The 2022 Ford Maverick Hybrid is a compact unibody pickup that marked Ford’s return to a small truck segment, built on the same platform as the Ford Escape and Bronco Sport. It pairs a 2.5L Atkinson-cycle four-cylinder engine with an electric motor and a continuously variable transmission (CVT), producing a combined 191 horsepower, and comes standard with front-wheel drive (AWD was offered only on non-hybrid trims that year). It features a 4.5-foot composite bed with a clever, configurable “Flexbed” system that includes built-in slots and brackets for DIY storage solutions, a comfortable if compact cabin with available recycled-fabric upholstery, and a starting price that made it one of the most affordable new vehicles in the US market. EPA-rated fuel economy for the 2022 Maverick Hybrid FWD comes in at 42 mpg city, 33 mpg highway, and 37 mpg combined, making it one of the most fuel-efficient pickups ever sold in the United States.