Model Review: 2026 Ford Maverick Hybrid

Meet the 2026 Ford Maverick Hybrid at Berglund Ford Salem

The 2026 Ford Maverick hybrid gives Salem drivers an uncommon combination: compact-truck utility, seating for five, a flexible 33.3-cubic-foot bed, and hybrid efficiency that reaches an EPA-estimated 42 mpg city with front-wheel drive. Better yet, buyers no longer have to choose between hybrid power and extra traction because all-wheel drive is available.

Visit us at Berglund Ford Salem to get a closer look at this 2026 model. Hybrid buyers can choose the XL, XLT, or Lariat, giving shoppers options ranging from practical work-truck simplicity to a more feature-packed cabin.

Interior Features

The 2026 Ford Maverick hybrid uses a four-door SuperCrew layout with seating for five. Hybrid models provide 40.2 inches of front headroom, 39.6 inches of second-row headroom, 42.8 inches of front legroom, and 35.9 inches of rear legroom. Front and rear shoulder room measure 57.3 and 55.6 inches, respectively.

Interior features by trim: XL

• Cloth seats
• Six-way manually adjustable driver's seat
• Four-way manually adjustable passenger seat
• Bucket front seats
• Folding rear seatback with flip-up cushion
• Rear under-seat storage

Interior features by trim: XLT

The XLT trim upgrades to unique Navy Pier/Aspen Gray cloth upholstery and available heated seating.

Interior features by trim: Lariat

• Smoked Truffle ActiveX®-trimmed upholstery
• Eight-way power driver's seat with power lumbar adjustment
• Heated front seats
• Rear armrest with cupholders
• Dual-zone electronic automatic temperature control

For families, LATCH lower anchors and tether anchors help accommodate compatible child safety seats. Storage includes front door bins, available seatback map pockets, rear under-seat bins, cupholders, and a cabin layout designed to keep smaller items organized.

Exterior Styling

Every hybrid Maverick measures 199.8 inches long on a 121.1-inch wheelbase and has 8.1 inches of minimum running ground clearance. Width is 72.6 inches at the door handles, 83.5 inches with the mirrors extended, and 77.9 inches with them folded.

Exterior specs and features:

• 54.4-inch-long pickup box (at the floor)
• 53.3-inch-wide overall pickup box
• 42.6 inches between wheelhouses
• 33.3 cubic feet of cargo volume
• FLEXBED® Storage System
• 10 bed tie-downs

Additional features include passenger-side bed cubby storage, a power tailgate lock, and a 2K trailer hitch receiver with a four-pin connector. Available equipment includes locking bed rails, a bed extender, removable bed mat, modular hard drop-in or Tough Bed® spray-in bedliner, and soft-folding, hard-trifold, or hard-rollup tonneau covers.

Hybrid Maverick exterior colors include:

• Orange Fury
• Velocity Blue Metallic
• Shadow Black
• Carbonized Gray Metallic
• Space White Metallic
• Oxford White

XL models ride on 17-inch steel wheels with Sparkle Silver-painted covers, while XLT receives 17-inch Carbonized Gray-painted aluminum wheels. Lariat hybrid models feature 19-inch Machine-Painted aluminum wheels, with 19-inch black-painted aluminum wheels available through the Black Appearance Package. LED reflector headlamps, automatic LED high beams, automatic on/off headlamps, and an integrated cargo lamp add everyday functionality.

Performance Power

Every hybrid model uses a 2.5-liter Atkinson-cycle 4-cylinder full-hybrid powertrain paired with a permanent-magnet electric traction motor and Power-Split electronic continuously variable transmission. The electric motor is rated at 94 kW and 173 lb-ft of battery-peak torque, while the hybrid system uses liquid battery cooling and places its battery under the passenger side of the cabin.

EPA-estimated fuel economy:

• 42 mpg city (FWD); 39 mpg city (Lariat AWD)
• 35 mpg highway (FWD); 32 mpg highway (Lariat AWD)
• 38 mpg combined (FWD); 36 mpg combined (Lariat AWD)

Front-wheel drive is standard on hybrid XL and XLT models, with all-wheel drive available. The Lariat pairs its standard hybrid powertrain with all-wheel drive.

Other hybrid performance features include:

• Electronic power-assisted steering
• Four-wheel disc brakes with ABS
• Regenerative braking
• Electronic brake boost
• Electric parking brake
• 40-foot curb-to-curb turning circle

The FWD hybrid uses an independent MacPherson-strut front suspension and twist-beam rear suspension with Ford-patented force-vectoring springs. AWD hybrid configurations use an independent multilink trailing-arm rear suspension.

Towing and hauling:

• 1,500-pound payload (FWD)
• 1,400-pound payload (AWD)
• 2,000-pound standard maximum towing capacity
• 4,000-pound maximum towing (AWD with available 4K Tow Package)

The 4K Tow Package adds a Class III 2-inch hitch receiver with four- and seven-pin connectors, trailer brake controller, upgraded cooling fan, and hybrid auxiliary transmission oil cooler. That makes the Maverick especially appealing among hybrid trucks for buyers who want fuel-conscious commuting during the week without giving up useful hauling and towing capability.

Technology Setup

The 2026 Maverick hybrid makes a 13.2-inch center display with SYNC® 4 standard, along with an 8-inch cluster display. Wireless Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™ compatibility puts compatible smartphone apps, navigation, music, and communication functions within easy reach.

Key standard and available technology includes:

• Ford Connectivity Package with one-year plan included
• SiriusXM® with 360L
• Ford app connectivity
• Six-speaker audio system
• B&O® Sound System by Bang & Olufsen® with HD Radio™ and eight speakers, including a subwoofer

Lariat also adds dual rear USB ports and a heated steering wheel. A three-year SiriusXM with 360L plan and a seven-year Ford Connectivity Package one-time purchase are available.

Convenience equipment:

• 12-volt powerpoints
• USB Type-A and Type-C ports
• Cruise control
• Remote keyless entry
• Power windows and locks

Intelligent Access with push-button start and approach detection comes with the XLT trim, and available accessories such as truck-bed lighting, bed-mounted crossbars, bed divider equipment, toolboxes, and roadside-assistance kits.

Safety Systems

Every hybrid Maverick includes Pre-Collision Assist® with Automatic Emergency Braking, a rearview camera, Lane-Keeping System, automatic high beams, and Post-Collision Braking. Ford Co-Pilot360® technology is available on XL and XLT, while the Lariat includes Ford Co-Pilot360 Assist 2.0.

Core occupant-protection features include:

• Front, front-side, and Safety Canopy® side-curtain airbags
• Driver knee airbag
• Smart occupant-sensing airbags
• Tire Pressure Monitoring System
• SecuriLock® Passive Anti-Theft System

Lariat expands driver assistance with Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop-and-Go, Lane Centering, Intersection Assist, and Connected Navigation. A 360-Degree Camera can provide multiple exterior views on the 13.2-inch display. Available Pro Trailer Hitch Assist, Pro Trailer Backup Assist™, and Trailer Reverse Guidance can also help with hitching and maneuvering a compatible trailer.

Test Drive a 2026 Ford Maverick Hybrid at Berglund Ford Salem

The 2026 Ford Maverick Hybrid combines up to an EPA-estimated 42 mpg city, a 33.3-cubic-foot FLEXBED®, seating for five, available AWD, and up to 4,000 pounds of properly equipped towing capacity in a compact pickup. Visit Berglund Ford Salem in Salem, VA, to compare available hybrid models, explore features in person, and test drive the Maverick hybrid that fits your daily routine.

*Disclaimer: This content was drafted with AI assistance for initial drafting, reviewed by a subject-matter expert for accuracy, and edited by our team of writers and editors.

* All fuel economy mpg listings in the content above are EPA estimates. Actual mileage will vary.