2025 Ford Maverick Configurations: Trims, Powertrains, and What Each Level Includes

The Ford Maverick sits in a narrow but growing segment: compact pickup trucks priced and sized for everyday use. For 2025, Ford continues offering the Maverick in multiple trim levels with meaningful differences in powertrains, features, and capability. Understanding how those configurations stack up helps buyers figure out what they're actually comparing — and what they'd be giving up or gaining at each level.

How the 2025 Maverick Lineup Is Structured

The 2025 Maverick is organized into four core trim levels: XL, XLT, Lariat, and Tremor. Each builds on the one below it, adding comfort, technology, and in some cases, drivetrain options. Importantly, not every powertrain is available at every trim, and not every trim is available with every cab or bed configuration.

Powertrain Options: Hybrid vs. Turbo Gas

One of the most important choices in the Maverick lineup is the engine — and this decision isn't purely about performance. It affects fuel economy, towing capacity, and price significantly.

• 2.5L Hybrid (standard on XL and XLT base configurations): Ford's Maverick hybrid uses an Atkinson-cycle engine paired with an electric motor. It's front-wheel drive only and delivers EPA-estimated fuel economy in the mid-to-upper 30s (city/highway combined figures vary by model year and configuration — verify current EPA ratings for exact numbers). This powertrain is optimized for daily commuting and fuel savings.

• 2.0L EcoBoost Turbocharged Gas (available across trims, standard on Tremor): This four-cylinder turbo engine produces more horsepower and torque than the hybrid, supports higher tow ratings (up to approximately 4,000 lbs depending on configuration), and is available with all-wheel drive. It's a better fit for towing, hauling, or buyers who want AWD capability.

These aren't just engine choices — they're different capability profiles.

Trim-by-Trim Breakdown

Note: Exact standard and optional features shift from model year to model year. Always confirm current build configurations with Ford's official configurator or a dealer's current inventory.

What the XL Is — and Isn't

The XL is the Maverick's entry point, and Ford leans into its work-truck identity. You get manual-crank rear windows, a no-frills interior, and the hybrid powertrain as standard. It's one of the few new trucks you can still buy under $25,000 (pricing varies by region and market conditions). What it lacks: creature comforts, driver-assist tech, and AWD unless you spec the EcoBoost engine.

The XL is genuinely capable for daily use and light hauling — but buyers expecting modern conveniences may find themselves wanting the next step up.

XLT: The Volume Seller 🚗

The XLT adds meaningful livability upgrades: power windows and locks, an 8-inch SYNC infotainment screen, Ford's Co-Pilot360 driver-assist package (which includes automatic emergency braking, lane-keeping assist, and blind-spot monitoring), and more interior refinement. The hybrid powertrain still comes standard, but the EcoBoost with AWD becomes available here.

For buyers who want the fuel economy benefits of the hybrid but also want modern safety tech, the XLT hybrid is a frequently considered configuration.

Lariat: The Feature-Rich Middle Ground

The Lariat steps into near-luxury compact truck territory. You get a larger touchscreen (typically 13.2 inches), leather-trimmed seats, heated front seats, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and an 8-inch digital instrument cluster. The EcoBoost engine is standard, which means AWD is also on the table.

The Lariat is where the Maverick starts to feel like a small crossover SUV that also happens to have a bed — which is exactly the pitch Ford is making to buyers coming from car-based vehicles.

Tremor: The Off-Road Configuration

The Tremor is the most capability-focused Maverick configuration. It comes standard with the EcoBoost and AWD, and adds hardware specifically for off-road use: all-terrain tires, a factory-lifted suspension, skid plates, and a locking rear differential (on some configurations). Exterior styling is more aggressive, and tow ratings are among the highest in the Maverick lineup.

The Tremor isn't aimed at the buyer who wants maximum fuel economy — it's for someone who wants the Maverick's compact footprint with genuine trail and unpaved-road capability. 🛻

Cab and Bed: What Doesn't Change

Unlike many full-size trucks, the Maverick is only offered in one cab configuration: crew cab with four doors. The standard bed length is approximately 4.5 feet. This keeps the overall footprint compact — the Maverick fits in a standard parking space — but it also means the bed is genuinely small compared to mid-size or full-size alternatives.

There's no regular cab or extended cab option. That's a deliberate design choice, not an oversight.

The Variables That Shape Your Real-World Decision

How any of these configurations fits a specific buyer depends heavily on factors that differ from person to person:

• How you'll use the truck — daily commuting, light hauling, occasional towing, or off-road use each pull toward different powertrains and trims
• Where you live — cold climates favor AWD; states with high gas prices shift the math toward the hybrid
• Payload and towing needs — the hybrid's tow rating is roughly 2,000 lbs; the EcoBoost approaches double that
• Budget — the gap between XL and a fully loaded Lariat or Tremor can exceed $15,000–$20,000 depending on options
• Inventory availability — hybrid models in particular have faced availability constraints since the Maverick launched; actual dealer stock varies by region

The configuration that makes sense on paper and the one available at a realistic price in your market aren't always the same truck.