What Is the 2024 Ford Maverick?
One of only two truly compact pickup trucks currently on sale — the other being the Hyundai Santa Cruz — the Maverick is Ford’s most affordable vehicle. It comes standard with a turbocharged 2.0-liter EcoBoost four-cylinder engine making 250 horsepower and 277 pounds-feet of torque, with an available hybrid powertrain that uses a 2.5-liter four-cylinder for a combined 191 hp and 155 pounds-feet. Front-wheel drive is standard, but all-wheel drive is only available with the turbocharged 2.0-liter. Because it’s based on the platform of Ford’s compact Escape SUV, the Maverick doesn’t have the rugged structure of a body-on-frame pickup. Available FX4 and Tremor off-road packages, however, add rough-terrain capabilities via features like skid plates, front tow hooks, all-terrain tires and additional ground clearance.
What’s New on the 2024 Ford Maverick?
For 2024, Ford has switched the places of the Maverick’s two engine offerings. The 2.5-liter hybrid engine that was standard for 2023 is now optional, and the formerly optional turbocharged 2.0-liter EcoBoost is now standard.
What Features in the 2024 Ford Maverick Are Most Important?
Standard features include:
- LED headlights
- 8-inch touchscreen
- Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
- Six-speaker audio system
- Forward collision warning with automatic emergency braking
Available features include:
- Spray-in bedliner
- Keyless entry and start
- Eight-speaker Bang & Olufsen audio system
- Off-road suspension
- Adaptive cruise control
- Blind spot warning
- Rear cross-traffic alert
- Emergency steering assist
Should I Buy the 2024 Ford Maverick?
The 2024 Ford Maverick is a versatile canvas. The hybrid earned a 42/33/37 mpg city/highway/combined EPA rating, but we averaged 41.5 mpg over 200 miles of mixed driving in our own testing. The turbocharged 2.0-liter EcoBoost can tow up to 4,000 pounds, while the hybrid maxes out at 2,000 pounds. The available Tremor Package brings a noteworthy increase in off-road ability, as well as some subtle but cool visual tweaks. The Maverick allows buyers to spec their truck to fit a range of priorities, but no matter the form, it’s affordable and highly desirable. When it debuted for 2022, we named it not only our Best Pickup Truck, but also Best of the Year among all new or significantly redesigned vehicles. It nabbed our Best Pickup Truck honor again for 2023.
