Spying! Ford Maverick Tremor appears near Detroit | Rare Techy

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The inherent danger of implementing a successful trim level on a new model is that it will always be compared to its big brother like high school siblings. That’s the exact scenario that runs through our jumbled brains when we look at these spy photos of what appears to be the Ford Maverick Tremor.

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The new Tremor package, for those with flea-sized memories, has appeared on the F-150 and Ranger as an option that brings a bit more off-road chop than the FX4, but is careful not to step on the almighty’s toes. Raptor.

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On the F-150, for example, it adds things like locking differentials and a little more ground clearance to the 33-inch all-terrain tires. Tremor’s styling feature is the truck’s slightly orange exterior finishes; since this test mule prominently displays this characteristic, it is reasonable to suggest that we take a look at the Maverick Tremor.

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While we know the Maverick doesn’t come with a traditional drivetrain configuration for locking differentials, we still hope the Tremor-shaped Mav isn’t just a cynical marketing exercise to garner the credibility this trimmer has earned in its few short months of operation. existence.

This test truck has Falken Wildpeak all-terrain tires – a net positive – although it doesn’t appear to actually have more ground clearance than the Maverick FX4. We understand that few owners can handle heavy off-road driving in the Maverick, but the Tremor badge should provide a higher ride height – even if it’s just a little. Remember that SEMA tuners showed the Mavi with a 1.5-inch lift kit and 31-inch tires.

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And your author says that the single-pocket orange finish on these FX4-style wheels is a crime against automotive fashion, especially since the spoke chosen to be painted orange has a tire pressure valve. At least put paint on one unbroken spoke, Ford. This test mule appears to have a modified front end, suggesting a better approach angle compared to the regular Maverick.

There were only fleeting glimpses of the interior, which didn’t show much of a difference when placed next to the existing Lariat trim. Don’t notice the key fob that appears to be connected to the center console – it’s just some kind of memory stick that hangs from the key fob and is pushed into the USB port. F-150 Tremor models have off-road gimmicks like Trail Turn Assist, but the interior of this truck doesn’t feature those types of toy buttons.

Maybe the Ford team will apply a less gonzo Timberline finish to the Maverick, a la Explorer. It would fit the ethos better, but would break the continuity of their truck line. All signs point to a fall reveal. We hope it measures up.