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A pickup that can return an EPA-estimated 36 MPG combined and still bring all-wheel drive, a 4K Tow Package and a genuinely useful bed is a different kind of truck. This 2026 Ford Maverick Lariat is finished in Velocity Blue and uses Fords 2.5L hybrid powertrain with a power-split electric CVT, giving it the kind of efficiency that makes daily driving between Wesley Chapel, New Tampa and Land O Lakes much easier to justify.

The hybrid system is especially well matched to Tampa Bay driving. The EPA rates it at 39 MPG city and 32 MPG highway, so stop-and-go traffic is not where this truck becomes a penalty. All-wheel drive adds useful traction when summer storms soak the roads or when you are backing toward a ramp, and the 4K Tow Package gives the Maverick more flexibility for a small boat, utility trailer or weekend equipment headed toward Zephyrhills or Dade City. A conventional spare tire is included with the package as well.

Its bed is built around actually using the truck. FLEXBED storage, enclosed bed storage, LED box lighting, a power tailgate lock and Tough Bed spray-in bedliner make it easier to organize tools, coolers, sports gear or home-project supplies without treating the bed like an empty box. The compact footprint is also a real advantage around New Tampa parking lots or a tight garage, and front and rear parking sensors plus a 360-degree camera make close-quarters maneuvering even easier.

Lariat equipment changes the experience once you get into the cabin. Navy Pier and Smoked Truffle trim gives this Maverick a more distinctive interior than the usual black-on-black pickup, while dual-zone automatic climate control, ambient lighting and a heated steering wheel add everyday comfort. The second-row bench flips up to reveal under-seat storage, so smaller gear can stay secured inside instead of taking up bed space. Rear USB ports help keep passengers powered on longer drives toward Brooksville.

Technology is centered around a 13.2-inch display with SYNC 4, backed by Ford Co-Pilot360 Assist 2.0, Pre-Collision Assist with Automatic Emergency Braking, remote start, intelligent access with push-button start and the B&O 8-speaker sound system. A 5G modem and Ford app capability support connected functions, and this Maverick includes a one-year Connectivity Package plus a three-month SiriusXM with 360L trial.

Parks Plus adds ownership benefits that fit a truck likely to live outside and be used often, including paint and fabric protection, rain repellent, headlight protection, nitrogen tire service and cabin sanitizer with antimicrobial treatment. Those are practical additions for Florida sun, afternoon storms and the everyday wear that comes with loading people and gear.

Every new vehicle from Parks Ford of Wesley Chapel also includes our Lifetime Powertrain Warranty, adding long-term value to a Maverick that already makes a strong case on operating cost. The hybrid powertrain is covered by Fords listed 8-year/100,000-mile hybrid-component warranty as equipped, in addition to the factory bumper-to-bumper, powertrain and roadside coverage.

What makes this Maverick stand out is not one oversized feature. It is the way the pieces work together: hybrid efficiency for the commute, AWD and towing flexibility for the weekend, a bed designed around real storage, and Lariat technology that keeps the truck from feeling basic. For someone who wants pickup usefulness without turning every trip around Wesley Chapel into full-size-truck ownership, this is a smart setup. Price includes $1,395 dealer added accessories.