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Bronco, Maverick Win NACTOY Awards | Mount Juliet
Today’s new Ford lineup is perhaps the most exciting ever in the automaker’s history. Two of the top options in the Ford family are the all-new 2022 Ford Maverick compact pickup and the incredible Ford Bronco SUV. This dynamic duo recently came up big in the 2022 North American Car, Truck, and Utility of the Year™ awards, taking home top honors in their respective segments.
2022 Ford Maverick: North American Truck of the Year
The 2022 Ford Maverick is the truck that non-truck people never knew they needed. With the Maverick, Ford takes the best qualities of being Built Ford Tough® and applies them to a pickup that’s ideal even for drivers who prefer sedans or crossovers.
NACTOY judges were in agreement that the 2022 Ford Maverick was the superior truck to the Rivian R1T and rival Hyundai Santa Cruz, awarding it the title of 2022 North American Truck of the Year. Reading some of their comments, it’s easy to see why.
Karl Brauer of iSeeCars.com calls the Maverick “one of the most compelling packages you can buy in 2022.” That starts with a starting price that’s almost too good to be true, a winning style that only Ford can deliver, and tons of versatility.
Dan Carney, an editor at Motor Trend, hails the 2022 Ford Maverick as “the first affordable, efficient, entry-level vehicle that happens to provide pickup truck utility.” Efficiency is definitely one of its strong suites. With its industry-first standard hybrid engine, the 2022 Maverick delivers an amazing 42 mpg in the city.[1] That means it’s more efficient than some small cars.
But the Maverick does so much more than any sedan could ever dream of. It’s a truck first, and that means it’s capable of towing and hauling. The Maverick has a base towing capacity of 2,000 pounds and max payload of 1,500 pounds when properly equipped. With the available 2.0-liter EcoBoost®, all-wheel drive, and the 4K Trailer Tow Package, the Maverick can trailer up to 4,000 pounds.
And you get spacious seating for up to five, versatile rear under-seat storage, and a Ford Integrated Tether System on top of a FLEXBED™ perfect for DIYers. All told, the 2022 Ford Maverick made the jury’s job easy, making itself the clear choice for 2022 North American Truck of the Year.
2022 Ford Bronco: North American Utility Vehicle of the Year
Anticipation for the return of the Ford Bronco had been building for 25 years. And with the all-new Bronco, Ford did not disappoint. This off-road titan captured the title of 2022 North American Utility of the Year, impressing judges and toppling the Genesis GV70 and Hyundai IONIQ 5.
The Ford Bronco is a vehicle that speaks for itself. It features standard 4x4, a rugged HOSS suspension system, Terrain Management System™ with up to seven G.O.A.T. Modes™, and a battery of trail-ready tech. On top of all that, it looks like a Ford Bronco — iconic from every angle.
While the Bronco speaks volumes, NACTOY judges had plenty to say as well. Across the line, jurors praised the Bronco as an SUV that puts Jeep® and the Wrangler on notice. Gary Witzenburg, the president of the NACTOY awards, noted in particular that the Bronco has better road manners than the competition.
What’s possibly even more impressive is the fact that the 2022 Ford Bronco won the title of North American Utility Vehicle of the Year before Ford even had the chance to show its entire hand. Following its NACTOY win, Ford revealed the 2022 Ford Bronco Raptor — the most powerful street-legal Bronco ever built — and the all-new Bronco Everglades complete with a Ford-exclusive snorkel perfect for extreme surroundings.
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[1] EPA-estimated rating of 42 city/33 hwy/37 combined mpg
