Body style: SUV (Sports Utility Vehicle)
Segment: Medium SUV
Production years: 1996, 1997, 1998
Ford joined forces with Nissan and offered the Maverick SUV in two body styles for the European market.
The Maverick/Terrano II duo was built in Spain, at Nissan's plant, and it appeared on the market in 1993. Both partners decided to upgrade their models starting with 1996. Ford enhanced its model with its new design language and offered new trims for the interior. A seven-seat option was available for the long-wheelbase version.
On the outside, the 1996 Maverick featured new, dual headlights at the front. The silver plastic grille resembled the one from the Ranger pickup. Ford installed bigger wheel-fender moldings around the wheel-wells; hence the previous model was criticized for its slim ones. There was a new design available for its light-alloy-wheels.
Another good upgrade was on the technical side, where the engines were updated. Even though it didn't receive the 3.0-liter unit like the Terrano II, it went well with the 2.7-liter turbodiesel, upgraded to 125 hp from the pre-facelifted variant, which only had 101 hp. The torque was increased to 278 Nm (205 lb-ft). The 2.4-liter gasoline unit lost some power and, since 1996, had only 118 hp instead of 124 as before.
The 4x4 transmission system was via a transfer-case with high and low gear. Ford didn't offer a center differential or locking differentials. The Maverick had a front-wheel independent suspension while the rear axle was rigid-type with coil springs and an anti-roll bar.
ENGINE SPECS - 2.4i 5MT AWD (118 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 2389 cm3 |
Power: | 87 KW @ 4800 RPM 118 HP @ 4800 RPM 117 BHP @ 4800 RPM |
Torque: | 141 lb-ft @ 3200 RPM 191 Nm @ 3200 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 21.1 gallons (79.9 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 99.4 mph (160 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 14.3 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | All Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 235/75/R15 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 183.5 in (4661 mm) |
Width: | 69.3 in (1760 mm) |
Height: | 72.8 in (1849 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 57.5/56.3 in (1,461/1,430 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 104.3 in (2649 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 7.9 in (201 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 4 cuFT (113 L) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3825 lbs (1735 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 5533.6 lbs (2510 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 14.9 mpg US (15.8 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 22.8 mpg US (10.3 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 19.1 mpg US (12.3 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 293 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 2.7L TD 5MT AWD (101 HP)25 | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 2664 cm3 |
Power: | 92 KW @ 3600 RPM 125 HP @ 3600 RPM 123 BHP @ 3600 RPM |
Torque: | 205 lb-ft @ 2000 RPM 278 Nm @ 2000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Indirect Injection |
Fuel: | Diesel |
Fuel capacity: | 21.1 gallons (79.9 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 96.3 mph (155 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 16.7 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | All Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 235/75/R15 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 183.5 in (4661 mm) |
Width: | 69.3 in (1760 mm) |
Height: | 72.8 in (1849 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 57.5/56.3 in (1,461/1,430 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 104.3 in (2649 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 7.9 in (201 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 4 cuFT (113 L) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 4078.6 lbs (1850 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 5533.6 lbs (2510 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 18.8 mpg US (12.5 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 25.3 mpg US (9.3 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 22.4 mpg US (10.5 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 262 g/km |