Recently, we had a chance to get up close with the 2025 Ford Maverick — the company’s successful medium-sized truck offering. 2025 sees some notable changes for the Maverick, including what is technically a new trim, an infotainment boost, and an option fans of the hybrid powertrain have been begging for. Ford has also announced two “LOBO” models for folks interested in the drift truck and street truck scenes.
Four trims are on offer, with the XL being the most affordable followed by the XLT and the Lariat sitting at the top end. In a change from previous years, the 2025 Ford Maverick Tremor is now its own trim instead of just an additional package. The Tremor trim includes a number of features designed to tackle trails, like a 360-degree camera and Ford’s one-pedal driving system.
In terms of the infotainment boost, the truck’s dash now boasts a class-leading 13.2-inch display which replaces the 8-inch screens seen in previous models. SYNC 4 with “enhanced Voice recognition and connected navigation” is present along with wireless Apple Car Play and Android Auto. If your truck comes with 360 degree cameras, the split-screen view Ford developed for its F-series of trucks is now present in the mid-sized option. The feature should be ideal for those difficult maneuvers in packed urban environments.
AWD is finally an option on the hybrid Maverick
The biggest news surrounding the 2025 Maverick comes in the form of a hybrid all-wheel drive option. The truck has had an optional 2.5-liter hybrid engine for a while now, but the economical option has come with a major caveat. Selecting it limited you to front-wheel drive, and arguably limited the truck’s capabilities fairly significantly in the process.
Front wheel drive is still the default option, should you want to save $2,220 or if you’re the kind of person that really wants to maximize fuel economy. But people dealing with more challenging terrain regularly, or living somewhere with adverse weather conditions, may well consider splashing out on AWD a no-brainer.
Aside from the ability to send power to all four wheels, the specs of the 2025 Maverick’s 2.5 liter hybrid powertrain option remain the same as they are in the 2024 model. So that\s 191 horsepower and 155lb-ft of torque in total. The 2.0-liter EcoBoost engine has actually lost a little grunt this year, with the turbocharged I-4 now putting out 238-horsepower as opposed to the round 250 horsepower produced by the 2024 model. Torque on the 2-liter maxes out at 277 lb-ft.
In terms of raw grunt, both engine options are equal. They’ll tow 2,000 pounds, unless you double that with the 4K towing package. The truck will also have a 1,500 pound payload capacity no matter what your powertrain choice.
In terms of fuel economy, the FWD hybrid averages 42 mpg, while the AWD variant still manages 40. This is outstanding for any vehicle, though it is going to drop once you start using the truck as a truck.
Customization is at the Maverick’s core
A stock truck is a little bland, and some tweaking is likely necessary if you want it to truly fit your needs. Ford offers a wide array of accessories that expand the Maverick’s utility in a number of directions. For example, the bed extender is an easy way to get a few extra feet of storage in your truck, and its shape makes it an ideal accessory for kayakers and canoeists.
While “customization” can simply mean handing the manufacturer money for a greater array of parts, Ford seems to be content in giving its customers true freedom. Don’t want to buy an official bed divider? You can head to a home improvement store, buy a few lengths of 2×4, and easily divide the bed up with it as you please.
In recent times, 3D printing your own custom vehicle accessories has also become a thing. Ford has directly embraced this, and supplied the interior of the Maverick with mounting points for your creations. If a couple of dog bowls in the back is more use to you than an additional pair of cup holders, you’re free to print them and slot them in there.
Ford isn’t controversy free when it comes to interfering with customers’ tinkering abilities. For example, software restrictions mean recent Mustang generations rank amongst the least tunable ever built. But the enthusiasm with which the company seems to be encouraging its truck owner’s tinkering habits gives us a lot of hope going forward, and should be commended.
The 2025 Ford Maverick starts at $26,295 with the top-end Tremor trim coming in at just under $40,000 before fees and taxes.
