So, now that the new Ford Maverick is the North American Truck of the Year, those naming strategists at Ford can all breathe a sigh of relief.

The Ford Maverick is hot. As one voting juror put it, "The Maverick is the first affordable, efficient, entry-level vehicle that happens to provide pickup truck utility.”

This award is the latest in a number of accolades racked up by the 2022 Ford Maverick in recent months, a list that includes Green Truck of the Year, two 2022 Kelley Blue Book Best Buy Awards – Best New Model and Best New Compact Truck, and a spot on KBB’s most considered electrified vehicles list.(Source: FordAuthority.com)