Body style: SUV (Sports Utility Vehicle)
Segment: Small SUV
Production years: 1996, 1997, 1998
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Ford tried to get a piece of the European SUV market in the mid '90s. In 1993, it joined forces with Nissan and put a Ford-badged Nissan Terrano II on the market. The car was produced by Nissan in its factory in Spain.
The Maverick, like the Terrano II, was offered in two body styles. A three-door short-wheelbase and a five-door long-wheelbase. First it appeared in 1993 but in 1996 the Maverick received a facelift. A new front fascia with round headlights and more chrome made it look better for customers. For the long wheelbase a seven-seater option was available.
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 box with high and low gear. No center differential or locking differentials were offered. The Maverick had a front wheel independent suspension while the rear axle was rigid-type with coil springs and anti-roll bar.
FORD Maverick SWB 1996, 1997, 1998
- 2.4i 5MT AWD (116 HP)
- 2.7L TD 5MT AWD (125 HP)
FORD Maverick SWB
2.4i 5MT AWD (116 HP)
ENGINE SPECS - 2.4i 5MT AWD (116 HP) | |
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| Cylinders: | L4 |
| Displacement: | 2389 cm3 |
| Power: | 85 KW @ 4800 RPM 116 HP @ 4800 RPM 114 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): | 13.7 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: | 164.6 in (4181 mm) |
| Width: | 69.3 in (1760 mm) |
| Height: | 72 in (1829 mm) |
| Front/rear Track: | 57.5/56.3 in (1,461/1,430 mm) |
| Wheelbase: | 96.5 in (2451 mm) |
| Ground Clearance: | 7.9 in (201 mm) |
| Cargo Volume: | 11.8 cuFT (334 L) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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| Unladen Weight: | 3538.4 lbs (1605 kg) |
| Gross Weight Limit: | 5533.6 lbs (2510 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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| City: | 15.5 mpg US (15.2 L/100Km) |
| Highway: | 23.3 mpg US (10.1 L/100Km) |
| Combined: | 19.8 mpg US (11.9 L/100Km) |
| CO2 Emissions: | 283 g/km |
FORD Maverick SWB
2.7L TD 5MT AWD (125 HP)
ENGINE SPECS - 2.7L TD 5MT AWD (125 HP) | |
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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): | 15.7 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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| Drive Type: | All Wheel Drive |
| Gearbox: | 5-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Front: | Ventilated Discs |
| Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Tire Size: | 235/75/R15 |
DIMENSIONS | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 164.6 in (4181 mm) |
| Width: | 69.3 in (1760 mm) |
| Height: | 72 in (1829 mm) |
| Front/rear Track: | 57.5/56.3 in (1,461/1,430 mm) |
| Wheelbase: | 96.5 in (2451 mm) |
| Ground Clearance: | 7.9 in (201 mm) |
| Cargo Volume: | 11.8 cuFT (334 L) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Unladen Weight: | 3792 lbs (1720 kg) |
| Gross Weight Limit: | 5533.6 lbs (2510 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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| City: | 19 mpg US (12.4 L/100Km) |
| Highway: | 26.7 mpg US (8.8 L/100Km) |
| Combined: | 23.3 mpg US (10.1 L/100Km) |
| CO2 Emissions: | 268 g/km |