Is the Maverick hybrid the right choice for city driving in Toronto or Vancouver?
Absolutely. The Maverick's e-CVT series hybrid powertrain excels in dense urban traffic: regenerative braking recaptures meaningful energy at every traffic light and in stop-and-go congestion, and real-world fuel consumption drops to less than 6 L/100 km in city driving under normal conditions. The 20 cm of ground clearance handles spring potholes and moderate snow accumulations without issue. Note that the hybrid variant is front-wheel drive only — if you regularly face unplowed private lanes or steep icy driveways, consider the Maverick XLT or Lariat with the 2.0L EcoBoost and AWD package instead. For city dwellers in a condo or dense urban neighbourhood, however, the hybrid is the most economically compelling light truck available in Canada today.