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2023 Ford Maverick vs. 2023 Toyota Tacoma

A ride that boasts of a stylish cabin, the 2023 Ford Maverick will captivate the eyes of car buyers our there. This also has punchy and fuel-efficient powertrains that will surely excite those who will experience riding it.

Loaded with lots of standard features, it is also easy to have your eyes on the 2023 Toyota Tacoma. What else can you expect from it? Find out the answer to this question through this comparison.

Design & Style

Having a SuperCrew body style, the 2023 Ford Maverick exudes great dimensions on the exterior. The Toyota Tacoma Access Cab is longer, wider, and taller overall, but the Ford does not fall short in terms of meeting the demands of users.

When it comes to interior styling, this is where the Maverick ultimately stands out. The ride offers a combination of sturdiness and elegance inside, something that most of its competitors under the compact truck class do not have. The Tacoma, in fact, is rated low for not having the best interiors in the class, with hard plastics overwhelming the entire cabin area. High-quality materials have been chosen for some elements, but that is overpowered by other material choices made by the manufacturer.

Technology & Safety

The 2023 Ford Maverick has a reliable infotainment setup that uses an eight-inch touch screen display. This is also equipped with six speakers and flawlessly integrates Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. Safety wise, it is equipped with a rearview camera, pedestrian detection, forward collision warning, automatic high-beam headlights, and forward automatic emergency braking.

As for the 2023 Toyota Tacoma, it uses a seven-inch touch screen display, six speakers, as well as Android Auto and Apple CarPlay compatibility. This one has driver aids that include adaptive cruise control, and lane departure warning as a standard, but it misses out on a rearview camera, which should be very basic for most rides out there.

Performance

When it comes to engine performance, the 2023 Maverick is gifted with a base inline-four engine that can result in up to 191 horsepower. That of the 2023 Toyota Tacoma uses a 2.7-liter inline-four engine but this one only yields a maximum of 159 horsepower in terms of results, definitely underwhelming when compared to what its Ford counterpart produces.

The Bottom Line

Some of the technologies found in the Toyota Tacoma are better than that of the 2023 Ford Maverick. It has better exterior dimensions too. Looking back, however, it is noticeable that the 2023 Ford Maverick is more handsome in terms of styling, and produces better when it comes to engine performance. All these prove that it is a more favorable choice than its Toyota counterpart.

Ready to Schedule a 2023 Ford Maverick Test Drive Today?

If you are, then come visit us at Empire Ford of Huntington. We will make sure that you will enjoy the test drive experience, whether you want to experience our 2023 Ford Maverick or any other cars in our fleet. Drop by our dealership today or call us in advance to book a test drive appointment.