The Maverick is a cool, smaller truck. I’ll just come right and say that I like it a lot. Somehow, it finds a way of capturing the appeal of a full-size truck in a compact truck’s body. When you see it next to larger trucks––even midsize trucks––you notice the size difference, and it’s clear that the Maverick is smaller; but, still, that compact body has some real strength to its appearance, which draws you in and makes you want to go for a ride. Maybe it’s the strong, box-like shape of the truck’s body, maybe it’s the trendy color schemes, or maybe it’s the fact that trucks, in general, are just exciting vehicles. It’s probably a combination of the three. Anyway, if you go to look at the current Maverick trucks for sale and compare the 2025 Maverick to the past few model years (there are not many since the truck has only been around since the 2022 model year), you’ll see that there are some significant updates for this year. Between 2022 and 2024, the updates were primarily cosmetic and less noticeable, which makes sense for a new truck in its first few model years.
But, to mark its fourth model year, the Maverick is cranking things up a notch with some new capability, which involves two new trims. With the Tremor becoming its own trim on the Maverick, the truck now claims its industry territory as an off-road vehicle, proving that it can and will be one of the greats of the Ford lineup. But, in a more unique twist, the 2025 Maverick Lobo embraces street performance with a low-to-the-ground concept and urban color schemes. While this is perhaps unexpected, I suppose none of us should be all that surprised. After all, a spunky, capable, and compact truck like the Maverick is begging to rip some impressive moves on the streets.
It’s a big year of updates for the Maverick, and it’s definitely worth discussing. So, let’s take a closer look at the 2025 Maverick and the exciting updates Ford is putting out.
The Foundation
If you’re not terribly familiar with the truck, I want to start by addressing what the 2025 Maverick is building upon. The truck was released in 2021 for the upcoming 2022 model year, and while it was expected to be popular, I don’t think anybody expected the Maverick to take off quite like it did. Over the past few years, drivers have really flocked to the Maverick, and you may have noticed this shift by the increase in Mavericks you see on the street from day to day.
Part of this is because Ford is offering something that a lot of other brands don’t, and it’s not some intricate detail or feature of the truck itself; it simply is the truck itself––a compact option, that is. Many brands have only full-size and midsize standard direct-injection models, making them inaccessibly expensive and perhaps intimidating to many drivers. The Maverick essentially offers a vehicle the size of a midsize SUV with hybrid options but in a body that exudes truck energy to the last drop. This has opened up the door to a whole market of drivers who may not have pulled the trigger on a truck previously, but now, with a compact and highly affordable option, they finally get to make the move.
Even for truckers, the Maverick has become quite popular, offering a small counterpart to a truck like the full-size F-150; truckers can now have a full-size for labor and a compact truck for recreation. All this to say, the 2025 Maverick is building upon a foundation of wild––and somewhat unexpected––popularity. So, it makes sense that it would expand its trim offerings to appeal to even more demographics.
In general, the 2025 Maverick is making holistic steps forward with sharpened cosmetic features inside and out, increased technology (namely Sync 4 technology with a largest-in-class touchscreen of 13.2 inches), and the addition of all-wheel drive to its hybrid options as well as an available package to increase towing capacity. Aside from new trim options, the Maverick is making significant steps forward, making it clear that it’s planning to stay in the Ford truck lineup for a while. But the new trim options are where the truly exciting updates for the 2025 Maverick lie.
Maverick Tremor
While the Tremor has been part of the Ford lineup for some time, and has even been offered as a Maverick trim package in the past, the Maverick Tremor is now its own Maverick trim series starting in 2025. With off-roading being a must for any brand’s truck lineup, it seems only natural that Ford would add this to the lineup.
When you think about it, the Maverick is perfectly suited to such a trim package, perhaps even more so than some full-size or midsize trucks; a compact size like the Maverick’s lends itself well to nimble maneuvers through the elements without too much body to get in the way. The Maverick lineup, in general, seems to be making a move towards off-roading, with the 2025 hybrid options offering all-wheel drive on the XL, XLT, and Lariat trims––quite the step forward for this hybrid truck; even so, the Tremor trim really transforms the vehicle and provides the features you need for a true off-roading adventure.
The Tremor series will provide the architecture needed to endure obstacles as well as helpful off-road tools like a 360-Degree Camera System. Sometimes, you’ll see an off-roading package that seems to be more about cosmetics than actual performance; the vehicle may look like it can go off-road, but in reality, it’s not much better equipped than any other trim. The Tremor’s standard 1-Pedal Drive option, Hill Descent Control, and Trail Control prove that the Maverick Tremor offers more than just adventurous looks; it’s ready to do the kind of off-roading you want and still provide a comfortable and convenient ride for you.
The Maverick Tremor should be quite popular, expanding upon an already-beloved Ford trim in one of the most popular trucks of the decade. I think off-roaders will find that the Maverick is a shoo-in when it comes to seeking adventure at an affordable price.
Maverick Lobo
The Maverick Tremor certainly is exciting. However, it’s a bit more expected, being an already-conventional part of Ford’s lineup. The Lobo is offering something completely new and different, and it will be very exciting to see how this trim evolves and how it may expand into Ford’s lineup in other ways.
Some of you may recall that in decades past, there was a street performance phenomenon involving lowered trucks. The Maverick Lobo is bringing that back with a ride height that is 1.12 inches lower in the rear (in addition to the roof being lowered by 0.8 inches). While those measurements don’t seem crazy significant, they really are. When you look at the Lobo next to the XL trim, for example, you do notice that the Lobo is significantly closer to the ground. The benefit behind this is greater agility for tight street maneuvers and a more intimate and intense riding experience.
The Lobo offers performance-tuned steering, meaning the actual driving experience will feel more like a racecar than a compact pickup truck. The trim’s standard twin-clutch rear drive unit allows for torque vectoring, making for maximum precision, grip, and stability when making sharp on-road moves. To activate this feature, the Lobo comes with a closed-course-only Lobo drive mode, which Ford has compared to the Mustang’s Mustang track mode. In other words, the Maverick is transformed into a real racing vehicle. Similar to the Tremor, the Lobo is not a mere cosmetic trim––it’s a real game-changer of a performance trim.
That said, the Lobo offers plenty of edgy street-oriented design cues like all-black wheels, a black painted roof, a Lobo-specific front fascia, and stitched seats with Grabber Blue and Electric Lime accents. But, the beautiful thing about the Lobo trim is that, in classic street performance fashion, it’s designed to be a new canvas for drivers to do with as they will. Ford has stated that the Lobo is, in some ways, a response to the fact that Maverick drivers were already customizing their vehicles. So, why not make one that’s designed to be personalized?
Most brands have off-roading trucks. The Lobo trim is something you won’t find in any other brand right now. It’s a unique step forward not only for the Maverick and Ford but for the trucking industry as a whole. It will be very exciting to see the Maverick Lobo unfold. Watch the streets for this trim and take note––it’s likely to be the new trendsetter.
A Maverick of a Truck
The Maverick is aptly named when you consider the word “Maverick” as referring to a being or object that acts independently, not following the status quo. The Maverick entered the market with a unique position as a compact truck, differentiating itself from other models right away. The truth is that the Maverick doesn’t have a whole lot of competition since most brand lineups don’t include a compact option and certainly don’t have an option as affordable as the Maverick. With the Maverick now offering an off-road-devoted trim as well as a race-worthy street model, I have a feeling the Maverick’s intense popularity will only continue to grow. It will be fun to watch, especially as the Tremor and Lobo trims hit the roads in 2025.
