Compact and SUV are two words that have never been used so much in one sentence as they have been in the last decade of the car industry. One good example of such a vehicle is Ford's Maverick. This is one of the most affordable utes Ford makes and it can be quite a balanced vehicle when it comes to both practical and modern everyday driving.
Although the American car manufacturer has decided to not include an AWD system on the hybrid Maverick it has definitely stuck to its core and that is to make a simple yet good-looking interior. For what it's worth, the Maverick is a great entry vehicle to large the world of utes that is more stylish than its Japanese counterparts.
Essential Accessories
Snorkel
Being a vehicle with a high ground clearance the Maverick is capable of some off-reading and what better way to get it ready for the beaten path than with a snorkel? Although 4x4 snorkels aren't the first accessory to come to mind they are one of the most important Ford Maverick accessories as they help save the engine from getting flooded.
Rain Guards
Other types of Maverick accessories that you can count on when it comes to protecting your vehicle's inside from water are rain guards. A pair of them can keep the interior dry when you have the windows cracked open to let some air in during light rain. Wind deflectors as they're also called go either in the channel of the window or on the top part of the window frame. These Maverick accessories are also great at keeping the sun from blinding you from the side.
Extended Mirrors
Also known as towing mirrors, extended side view mirrors are used when you want to haul a trailer. The Maverick is a long vehicle as it is and adding a trailer can make it difficult to maneuver especially if it's your first time hauling. Extended mirrors help provide a better angle to the load at the back so that you don't end up damaging it when parking or driving through on narrow roads.
Nudge Bar/ Bull Bar
When you venture into the bush you should stay as safe as possible and a nudge bar helps improve the safety of your Maverick. Nudge bars are mainly made to provide protection from frontal collisions in urban areas but these Ford Maverick 4x4 accessories can keep you safe from impacts with large animals. If you want the best protection in the bush then you should go for a bull bar which is larger and heavier than a nudge bar. However, a nudge bar is more stylish.
Bonnet Guard
Another type of guard you should invest in is a bonnet guard. Although it may not protect your Maverick from impacts, what it does do is keep the windshield clean. That includes protection from both bugs and stone chips. Bonnet guards or protectors also help make for a more aerodynamic profile, which helps improve fuel efficiency.
Running Boards
A pair of running boards go on the sides of your ute as they help make it easier to get in and out of it. These Ford Maverick 4x4 accessories can also help keep the mud and water from your footwear from getting on the mats as you step on the metal or rubberised surface of the running boards.
Canopy
You may not necessarily like the look of a canopy on your Maverick but if you want to improve its practicality and storage space you're far better off with it. Why? That's because a canopy can help provide protection from the elements for your most valuable items and also from theft. You can also add drawers and even a portable fridge which can make your Maverick a multi-faceted vehicle as you can interchange different canopies for different occasions.
Toolbox
If you're a tradie that's more on the road than off of it, then you should consider getting a toolbox for your ute. A Maverick has plenty of space at the back for a toolbox which you can put both in the bed or under it. It all depends on whether you need more access or storage space. There are different kinds of ute toolboxes nowadays and these Ford Maverick accessories even come with alarms to keep your tools and gear safe.
Mudguards
Mud can not only make your Maverick look filthy but it can also do long-term damage to the wheel well and underside of your vehicle. With flared arches, you can easily save your vehicle from mud getting to its underbody and causing corrosion and rust.
Roof Rack
To further increase the storage space of your Maverick you can install a roof rack on it which allows you to put items on the roof. Keep in mind though that you can't put something that's not weatherproof. You also have to secure the items well unless you want them to fall off.
