The Ford Maverick is coming, but maybe only in crew cab

[Old Fart]

The small Ford Maverick car from the 1970s is being rebooted as a small pickup truck in 2021, which is exciting news for Ford truck lovers (and there are a lot of them). But the most recent reports and spy shots from Ford Authority indicate the vehicle may be available exclusively in crew-cab guise and not as a regular cab or long bed.

That should be fine for the majority of shoppers who would opt for that setup anyway, but may push those looking for a smaller base work truck back toward the F-150. Engine options include a turbo 1.5-litre EcoBoost Dragon three-cylinder; and a turbo 2.0-litre EcoBoost four-cylinder, likely paired to an eight-speed automatic transmission powering the front two, or, as an option, all four wheels. (Driving.ca)

[5.4MarkVIII]

So smaller than the ranger? Or in between the ranger and the f150?

Don’t get the point?!?

[IanGTCS]

Smaller than the Ranger. I think it's basically a transit connect with a tiny box. I'd be vaguely interested if it was a long box short cab but then they would sell maybe 10 of those so not worth making them.

[RedSN]

Not interested in carrying passengers. Trucks are meant to carry cargo.
I would be interested in a small, regular or extended cab truck with at least a 6’ box.

Did Ford run out of names? What’s next? A Thunderbird minivan? A Model-T-GT?

[True Blue]

Why can't one of these manufactures make a true mid-size truck. I miss owning a Dakota!

[StAnger]

Front wheel drive "truck". Lame.

[83 5.0]

Maybe make it a Hybrid? I have a RAV 4 Hybrid, excellent power, <6 litres per 100KMs, about the same size I would suspect, surprised Toyota hasn't made a Hybrid Tacoma