2025 Ford Maverick Lariat Hybrid Review: Many Welcome Updates

• The 2025 Ford Maverick is a compact pickup built on a unibody platform.

• A hybrid powertrain is available.

• The 2025 Maverick starts at $36,995.

Not long after Hyundai finally unveiled the Santa Cruz in 2022, Ford arrived out of nowhere with its compact unibody pickup. For 2025, the Ford Maverick gets a slight refresh as it hits the midpoint of its generation.

We drove the 2025 Ford Maverick Lariat Hybrid AWD, and here’s a quick rundown of some of the most appreciated new features of the updated 2025 Maverick.

Hybrid powertrain now available with AWD

Among other unibody trucks, such as the Hyundai Santa Cruz and Honda Ridgeline, Ford has consistently stood out by offering a hybrid. However, choosing the more fuel-efficient powertrain meant you were limited to front-wheel drive.

For 2025, Ford fixes this by now offering the hybrid with all-wheel drive. Bit by bit, the Maverick continues to improve. The hybrid powertrain can now be paired with AWD on the XL, XLT, and Lariat trims. The system is still made up of a naturally aspirated 2.5L four-cylinder engine, an electric motor, and a 1.1 kWh battery, delivering a combined 191 horsepower.

At the end of our test drive of the 2025 Ford Maverick Lariat Hybrid AWD, we were impressed by its extremely low fuel consumption. The dashboard displayed an average of 6 L/100 km, highlighting the hybrid system’s exceptional efficiency.

Increased towing capacity for the 2025 Maverick Hybrid

Ford also boosted the capability of its compact pickup. Previously, the hybrid Maverick could tow no more than 2,000 lbs. Now, a towing package available with the hybrid allows it to pull up to 4,000 lbs. This upgrade makes the Maverick even more versatile. It can now safely and comfortably tow a utility trailer or a small camper. The only downside: we question how the Maverick’s CVT behaves under towing, as well as its long-term reliability.

Ford also enhanced its lineup by adding tech that makes towing easier, such as trailer hitch assist and trailer reverse guidance. Ford knew Maverick owners often use this compact truck to its full potential and innovated accordingly.

Tremor Off-Road Package becomes its own trim

Another big change for the 2025 Maverick: the Tremor Off-Road Package is now a standalone trim, positioned at the top of the lineup. It stands out with off-road suspension and a locking rear differential. This version is only available with the turbocharged 2.0L four-cylinder engine, which puts out 250 horsepower. It’s more powerful, but also thirstier. Buyers will have to decide between power and fuel economy.

Modernized interior for the 2025 Ford Maverick

While updating the Maverick for 2025, Ford also took the opportunity to modernize the cabin. A new 13.2-inch touchscreen replaces the old 8-inch unit on the centre stack. Ford also says the Sync 4 voice recognition system has been improved.

We found the infotainment system clear and easy to use.

New Lobo version added to the lineup

The 2025 Maverick gets a slight exterior refresh that keeps it looking current, with tweaks to the headlights, grille, and front bumper.

Styling-wise, the new Lobo version caught our eye. It oozes personality and brings back the mini-truck passion of the 1980s and 90s. Like the Tremor, it’s only available with the turbo engine. The Maverick Lobo is unique thanks to its performance-tuned suspension, upgraded brakes and steering, plus a special Lobo drive mode. It’s easy to spot with its unique 19-inch wheels and grille. Will the Maverick Lobo be a massive commercial hit? Probably not. But we have to applaud Ford for trying something different and appealing to enthusiasts.

Still relatively affordable

When the Maverick launched in 2022, it promised a starting price under $26,000. That quickly fell apart. For 2025, a base XL Maverick starts at $36,995, a hefty $11,000 jump in just a few years. At the top end, the Tremor starts at $50,495. Despite the increase, the Maverick is still much more affordable than the Hyundai Santa Cruz and Honda Ridgeline.

We think buying a Ford Maverick makes sense if you stay under $45,000. For that, you can get, for example, an XLT with the hybrid powertrain and AWD.

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In summary

The 2025 Ford Maverick brings several important changes: the hybrid can now be paired with AWD, the Tremor and Lobo join as full-fledged versions, and there’s a new 13.2-inch touchscreen. We still see the Maverick as a must-consider option for shoppers wanting a practical, accessible, and versatile pickup.

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