Since the Maverick received a major overhaul in 2025, we are not expecting any major changes in 2026. Likely, what we will find is upgrades and improvements on the existing excellence that is the compact truck, the Ford Maverick.
Key Takeaways
- Maverick may get a few upgrades in 2026, but will retain its boxy, spartan overall look inside and out.
- Your Maverick will have the power and towing capability to handle all your day to day jobs and adventures with two powertrain options and available Tow Package.
- We don’t know the EPA ratings for 2026 yet, but should get close to the same fuel efficiency as the 2025 version.
- The Maverick is a great value with affordable starting prices and especially with the hybrid engine.
The exterior and interior of the Maverick shouldn’t change much in 2026, but may receive a few upgrades.
It is rumored that the Maverick may receive a slight facelift with features such as the front fascia, grill, head and tail lights being upgraded, but the Maverick will keep its well known boxy truck-like structure in 2026. Though it may look like a workhorse, this compact truck's smaller size will make it a good choice for urban dwellers.
We know that all five available trims of the Maverick are crew cabs, which have four doors and a back seat that is not terribly generous with space, but capable of bringing friends and family on your outings. One of the great interior features is the Maverick’s abundance of cubbies and storage spaces. It remains more of a spartan design, but still comes with plenty of controls and tech features to fulfill all your basic driving needs.
Two available powertrain options and good payload and towing capability give you all the power you need in 2026.
Maverick is expected to be available with two powertrain options. The base engine will be a hybrid powertrain that will be a 2.5 L four-cylinder engine paired with an electric motor and will give you 191 horsepower. It will be paired with a continuously variable automatic transmission (CVT). This engine is standard front-wheel drive, but has optional all-wheel drive available. The other powertrain option will be an all-wheel drive 2.0 L four-cylinder engine getting 250 horsepower that will be partnered with an eight-speed automatic transmission.
The Maverick with either powertrain will be able to handle up to 1,500 pounds of payload capacity and 2,000 pounds of towing capacity. The towing capacity is increased to up to 4,000 when equipped with the optional Tow Package.
You’ll get great fuel economy, especially with the hybrid powertrain option.
Though we don’t have the EPA’s ratings yet for the 2026 Maverick, the 2025 Maverick got good fuel efficiency, especially with the hybrid powertrain. It is rated for 42 mpg city and 35 mpg highway. While the nonhybrid is rated for 22 mpg city and 30 mpg highway. We expect similar ratings for 2026.
The 2026 Maverick is a very affordable option and great value.
The 2026 Maverick will be a good value for those that are looking for a basic truck without the cumbersome size of a large truck and without all the luxury bells and whistles. The affordable base price, especially when paired with the hybrid powertrain to keep fuel costs down, will make this compact truck an especially appealing option for the value minded. For added peace of mind, it will come with a three-year/36,000-mile basic warranty and a five-year/60,000-mile powertrain warranty.
We expect the prices to be similar to 2025, which start from $30,000 to $44,000 depending on the trim and options. We expect the five trims available to be the XL, XLT, Lobo, Lariat, and Tremor.
Summary
If you’re looking for a compact truck to handle your day to day life and basic projects, the 2026 Maverick will be a smart choice for you. The affordable pricing and hybrid powertrain will be a great value for the everyday driver. The power and towing capabilities will be able to take you where you need to go and handle the adventures and projects in your life. Visit Jarrett-Gordon Ford of Davenport to find the perfect truck for you.