The 2025 Ford Maverick, the fourth year of the small, versatile pick-up truck, is available in five configurations, including a new hybrid powertrain. It further elevates the manufacturers lineup of workhorse vehicles.
While about half the size and half the price of a Ford F-150, the Maverick is for drivers who dont need a full-sized truck but need to carry stuff and appreciate conveniently negotiating the restrictions of city driving.
The base engine is a 2.0-liter, four-cylinder producing 238 horsepower. The reviewed hybrid option features a 2.5-liter, four-cylinder engine and an electric motor totaling 191 horsepower. The hybrid comes standard with a continuously variable transmission; the gas-only model has an eight-speed automatic transmission.
Both choices also have front-wheel drive standard, but the hybrid review vehicle was equipped with all-wheel drive, a bonus for the trucks versatility persona.
While petite among pickup trucks, the Maverick can still get the job done. Its just scaled down. The maximum towing capacity is 4,000 pounds with the optional 4K towing package. Standard towing is 2,000 pounds.
The maximum payload is 1,500 pounds for front-wheel drive hybrid models, 1,400 pounds all wheel drive Mavericks. Gas models can carry 1,500 pounds with all wheel drive. The Tremor trim has a 1,140-pound limit.
With its hybrid engine, the Mavericks top attraction, among many pluses, is fuel economy. Its EPA ratings with the included all-wheel drive setup are 40 miles per gallon in city driving, 34 mpg on the highways. The Mavericks top competitor, the Hyundai Santa Cruz, isnt available as a hybrid. Its best gas mileage trims achieved 24 mpg in city driving, 30 mpg on the highway.
All Mavericks are offered as crew cabs. The four doors and back seat mean family travel is an option, although the backseat legroom is tight. The area is best for children or petite adults. The beds dimensions are nearly square, 54 inches long, 53.3 inches wide. Ford promotes the Mavericks bed can flat transport 18 sheets of 48-foot, 3/4-inch plywood without having to load them at an angle. But its best done with the wood secured. The bed also features a 12-volt power outlet and an optional 110-volt outlet. The bedliner is top-notch and warrants the idea of getting a liner for the liner.
Interior storage is a strong point with many storage bins and cubbies. Interior door compartments are utilitarian in design, with tall areas for oversized fluid containers and uniquely contoured for premium space. The door panel storage areas are also light-colored and contrasting to the seat upholstery colors. All stored items are visible.
Comfort and convenience features are impressive for the trucks value-priced status. Theres a tilting and telescoping steering wheel with audio controls, remote keyless entry and adjustable lumbar support for the front seats.
More features come standard or as part of option packages on the XLT and Lariat trims. Ambient interior lighting, dual-zone automatic climate control and power front seats upgrade the Maverick its basics to comfort-oriented.
Standard features include: 17-inch aluminum wheels, cruise control, a power lock for the tailgate and power exterior mirrors.
The overall drive is smooth. Acceleration, depending upon trim level engine type, varies from 6.7 to 7.5 seconds from 0-to-60 miles per hour. The hybrid engine has low-level whine. While in reverse, the warning beep is efficient, albeit annoying.
What the Maverick offers is value. Its economical, built thoughtfully and is well-equipped. The hybrid trim has a starting MSRP of $28,895. The luxury package, plus a few single options, destination fee and taxes push the price to $36,860. Its a deal. Buy a truck. Drive a car.
James Raia, a syndicated automotive columnist in Sacramento, also contributes business, lifestyle and sports content to several print and online publications. E-mail: james@jamesraia.com.
2025款福特Maverick是这款小巧多功能皮卡推出的第四年，提供五种配置选择，其中包括一套全新的混合动力系统。该车型进一步提升了制造商旗下耐用车型的产品阵容。
尽管福特Maverick的尺寸和价格仅为福特F-150的一半左右，但它非常适合那些不需要全尺寸卡车、但又需要载货，并且希望在城市驾驶中轻松应对各种限制的驾驶者。
基础款搭载2.0升四缸发动机，可输出238马力。测评的混动版本采用2.5升四缸发动机与电动机组合，综合功率达191马力。混动车型标配无级变速系统，而纯燃油版则配备八速自动变速箱。
两款车型均标配前轮驱动，但参与评测的混合动力版本配备了全轮驱动系统，这一配置进一步强化了该皮卡的多功能属性。
尽管在皮卡车型中体型娇小，但福特Maverick仍能胜任工作需求，只是规格有所缩减。选配4K拖车套件后，其最大牵引能力可达4000磅（约1814公斤），标准牵引力则为2000磅（约907公斤）。
前轮驱动混动版车型的最大有效载荷为1500磅，全轮驱动版Maverick则为1400磅。全轮驱动的燃油车型载重可达1500磅，而Tremor特别版的载重上限为1140磅。
作为福特Maverick的核心亮点之一，其混合动力系统在诸多优势中最突出的便是燃油经济性。根据美国环保署（EPA）测试数据，该车型配备全轮驱动系统时，城市路况油耗为40英里/加仑（约合5.88升/百公里），高速路况为34英里/加仑（约合6.92升/百公里）。其主要竞争对手现代Santa Cruz目前未提供混动版本，其最佳燃油经济性版本在城市路况下为24英里/加仑（约合9.8升/百公里），高速路况为30英里/加仑（约合7.84升/百公里）。
所有Maverick车型均提供双排座驾驶室配置。四门设计和后排座椅使其适合家庭出行，不过后排腿部空间较为局促，更适合儿童或身材娇小的成年人。货箱尺寸接近正方形，长54英寸（约137厘米）、宽53.3英寸（约135厘米）。福特宣传称Maverick的货箱可平铺装载18张4×8英尺（约1.2×2.4米）、3/4英寸（约1.9厘米）厚的胶合板，无需倾斜摆放——但需固定木材以确保安全。货箱还配备12伏电源接口及可选装的110伏插座，其内置的防划衬板品质出众，甚至值得再加装一层保护衬垫。
车内储物空间是一大亮点，设有多个储物格和收纳区。内饰门板储物槽采用实用主义设计，配有容纳大容量液体的高挑区域，并通过独特造型优化空间利用率。门板储物区采用浅色调，与座椅包覆色彩形成鲜明对比，所有存放物品均清晰可见。
这款卡车的舒适与便利配置远超其亲民价位：配备带音频控制功能的倾斜伸缩式方向盘、遥控无钥匙进入系统，以及前排座椅可调腰部支撑功能。
XLT和Lariat车型将更多功能列为标配或选装包内容。环境氛围灯、双区自动空调以及电动前排座椅的加入，使Maverick的基础配置升级为以舒适为导向。
标准配置包括：17英寸铝合金轮毂、定速巡航系统、电动尾门锁以及电动外后视镜。
整体驾驶体验平顺。根据车型配置的发动机类型不同，0至60英里/小时的加速时间在6.7至7.5秒之间浮动。混动发动机存在轻微嗡鸣声。倒车时的警示蜂鸣声虽有效但略显烦人。
福特Maverick的核心优势在于高性价比。这款车型经济实惠，设计周到且配置丰富。混合动力版本的厂商建议零售价起价为28,895美元。若选装豪华套件、若干单独配置，加上运输费和税费，总价将升至36,860美元——堪称超值之选。既能享受皮卡的实用性，又可体验轿车般的驾控感受。
詹姆斯·拉亚（James Raia）是萨克拉门托的一位联合汽车专栏作家，同时为多家印刷和网络媒体提供商业、生活方式及体育类内容。电子邮箱：james@jamesraia.com。
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