- The 2025 Ford Maverick arrives with a redesigned front end and updated interior, plus the Tremor package has been added as a full trim.
- The 2.5-liter four-cylinder hybrid powertrain also adds optional all-wheel drive and increases the max towing capacity to
4000 pounds. - All Mavericks now come with a larger 13.2-inch infotainment touchscreen with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.
CLARIFICATION 7/31/24: This story has been updated to state the Maverick’s turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine now makes 238 horsepower versus its previous 250-hp output.
The Ford Maverick is entering its fourth model year with a visual evolution, updated tech, and increased capability for hybrid models. Our favorite compact pickup truck has proven popular since launching in 2022. With the new facelifted version, Ford looks to increase the Maverick’s value by packing it with more tech and expanding the lineup—the Tremor is now a standalone trim.
The big news pertains to the hybrid models, which can now be optioned with all-wheel drive on the XL, XLT, and Lariat trims. Ford says it was the number one request from owners. Along with adding all-wheel drive, hybrid Mavericks can now add the optional Tow package, matching the turbocharged four-cylinder’s 4000-pound tow rating. The truck’s available powertrains still consist of the 191-hp hybrid 2.5-liter four-cylinder that comes standard as well as the optional 2.0-liter turbo four, which sees its output drop from 250 to 238 horsepower.
The Maverick’s visual changes add more distinction between trim levels. The headlights now have black accents, and the top trims add LED running lights. The front bumper now extends upwards into the headlight housing which takes on the shape of the number “7,” but the aesthetic looks strange to some of us—like partially boarded up windows. Still, each trim level now comes with a unique grille design, and the overall changes result in a Maverick that looks fresh but also familiar.
Inside, it’s impossible to ignore the new infotainment touchscreen, which has grown from a modest 8.0 inches to a comparatively huge 13.2 inches. All Mavericks come with the larger screen, which utilizes Ford’s Sync 4 software and has wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. The updated infotainment system also has a 5G WiFi connection that allows the Maverick to receive over-the-air updates.
Tech upgrades are rounded out with the addition of a 360-degree camera as well as Ford’s Pro Trailer Hitch Assist and Pro Trailer Backup Assist features. The trailer assist and backup assist are optional on the XL and XLT trims but standard on the Lariat and Tremor. The top trims also have standard adaptive cruise control and lane-centering. However, the full lineup has improved active safety systems.
All the 2025 Ford Maverick’s improvements come with slightly higher pricing. For instance, the base XL trim now starts at $27,890, an increase of $2375 compared with last year’s model. The XLT hybrid starts at $30,390, the AWD EcoBoost Lariat starts at $37,130, and the AWD Lariat hybrid starts at $38,330. The new Tremor model sits at the top of the lineup and starts at $41,390. Order books for the new Maverick open on August 1, with deliveries expected to begin later this year.
Jack Fitzgerald’s love for cars stems from his as yet unshakable addiction to Formula 1.
After a brief stint as a detailer for a local dealership group in college, he knew he needed a more permanent way to drive all the new cars he couldn’t afford and decided to pursue a career in auto writing. By hounding his college professors at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, he was able to travel Wisconsin seeking out stories in the auto world before landing his dream job at Car and Driver. His new goal is to delay the inevitable demise of his 2010 Volkswagen Golf.
Source: Motor - aranddriver.com
