Ford Maverick (US) review

The Ford Maverick is currently priced at $23,920 for the base XL model, which gets the FWD 2.0-liter setup and little else. A $1,500 price bump nets you the hybrid and the CVT, while an extra $2,220 will get you all-wheel drive.

At the top of the list is the Lariat AWD that starts around $34,960, which essentially gets you a more refined interior with faux leather as well as 18-inch aluminum wheels. This and the XLT trim can also be ‘Tremored’ if you so choose for an extra $3,495. Go full bore and the Maverick can end up costing around $39K at the end.

If you want these prices, though, act fast, as the 2025 Maverick sees a $3,000 price hike. If you’re thinking about waiting, much of what makes the Maverick what it is carries over, the main differences being the newly available AWD option for the hybrid, the updated touchscreen, optional tow assist, and a number of visual upgrades. Lastly, the Tremor becomes its own model instead of an upgrade package, not that this makes a big difference beyond the order sheet.

Which one should I get?

For our (pretend) money, it would be advantageous to get the base-level car with the hybrid and a handful of convenience packages for fuel-efficient errand runs around town, though the FOMO would be ever so strong knowing the Tremor is out there. We’d probably relent and snag an XLT Tremor and make peace with our choices in life.

Having said that, this is where there is some potential overlap for the Ford Ranger, the next size up in Ford’s pickup line-up. The Ranger XLT starts at $35,660 and though it’s larger, it’s more capable. At this point potential customers need to start really asking themselves what they want the Maverick for, lest they render the truck’s size and affordability advantages moot.

If you have the space, a mid-size truck may be the way to go, though if you really don’t have much wiggle room (physically or financially), there is a Maverick configuration that’ll surely be the right fit.