Wondering if the 2024 Ford Maverick is the same as the 2023 Ford Maverick? As it turns out, there are some important differences between these compact trucks, especially when it comes to engine options! Keep reading to learn which Maverick has the features you want!
Key Takeaways
- For 2024, the Maverick’s formerly standard hybrid powertrain switches places with its formerly optional turbo four-cylinder engine.
- Both trucks deliver a thrifty yet powerful performance, with an output of up to 250 horsepower and 277 pound-feet of torque!
- Thanks to a wide range of available off-roading upgrades, including the Tremor package, these Maverick model years are especially well-suited to adventure.
- You can enjoy nearly the same features and options on both compact pickups, though the 2024 Maverick Lariat comes standard with a few extra items.
New Features
For 2024, Ford rearranged the Maverick engine options so that the more powerful turbocharged four-cylinder engine became standard equipment, and the thrifty hybrid became optional. The availability of a few other features changed as well. For instance, remote start is no longer a standalone option, but part of the XLT Luxury and Lariat Luxury packages. The top-trim Lariat model also expanded its standard lineup to include the Ford Co-Pilot360 suite of safety aids, a wireless smartphone charger, and the contents of the Lariat Luxury Package.
Compared to earlier model years, the 2023 Maverick also introduced some new features: the Tremor Off-Road package, Tremor Off-Road Plus Appearance package, Black Appearance package, and Ford Co-Pilot360 Assist package. The Tremor package was an especially exciting addition. Available for the XLT and Lariat trims, this package adds a wealth of off-roading features to the Maverick at a great price.
Power & Efficiency
Although the 2024 Maverick offers the same engines as the 2023 Maverick, availability has changed. The newest Maverick now comes standard with the more powerful turbocharged four-cylinder engine, which is also the only Maverick engine that’s available with all-wheel drive. If you want to enjoy EPA ratings of 37 mpg combined (42 city/33 highway), you need the now-optional hybrid powertrain. For 2024, the Maverick’s engine availability changes:
- Standard turbo 2.0L four-cylinder engine (250 hp, 277 lb-ft)
- Optional 2.5L four-cylinder hybrid engine (191 horsepower, 155 lb-ft of torque)
- Eight-speed automatic transmission
- Front-wheel drive
- Optional all-wheel drive (2.0L only)
The 2023 Maverick comes standard with the hybrid powertrain, and it offers the more powerful four-cylinder engine as an option. Whatever engine the 2023 Maverick uses, though, it delivers the same EPA ratings as the newer truck. The 2023 Maverick has the same powertrain specs, except that its hybrid powertrain is standard equipment:
- Standard 2.5L four-cylinder hybrid engine (191 horsepower, 155 lb-ft of torque)
- Optional turbo 2.0L four-cylinder engine (250 hp, 277 lb-ft) and
- Eight-speed automatic transmission
- Front-wheel drive
- Optional all-wheel drive (2.0L only)
Performance
Your Maverick’s towing and hauling capabilities vary according to powertrain and equipment, but not model year! So far, every first-generation Maverick can haul max payloads of 1,500 pounds, no upgrades necessary. Properly equipped, hybrid versions of these compact trucks can tow up to 2,000 pounds. With the turbo four-cylinder engine and the right equipment, tow ratings go all the way up to 4,000 pounds.
And both trucks are available with traction-boosting all-wheel drive, though it’s only an option if you select the 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine. No matter which of these model years you select, the Tremor Off-Road package is available for the XLT and Lariat trim models. If you plan to explore off-road terrain, this package is a boon, equipping your Maverick with items like advanced four-wheel drive, a locking rear differential, Trail Control, and an off-road-tuned suspension with extra ground clearance.
Comfort, Convenience & Tech Features
Although some of the 2024 Maverick trim models come standard with more features than before, these two trucks generally deliver the same levels of comfort and convenience from their three trim models (the base XL, mid-level XLT, and top-trim Lariat).
For instance, both the 2023 and 2024 Maverick trucks come standard with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone connectivity, an 8-inch central touchscreen, and forward collision mitigation. When you move up to the XLT, you’ll enjoy a power-locking tailgate and upgraded seating upholstery, plus access to more options, such as the Tremor Off-Road package.
Finally, the Lariat gives you more of a fully loaded experience, with features that include dual-zone automatic climate control and SYNC 3 infotainment. The 2024 Maverick Lariat comes standard with the contents of the Lariat Luxury package, including leather upholstery and a B&O premium sound system. However, this same package is optional for the 2023 Maverick.
Your New Maverick
If you’re shopping for the most luxurious version of the Maverick, you may want to check out the 2024 Maverick Lariat before any of the other options. If you happen to find a 2023 Maverick hybrid on the market (a rare commodity!) you might enjoy a better price compared to the 2024 Maverick hybrid, which offers the hybrid powertrain as an option. Otherwise, though, these Mavericks have a lot in common, offering drivers everything from a budget-friendly hybrid truck to an upscale off-roader!