The Ford Maverick is a bit of a divisive figure in the world of trucks. Typically, people fall into two categories: those who hate the Ford Maverick and those who actually use their trucks for truck stuff. Okay, okay, that’s a bit of a cheap shot. That said, I do believe that the Maverick is more than capable for most folks who daily drive a truck. Day to day, most people don’t need the level of towing or cargo capacity that a modern full-size pickup has. Blue-collar workers towing a trailer to job sites every day at 5 AM need not feel attacked, obviously.
At any rate, the Maverick is now more capable than ever, courtesy of something folks have been begging for since this mighty mini truck first launched. From the beginning, you either had to choose the hybrid drivetrain for those bonus MPGs or go with the 2.0-liter EcoBoost four-banger if you wanted all-wheel drive.
Let’s Do Some Truck Stuff
As much as I hate to side with the hardcore truck fanboys, I don’t really have any interest in a front-wheel-drive truck. I had the pleasure of spending a week with the 2023 Ford Maverick Tremor and couldn’t believe its phenomenal off-road capability. It’s truly like a modern first-gen 4Runner because it’s light on its feet and crawls over obstacles with no issue. A front-wheel-drive example just won’t handle the same scenarios. Granted, I know my above statement rings true in that folks who daily drive trucks don’t see much off-road time. I digress; all of that is out the window now, courtesy of the hybrid AWD model.
Ford says the new all-wheel-drive Maverick hybrid aims to achieve 40 MPG. That’s an incredible number for something that does still have quite a bit of truck capability. It’s got just under 200 horsepower, can carry a payload of up to 1,400 pounds, and can even tow 4,000 pounds with the optional 4K towing package. This is really important info, too. Ford reports that almost half of all Maverick owners use their trucks for towing. However, that package is unavailable on Tremor models.
Combining all that capability with 40 miles per gallon is certainly something to celebrate. That’s not the only set of upgrades Ford brought to the 2025 Maverick, though.
How much is a 2025 Ford Maverick? Tech Upgrades and Pricing
Ford says the 2025 Maverick goes on sale on August 1st, 2024, with deliveries expected to begin before 2025. The starting MSRP is $27,890, including the $1,595 destination fee for a front-wheel-drive hybrid model. Car and Driver reports the top-trim Tremor starts at $41,390
There’s plenty of new tech on the 2025 Ford Maverick, too. It now features a class-leading 13.2-inch touchscreen display with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. It also now has a built-in 5G modem for wireless connectivity and over-the-air software updates. Finally, Ford’s Pro Trailer Hitch Assist system is now available on the Maverick, which offers refined control by way of a knob on the dash to easily align a trailer hitch. Finally, a 110V/400W power outlet in the bed and cab plus pre-wired 12V for additional outlets, wires, or whatever else DIY-ers want to add caps off the vastly usable and customizable spirit of the Maverick.
Finally, new safety features include a 360-degree camera for parking and navigating tight roads and trails and Ford’s Co-Pilot 360 suite with pre-collision assist, automatic emergency braking, lane-keeping aid, a rear-view camera, and auto LED high-beam headlamps as standard on all 2025 Maverick models.
Overall, it’s hard to argue with the Ford Maverick’s capability at the ground level. The only major complaint about it (the lack of an AWD hybrid) has been alleviated.
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