Actually I guess that the Vega is a more fair comparison.

I also bought a new Ranger. Back in early April. Just in time before everything went crazy.

A friend of mine pre ordered one a year ago and finally got his about October. Its ok I guess. He has the 4x4. I think he gave 24k for it.
It feels like a car drives like a car and has limited ground clearance.
If you only drive roads and dont need to tow or haul much it would probably work out well.

I don't know about the resulting vehicle; but I love the concept.

Get rid of all the expensive extra crap, and just pay for what you need.

I don't even think the base model has cruise control, or air conditioning.

If memory serves, the original Maverick was an upscale Pinto and poor man's Mustang. First company I worked for had exactly one "company" car and it was a 2nd hand Maverick. A mid 70's model. No power steering and no AC. I drove it from St. Louis to Tulsa by way of Batesville, AR. I considered myself lucky to get out alive.

If memory serves, Ford had the market for "economy" cars covered back then. In the late 60's, we had a young single lady teacher at our small school. She had to drove about 20 miles to work. Her first car was a Ford Falcon. This time of year she would get all bundled up for her drive home. She said the car did not have a heater. That would be a cheap car.

not the same vehicle as the old maverick car guys, its just a name. I bet they sell a ton of these as fleet vehicles

Base Maverick Truck has A/C standard. I have cruise now but never use it. Not an issue for e

Interesting concept, I can see it being used in a number of ways.

Might work ok if not pulling grades and had some clearance. Trapped for years out of a 62 VW bug with a lift kit amazing vehicle.

4x4 drive?