Listen now (20 min) | This week, we're driving the 2022 Ford Maverick. It's my vehicle of the year and it's the perfect truck for a ton of people — looking for your first new car? Ford Maverick. Want to replace your sedan or small crossover with something more practical? Ford Maverick. If you want to haul stuff without wasting a ton of gas? Ford Maverick. I'm outside Las Vegas taking it for a spin in some (light) Nevada traffic.