The Ford Maverick Is The Cheapest Hybrid Pickup Truck In America; Here’s What You Get

Hybrids are currently living their golden age in terms of reputation and market value. The latest annual survey from Consumer Reports shows them to have 26 percent fewer problems than ICE vehicles making them more reliable than both EVs and PHEVs. In that sense, the Ford Maverick Hybrid is even more advantaged, as it is not only one of the most reliable offerings in the industry but also the cheapest truck in the hybrid segment in North America.

Ever since making its debut in Q4 of 2021, the compact unibody truck has been gaining a steady amount of popularity, to the point that it now represents 56.5 percent of all Mavericks trucks sold, thanks to its appealing price tag, fuel efficiency, and overall practicality. Therefore, we’ve decided to tell you exactly what to expect when you purchase the $26,495 hybrid pickup.

In order to give you the most up-to-date and accurate information possible, the data used to compile this article was sourced from manufacturers such as Ford, as well as other authoritative sources, including Consumer Reports and Motor Trend.

A Reliable Truck With Impressive Fuel-Efficiency

The Ford Maverick Hybrid understands its assignment. Instead of having ideas above its price range, and trying to be visually eccentric, it is content with remaining a simple, consumer-friendly pickup truck, in more ways than one.

It Is One Of The Most Reliable Hybrids In The Industry

The Maverick Hybrid received a remarkable score of 77/100 from Consumers Report, and ranked among its top-performing hybrids, along with the Lexus NX and the Toyota Corolla. And while you’ll likely get to enjoy your Maverick Hybrid for a long time, you’ll also be spending less money at the gas station, thanks to its cost-saving fuel efficiency.

Ford Maverick Hybrid Fuel Economy

(Figures sourced from EPA)

The Maverick Hybrid also comes with a solid warranty package to complement its documented reliability. You will get a three-year/36,000-mile limited warranty, a five-year/60,000-mile powertrain warranty, and an eight-year/100,000-mile warranty for the hybrid battery.

It Doesn’t Overlook Safety Either

The 2024 Ford Maverick received a safety rating of 4 stars out of 5 from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA.) The truck notably aced all of its assessments and only fell one star short of perfection in the rollover resistance rating and the front passenger protection rating in a frontal-impact collision.

Aside from that, you’ll also find the following safety features on the Ford Maverick Hybrid:

• Pre-Collision Assist
• Automatic Emergency Breaking
• Blind Spot Information System (BLIS)
• Auto High-beams
• Lane Centering
• Adaptive Cruise

The Neutral Design Will Please All And Offend None

It goes without saying, a sub-$30,000 price tag won’t get you a paragon of aesthetic excellence. The styling is decent, but that’s pretty much it. The Ford Maverick doesn’t boast a futuristic design. At the same time, it looks exactly how it’s supposed to. The brutish frame, imposing headlights, and large grille give it an appropriately aggressive demeanor, befitting a pickup truck.

Naturally, the compact body means it is smaller than the other trucks on the road. The roofline is remarkably low, and the Maverick sits five inches below the current Ford Ranger, and nearly seven inches below the Ford F-150.

Ford Maverick Hybrid Exterior Dimensions

(Specs sourced from Ford)

The Flexbed Makes Life Easier

The compact Maverick can be criticized for its relatively small 4.5-foot bed. However, the truck makes up for it with the Flexbed System. The latter is a versatile storage feature that lengthens the bed to six-feet and is supplied with six standard bed tie-downs, a multitude of D-rings, two roomy storage cupboards, and a multi-position tailgate.

By the way, the Maverick Hybrid comes with a 1,500-pound payload capacity and a 2,000-pound towing capacity. You can increase it to 4,000 pounds in the non-hybrid trims.

Ford Maverick Towing and Payload Capacities

(Data sourced from Ford)

The Flexbed also offers threaded holes on each flank of the bed, allowing you to attach your own accessories. You’ll also get a 400W 110-volt outlet to match the one in the cabin and another independent 12-volt outlet. The Maverick’s hunkered-down stance, combined with its short side walls, allows you to reach out and access your belongings from the bed without much effort, which isn’t something you can easily do on a Toyota Tundra.

It Is One Of The Few Unibody Trucks Currently On Sale

Ford is known for pioneering unibody trucks, and it is no surprise to see its prized, budget-friendly Maverick adhere to that formula. This means that, unlike a more traditional body-on-frame truck, it consists of one single unit onto which the body panels are then placed. The sheet metal floor pan, the roof, etc. are all welded together to carry the load of the Maverick. This design is often dismissed by purists, who may not consider the Maverick to be a “real truck” for this very reason.

Furthermore, a unibody frame limits the overall off-roading abilities and towing capacity of the vehicle. At the same time, it also translates into better handling, less weight, and a more comfortable ride with reduced noise, vibration, and harshness (NVH).

It Can Handle Beaten Paths… To Some Extent

Although it is perfectly suited for occasional escapades into dirty terrains, the Maverick is far from being a gritty off-roader. The truck is more of a civilian pickup, with a low departure angle and a low ground clearance. Ford doesn’t hype up the Maverick as a juggernaut either. Nonetheless, it does perfectly fine when it comes to milder activities and can be counted on if you want a smooth and quiet road trip.

2024 Ford Maverick Off-road Specs

(Specs sourced from Ford)

The Hybrid Setup Churns Out 191 Horses!

The Maverick Hybrid might not be a world-beater, but the specs are also decent for what you’ll be shelling out. Sure, it’s not going to compete with the likes of the Rivian R1T or the 2024 Ford Ranger Raptor anytime soon, but it can still sprint from rest to 60 mph in a respectable 7.7 seconds,.

You should keep in mind, however, that the hybrid pickup truck variant does not offer an All-Wheel Drive option, as the latter is reserved for the gas-only version. Nonetheless, the 2.5-liter hybrid powertrain remains a perfectly capable setup, putting a total of 191 ponies at your disposal. To top it all off, it can also travel 500 miles on a single tank.

2023 Ford Maverick Hybrid Performance Specs

(Specs sourced from Ford)

The Maverick Leaves Little To Be Desired In Terms Of Features

Much like its exterior styling, the Maverick doesn’t overdo it when it comes to interior technology. Nonetheless, it provides everything you could reasonably expect from the cheapest hybrid truck available today. The customary features are present at the rendezvous, combined with the ingenuous Flexbed system, which is one of the Maverick’s main selling points.

The Cabin Is Simple And Straight To The Point

The interior of the Ford Maverick is not as flashy as what you might see in the pricier trucks, but it covers all the basics nonetheless. The hybrid comes with wireless charging, a standard eight-inch infotainment screen, a 4.2-inch gauge cluster, and six speakers, as well as the usual Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. The company has also included dampening materials across the cabin to reduce noise, vibration, and harshness (NVH).

2023 Ford Maverick Hybrid Interior Dimensions

(Dimensions sourced from Ford)

The 2024 Ford Maverick Hybrid Starts At $24,400

This Is $1,500 More Than The Base Non-hybrid Maverick

In terms of pricing, the Maverick Hybrid’s closest rival is the Hyundai Santa Cruz, which is pretty impressive considering the latter is a gas-powered truck. Normally, a hybrid setup would be costlier than an ICE vehicle. Instead, the Hyundai Maveric Hybrid comes at the same price as the Hyundai Santa Cruz.

Although the latter is slightly more powerful, with 281 horsepower, it lacks the advantages of partial electrification. The Santa Cruz is limited to 27 MPG on the highway, compared to the Maverick Hybrid’s 33 MPG. Furthermore, the Maverick Hybrid is cheaper than pretty much every alternative within its niche.

Pricier Than The 2023 Maverick, But Still A Bargain

The 2024 Ford Maverick has gotten a tad bit expensive, but you still get the top-spec Lariat Hybrid trim for a shade over $34,000. The highlights include:

• Six-way Adjustable Manual Passenger Seats
• 18-inch Machined-faced Aluminum Wheels
• Ford Co-Pilot360 Assist Package
• Dual-zone Electronic Automatic Temperature Control

Ford Maverick Hybrid: Trim-Levels & Pricing

(MSRPs sourced from Ford)

It’s A Solid Rival To Every Hybrid On The Market

More interestingly, the Maverick Hybrid even rivals compact hybrid SUVs in terms of value. Being more practical, and a pickup truck, no less, you would expect the Maverick to be at least slightly pricier, and yet, it gives pretty much every SUV within its price bracket a solid run for its money.

Ford Maverick Hybrid Pricing vs. Rival Hybrid SUVs

(Prices sourced from the respective automakers)