Ford’s Giving Buyers Even More Reason To Pick The Maverick In 2026

Inflation could be up, however Ford has managed to maintain costs in test for its widespread Maverick compact pickup truck, even lowering them on many fashions. Order books for the 2026 Maverick lineup open right now, and Ford has confirmed that pricing nonetheless begins beneath the $30,000 threshold of affordability for a lot of households. Crucially, consumers can nonetheless select between a punchy turbo-equipped Maverick EcoBoost or a fuel-efficient Maverick Hybrid at this value level.

The 2026 Maverick EcoBoost in base XL trim has a beginning value of $27,145. The value is for a brand new front-wheel-drive model (FWD) with the turbo engine, which wasn’t beforehand obtainable, and brings the beginning value down by $1,000 in comparison with the MY25 truck. The obligatory vacation spot cost has elevated by $100 to $1,695, so consumers general get to pay $900 much less for a Maverick in 2026. For consumers who nonetheless need all-wheel drive (AWD), the beginning value is $28,145, which is a saving of $125 in comparison with final 12 months, although now there’s the $100 steeper vacation spot cost, so the general saving is 25 bucks.

Costs Down On Most Trim Ranges

Within the case of the Maverick Hybrid, the beginning value of the bottom XL trim with FWD is $28,145, which is unchanged from final 12 months. Add AWD to the electrified pickup, and the beginning value rises to $30,365, additionally unchanged from final 12 months.

The opposite trim ranges embody the better-equipped XLT, the plush Lariat, the sporty Lobo, and the rugged Tremor. The AWD, turbo-equipped Lobo’s beginning value of $35,930 is unchanged from the earlier 12 months, however the different trim ranges all have value reductions in sure configurations.

The XLT EcoBoost with AWD begins at $30,645, which is $125 lower than final 12 months. The Lariat Hybrid begins at $38,090, which is $350 lower than final 12 months, whereas the Lariat EcoBoost begins at $35,870, which is $920 lower than final 12 months. Each Lariats come commonplace with AWD. Lastly, the Tremor, which, just like the Lobo, comes commonplace with AWD and the turbo engine, begins at $40,645, which is $350 lower than final 12 months. As a reminder, the vacation spot cost is up $100 in 2026.

The Maverick first arrived for the 2022 mannequin 12 months and was given a facelift for 2025. This implies there are only a few adjustments for 2026 past the pricing tweaks. A few of these adjustments embody the brand new colour choices, Orange Fury and Marsh Grey, and a spare tire now as a standalone possibility on extra trim ranges. Ford stated it’s also making the power-sliding rear window obtainable on the Lariat and Tremor as a substitute of normal, which has helped to scale back the beginning costs on these trims. The window possibility has additionally been prolonged to the XLT and Lobo trims.

Frugal Hybrid Or 250-HP Horsepower Cut price

No adjustments have been made to the powertrains. The turbocharged 2.0-liter inline-four within the EcoBoost fashions, in addition to the Lobo and Tremor, is rated at 250 horsepower and 277 lb-ft of torque. The Maverick’s hybrid powertrain makes use of a 2.5-liter inline-four paired with a single electrical motor and eCVT for a mixed 191 hp and 155 lb-ft. Ordering the hybrid powertrain with FWD is probably the most environment friendly method to go, with EPA mileage estimates of 42/35/38 mpg metropolis/freeway/mixed. Towing capability for each powertrains is 4,000 kilos when correctly outfitted.

Manufacturing of the Maverick is dealt with at Ford’s plant in Hermosillo, Mexico.

Sources: Ford