{"id":12301,"date":"2024-08-14T18:50:55","date_gmt":"2024-08-14T18:50:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/topat10.com\/?p=12301"},"modified":"2024-08-14T18:50:55","modified_gmt":"2024-08-14T18:50:55","slug":"the-2025-ford-maverick-shows-that-hybrid-pickup-trucks-are-going-mainstream","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/topat10.com\/?p=12301","title":{"rendered":"The 2025 Ford Maverick Shows That Hybrid Pickup Trucks Are Going Mainstream"},"content":{"rendered":"


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Ford created a surprise smash hit when it introduced the Maverick in 2021. This compact pickup, built on architecture shared<\/a> with the Escape and Bronco Sport crossover SUVs, offered truck capability in a fuel-efficient, sensibly sized package. Now, Ford has introduced updates for the 2025 model year that make the Maverick even more appealing.<\/p>\n

First and foremost: Customers will finally be able to order the Maverick with the thrifty hybrid engine<\/a> and all-wheel drive. Previously, Ford limited the hybrid powertrain to front-wheel-drive models. This maximized fuel efficiency, earning stellar EPA estimates<\/a> of 42 city miles per gallon, 33 highway, and 37 combined. But this decision limited the model\u2019s appeal: Buyers who wanted all-weather capability or needed to tow more than the hybrid\u2019s 1,500-pound maximum had to upgrade to the 2.0-liter EcoBoost four-cylinder engine, rated<\/a> at 22 city mpg, 29 highway, and 25 combined when paired with all-wheel drive.<\/p>\n

\u201cHybrid all-wheel drive was by far the top request from customers,\u201d Dawn McKenzie, Ford Truck communications manager, told WIRED via email. McKenzie explained that in the initial rollout, the hybrid model was limited to front-wheel drive to maximize affordability\u2014indeed, Ford promised a base price of $19,995<\/a> when the Maverick was introduced for the 2022 model year, though for 2024 the cheapest Maverick starts at $23,920<\/a>, with the hybrid engine currently a $1,500 option. Ford sold more than 94,000 Mavericks<\/a> in 2023, over half of which were hybrids.<\/p>\n

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