The 2022 Ford Maverick and F-150 Lighting have made their public debuts at the ongoing Chicago Auto Show, providing prospective customers with their first chance to check out the pickup trucks in the flesh.
The F-150 Lighting is arguably the most important of the two as it is Ford’s first all-electric pickup truck and has been well-received by customers with more than 100,000 reservations placed since its online unveiling two months ago. A key reason why the F-150 Lighting has received such a positive reception is the fact that prices start at a reasonable $39,974 before any federal or state tax credits.
Depending on the spec, the F-150 Lightning can produce as much as 563 hp and 775 lb-ft (1,050 Nm) from a pair of electric motors with the available extended range battery pack. A smaller battery pack is also offered with power topping out at 426 hp and 775 lb-ft (1,050 Nm).
As for the Maverick, it is Ford’s most affordable pickup truck model with a starting MSRP of just $19,995. The entry-level Maverick is powered by a hybrid 2.5-liter powertrain with an Atkinson-cycle four-cylinder engine producing 162 hp and 155 lb-ft (210 Nm) and an electric motor with 126 hp and 173 lb-ft (235 Nm). Combined output is rated at 191 HP, sent to the front wheels via a CVT transmission.
The Ford Maverick can also be ordered with a 2.0-liter EcoBoost four-cylinder rated at 250 hp and 277 lb-ft (376 Nm). This variant has an eight-speed automatic transmission and front-wheel drive as standard but can be optioned with all-wheel drive.
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