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Ford introducing AWD option for 2025 Maverick Hybrid

Ford is adding an all-wheel-drive option for its Maverick Hybrid pickup for 2025. An optional package can also double towing capacity.

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Maverick Hybrid has a targeted EPA-estimated 42 miles per gallon in the city with the standard hybrid front-wheel drive model, and a targeted EPA-estimated 40 miles per gallon in the city with the hybrid all-wheel drive model.

The all-wheel drive hybrid model is available on XL, XLT, and Lariat trims. Customers who select the hybrid all-wheel drive model can tow small campers, personal watercraft, and utility trailers with the available 4K Tow Package.

Maverick now features SYNC 4 that is clearly presented on the largest standard touchscreen in its class, a 13.2-inch display that replaces the previous 8-inch screen. It is paired with the 8-inch digital instrument cluster visible above the steering wheel.

A new built-in 5G modem gives Maverick the latest wireless tech and allows Maverick to receive software updates to keep vehicle systems up to date. The SYNC 4 system is also a portal to other helpful technologies.

Customers use Maverick in urban environments with tight corners and small parking spaces. Maneuvering is straightforward with the 360-Degree Camera, new for 2025 and a customer favorite first developed for F-Series. It provides a split-view display of what’s directly in front of or behind the vehicle, along with cross-traffic views.

Available Pro Trailer Hitch Assist helps take the frustration out of hitching a trailer. It works by using the rear camera and corner radars to align the hitch with the trailer coupler while simultaneously controlling the truck’s speed, steering, and braking to stop at just the right place.

Once hitched, Pro Trailer Backup Assist makes backing up a trailer as easy as turning a knob to indicate which direction the trailer should go while reversing into position.

Both technologies, available in early 2025, are important additions because almost half of Maverick owners tow, even those who trade in their small cars and small SUVs. Both Pro Trailer Hitch Assist and Pro Trailer Backup Assist are new standard features on the Lariat and Tremor trims.

For 2025, every Maverick is equipped with standard Pre-Collision Assist with Automatic Emergency Braking, Lane-Keeping Aid, a Rear View Camera and Auto LED High-Beam Headlamps.

New this year, Lariat and Tremor are equipped with Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop-and-Go, Lane Centering, and Predictive Speed Assist.

Starting MSRP for 2025 is $26,295, plus $1,595 for destination and delivery, for the standard hybrid front wheel drive model. The new Maverick and Maverick Hybrid are now available to orde, with deliveries expected to begin in late 2024.

60 percent of Maverick customers trade in vehicles from other brands.

Comments

GdB

Maybe a 11.2 kWh battery!

"We figure it will use the same 2.5-liter I-4 engine as the standard Maverick hybrid, albeit beefed up for more EV-only range in line with the Escape PHEV, since the two vehicles are mechanically related. This also means we're expecting the battery capacity of the Maverick PHEV AWD to be the same at 11.2 kWh, up big time from the Maverick hybrid's 1.1 kWh."
"if you wanted a nearly 90-MPGe (miles-per-gallon equivalent) or better small truck with over 30 miles of battery-only range, you might just be getting your wish granted."
(motortrend)

Smart move Ford, and maybe they went with a rear e-axle to minimize changes and that would be more efficient with less friction losses.

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