The first number worth noticing on this Maverick is 36. That is the EPA-estimated combined MPG for this 2026 Ford Maverick Lariat AWD Hybrid, with 39 MPG city and 32 MPG highway. For someone covering Wesley Chapel, New Tampa, Land O Lakes and Tampa every week, that kind of efficiency changes the day-to-day cost of owning a pickup without giving up the confidence of all-wheel drive.

Ruby Red Metallic Tinted Clearcoat gives this Maverick a completely different personality from a basic compact truck. Body-color door handles, LED signature lighting and heated power mirrors keep the look clean, while the Tough Bed spray-in liner, FLEXBED storage system, enclosed bed storage, LED box lighting and power tailgate lock make the pickup bed much more useful than its size suggests. Home projects, sports gear, gardening supplies or a run up toward Dade City can all be handled without turning the Maverick into a full-size truck. Parks Plus paint protection and rain-repellent treatment also fit naturally with a Ruby Red vehicle that will live through Florida sun and sudden storms.

A 2.5L hybrid engine works through Ford's power-split electric CVT, giving this Lariat smooth response in the stop-and-go traffic common around New Tampa while still returning the fuel economy that makes a Maverick attractive in the first place. AWD adds another layer for wet roads, grass parking areas or loose surfaces when weekend plans head toward Zephyrhills or Brooksville. The factory trailer tow hitch is already in place for compatible towing or hitch-mounted accessories.

There is more truck utility inside than you might expect. The second-row bench flips up to reveal under-seat storage, so work gear, straps, bags or valuables can stay inside the locked cabin instead of in the bed. Rear passengers get USB ports, cupholders and an armrest, while dual-zone automatic climate control, ambient lighting, an acoustic-laminate windshield and the heated steering wheel make the front of the cabin feel appropriately Lariat. This new Maverick also includes the Parks Ford Lifetime Powertrain Warranty from Parks Ford of Wesley Chapel.

Parking is where the smaller footprint already helps, but Ford adds a 360-degree camera, front parking sensors and rear parking sensors on top of that. In a crowded Wesley Chapel lot or tighter New Tampa garage, those are features you can use every day. Ford Co-Pilot360 Assist 2.0 and Pre-Collision Assist with Automatic Emergency Braking add driver support once you are back in traffic.

A conventional spare tire is included too, which is the kind of unglamorous detail you appreciate most when you actually need it.

The 13.2-inch center display runs SYNC 4, and the 5G modem supports Ford app capability. A one-year Connectivity Package with the Ford app is included, along with SiriusXM with 360L for a three-month trial. The B&O sound system uses eight speakers, remote start is already aboard, and Intelligent Access with push-button start keeps the routine simple.

A pickup that can return an EPA-estimated 39 MPG city, give you AWD, a 360-degree camera, hidden rear-seat storage and a spray-lined FLEXBED does not need to be oversized to be useful. That is the point of this Maverick. Price includes $1,395 dealer added accessories.