Is the Ford Maverick a Goose to lay golden eggs? CarAdvice decides

The new Ford Maverick ute caught quite a few by surprise when it was unveiled last night, offering ample payload and towing capabilities, mini-Ranger looks, standard hybrid power and a sharp starting price. But would this compact (in both size and price) ute work in Australia? The CarAdvice team weighs in with their thoughts – including a go at specifying an example of their own. MORE: 2022 Ford Maverick unveiled: Hybrid dual-cab ute cheaper than a Toyota Corolla, but not coming to Australia