Kelley Blue Book’s Best Buy Awards for 2023: Here Are KBB’s Choices .The magazine makes its picks for the Best Buys in 18 car, SUV and truck categories

Best Compact Pickup Truck: 2023 Ford Maverick

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

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