Ford Maverick pickup
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So the photos i posted are 3d renderings of my future truck. I got the XLT (mid trim level) but added the "off road package" (comes with sweet A/T tires & front tow hooks & added armor on the bottom of truck) and i got the tow package which requires the 2.0t ecoboost and AWD. i wanted to keep it under $30k net and i did. i didnt upgrade to luxury package because of price but also that lumbar support came standard and i didnt need to upgrade to the top trim to get that option. (its important for me).
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From: FL
So the photos i posted are 3d renderings of my future truck. I got the XLT (mid trim level) but added the "off road package" (comes with sweet A/T tires & front tow hooks & added armor on the bottom of truck) and i got the tow package which requires the 2.0t ecoboost and AWD. i wanted to keep it under $30k net and i did. i didnt upgrade to luxury package because of price but also that lumbar support came standard and i didnt need to upgrade to the top trim to get that option. (its important for me).
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From: ON/NY
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From: California
You've probably never owned a truck with a snug top or camper shell. My family's been using them on their F-150's for decades. It's about keeping whatever cargo you have in the bed safe from the elements and also secured from theft. It can be easily removed for larger items. This is a great accessory for any pickup owner.
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You've probably never owned a truck with a snug top or camper shell. My family's been using them on their F-150's for decades. It's about keeping whatever cargo you have in the bed safe from the elements and also secured from theft. It can be easily removed for larger items. This is a great accessory for any pickup owner.
Yes, if you remember, the first Toyota 4Runners, back in the 1980s, started out that way, too...before they became purpose-designed to carry passengers in back.
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Believe me, as somebody who has owned or been around trucks his entire life....there can be a lot of value to having a covered cargo area that is completely separate from the passenger compartment. Especially if you can remove it when you don't need it.
I don't use a cap but I do have a folding toneau cover. It's incredibly handy. I can put all manner of dirty things in the bed of my truck, or i can cover some things that I don't want being seen by wandering eyes in a parking lot.
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If you remember, the 1st gen 4Runner had the back row of seats (no 4-door back then) and the cargo area under the removable cab; that's not what this Maverick pic shows.
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My dad has a shell on his Tacoma and my brother in law has one on his Tundra, but I have always preferred a hard tonneau cover. The tri-fold ones have always provided the most flexibility for me. I think there will be a solid demand for a nice shell for the Maverick. It's a small bed but can be made more useful.
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I’m usually critical of Ford, but the Maverick looks great for what it is. Someone who wants/needs a truck, but not to tow things. And it’s supposed to be around $25k? You can barely buy a Corolla for that amount.
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From: California
Ford Maverick with bed topper shown at dealer meeting
Both camper and commercial variants are available
The bed cap comes in two variants, a windowed version like the one seen in spy photos called the Sport, and a window-less version called the SnugPro for work trucks. They appear to be manufactured by Snug Top, a popular bed topper company based out of Long Beach, California. According to the forum, the Sport will cost $3,449 while the SnugPro will sticker at $3,029.
Interior shots of the Sport look quite nice inside, with a dark liner that seems like it would insulate and absorb vibrations well, a far cry from the bed toppers of old. An LED light strip helps with visibility, and the windows can be popped out about two inches for some ventilation. It comes in 10 colors to match the exterior paint of the Maverick itself.
The commercial-oriented SnugPro comes with access doors on each side and at the rear. They locks seem sturdy and are visible from afar, lest n'er-do-wells get any ideas before they even approach your truck.
Both are nicely shaped with a small overhang at the rear, likely for aerodynamics and to have a bit of weather protection as well.
Interior shots of the Sport look quite nice inside, with a dark liner that seems like it would insulate and absorb vibrations well, a far cry from the bed toppers of old. An LED light strip helps with visibility, and the windows can be popped out about two inches for some ventilation. It comes in 10 colors to match the exterior paint of the Maverick itself.
The commercial-oriented SnugPro comes with access doors on each side and at the rear. They locks seem sturdy and are visible from afar, lest n'er-do-wells get any ideas before they even approach your truck.
Both are nicely shaped with a small overhang at the rear, likely for aerodynamics and to have a bit of weather protection as well.