The 2025 Ford Maverick, the fourth 12 months of the small, versatile pick-up truck, is obtainable in 5 configurations, together with a brand new hybrid powertrain. It additional elevates the producer’s lineup of workhorse automobiles.
Whereas about half the scale and half the worth of a Ford F-150, the Maverick is for drivers who don’t want a full-sized truck however want to hold stuff and recognize conveniently negotiating the restrictions of metropolis driving.
The bottom engine is a 2.0-liter, four-cylinder producing 238 horsepower. The reviewed hybrid choice incorporates a 2.5-liter, four-cylinder engine and an electrical motor totaling 191 horsepower. The hybrid comes normal with a repeatedly variable transmission; the gas-only mannequin has an eight-speed computerized transmission.
Each selections even have front-wheel drive normal, however the hybrid evaluation car was geared up with all-wheel drive, a bonus for the truck’s versatility persona.
Whereas petite amongst pickup vehicles, the Maverick can nonetheless get the job carried out. It’s simply scaled down. The utmost towing capability is 4,000 kilos with the optionally available 4K towing package deal. Commonplace towing is 2,000 kilos.
The utmost payload is 1,500 kilos for front-wheel drive hybrid fashions, 1,400 kilos all wheel drive Mavericks. Gasoline fashions can carry 1,500 kilos with all wheel drive. The Tremor trim has a 1,140-pound restrict.
With its hybrid engine, the Maverick’s prime attraction, amongst many pluses, is gasoline economic system. Its EPA rankings with the included all-wheel drive setup are 40 miles per gallon in metropolis driving, 34 mpg on the highways. The Maverick’s prime competitor, the Hyundai Santa Cruz, isn’t obtainable as a hybrid. Its finest gasoline mileage trims achieved 24 mpg in metropolis driving, 30 mpg on the freeway.
All Mavericks are supplied as crew cabs. The 4 doorways and again seat imply household journey is an choice, though the backseat legroom is tight. The world is finest for youngsters or petite adults. The mattress’s dimensions are almost sq., 54 inches lengthy, 53.3 inches large. Ford promotes the Maverick’s mattress can flat transport 18 sheets of 4×8-foot, 3/4-inch plywood with out having to load them at an angle. However it’s finest carried out with the wooden secured. The mattress additionally incorporates a 12-volt energy outlet and an optionally available 110-volt outlet. The bedliner is top-notch and warrants the concept of getting a liner for the liner.
Inside storage is a powerful level with many storage bins and cubbies. Inside door compartments are utilitarian in design, with tall areas for outsized fluid containers and uniquely contoured for premium house. The door panel storage areas are additionally light-colored and contrasting to the seat upholstery colours. All saved objects are seen.
Consolation and comfort options are spectacular for the truck’s value-priced standing. There’s a tilting and telescoping steering wheel with audio controls, distant keyless entry and adjustable lumbar assist for the entrance seats.
Extra options come normal or as a part of choice packages on the XLT and Lariat trims. Ambient inside lighting, dual-zone computerized local weather management and energy entrance seats improve the Maverick its fundamentals to comfort-oriented.
Commonplace options embody: 17-inch aluminum wheels, cruise management, an influence lock for the tailgate and energy exterior mirrors.
The general drive is easy. Acceleration, relying upon trim degree engine kind, varies from 6.7 to 7.5 seconds from 0-to-60 miles per hour. The hybrid engine has low-level whine. Whereas in reverse, the warning beep is environment friendly, albeit annoying.
What the Maverick gives is worth. It’s economical, constructed thoughtfully and is well-equipped. The hybrid trim has a beginning MSRP of $28,895. The luxurious package deal, plus just a few single choices, vacation spot charge and taxes push the worth to $36,860. It’s a deal. Purchase a truck. Drive a automobile.
