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Ever since we discovered Ford’s new compact truck, two names have always appeared in rumors: “Courier” or “Ranchero.” But if the last rumor is correct, baptism will not be either. The place The Fast Lane truck He received an image from an anonymous source, which was supposed to be the cover of the truck. On it, the name “Maverick” appears.
It is the second time that the Maverick name has been involved with a new Ford model. Until then, it was speculated that baptism would be used in the unprecedented Bronco Sport, but leaked images of the model ended this rumor. We know that the company has plans to reuse this nomenclature, as it made a new registration request some time ago in various markets.
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In addition to name registration, another indication that Ford really wants to name a “Maverick” vehicle is the internal parts catalog, which was leaked earlier in the year and showed a model named like that. Although it is not the name of the Bronco Sport, there is a relationship between the two, since both will be mounted on the C2 modular platform of the Focus medium hatch. Additionally, a Motor Trend report reveals that the truck will be looking for visual inspiration in the crossover and still needs to use the same engines.
We will know if the name is the same next year, when Ford will present Maverick. From the beginning, it was planned to manufacture it in Mexico and it will come to Brazil imported; we will even be the first market to receive it, if the initial plans are maintained. The debut in other countries would be by 2022, including the United States. It has already been shown to the brand’s distributors in the US. USA At an annual convention in Las Vegas and, as the website reveals Automotive News, had good acceptance.
If you adopt the Bronco Sport engine, Ford Maverick will have the 1.5 three-cylinder turbo, which delivers 180 hp; and the 2.0 four-cylinder turbo, which generates 250 hp. They would work with the 8-speed automatic transmission and all-wheel drive. There is no information on a possible diesel variant.
