Here’s How I’d Configure The Perfect 2025 Ford Maverick

This has to be some kind of record. You know how normally, unless it’s Porsche, you have to wait a while to build and price most new cars? Well, the configurator for the 2025 Ford Maverick is already live, and I’ve been playing around to see exactly what the perfect updated Maverick looks like for me.

If you haven’t already taken a look at our coverage on the updated 2025 Ford Maverick, I’d recommend giving it a read, because Ford definitely isn’t resting on its laurels. From a hybrid all-wheel-drive model to a new street truck variant called the Lobo to new tech and styling, one of the hottest reasonably attainable vehicles in America just got hotter.

Mind you, the Maverick also got a bit more expensive for 2025. While some of the price increases seem reasonably commensurate with upgrades in equipment (keep in mind, the first model year of the base XL trim didn’t even come with cruise control), most of us are under a bit of a squeeze right now, so bang for the buck is important. With that in mind, let’s begin.

Skipping PE Class

You probably expected me to spec the Maverick Lobo street truck, right? I mean, paddle shifters, torque-vectoring rear differential, lowered suspension, it ticks a lot of excitement boxes. Certainly, and it should be more fun to drive on the street than a modern compact pickup truck ever should be, but I’m not entirely sure about the cosmetic package.

Turbofan-style wheels are good, but black wheels certainly aren’t. Also, I’m really having a hard time loving the vertically fluted grille. There’s just something oddly winga-dinga about it, to the point where I’d recommend swapping it out immediately upon delivery, if possible. Oh, and then there are two bigger potential issues — there’s no way of ordering the Maverick Lobo with the 4K tow package, and this street truck costs $42,090 plus tax. That’s a whole lot of money, and for that sort of money, you could buy a Toyota GR Corolla or a Volkswagen Golf R, both of which are dedicated hot hatches. Hmmm.

The Middle Ground

So, what would it look like if you took some of the Maverick Lobo’s bits and put them into a more usable package? Well, great news: The two-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine on the Lobo continues to be available on other Maverick models, so something like this Maverick XLT Ecoboost would be a great middle-ground for a customer looking for a balance of everything.

I immediately ticked the box for $390 Ruby Red Metallic Tinted Clearcoat paint because who doesn’t like a good shade of red? I also specced the $1,890 XLT Luxury package because heated seats, a 400-watt inverter, a heated steering wheel, and heated mirrors are handy. Is this pricey for heated power seats and some other luxury features? Sure, but heated seats are a luxury many car buyers can’t live without. Oh, and speaking of modern conveniences, I ticked the $795 Ford CoPilot360 1.0 pack for more advanced driver assistance systems, and it comes bundled with the $745 4K tow package.

The wildcard here is the FX4 off-road package, which is a bit of a bargain at $800. Not only does it come with a wicked set of all-terrain tires, skid plates, and all manner of off-road electronic goodies, it also gets heavy-duty suspension. On the previous Maverick, it had the side effect of making the trucklet stiffer and more eager to change direction, both good things. Add in a $495 spray-in bedliner, and the total cost of a Maverick in this spec works out to $36,525 including freight.

How I’d Actually Build It

However, the more that I think about it, the more I realize I’d likely never buy either of those specs. The Maverick is beloved for being a reasonably cheap, undoubtedly cheerful little do-everything machine, so with that in mind, let’s focus on fundamentals. Right off the rip, the XLT’s removal of orange interior accents and placement of the heated-seat controls in the touchscreen quash my desire for anything more than the base XL trim. It has blue upholstery, CarPlay, Android Auto, a decent options mix … it’s the one to go for. Oh, and since Eruption Green paint is free, I’d also go for that.

From there, I’m ticking the box for the hybrid all-wheel-drive powertrain. Sure, it might command an extra $2,220 over the standard front-wheel-drive hybrid powertrain, but it’s still cheaper in the long run than the two-liter turbocharged Ecoboost four-banger, and it unlocks a critical option: the $745 4K Tow Package. That’s enough capacity to tow a reasonably light car on an Aluma 7800-series open deck trailer including ramps and chocks, a nice perk to have.

Mind you, that package to tow 4,000 pounds does require the $795 Ford CoPilot360 1.0 package, but that’s not the worst price in the world to pay for blind spot monitoring and a litany of other advanced driver assistance systems. I’d also add in the $495 spray-in bedliner for the convenience and warranty support of a factory option. The grand total? $32,145 including freight. Not as cheap as you could get a Maverick closer to launch, but not bad at all once you consider the utility and economy of the updated model.

So, how would you spec your perfect 2025 Ford Maverick? Hop onto Ford’s configurator and then let me know in the comments below. The beauty of such a wide range of trim levels is that there’s probably one for you, and that’s before we even get into the crazy world of accessories.

(Photo credits: Ford)

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