2025 Ford Maverick Engine and Drivetrain Options
The 2025 Ford Maverick is a versatile compact pickup truck that offers fuel efficiency and towing capability. This article explores the engines, drivetrain setups, and performance features of the newest Maverick lineup.
Ford Maverick Engines
For 2025, Ford gives buyers two engine choices. The standard 2.5-liter hybrid engine combines gas and electric power to produce 191 horsepower and 155 lb-ft of torque. Electric power handles low speeds, with gas joining when necessary. The 2.0-liter EcoBoost engine delivers 238 horsepower and 275 lb-ft of torque, making it ideal for hauling loads or climbing hills in New Mexico.
Transmission Options and Driving Dynamics
Ford Maverick models equipped with the hybrid engine come with a continuously variable transmission that constantly fine-tunes itself for maximum efficiency. Variants with the EcoBoost engine pair with a standard eight-speed automatic transmission that delivers traditional shifts.
The Lobo includes a seven-speed quick-shift transmission with steering wheel paddle shifters, making it perfect for navigating curvy roads or managing trailer weight downhill.
Drivetrain Configurations
The base Maverick trims, the XL and the XLT, are equipped with the hybrid engine and standard front-wheel drive. This system sends power where needed most, primarily driving front wheels on dry roads but shifting rearward on slippery surfaces.
The Lariant comes with the EcoBoost engine and standard all-wheel drive. The Lobo and the Tremor offer the EcoBoost engine with advanced four-wheel drive, which can handle extra torque. New for 2025, buyers interested in hybrid models can get all-wheel drive for an additional fee.
Ford Maverick Hybrid Engine Specs
The Ford Maverick's hybrid engine system merges pickup truck capability with car-like efficiency. A 2.5-liter Atkinson-cycle four-cylinder works alongside an electric motor. The 1.1 kWh lithium-ion battery sits under the rear seat, preserving cargo space and aiding balance. Clever engineering recaptures brake energy to recharge the battery. Even stop-and-go traffic helps boost the Maverick's engine charge.
Performance Features
When equipped with the EcoBoost engine, the Maverick accelerates from 0 to 60 mph in 5.9 seconds. With the hybrid engine, it achieves this feat in 7.7 seconds. When paired with front-wheel drive, the hybrid engine delivers an impressive EPA-estimated 42 mpg in the city, 35 mpg on the highway, and 38 mpg combined. It achieves an EPA-estimated 40 mpg in the city with all-wheel drive.
Towing and Payload Capabilities
When equipped with the 4K Tow Package, the 2025 Ford Maverick's towing capacity is 4,000 pounds, making it capable of trailering boats or campers. Its base towing capacity is 2,000 pounds, which is ideal for transporting furniture or dirt bikes.
Each Maverick variant, except for the Lobo and Tremor, has a payload capacity of 1,500 pounds. The cargo bed provides 33.3 cubic feet of space, equaling about 16 bags of mulch. Its width between the sidewalls measures 53.3 inches, which is more than a standard plywood sheet.
Technology Enhancements
The 2025 Ford Maverick features significant tech upgrades. The 2024 Maverick's 8-inch touch screen is replaced by a 13.2-inch touch screen that runs SYNC 4 with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatibility. Ford's Co-Pilot360 technology provides a 360-degree camera that makes parking and trailer hitching easier. Intelligent adaptive cruise control helps manage traffic driving by adjusting speed. An available wireless charging pad keeps you connected on the go around Albuquerque.
Off-Road Performance and Capability
Adventure seekers can choose between two off-road packages. The Tremor Equipment Group Package is only available on the Tremor and includes an off-road-tuned suspension, advanced four-wheel drive with a twin-clutch rear drive unit, and Ford Trail Control. The FX4 Off-Road Package is available on the XLT and comes with skid plates, all-terrain tires, and terrain-specific drive modes.
Ford Maverick Trim Levels Comparison
The XL comes with a black mesh grille with a black surround, black door handles, and LED reflector headlamps. Enhancements on the XLT include 17-inch painted aluminum wheels, wiper-activated LED headlamps, and black tailgate handles. The Lariat has LED box lighting, heated glass mirrors, and a power-sliding rear window with privacy glass.
Specialty models include the Lobo and the Tremor. The Lobo showcases a painted grille accent bar, black-painted skull cap mirrors, and LED projector headlamps with signature accent lighting. Upgrades on the Tremor include exposed front tow hooks, an upper grille with orange accents, and body-colored door handles.
Experience the 2025 Ford Maverick Today
The 2025 Maverick has options for everyone. The fuel-efficient hybrid engine saves gas on your Albuquerque commute, while the EcoBoost engine provides all the towing power you need. With all-wheel drive now available on hybrid variants, you can get good mileage and all-weather traction.
What makes the Maverick special is its real-world practicality. It fits where full-size trucks can't but can still haul furniture home. Whether you want to use your truck for work, occasional hauling, or trail exploration, there's a Maverick that fits your lifestyle needs. Contact us at Chalmers Ford today to explore the 2025 Ford Maverick lineup.
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