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Kelley Blue Book’s Best Buy Awards for 2023: Here Are KBB’s Choices

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Derek Boshouwers
.The magazine makes its picks for the Best Buys in 18 car, SUV and truck categories

Best Compact Pickup Truck: 2023 Ford Maverick

Ford Maverick
Ford Maverick | Photo: Ford

Ford’s new compact pickup was a good idea, well-executed, and properly priced to succeed. In fact it was KBB’s choice as Best New Model last year. Its dimensions make it city-friendly, and it’s easy to load gear into the bed. At the same, this pickup inspires more confidence if you need to go off-road (or at least on muddy tracks to the cottage) than a compact urban SUV.

What KBB liked:

  •  Packages to boost the pickup’s off-road chops
  •  Towing capacity is 4,000 lb (1815 kg)
  •  Easy to park and drive in narrow urban environments
  •  The bed is flexible
  •  Hybrid powertrain ensures great fuel economy
  •  Drives like a small SUV

See also: 2022 Ford Maverick Review: A Replacement for the Old Ranger?

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Ford Maverick - Three-quarters rear
Ford Maverick - Three-quarters rear | Photo: Ford
Ford Maverick - Profile
Ford Maverick - Profile | Photo: Ford
Ford Maverick - Interior
Ford Maverick - Interior | Photo: D.Boshouwers
Derek Boshouwers
Derek Boshouwers
Automotive expert
  • Over 8 years' experience as an automotive journalist
  • More than 50 test drives in the past year
  • Participation in over 30 new vehicle launches in the presence of the brand's technical specialists