfu9950
    @mingfu9950 11 днів тому

    Hmm..a body on frame, off-road oriented SUV with durable materials, made to tow a sh*t ton somehow doesn’t handle like a sports car, nor is as smooth, quiet, and fuel efficient as a unibody cross-over? Maybe you’re looking at the wrong truck to begin with? 😅😅 There’s a reason why TX and RX are also in the lineup. Well produced review though.

    • @stevehammes
      @stevehammes 11 днів тому

      My point was is that I would approximate 75% of GX customers don’t need those exact credentials you mentioned. They would be better off with the TX.

    • @mingfu9950
      @mingfu9950 11 днів тому

      @@stevehammes For sure. The gx does sound more like a niche suv.

  • @kevin1492
    @kevin1492 11 днів тому

    LOVE the winter wheel setup.. Truly under the radar.

  • @gregkramer5588
    @gregkramer5588 12 днів тому

    Thanks for the review Steve, Sweet car for sure!

  • @tuanh_duong
    @tuanh_duong 12 днів тому

    This or the CX-30?

  • @lenisbeltran4888
    @lenisbeltran4888 12 днів тому

    I wish i could have a hybrid silverado

  • @rocknrolldog5116
    @rocknrolldog5116 12 днів тому

    Touch screens are old technology and not safe for drivers (as are cell phones). The ideal technology is the voice commands. It only requires you to press one button, which you can do blindfolded.

  • @rj9617
    @rj9617 12 днів тому

    " ... aging like Elizabeth Hurley". 😂 Good one, Steve!

  • @grmmjhnsn2
    @grmmjhnsn2 12 днів тому

    I couldn't quite pin it at first but everything made sense once you said the S4 wasn't on it's original wheel & tire set. Those 18s are drabbbb. Otherwise quite a timeless design