What’s New for the 2025 Ford Maverick?

Back in 2022, Ford took the automotive world by storm, introducing the Maverick. This compact truck was the first of its kind since the heyday of this model type back in the 70s. With a standard crew cab and a choice of two very fuel-efficient engines, the Maverick gives drivers a model built for fun that can also serve as a family vehicle or a light-duty work truck. As with most vehicles built by the brand, Ford has decided to update the Maverick, offering some new features and options. The best way to find out what is new with the truck is to compare the 2025 Ford Maverick vs 2024 Ford Maverick. While many features have been carried over from last year’s model, the new one is ready to offer drivers more thrills.

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Engine Options and Improvements to the Hybrid Model

Since its introduction, the Maverick has offered drivers a choice of two incredibly efficient engines. The conventional powertrain is a 2.0-liter EcoBoost turbocharged I-4 gas engine. This comes paired with an 8-speed automatic transmission and delivers up to 238 hp and 275 lb-ft of torque. That gives you the capability of towing up to 4,000 lbs while carrying 1,500 lbs in the truck’s standard 54’4” payload box. The Maverick with this engine will also get you from 0 to 60 mph in just 5.9 seconds. This powertrain remains largely unchanged from prior years except for a slight drop in torque output, as does the ability to choose between front-wheel and all-wheel drive on your Maverick with this engine.

The other powertrain option on the 2025 Maverick is a hybrid. This pairs a 2.5-liter Atkinson-cycle I-4 gas engine with a pair of AC motors powered by a 1.1-kWh lithium-ion battery pack. This blend of gas and electric propulsion is blended by an electronic continuously variable transmission, giving this Maverick hybrid a combined output of 191 hp. While the Maverick has always offered a hybrid, the 2025 model features a number of improvements.

First, the trailering capacity has been boosted from 2,000 lbs to 4,000 lbs. This makes it comparable to the Maverick with the conventional gas engine. In addition, the hybrid Maverick will still be able to carry up to 1,500 lbs of cargo in its payload bed and can go from 0 to 60 mph in a respectable 7.7 seconds. Finally, the 2025 hybrid Maverick is available with all-wheel drive for the first time. This will give you greater traction, especially in inclement weather. The front-wheel drive Maverick is still available with the hybrid powertrain.

The New Tremor Trim Will Rock Your Word, While the New Lobo Trim Will Have You Howling

Ford has carried the three trim levels from the 2024 Maverick model, while adding two more. The XL remains the base model, with the XLT and Lariat offered as mid-priced options. There have been some styling updates for each trim level, with each one getting a slightly different grille.

The big news for the 2025 Maverick is the addition of two new trims. The Tremor becomes a full trim level on the Maverick after having been an off-road package for the 2024 model. This gives you exceptional off-road capabilities with standard all-wheel drive, specially tuned suspension, skid plates, and recovery hooks. In addition, Ford has equipped the 2025 Maverick Tremor with a standard 360-degree camera. This will provide you with better views on the touchscreen when out running trails. You also get a new 1-Pedal drive. This will allow you to work the brakes and accelerator without having to move your foot from one to the other. This is a very handy feature on an off-road model, as you can get a better response when braking with a one-pedal drive design.

The other new trim is the Lobo. This is an homage to the popular low riders, also known as street trucks. Ford has lowered the suspension on the Maverick Lobo while giving it special 19-inch rally-inspired wheels and upgraded dual-piston front brake calipers based on the ones used on the Ford Focus ST. In fact, the Lobo has a front ride height that is a half-inch lower than the standard Maverick and a rear height that is 1.12 inches lower. This results in a roof height that is almost a full inch lower than on a standard 2025 Maverick. The Lobo features the 2.0-liter EcoBoost engine only and has a twin-clutch rear drive unit that will give you exceptional torque vectoring. As a result, you get a Maverick truck that is built for speed and handling. The standard paddle shifters on the Maverick Lobo’s automatic transmission will allow you to emulate manual driving without hassling with a clutch and gear shifter.

An Upgraded SYNC System That Will Help You Stay Better Connected

One of the coolest things about the 2025 Ford Maverick is the upgraded SYNC infotainment system. The 2024 Maverick featured a SYNC 3 system with an 8-inch color touchscreen. This system allows you to stay connected using Bluetooth, Apple CarPlay, and Android Auto compatibility. While this is a very impressive system, it cannot compare to the one on the 2025 Maverick.

Ford has given the 2025 Maverick a SYNC 4 that provides the latest in infotainment technology to keep you better connected. The SYNC 4 has a massive 13.2-inch color touchscreen, the largest on any compact truck model. It is set in a heads-up position in the center dashboard, allowing you and the front-seat passenger to more easily access the various apps on the SYNC 4. This will also make viewing things like the standard rearview camera and available 360-degree camera more ergonomic since you can view the images without taking your eyes off the road. If you opt for such features as Pro Trailer Hitch Assist and Pro Trailer Backup Assist, you will benefit from having a larger screen to view objects behind your truck. This will make it easier to hitch a trailer to your Maverick.

The SYNC 4 also features wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. This will allow you to connect your phones to the system even if you left those annoying charging cables at home. As a result, you can make hands-free calls and texts more easily. This also lets you access your favorite apps for navigation, entertainment, and music.

There are other upgrades on the SYNC 4 system that improve the 2025 Maverick over last year’s model. Ford has improved the modem on the SYNC 4 so that it now has 5G Wi-Fi capability, giving you and your passengers greater coverage. It also features Enhanced Voice Recognition, improving the capability to make hands-free calls and texts. Finally, the SYNC 4 has a built-in navigation system that you can use instead of the ones on your phone. This is a connected navigation system, so it will continually update your route, giving you the best way to get to your destination while avoiding traffic.

This Compact Ford Truck Keeps Getting Better

How do you make something that is already exceptional better? Ford has certainly answered that question with the 2025 Maverick compact truck. Drivers who want a hybrid model can now get one with all-wheel drive. By making both engines capable of towing up to 4,000 lbs, drivers who choose the hybrid Maverick no longer have to compromise on capability to get better fuel economy. In addition, the Tremor and Lobo give drivers two great new options when choosing a Maverick that is right for them. Finally, the upgraded SYNC 4 system gives you even better connectivity and features than before. So, if you want a great little truck that truly has it all, come in today and make your next truck a 2025 Ford Maverick!