Are you in the market for a new small truck to drive in Hampton? Small trucks offer tremendous versatility. A new truck like the Ford Maverick can offer the benefits of a pickup truck with added mobility and fuel efficiency. While the Maverick offers exceptional performance, you might also wonder if another truck is right for you. At Bowditch Ford, we want to help you make an informed decision. Here is how the Maverick compares to the Chevrolet Colorado, another popular make and model of compact pickup truck.
Pricing
If you are not sure whether you want to drive a new Maverick or a new Chevrolet Colorado in Williamsburg, you might want to take a look at both vehicles' prices. The base Maverick model costs significantly less than the base Chevrolet Colorado, with a starting MSRP that is nearly $7,000 lower.
Performance
The Ford Maverick is the only pickup truck on the market in Yorktown or anywhere else that comes standard with a hybrid powertrain. The standard Maverick 2.5-liter I-4 hybrid powertrain produces 191 horsepower and 155 pound-feet of torque. An available 2.0-liter EcoBoost® I-4 gas engine produces 250 horsepower and 277 pound-feet of torque. The Colorado comes standard with a 2.7-liter turbo I-4 engine with 237 horsepower and 260 pound-feet of torque. An available 2.7-liter turbo I-4 engine produces 310 horsepower and either 391 or 430 pound-feet of torque depending on the trim.
While the Colorado offers some more power than the Maverick, it does so at a higher price point. The Maverick can also save you a substantial amount on gasoline. The standard Maverick hybrid engine has a city fuel economy of 40 miles per gallon and a highway fuel economy of 33 miles per gallon. The available EcoBoost engine has a fuel economy of 30 miles per gallon on the highway and 23 miles per gallon in the city. Meanwhile, the Chevrolet Colorado has a standard highway fuel economy of just 25 miles per gallon and a standard city fuel economy of 20 miles per gallon.
Tech Features
Listening to music while driving your truck around Suffolk is a fantastic way to spend an afternoon. When you get a Ford Maverick, you can opt for an available eight-speaker Bang & Olufsen premium audio system and get the most out of your favorite tunes. The Chevrolet Colorado offers seven speakers at most, so you can't enjoy quite as rich and full a sound in a Colorado as you can in a Maverick.
Safety Features
The Maverick and Chevrolet Colorado both come standard with plenty of safety features, so you can drive around Virginia Beach with confidence. Both vehicles come standard with forward collision warning with pedestrian detection. This feature can detect potential collisions before they happen, alerting you to take action and automatically applying the brakes if needed.
The Verdict
Both the Ford Maverick and Chevrolet Colorado are capable, versatile small trucks that provide outstanding value for their drivers. However, the Maverick comes through with a lower price, making it an especially excellent value. The Maverick also has a significantly better fuel economy than the Colorado, which is especially important in these times when gas prices can be so unpredictable. If you need a small truck that delivers incredible versatility for its price, the Maverick is hard to beat.
Take a New Ford Maverick on a Test Drive Today
If you want to see for yourself if a Maverick is the right truck for you, then visit Bowditch Ford and take one on a test drive. To schedule your test drive, contact us!