2025 Ford Maverick: Specifications, Versions and Buying Guide
Scope: 2025 model year; verified variant jurisdictions: US. Figures apply only to the variants identified below.
The most important 2025 Maverick change is one existing owners had requested: Ford added all-wheel drive to the hybrid powertrain. This gives the compact crew-cab pickup a materially different set of use cases for buyers who face slippery access roads but still want hybrid economy. The updated interior also moves to a larger 13.2-inch centre screen with SYNC 4, and the 2025 lineup includes distinctive Lobo and Tremor variants.
2025 Specification and Market Differences
Ford's July 2025 order guide lists the 2.5-litre hybrid as standard front-wheel drive and available with all-wheel drive, alongside a 2.0-litre EcoBoost. Its U.S. fuel-economy tables give 38 mpg combined for hybrid FWD and 37 mpg combined for hybrid AWD; those are U.S. figures. EcoBoost transmission and drive equipment vary by grade, and the sporting Lobo has a different seven-speed quick-shift specification from ordinary eight-speed versions.
| Market and version | Powertrain / drive | Verified figures |
|---|---|---|
| US — 2.5L Hybrid FWD | 2.5 L hybrid four-cylinder; FWD | epa combined: 38 US mpg |
| US — 2.5L Hybrid AWD | 2.5 L hybrid four-cylinder; AWD | epa combined: 37 US mpg |
| US — 2.0L EcoBoost AWD | 2.0 L turbo gasoline inline-four; AWD | output: 250 hp |
Who Should Consider It?
A Maverick is a useful alternative to buying a large truck merely to carry bicycles, tools or garden materials, but the short bed imposes limitations. Ford quotes 2,000 pounds of standard trailer capacity and up to 4,000 pounds with the relevant tow package, depending on the specified configuration. Never infer a particular used truck's legal towing capability from its engine badge alone: the tow package, original equipment and local towing regulation matter.
Ownership and Used-Buyer Checks
The 2025 electronics refresh adds flexibility but also makes build-sheet checking important. Confirm the correct driver-assistance package, camera equipment and wireless phone projection; do not read a top-trim feature list as standard on XL. A buyer should inspect bed wear, tie-downs, tyres and signs of heavy towing. Warranty and recall eligibility require individual VIN checks, especially on a work-used example.
Alternatives and Verdict
Compare a Hyundai Santa Cruz if an SUV-like cabin and urban manners matter most; a Ford Ranger will suit heavier towing or more serious off-road demands. Choose a Maverick hybrid AWD for mixed commuting and light-truck tasks, not because its compact size can substitute for an unrestricted full-size pickup. Cross-market comparisons are deliberately omitted here: the evidence is for MY2025 U.S. models.