Why the 2022 Toyota Tacoma out-muscles the Ford Maverick

The people at Ford were hoping they could put up a reasonable challenge to the dominance of the Toyota Tacoma by launching the Ford Maverick. Unfortunately for the folks at Ford, the Maverick comes up short in one category after another. At Avondale Toyota, we want our customers in Phoenix and Tempe, AZ to know about the advantages Toyota's best-selling Tacoma has over the cheaper-but-weaker pickup known as the Ford Maverick.

Performance: Tacoma wins big

Frankly, while the 2022 Toyota Tacoma is a serious mid-size pickup, the Ford Maverick comes off as an under-sized imitation that won't give you enough help when you need it most. The most embarrassing point of comparison for Ford Maverick promoters is towing capability. The newest Toyota Tacoma can pull 6,800 pounds while the best the poor Maverick can do is 4,000 pounds. Tacoma also wins the payload match 1,685 lb to 1,500 lb.

Bed space for cargo: Tacoma is roomier

The Toyota Tacoma is a bigger investment but you get more than your money's worth again and again. A good example is the bed space. The 2022 Toyota offers either a 5-foot bed or a full 6 feet. The under-sized Ford Maverick gives you one very limited choice: A box that's only 4.5 feet. What's more, the new Tacoma is a much authentic off-road choice with features like heavy-duty shocks, hill descent control and a locking rear differential.

The 2022 Toyota Tacoma is far more versatile

The additional good news for mid-size truck buyers in Glendale and Peoria, AZ is that the new Toyota Tacoma can be customized to meet your needs precisely. Choose from six trims including the formidable TRD Pro and TRD Off-Road packages with the power of Toyota's relentless four-wheel drive. Add Toyota quality and reliability and the new Tacoma becomes a no-brainer. Test drive one soon at Avondale Toyota in Avondale, AZ.