Sliding into the 2026 Ford Maverick XLT feels a lot like finding the good parking spot right away. The unique cloth front bucket seats are comfortable without being fussy, and the automatic temperature control means you stop arguing with the vents about five minutes into your commute. A front center armrest, overhead console, and beverage holders keep everything where you need it, which is good, because the SYNC 4 infotainment system will have you distracted enough with Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, and SiriusXM with 360L. We are happy to report that the six-speaker AM/FM stereo sounds better than your uncle's opinion on fuel prices.
Speaking of fuel, this Maverick runs on a 2.5L I-4 Hybrid and gets 40 MPG in the city. Forty. That number does not need any extra commentary. The CVT transmission keeps things smooth on the road, and the AWD drivetrain means you are not stuck guessing which wheels are actually doing the work. On the safety side, Pre-Collision Assist with Automatic Emergency Braking, a Lane-Keeping System, Intersection Assist, Auto High Beams, and a rear-view camera all come standard. Those 17-inch Carbonized Gray Painted Aluminum wheels look sharp enough that people will assume you paid more than $37,080. You did not have to, but they do not need to know that.
Ford clearly wanted drivers to feel connected, and that 5G modem with the Ford Connectivity Package is proof. SYNC 4 911 Assist is there for emergencies, and the four-wheel independent suspension is there for everything else the road throws at you. Traction control, Electronic Stability Control, four-wheel disc brakes with ABS, and brake assist round out a truck that takes its job seriously, even if we refuse to write about it seriously. The four-wheel disc brakes are not joking around, and the dual front impact airbags, overhead airbag, and knee airbag confirm that Ford was not either.
If this Maverick has your attention, give us a call at 978-228-5021 and our team at AutoFair Ford of Haverhill will get you behind the wheel for a test drive. We promise the experience will steer you in the right direction.
