The refreshed 2025 Ford Maverick is finally revealed and order banks are open. A number of long asked for additions and updates have come along with some unexpected surprises. Fresh style, more tech, new powertrain choices and new trim grades top the list.
New Powertrain Choice
The biggest news for 2025 is the addition of an all-wheel-drive option for the Hybrid. It’s finally here and available on XL, XLT and standard on Lariat trims. The system uses the exact same 2.5-liter Atkinson Cycle engine and two-motor electronic variable transmission as as the FWD model and continues with its rating of 191 combined system horsepower and 155 pound-feet of torque.
It features a conventional all-wheel-drive system identical to that found in EcoBoost models with mechanical driveshaft to a rear axle differential. That means clicking this box gets you an independent rear suspension as opposed to the twist-beam axle found in front-wheel drive hybrids.
Fuel economy doesn’t seem to get hit too badly by adding AWD either. Ford says the front-wheel drive model continues into 2025 with a 42 mpg city rating with the new AWD model targeting 40 mpg city.
To learn more about how it all works we have a deep dive video on the Maverick AWD Hybrid powertrain on our Maverick Playlist.
Icing on the cake? Yes. Now you can even order the 4K tow package previously reserved for EcoBoost engines with the Hybrid AWD. With increased cooling capacity the package doubles the standard tow rating of 2,000 pounds. Now you can truly have your cake and eat it too.
In the grand scheme of ordering and purchasing it’s worth noting that the Hybrid powertrain in FWD is now standard again, no longer the extra cost option. Those wanting to step up to the 2.0-liter EcoBoost engine, a few change ups have happened here both in price and configuration.
First and foremost, the EcoBoost FWD option has been dropped and the engine now only comes with AWD. This means that there’s a price bump on some trims because you are adding AWD into the mix. It comes mated to the same 8-speed automatic for all models except the new LOBO which gets a 7-speed variation of the same gearbox.
Notable for all EcoBoost models is a slight decrease in horsepower and torque numbers from last year due to emissions related factors. Output is down rated to 238 horsepower from 250 and torque now at 275 pound-feet instead of 277.
New Technologies
The second biggest news is that Ford finally ditched the small screen infotainment system and offset cubby hole for a full width 13.2-inch fully integrated touchscreen. The new SYNC 4 based system is now standard in all trims and has a comprehensive list of features that go well beyond the troublesome old unit in 2022-2024 models.
These are wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, enhanced voice recognition and available connected navigation in addition to Bluetooth connectivity. There’s now a standard built-in 5G modem and hotspot. An upgraded B&O audio back-end with subwoofer is added on all trims Lariat, Tremor and LOBO trims.
The larger screen now affords the capability of a new 360-Degree Camera system on higher trim grades. There’s even a version of the Pro Trailer Hitch Assist and Pro Trailer Backup Assist that have been popular in the F-150 now standard on Lariat and Tremor.
Unpopular for some however is that climate controls are now moved up to the new touchscreen on all trim grades, eliminating most of the hard controls previously found on the lower center stack binnacle. The steering wheel still features a comprehensive collection of controls for audio, cruise and the information cluster though.
Ahead of the driver, that instrument cluster is now a fully customizable 8-inch digital screen on all trim grades with analog style gauges for fuel level and coolant temperature on either side. The graphics, layout and feature content get changed up depending on which trim grade you choose.
New Styling and Colors
By now you’ve already seen the modest styling updates, they speak for themselves. For its mid-cycle refresh the 2025 Maverick gets a new front fascias and grilles that vary across the range of trim grades so there’s more visual differentiation from base XL to top level trims.
Redesigned standard LED headlights have a dark appearance and higher level trims have more advanced LED projectors and LED signature lighting. Body trims down the sides rear bumper fascia design along with all sheet metal stampings remain identical to 2022-2024 models.
There are new wheels added here and there including a handsome machine face 19-inch design on Lariat. The optional Black Package available on XLT and Lariat gets 19-inch gloss black wheels, a unique grille, a black roof, and black Ford badges. The new LOBO trim grade also adds two available 19-inch wheel choices. XL, XLT, FX4 and Tremor continue with the same wheel designs as before.
The cabin design remains identical to 2022-2024 Maverick with exception to the addition of the aforementioned new digital screens and controls. Carried over is the loved or hated mandatory Navy Pier base interior color scheme. There are however new bright accent colors and shades added to the crinkle geometric pattern dash and door trims.
With the XL, the colors and textures are largely the same as in 2022-2024 models with Black Onyx cloth, gray trims and Navy Pier background plastics. Seating cloth gets a new pattern on the lighter cushion areas and center console lid now features cloth material.
XLT though gets a new scheme of Aspen Gray two-tone cloth seating with new patterns and Grabber Blue accent stitching. The loved or hated plastic orange accents on the vents and center console are gone, now replaced with Grabber Blue. The speckled light colored dash and door panel trims are carried over.
Lariat features a new Smoke Truffle and Navy Pier upholstery with grabber blue and bronze accent stitching. While it looks like leather, seating trim is ActiveX which is vinyl. Dash and door panel trim are now a slightly darker earth toned shade of the same speckled plastic found in the XLT and accent plastics are an orange like bronze color.
If you option the Black Package on XLT or Lariat, the seats become Black Onyx cloth or ActiveX and brightly colored plastic trim accents give way to the blacks and grays found in XL. Tremor and LOBO trim grades feature black interior seating upholstery in ActiveX, gray dash and door plastic trims from the XL, and unique accent stitching colors along with Navy Pier background plastics.
One item that people had been asking for since the Maverick’s introduction is a split folding lower cushion for the rear seat storage. It however remains a single fold.
New Trim Grades
In addition to the standard XL, XLT and Lariat trim grades there are two new choices for 2025. The Tremor off-road variant which used to be an option package to add onto the XLT or Lariat is now its own stand alone trim grade.
Based on the Lariat trim grade level of features, the Tremor now includes all of the same off-road features like its advanced AWD system and raised ride height off-road suspension. New for 2025 are unique rocker graphics and paddle shifters added for its 8-speed automatic transmission.
The hottest news is the addition of the new Maverick LOBO sport truck theme also starting with Lariat trim grade as a feature content baseline. At the top of the trim grade ladder, the new LOBO has been the worst kept secret as spy photos and rumors of a performance version of the truck have been circulating for years.
Center stage are a lowered performance suspension, more powerful brake calipers, a performance oriented 7-speed automatic with paddle shifters and an electronically augmented exhaust sound. It however features the same 238 horsepower 2.0-liter EcoBoost engine as other Mavericks, perhaps disappointing those who were expecting perhaps the larger 2.3-liter engine or something more.
Visuals include body color lower fascias and lower rocker trims, a unique front fascia and grille, fog lights, and turbo-fan style 19-inch wheels in gloss black. If the wheels are a bit much, don’t worry there is a more conventionally styled 19-inch option.
We have a complete deep dive video into the 2025 Maverick LOBO, explaining all of its technical features and trims on our Maverick Playlist. Additionally on our playlist are deep dives into each individual trim grade explaining what’s included, package considerations and pricing strategies.
New Colors
When it comes to paint shades, the long asked for Eruption Green finally comes to the Maverick in spite of its Navy Pier blue interior. The rich golden glow shade of metallic green has been enormously popular with the Bronco, Bronco Sport and other vehicles. Oddly enough it’s not an extra charge color.
Also new is Space White Metallic which is a silvery pearl white – essentially white with a more premium look, again no extra charge. Ruby Red Metallic Tinted Clearcoat seen on other popular Ford models joins the palette but is an extra cost option. And lastly the bright and electric shade of Velocity Blue has returned to Maverick for 2025.
Colors carried over from last year include Shadow Black, Oxford White, Carbonized Gray Metallic, Desert Sand and the optional shade of Azure Gray. Deleted colors include Atlas Blue, Cactus Gray, Hot Pepper Red Metallic and Iconic Silver
New Prices
The old saw will continue to grind, prices keep going up. If it’s rolling off your lips just stop it. Prices go up, they have since the beginning of time. A Ford Model T a hundred years ago was only $290. So just stop with the carping about prices ever going higher. It’s been happening and always will.
With respect to the Maverick, starting MSRP for a 2025 XL Hybrid front wheel drive is now $26,295. That’s an $875 increase over the same exact model of 2024. Actually it’s not that unreasonable a price increase considering the new levels of standard equipment inside and new passive safety tech.
Prices across the range rise as well with XLT Hybrid starting at $28,795. Lariat Hybrid sees a larger price increase because AWD is made standard and now begins at $36,735. Tremor now based on Lariat level trims is $39,795. LOBO is the most expensive Maverick ever at a $40,495 starting price. Add to all pricing discussed here a $1,595 destination fee.
Of note, stepping up to an EcoBoost engine on XL and XLT is now a more expensive proposition than before because it’s bundled with mandatory AWD. The uptick on both trim grades is $1020. If you choose the Lariat however, selecting EcoBoost is actually a $1200 deduct, making it a less expensive proposition than the Hybrid.
Now Available To Order
The 2025 Ford Maverick lineup is available to order at your local dealership now with first production models to roll off the line this fall. First delivers of all models except LOBO are expected to begin arriving late this year. Maverick LOBO production and delivery comess later with first arrivals in early to mid 2025.
