The Ford Maverick is our top choice in the small truck segment, and it has four 10Best Trucks and SUVs awards to show for it. Ford offers a lot of choice within the Maverick lineup, so it can be difficult to pick the right spec from among five trim levels and two powertrains. If you're shopping for a new Maverick, we can save you some time by recommending the trim level and options that pack the best value.
To get a Maverick you'll be happy living with, we recommend skipping the base XL trim and going for the $31,490 XLT. It adds keyless entry and start, power-adjustable side-view mirrors, a power tailgate lock, additional cargo tie-downs in the bed, and 17-alloy wheels in place of the XL's steel wheels. Cloth seats come standard on the XL and XLT.
The Maverick is available with either a 250-horsepower turbocharged four-cylinder engine or a fuel-sipping hybrid powertrain, either of which can be paired with front- or optional all-wheel drive. Powertrain and drivetrain choice varies by trim level.
View Price on AmazonFord offers a variety of packages to make the XLT more comfortable and more capable. The XLT Luxury package adds several things you might want, such as heated front seats and remote start. We also recommend the 4K Tow package; as the name suggests, it ups the Maverick's towing capacity from one to two tons, but ticking the box requires also adding the Ford CoPilot360 driver-assist package and all-wheel drive. Choosing the hybrid powertrain over the 2.0 turbo adds $1000 on the XLT.
Above the XLT sit the Lobo, Lariat, and Tremor trims. You have to trade up to get an eight-speaker B&O stereo system, dual-zone automatic climate control, or faux leather seats. Ford also reserves its Pro Trailer Backup Assist and Pro Trailer Hitch Assist for the Lobo and Lariat.
Source: caranddriver.com
