What is the Ford Maverick?
Ford has used the Maverick name for two different vehicles. In the UK, the 2001–2004 Maverick was an SUV. In the United States and Canada, the name returned for a compact pickup introduced for the 2022 model year. Its unibody construction gives it a more car-like design than a traditional truck.
The North American Maverick adds a compact pickup to Ford’s range. Ford introduced the modern model with petrol and hybrid power in the United States, making a hybrid an option from the start.
Generations and engines
The UK Maverick II was sold from 2001 to 2004, with petrol engines ranging from 2.0 L to 3.0 L. The North American pickup is listed as the first generation, beginning in 2022. US engine choices range from 2.0 L to 2.5 L and include petrol and hybrid versions. Canadian listings cover petrol engines in the same displacement range.
The earlier model is an SUV; the modern North American Maverick is a pickup.
How economical is the Ford Maverick?
The lowest listed consumption for the UK model is 9.6 L/100 km on the NEDC test. For the modern pickup, the lowest listed figure is 6.2 L/100 km in both the United States and Canada. The US EPA gives it a best combined rating of 38 MPG. Test procedures differ between markets: Europe uses NEDC here, while the US uses EPA and Canada uses NRCan’s 5-cycle method.
The UK figures cover 2001–2004. US and Canadian figures cover 2022–2026. A hybrid version is listed in the US; the Canadian listings cover petrol versions.
Questions and answers
Is the Ford Maverick an SUV or a pickup?
Both, depending on the market and generation. The UK model from 2001–2004 was an SUV; the North American model introduced in 2022 is a compact pickup.
Does the Ford Maverick have a hybrid version?
A hybrid version is listed for the modern US pickup. The Canadian listings cover petrol versions.
What is the Maverick’s best combined EPA rating?
The best combined EPA rating for the US model is 38 MPG.
