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Perpetual Radio Networks currently produces TestDrive, Canada's newest automotive review show. We focus on older model cars and give you a full tour of the vehicle, take it for a drive, and go over everything you need to know if you're in the market for that car. TestDrive Spotlight focuses on one car, and TestDrive Showdown pits two or more similar cars together in a comparison review. We also produce #EnthusiastStories videos about car enthusiasts that we want to share with the world.
Perpetual Radio originally launched in 2009 as Canada's first podcast network, producing half a dozen podcasts live every week. We worked on video content early on before taking a break after 2012. We relaunched in 2015 with a new focus and vision.
Perpetual Radio originally launched in 2009 as Canada's first podcast network, producing half a dozen podcasts live every week. We worked on video content early on before taking a break after 2012. We relaunched in 2015 with a new focus and vision.
Ford Maverick the Ultimate Utility Vehicle? | 2024 Ford Maverick TREMOR Review
The 2024 Ford Maverick XLT is a small pickup with plenty to offer, could it be the best first pickup for those seeking the ultimate utility vehicle? Victor spends a week with this TREMOR to find out.
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Chapters
00:00 Cold Open
00:19 Introduction
00:42 Front Features
01:16 Side Profile
01:54 Tailgate & Bed
03:01 Engine Specs
03:52 Back Seats
04:44 Front Seats
05:39 Test Drive
09:12 Final Thoughts
10:12 End Screen
This week on PRN_TestDrive Victor hits the road in the 2024 Ford Maverick Lariat with the TREMOR off-road package. This pickup is prices around $50k CAD and comes very well equipped. There aren't many options not selected on this test vehicle. Victor goes over the features and specs of this vehicle including the important info potential buyers would be interested in knowing.
He then takes this Ford Maverick on the road to talk about how it drives, rides, and handles, along with his thoughts after spending a week with this vehicle. He discusses his impressions after driving Ford's larger trucks, and how this could be a good vehicle for first time buyers or first time pickup owners.
Visit the PRN_TestDrive website for more photos, detailed reviews, and more: www.prntestdrive.com
Follow PRN_TestDrive on Instagram @PRNTestDrive: prntestdrive
Like us on Facebook: perpetualradio/
Chapters
00:00 Cold Open
00:19 Introduction
00:42 Front Features
01:16 Side Profile
01:54 Tailgate & Bed
03:01 Engine Specs
03:52 Back Seats
04:44 Front Seats
05:39 Test Drive
09:12 Final Thoughts
10:12 End Screen
This week on PRN_TestDrive Victor hits the road in the 2024 Ford Maverick Lariat with the TREMOR off-road package. This pickup is prices around $50k CAD and comes very well equipped. There aren't many options not selected on this test vehicle. Victor goes over the features and specs of this vehicle including the important info potential buyers would be interested in knowing.
He then takes this Ford Maverick on the road to talk about how it drives, rides, and handles, along with his thoughts after spending a week with this vehicle. He discusses his impressions after driving Ford's larger trucks, and how this could be a good vehicle for first time buyers or first time pickup owners.
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Hi there! Thank you for the great review! I am currently waiting for my Z71 that I just ordered from GM in the West Island. The demo that I tried had a larger Cluster with the function of switching to the smaller versions on the wt and LT. It should be just the push of a button ;)
50k? Are the gold colored parts actually gold plated?
These trucks were pitched as a small, affordable little pickup. But thanks to dealerships, they've become too expensive for what they are. I'd rather have a used Tacoma. Better build and better reliability and around the same cost.
piece of salmon?? wtf
Yeah, Google what a salmon filet looks like, I even overlay it during this video for emphasis. 😉
The high engine rpm was the first thing I noticed. Cruising at 80 mph I was surprised to see 3200. I thought I was in 4th gear. Other than that I love this car. It’s a fun daily commuter.
Leather is an ecologically sound material. Think about it. Unless everyone goes vegetarian, cow hides will be produced in huge numbers. Is it better to use that material or just throw it away? One day, hopefully, this will no longer be true - we won’t be killing other sentient creatures for food. Until then, leather is a philosophically-defensible resource.
Got a Canyon AT4X Edition 1. Loving it! Gets alot of complements and it's a very rare limited production truck.
Loved the Canyon AT4X as well! I should be checking out the Sierra AT4X in a few weeks can't wait!
That’s the Canada spec, the US DOESNT get shift lights 😢
Correct. The Ontario, Canada license plate was a clue.
@@PRNTestDrive I see there is a misunderstanding of tone in my previous comment. What I was trying to express is how one of a hand-full of options found in Canada spec can’t be found in US spec, I was not trying to correct you, just expressing my underwhelming sadness of being left out of the enthusiast desired options; Thought the crying face emoji was a hint though.. Mr. Condescending
What's missing 'automatic' telescopic, and open down steering wheel movement.
I really like the look of these things. Ideally, they'd come with the hybrid and AWD; coming soon, perhaps? But only if the towing stays at 4k pounds.
Pretty poor "storm test." Almost no meaningful demonstration or discussion about actual snow performance.
You must have tiny short arms.....
Am dumbfounded ❤❤❤
Just got mine back after water damage repair. That leak is cuz of the sunroof rails being clogged. Cost 3.2k to fix but insurance covered 3K
It’s a Ford, meaning dealer excuses, and cutting corners in engineering. Ford is just good at hiding them, but they are there. I will never buy another Ford. For one, it is a Ford, unreliable, and two, I make too much money to be seen in one.
Manual? 2024 only comes with 6 speed auto
Maybe in your market, not here in Canada.
😂
Glad you think so! We still crack up watching this all these years later. It even shows up as the first result on Google if you search for BMW Check Engine Light.
Best si to date. I’m definitely getting one as I’m downsizing from my 15 yr old suv
Great choice!
Thanks for reviewing the base model (and not the SVR like everyone else does :)) Much more useful for the potential buyers ;)
We ended up doing an SVR a little while after this one, but we agree that it's very useful to consumers to get these other trims. The fleets don't usually spec them this way so we jump on them when we can.
Nice review! Just wondering we dont get wireless CarPlay in Canada?
Unfortunately we don't.
You mention how stifly sprung the stelvio is in dynamic, was that the case if you changed the suspension setting to soft? It makes quite a differemce on my giulia which is why i ask. Thanks.
It did help, but it’s still firm overall.
Our c250 was an absolute nightmare after 2 years. We bought it used and might have been dodgy repairs from previous owner but we cant be certain. I have been so scared to buy another mercedes after that it has totally changed my opinion on the whole brand. Im buying a BMW that i have done tons of research on but still love the look of these and would probably save me tons of money compared to the newer bmw im looking at😭
Sounds like you may have had a bad one. Mine just keeps on doing what I ask of it, I don't get to drive it much but it never lets me down.
That’s exactly how a Québécois drives
🤷🏼♂️ I never considered myself one.
W221 #1
Agreed! I love mine, as you can tell.
In any new vehicle the big turn off will always be the maintenance cost, but also y’all are insane to buy this new out of the lot for this vehicles devalue ridiculous fast.
Most do unfortunately. But maintenance costs will be high even if you buy something like this in the used market.
Nice vehicles. Glad you got to drive the last model year of the Quadrifoglio. I bet it was fun.
It was! I'm glad I had the chance to pick this one up quickly before everyone else had a go at it.
People are accepting these screens in wheels with poor interior finish and almost no room per 50k dollars new ? I understand, a electric car is fantastic in commuting and close errants. But even with taxpayer money to promote these sells, doesn't worth. But i found one used, 35k miles rwd sel per 18900. Then i think its could be a good purchase.
I do agree that the prices need to come down for them to be properly feasible. Everything is expensive though, and the likelihood prices will come down for anything is slim.
Under 30 grand ? I ordered that car and it cost 47 grand
Oof!
Sounds meh
Autonomous drive pilot level 3?
In Europe I believe it's level 2. Here it's zero.
I’m buy Honda ridgeline 2024 BE. My comment: for this big men don’t have room driver seat.Very cramped.
I hate PANORAMIC GLASS make it an option 😒
Few brands do unfortunately. The Stellantis vehicles we drive almost always have it as an option. The Alfa Romeo Stelvio I'm driving this week has the pano roof, but it's optional.
So they are coming after the FORD EXPLORER or LINCOLN AVIAYOR 400HP ratings.....😮
As soon as you said, “the business end,” a picture of Joe Raiti popped into my head! lol Anyways nice job. I drive Mazdas. Love them all.
Thanks for checking this one out!
Great review
Glad you liked it, thanks for checking it out! Make sure you subscribe while you're at it 😀
Thanks for the video. How’s the engine and acceleration?
You don’t want it I’ll take it man
Gutless for a medium sedan.
If it rattles, squeaks, and moans, that's OK. Remember that its a Ford Expeditions and that's part of the Ford quality experience 👌. At Ford Quality is Job 1#. Remember?
Lol!
Great review. Ive been looking at these for a while. Being supercharged, how does the lag compare to the turbocharged suvs from Mercedes and BMW? Especially higher road speed merging or overtaking maneuvers? I just found your channel and subbed, looking forward to following along.
There's a bit of a lag, but the V8 itself has plenty of go power. I never felt I had issues with it on the highway, could pass traffic easily. I'm driving the Alfa Romeo Stelvio Quadrifoglio right now and feel the F-Pace SVR is the natural competitor over the Germans. Both are unique in the marketplace, and offer an exotic experience over the BMW/Mercedes.
@PRNTestDrive Thanks for the info. I'm trying to decide between X5 M60i and the 575 Edition F-Pace SVR. Glad I found your channel and looking forward to following along.
Porsche reliable hahaha
looks like a fridge
lol
Not expensive? Stop making excuses for these billion dollar companies and normalizing their greed. This ''economy'' shit box is 35k plus taxes which means it will cost you 40k out the door to drive something devoid of any personality and that will also depreciate like a rock. This car should be closer before taxes to 25k than 35k
Thanks for the great review. Looking at one at a car site for 12 g with 65000k.
Seems like low enough mileage, hope it works out for you!
You do know that if you connect an extension cord to the J1172 they will void your warranty. And you can't plug it in if you live an apartment. Forget for the fact my apartment is on the ground floor, the apartment complex can deny permission to plug into the wall (now subsequent to learning that, 3 years later they built a charging station).
Cool intro video edit
Glad you liked it, thanks! Wanted to try something different with each video we did back in the day.
Sounds like a ford. I detail rental escapes f150 350s edges and expeditions and all of em but the 150s are horrid
Even with low reliability rating of Lincoln it still feels like it's the clear choice.
Neither really score high marks in the reliability department.
The black 🔥
I bought mine new in 2011 c300 fully loaded for $38k with zero miles and after 119k miles still runs great. I replaced the seat cushion at MB for 550$, Steering column lock, $1200, transmission and cooling system $9,000, belts n pulleys $500, infotainment knob $400. Brakes can last over 100k miles in this. Very reliable other than the trans issue, coolant leaked into the trans and killed it. Have the coolant lines and thermostat replaced, my advice.
Thanks for sharing! Mine's been running great, went in for a Service A a couple months ago, getting the summers swapped on this week and a quick inspection. I enjoy driving mine, we did an update video for 2 years in January.