2023 Ford Maverick review

1. Comfort and connectivity

In addition to handling rugged work tasks, the 2023 Ford Maverick is perfect for family outings and road trips with your crew. Accommodating five passengers across two rows, seating is deep-filled and supportive. Two full sets of LATCH fixtures can accommodate your youngest passengers in child seats, while teens and young adults will appreciate the Maverick's slick connectivity offerings. Standard features include Apple CarPlay^® and Android Auto^® functionality, Bluetooth^® hands-free calling, and two USB ports.

2. Two engine options

If you need a truck to take you farther between fill-ups, the 2023 Ford Maverick's standard hybrid powertrain fits the bill. Pairing a 2.5L four-cylinder gasoline engine with an onboard electric motor means the Maverick is good for 191 hp, 155 lb-ft of torque, and an EPA-estimated 37 mpg combined fuel economy.

If you prefer an engine that packs a turbocharged punch, check out the available 250-hp 2.0L EcoBoost^® engine. Paired with an eight-speed automatic transmission and either front- or all-wheel drive, this engine choice opens up various hauling and package options and adds acceleration chops.

3. Off-road Tremor package

On the 2023 Ford Maverick XLT or Lariat trim equipped with the 2.0L turbo engine, you can shop for a model with the Tremor off-road package for rural work site visits and weekend trips to the lake or the woods. Traversing rocky terrain? The Tremor package adds underbody skid plates and an elevated 9.4 inches of ground clearance. Its additional drive modes can take you through mud and sand with ease, while the off-road-tuned suspension and locking rear differential can keep you firmly planted when conditions get wet and wild.

4. Great sense of space

Though the 2023 Ford Maverick is a small pickup truck, its sense of space is truly impressive, connecting you to the world around you. The large boxy windows let in natural light and allow you to absorb the outside environment in all its downtown skyscraper or beach-adjacent glory. Total interior passenger volume is 100.3 cu-ft—more than enough for five passengers to relax on longer journeys, with 42.8 inches of legroom up front and 35.9 inches in the rear.

5. Handy at hauling

The 2023 Ford Maverick has the respectable trucking credentials you're looking for. You can fill the 4-ft-5-in flatbed up to a payload capacity of an estimated 1,500 lbs—more than enough for the machinery and materials needed on contracting jobs or renovation projects. If you need to store valuable items, stow them out of sight in the rear row's under-seat storage bins. Water bottles can handily be stored upright in the door cubbies. Want to tow a trailer? When properly equipped, 2023 Maverick hybrid models can tow up to an estimated 2,000 lbs.

If you need more capacity, upgrade to the turbocharged 2.5L engine with an available towing package for an estimated 4,000 lbs of towing capability, when properly equipped.