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The Ford Maverick knocked our socks off when it debuted for the 2022 model year, and why wouldn’t it? It’s something of a “white space” product, as the marketing people say — a vehicle that’s not ...

It’s not often Ford misreads a trend, especially when it comes to the pickup market. Yet that’s exactly what happened when the new Ford Maverick small pickup truck debuted for the 2022 model year.

Fast forward to 2025, and the Maverick family has expanded from three to five trim levels, including the base XL, mid-level XLT, and more upscale Lariat, along with the off-road-capable Tremor and the ...

Powertrains: 2.5-liter hybrid four-cylinder or turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine; continuously variable automatic (hybrid) or eight-speed automatic transmission (2.0-liter); front- or ...

Trucks and SUVs are the bread and respective butter for American automakers. Around 2018 and 2019, the Big Three of Ford, General Motors, and Chrysler killed their sedan offerings in favor of what the ...

The Ford Maverick is one of the smallest trucks in America, but for 2025, it gets some big updates, broadening its already substantial appeal. Don't worry, it hasn't gotten any bigger — it still has ...

The 2025 Ford Maverick enters its fourth model year with its mission fully crystallized. By standardizing the hybrid powertrain across most trims, the Blue Oval brand doubles down on efficiency, ...