2026 Ford Maverick Trim Comparisons

The XL is the entry point, and it's more capable than the base price suggests. Ford doesn't strip this truck down to hit a number. You're getting a legitimately usable work truck with real room to grow.

Standard features on the 2026 Maverick XL include:

• 2.5L hybrid powertrain with an EPA-estimated 42 mpg in the city, one of the best efficiency numbers in any truck at any price
• FLEXBED with a 4.5-foot bed, built-in storage, 12V and USB outlets, and available accessories like bed dividers and bike mounts
• Ford Co-Pilot360 with automatic emergency braking, blind-spot monitoring, lane-keeping assist, and automatic high beams
• 8-inch touchscreen with SYNC 4, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and two USB ports

The XL keeps costs down by going lighter on interior comfort. You'll find vinyl seating, manual windows, and manually adjusted mirrors. If your priority is maximum value and you don't need premium interior touches, the XL gets the job done.

The XL is a strong fit for budget-conscious buyers, business owners looking for a work vehicle, or anyone who wants the Maverick's core capability and efficiency without paying for features they won't use.

The XLT is where the Maverick hits its stride. It adds meaningful comfort and convenience upgrades without a dramatic price jump, and it's consistently the trim that moves fastest in our inventory.

Compared to the XL, the XLT adds:

• Cloth seating with more refined aesthetics
• Power-adjustable mirrors
• Front 12V outlet
• Remote keyless entry
• FordPass Connect with available built-in hotspot capability
• Enhanced exterior styling for a sharper look on the road

The XLT also opens the door to the optional EcoBoost package. If you want the 2.0L EcoBoost turbocharged engine with standard AWD, the XLT is your first opportunity to add it. That combination is worth considering if you deal with unpredictable weather or if towing and off-road capability matter more to you than peak fuel economy, the EcoBoost brings a 2,000-pound tow rating increase over the hybrid and gives you all-wheel drive confidence when Akron winters arrive.

Available packages on the XLT include:

• XLT Luxury Package: heated front seats and a heated steering wheel, which feel less optional after a January morning in northeast Ohio
• XLT Sport Appearance Package: exterior styling enhancements for a more aggressive look

The Lobo is new for 2026 and genuinely unique in the compact truck segment. Where Tremor goes off-road, Lobo goes the opposite direction: a street-performance Maverick built for attitude and driving feel on pavement.

What makes the Lobo stand out:

• Gas-only 2.0L EcoBoost engine with Advanced 4WD, no hybrid option
• Unique 7-speed quick-shift automatic transmission with paddle shifters, different from the 8-speed used on other EcoBoost Mavericks
• Distinctive street-focused styling and visual package unlike anything else in the lineup
• Available Co-Pilot360 Assist 2.0, standard on Lariat and Tremor

If Tremor's off-road hardware doesn't interest you but you still want more character than XLT offers, Lobo is worth a serious look, it's built for a completely different kind of driving.

The Lariat is the fully loaded on-road Maverick, and it makes a strong case that a compact truck can feel genuinely premium.

Standard on the Lariat:

• Leather-trimmed seating
• Eight-way power-adjustable driver's seat
• Heated and available ventilated front seats
• Leather-wrapped heated steering wheel
• 12-inch center touchscreen with SYNC 4A and voice-activated navigation
• LED projector headlamps
• 17-inch machined aluminum wheels
• Chrome accents that give the truck a presence the lower trims don't have
• Standard Co-Pilot360 Assist 2.0, including adaptive cruise control, lane-centering steering, blind spot intervention, and a 360-degree camera system

Tremor is the factory off-road Maverick, and it uses the same 2.0L EcoBoost turbo and AWD system as Lobo, layered with genuine trail hardware rather than street styling.

Standard Tremor features include:

• 2.0L EcoBoost turbocharged engine paired with Advanced AWD and a twin-clutch rear drive unit that functions like a locking rear differential
• A full 1-inch factory lift, delivering 9.4 inches of ground clearance
• Off-road-tuned suspension with unique springs and dampers for more aggressive articulation
• 17-inch wheels wrapped in all-terrain tires, plus a front skid plate
• Selectable drive modes, including Mud/Ruts and Rock Crawl, that adjust throttle response and AWD behavior for the terrain
• Trail Control, which functions like cruise control for low-speed off-road driving
• Orange exterior accents, including tow hooks, and Tremor-specific badging
• Standard Co-Pilot360 Assist 2.0, matching Lariat's safety suite, plus Pro Trailer Hitch Assist and Pro Trailer Backup Assist

Standard towing capacity is 2,000 pounds when properly equipped. If your weekends involve gravel roads, rocky trails, or terrain that would give a standard Maverick trouble, Tremor is the trim built for exactly that, without giving up the comfort features that make it livable every other day of the week.