The Ford Maverick is finally here to give mini-truck fans the replacement for their aging 1997 Ford Ranger or Chevrolet S-10. Since the mass exodus of compact trucks in the US, this small-truck space has stayed quiet. Though, with the introduction of Ford’s Maverick and the Hyundai Santa Cruz, this could start heating up. Ford’s Maverick pulls double duty for the company that abandoned small cars in its US lineup: it’s the most affordable truck you can buy and the most affordable hybrid. Ford’s entry-level XL-badged Maverick comes equipped with a 2.5-liter I4 engine that mates to a hybrid powertrain by way of Ford’s PowerSplit transmission. Ford packaged all of this with space for five and a 4.5-foot long bed.

On this episode of Quick Spin, host Wesley Wren hops behind the wheel of the Ford Maverick and puts it through its paces. Wren walks you around the new compact pickup from Ford and talks about some of its new features. Wren also takes you along for a live drive review to discuss the truck’s dynamics. Adding to those segments, Wren talks with Patrick Carone about Ford’s latest truck. The two discuss the importance of the truck, its size and its pricing. They also discuss more of the truck’s features. Closing the show, the pair break down why this truck is special.