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Tour the $20,000 Ford Maverick pickup truck's funky and functional interior

Tim Levin   

Tour the $20,000 Ford Maverick pickup truck's funky and functional interior
2022 Ford Maverick XL.Tim Levin/Insider
  • The new Maverick pickup is Ford's cheapest model, but that doesn't mean it feels cheap inside.
  • Ford creatively used hard plastics and inexpensive materials to make the truck feel funky and fun.

Starting at $19,995 before destination fees, the new Maverick pickup truck is Ford's lowest-priced model. You might think that inevitably means a dark, sad, cheap-feeling interior — but you'd be wrong.

Starting at $19,995 before destination fees, the new Maverick pickup truck is Ford
The 2022 Ford Maverick XL.      Tim Levin/Insider

We took a spin in the most basic Maverick XL Hybrid. And although its cab is bare-bones and there isn't any leather in sight, Ford managed to make it remarkably functional, pleasant, and not cheap-feeling.

We took a spin in the most basic Maverick XL Hybrid. And although its cab is bare-bones and there isn
The 2022 Ford Maverick XL.      Tim Levin/Insider

Instead of concealing its use of hard plastics and other inexpensive materials, Ford embraced them to make the Maverick feel fun and unique.

Instead of concealing its use of hard plastics and other inexpensive materials, Ford embraced them to make the Maverick feel fun and unique.
The 2022 Ford Maverick XL.      Tim Levin/Insider

The Maverick's funky molded-plastic door panels spice up an area you wouldn't pay much attention to otherwise.

The Maverick
The 2022 Ford Maverick XL.      Tim Levin/Insider

Each door has a dedicated vertical slot for an extra-large water bottle.

Each door has a dedicated vertical slot for an extra-large water bottle.
The 2022 Ford Maverick XL.      Tim Levin/Insider

And in place of a traditional door pull, Ford used a more interesting floating rectangular piece.

And in place of a traditional door pull, Ford used a more interesting floating rectangular piece.
The 2022 Ford Maverick XL.      Tim Levin/Insider

The upper part of the door panel features a molded diamond pattern that carries over to the dashboard and wraps around the air vents.

The upper part of the door panel features a molded diamond pattern that carries over to the dashboard and wraps around the air vents.
The 2022 Ford Maverick XL.      Tim Levin/Insider

Between the cloth trim and plastics, a variety of different textures keeps things from feeling drab.

Between the cloth trim and plastics, a variety of different textures keeps things from feeling drab.
The 2022 Ford Maverick XL.      Tim Levin/Insider

Ford's use of exposed bolts also keeps things interesting.

Ford
The 2022 Ford Maverick XL.      Tim Levin/Insider

The Maverick has no shortage of storage for odds and ends.

The Maverick has no shortage of storage for odds and ends.
The 2022 Ford Maverick XL.      Tim Levin/Insider

Along with a large cubby between the seats, the center console has multiple handy spots for propping up a phone.

Along with a large cubby between the seats, the center console has multiple handy spots for propping up a phone.
The 2022 Ford Maverick XL.      Tim Levin/Insider

There’s a little storage area by the infotainment screen…

There’s a little storage area by the infotainment screen…
The 2022 Ford Maverick XL.      Tim Levin/Insider

… and another above it.

… and another above it.
The 2022 Ford Maverick XL.      Tim Levin/Insider

Flip open the rear seats and there's extra room for bulkier items.

Flip open the rear seats and there
The 2022 Ford Maverick.      Ford

The display itself isn't very big or advanced, but it gets the job done. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto come standard, which most people will probably use anyway instead of the built-in software.

The display itself isn
The 2022 Ford Maverick XL.      Tim Levin/Insider

The back seats aren't particularly spacious, but you can't expect much more from a compact truck. To add more legroom, Ford would have had to steal from the already-petite bed.

The back seats aren
The 2022 Ford Maverick Lariat.      Ford

The Maverick also introduces what Ford has dubbed the Ford Integrated Tether System (FITS).

The Maverick also introduces what Ford has dubbed the Ford Integrated Tether System (FITS).
The 2022 Ford Maverick.      Ford

A series of FITS slots dispersed throughout the cabin let customers insert accessories like cupholders or their own 3D-printed add-ons.

A series of FITS slots dispersed throughout the cabin let customers insert accessories like cupholders or their own 3D-printed add-ons.
The 2022 Ford Maverick.      Ford

If you're not sold on the Maverick XL's interior, you can spice things up by choosing a more expensive trim.

If you
The 2022 Ford Maverick XLT.      Ford

Upgrading to the $22,360 Maverick XLT gets you a slightly jazzed-up interior, with two-tone seats and bright, bold accents.

Upgrading to the $22,360 Maverick XLT gets you a slightly jazzed-up interior, with two-tone seats and bright, bold accents.
The 2022 Ford Maverick XLT.      Ford

The top-tier Maverick Lariat, which starts at $25,860, comes with faux-leather seats and a higher-end look.

The top-tier Maverick Lariat, which starts at $25,860, comes with faux-leather seats and a higher-end look.
The 2022 Ford Maverick Lariat.      Ford

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