"2022 Ford Maverick Hybrid XL Review" written by Jerry Reynolds

OK, you want a cheap frugal truck, I have your cheap frugal truck right 
here.  "2022 Ford Maverick Hybrid XL Review" written by Jerry Reynolds.
 
https://www.carprousa.com/vehicle-reviews/2022-ford-maverick-hybrid-pickup

"Under the hood is a 2.5-liter inline 4 cylinder that is mated to a 
continuously variable transmission.  Together they put out a respectable 
191-horses and this truck will tow 2,000 pounds and carry 1,500 pounds 
in the bed."

"The Maverick handles great, was surprisingly quiet inside, and overall 
quite enjoyable to drive."

"We’ve got to talk fuel economy.  Fuel economy is rated at 42 city and 
33 highway, but I think that might be underrated.  In one stretch, I 
drove over an hour at city speeds, but one 10-mile stretch of highway 
speeds around 65 miles per hour, and got 50 miles per gallon."

"More interesting, if you fill the 13.8 gallon fuel tank, you can go 500 
miles on a tank of gas.  I am more than impressed with the fuel economy 
on the hybrid Maverick."

"Total MSRP on my tester is get this:  $21,490 with transportation."

It is front wheel drive.  And there is a 4WD version but that raises the 
price.

Lynn