Review and specifications
2026 Ford Maverick
The Maverick, based on the Bronco Sport and Escape SUVs, was the first-ever pickup truck to come standard as a hybrid. The base powertrain is a 191-hp, 2.5-liter hybrid four-cylinder linked to a continuously variable transmission and front-wheel drive. The non-hybrid version uses a 2.0-liter turbo four-cylinder with an eight-speed automatic and 4,000-pound tow capacity. It is available in front- and all-wheel drive. This small crew cab pickup has just a 4.5-foot bed. Three trims, plus an off-road package, allow this truck to span from thrifty, basic truck to a powerful, well-equipped model. The Maverick comes standard with FCW and AEB. BSW, RCTW, and other systems are available. A 2025 refresh brought a larger center screen and updated infotainment system with wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay. The climate controls were moved into the touch screen. A ll Maverick models received refreshed styling, with updated headlamps and a redesigned front bumper and grille. All-wheel-drive became standard on the non-hybrid models. The optional Tremor off-road package began being offered as a standalone trim, while a new, performance oriented Lobo trim was added, bringing the total number of non-hybrid trims offered to five. LDW and LKA became standard.
- Market value
- $33,413
- Fuel
- Conventional
- Transmission
- Automatic
- Seats
- 5
At a glance
Model data
Overview
- Powertrain
- Conventional
- Body style
- crew cab
- Drive type
- AWD
- Transmission
- Automatic, 8-speed
- Category
- Small pickup trucks
- Generation began
- 2022
Pricing
- Current retail median
- $33,413
- Retail value range
- $24,900 - $44,375
- Original MSRP range
- $28,145 - $41,425
- Trade-in range
- $21,550 - $40,210
Ratings
- Road test score
- 80/100
- Reliability
- 4/5
- Expert recommendation
- Recommended
Fuel economy
- EPA city
- 22 MPG
- EPA highway
- 30 MPG
- EPA combined
- 25 MPG
- Tested city
- 16 MPG
- Tested highway
- 32 MPG
- Tested overall
- 23 MPG
- Annual fuel cost
- $1,690
- Cruising range
- 380 miles
Road tests
- 0-30 mph
- 2.8 sec
- 0-60 mph
- 7.1 sec
- 60-0 mph braking
- 127 ft
- Avoidance speed
- 52.5 mph
- Test status
- Test Completed
Dimensions
- Length
- 200 in
- Width
- 78 in
- Height
- 69 in
- Wheelbase
- 121 in
- Weight
- 3,735 lb
- Maximum load
- 1,445 lb
- Towing capacity
- 4,000 lb
Interior
- Seating
- 5 people
- Front head room
- 6 in
- Front leg room
- 42.5 in
- Rear head room
- 5 in
- Rear leg room
- 27.5 in
Environmental impact
- Air pollution score
- 6/10
- Greenhouse gas score
- 5/10
- SmartWay
- No
Brand context
About Ford
Among Ford’s SUVs and pickups, the smallest options usually earn our highest ratings. Consumer Reports has recommended the Mustang Mach-E EV, the thrilling Mustang coupe and convertible, and the Maverick, a small pickup truck available with a hybrid powertrain. Most other vehicles, however, score low in our road tests and have average to below average reliability. With some exceptions, used Fords can be a risk. The Ford F-150 pickup combines true truck capabilities with quiet, roomy cabins, making it one of the best-selling vehicles in the U.S. However, our tests found that recent F-150s have a stiff ride, unresponsive handling, and below average reliability. The Lightning, an EV version of the F-150, drives better and is faster than its gasoline equivalent. The Bronco SUVs has exceptional off-road ability and classic boxy styling, but suffers from issues like wind noise and long stopping distances.
Vehicle ID: 39028 Updated: December 4, 2025
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