2026 Ford Maverick

Maverick is Ford's compact truck for buyers who want hybrid efficiency or a lower-sticker bed without midsize mass. Trade-offs: less max capability than Ranger/Tacoma; trim hardware (Lobo/Tremor) moves mpg.

What's confirmed (EPA 2026)

Selected rows:

• Maverick FWD 2.0L gas: 26 mpg combined (23/32)
• Maverick HEV FWD 2.5L: 38 mpg combined (42/35)
• Maverick AWD 2.0L gas: 25 mpg combined (22/30)
• Maverick HEV AWD: 37 mpg combined (40/34)
• Maverick Lariat HEV AWD: 36 mpg combined (39/32)
• Maverick Lobo AWD: 24 mpg combined (21/30)
• Maverick Tremor AWD: 23 mpg combined (21/27)

Practical notes

HEV FWD is the efficiency peak. Off-road/stance packages cost mpg — the EPA table already shows that gap. Cross-shop Santa Cruz, compact crossovers with hitch packages, and midsize trucks if you need more tow.

Safety

Score pending pending IIHS/NHTSA 2026 Maverick matrix fetch.

Method

See [How we score](/method).