Will the 2023 Ford Maverick be more expensive?

By and large, you guys seem to be big fans of the new Ford Maverick, and the Blue Oval is still reportedly struggling to keep up with demand. Even as the 2023 Ford Maverick emerges for the new model year — with the new Tremor off-road trim, no less — recent reports indicate the order books are already closing this week, after they just opened midway through September.

At least, that seems to be the word per a Ford Authority report, citing sources in the know. This year’s order books opened up on September 15, after a delay, and Ford reportedly pushed back 2023 Maverick production into November, as it copes with filling its backlog of 2022 orders. Between that dilemma, as well as remarkably high interest for this new model year, the automaker made a decision to close its order banks early. That said, the report goes on to mention that dealers will still be able to order stock units. So, we [hopefully] won’t run into the issue of dealers having no Mavericks on their lots. That’s a memory that still rings painfully clear, even as manufacturers try and catch up on production.

It’s worth noting that the order page for the 2023 Ford Maverick is still open as of September 23. We asked Ford for their insight on the status of its order banks and will come back and update this post if we get a clearer answer beyond the current reports.

Considering there are other recent reports detailing unfinished trucks piling up outside Kentucky Speedway, it’s unlikely Ford Motor Company will be able to fully catch up anytime soon. In fact, the automaker said that 40,000 to 45,000 vehicles are being held in inventory this quarter until essential parts arrive.

The 2023 Ford Maverick gets more expensive, not that it matters

Go to the retail website and build page, though, and you’ll still see information for the 2022 model year. Academic though it may be at this point, FA did get its hands on the 2023 Ford Maverick price sheet. In it, they report a price increase across all three trims, ranging between $1,095 and $1,200. The 2.0-liter EcoBoost I-4 is now a no-cost option from the hybrid, so there’s some silver lining should you be able to get a 2023 truck at MSRP.

You do get some options packages, should you want to look at a 2023 Ford Maverick. Of course, there’s the $2,995 Tremor Off-Road package, as well as the $1,495 Tremor Appearance Package and the Black Appearance Package. All those can be fitted to the XLT or Lariat models, albeit you may be in for a wait thanks to supply constraints. Two new colors are coming with the new model year: Atlas Blue and Avalanche Gray.

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Overview

Although it might not look it, the 2023 Ford Maverick is a workhorse pickup that earns its place next to the Ranger and the F-150 with a novel design and surprising usefulness. The standard powertrain is a fuel-efficient hybrid system with front-wheel drive, but a turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder and all-wheel drive are both optional. Payload capacity is more than enough for a weekend’s worth of home improvement supplies, and the Maverick can be equipped to tow up to 4000 pounds. It shares its platform with the Bronco Sport SUV, and has four doors and a fairly spacious interior with several clever storage solutions. The Maverick’s only competition in the recently revived compact pickup truck class is the Hyundai Santa Cruz, and although that truck can tow more and offers more luxury features, it also costs more and has a smaller bed.

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What's New for 2023?

A new Tremor Off-Road model joins the Maverick lineup for 2023. It wears more rugged exterior styling and is based on either the XLT or Lariat trim. It is only available on models with the non-hybrid all-wheel-drive powertrain. A revised suspension gives the Maverick Tremor a one-inch lift over the standard truck, and Ford has upgraded its transmission cooler and half shafts so it can tackle more demanding conditions. The all-wheel-drive system also sees some tweaks, with a twin-clutch rear differential that enables the diff to be open or locked based on traction needs. The Maverick Tremor comes with Ford’s Trail Control system too, which acts as a low-speed cruise control for trails. Although the Tremor Off-Road model already comes with styling upgrades, the optional Tremor Appearance package adds even more in the form of gray-painted roof-and-mirror caps and black body-side graphics.

Pricing and Which One to Buy

Ford offers the Maverick in three trims—XL, XLT, and Lariat—with the XL being the best choice for keeping the price down as low as possible. It lacks basic creature comforts that most buyers consider necessities but could make for a good work truck. Going with the XLT adds 17-inch aluminum wheels, cruise control, a power lock for the tailgate, power exterior mirrors and more, making it the value-oriented model. We'd upgrade to the optional turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder for its punchier acceleration. To unlock the Maverick's maximum towing capacity of 4000 pounds, we'd also order the Tow package.

Engine, Transmission, and Performance

Rather than start with the Bronco Sport's turbocharged three-cylinder engine as the standard powertrain, Ford has gone hybrid with the Maverick's base powertrain. All trims come standard with a 2.5-liter four-cylinder that's assisted by an electric motor for a combined 191 hp. This setup only comes with front-wheel drive and a continuously variable automatic transmission. A nonhybrid powertrain is available as well, which swaps in a spunky 250-hp turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder and eight-speed automatic transmission; all-wheel drive is optional with this powertrain. On the road, the Maverick feels downright peppy with the optional turbo four. At our test track, it reached 60 mph in 5.9 seconds. The hybrid powertrain is less perky and needed 7.7 seconds to reach 60 mph in our testing, but it nonetheless gets the job done. To provide its impressive payload capacity, the Maverick's suspension is fairly stiff which leads to a somewhat rough ride over broken pavement. Once we get a chance to test the Maverick at our test track, we'll update this story with results.

Towing and Payload Capacity

Even with the base hybrid powertrain, the Maverick offers 1500 pounds of payload capacity and 2000 pounds of towing capacity. With the turbocharged four-cylinder and the optional Towing Package, the Maverick can tow up to 4000 pounds. Looking to tow even more with a small pickup? The Santa Cruz is rated to tow up to 5000 pounds.

Fuel Economy and Real-World MPG

The EPA estimates that hybrid variants of the Maverick are good for 42 mpg city and 33 mpg highway; the nonhybrid is rated for 23 mpg city and 30 mpg highway with front-wheel drive and 22 mpg city and 29 mpg highway with all-wheel drive. On our 75-mph highway fuel economy route, our all-wheel-drive XLT FX4 model with the nonhybrid powertrain matched its 29 mpg EPA rating, but the hybrid was off the EPA's mark with only a 30 mpg result. For more information about the Maverick's fuel economy, visit the EPA's website.

Interior, Comfort, and Cargo

All Mavericks are crew cabs, which means four full-sized doors and a fairly roomy back seat. Ford has incorporated many storage cubbies and bins throughout the cabin, including some large areas under the rear seat. Base models are far from plush, but do offer standard niceties such as a tilt-and-telescoping steering wheel with audio controls, remote keyless entry, and adjustable lumbar support for the front seats. More features are offered as standard or part of option packages on the XLT and Lariat trims, and include dual-zone automatic climate control, ambient interior lighting, and power front seats. Ford says the Maverick's 4.5-foot bed can fit up to 18 sheets of 4x8-foot three-quarter-inch plywood without having to load them at an angle. The bed also features a 12-volt power point, with a 110-volt outlet offered as an option.

Infotainment and Connectivity

An 8.0-inch touchscreen infotainment system is standard on all Maverick trims. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are also standard features and even the base model comes with an onboard Wi-Fi hotspot. Options include SiriusXM satellite radio, an upgraded B&O Play stereo system, and wireless smartphone charging capability.

Safety and Driver-Assistance Features

The Maverick offers several driver-assistance features but many of the most sought after items will require an option package or springing for a more expensive trim. For more information about the Maverick's crash test results, visit the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration [NHTSA] and Insurance Institute for Highway Safety [IIHS] websites. Key safety features include:

• Standard automated emergency braking
• Available lane-departure warning with lane-keeping assist
• Available adaptive cruise control

Warranty and Maintenance Coverage

The Maverick offers the same standard warranty package of other new Fords, which is fairly basic and offers no complimentary scheduled maintenance program.

• Limited warranty covers 3 years or 36,000 miles
• Powertrain warranty covers 5 years or 60,000 miles
• Hybrid component warranty covers 8 years or 100,000 miles
• No complimentary scheduled maintenance

Specifications

Specifications

2022 Ford Maverick XLT Hybrid
Vehicle Type: front-engine, front-wheel-drive, 5-passenger, 4-door pickup

PRICE
Base/As Tested: $23,885/$26,645

POWERTRAIN
DOHC 16-valve 2.5-liter Atkinson-cycle inline-4, 162 hp, 155 lb-ft + 2 AC motors, 105 and 126 hp, 48 and 173 lb-ft [combined output: 191 hp; 1.1-kWh lithium-ion battery pack]
Transmission: continuously variable automatic

CHASSIS
Suspension, F/R: struts/torsion beam
Brakes, F/R: 12.8-in vented disc/11.9-in disc
Tires: Continental ProContact TX
225/65R-17 102H M+S

DIMENSIONS
Wheelbase: 121.1 in
Length: 199.7 in
Width: 72.4 in
Height: 68.7 in
Passenger Volume: 96 ft3
Curb Weight: 3720 lb

C/D TEST RESULTS
60 mph: 7.7 sec
1/4-Mile: 15.9 sec @ 90 mph
100 mph: 20.7 sec
Results above omit 1-ft rollout of 0.3 sec.
Rolling Start, 5–60 mph: 7.8 sec
Top Gear, 30–50 mph: 3.8 sec
Top Gear, 50–70 mph: 4.7 sec
Top Speed [gov ltd]: 110 mph
Braking, 70–0 mph: 158 ft
Roadholding, 300-ft Skidpad: 0.81 g

C/D FUEL ECONOMY
Observed: 32 mpg
75-mph Highway Driving: 30 mpg
Highway Range: 410 mi

EPA FUEL ECONOMY
Combined/City/Highway: 37/42/33 mpg

C/D TESTING EXPLAINED

2022 Ford Maverick XLT FX4
Vehicle Type: front-engine, all-wheel-drive, 5-passenger, 4-door pickup

PRICE
Base/As Tested: $27,880/$30,235

ENGINE
turbocharged and intercooled inline-4, aluminum block and head
Displacement: 122 in3, 1999 cm3
Power: 250 hp @ 5500 rpm
Torque: 277 lb-ft @ 3000 rpm

TRANSMISSION
8-speed automatic

CHASSIS
Suspension, F/R: struts/multilink
Brakes, F/R: 12.8-in vented disc/11.9-in disc
Tires: Falken Wildpeak A/T3W
235/65R-17 104H M+S 3PMSF

DIMENSIONS
Wheelbase: 121.1 in
Length: 199.7 in
Width: 72.6 in
Height: 68.7 in
Passenger Volume: 102 ft3
Curb Weight: 3800 lb

C/D TEST RESULTS
60 mph: 5.9 sec
1/4-Mile: 14.5 sec @ 95 mph
100 mph: 16.4 sec
Results above omit 1-ft rollout of 0.3 sec.
Rolling Start, 5–60 mph: 6.7 sec
Top Gear, 30–50 mph: 3.2 sec
Top Gear, 50–70 mph: 4.2 sec
Top Speed [gov ltd]: 110 mph
Braking, 70–0 mph: 172 ft
Roadholding, 300-ft Skidpad: 0.82 g

C/D FUEL ECONOMY
Observed: 21 mpg
75-mph Highway Driving: 29 mpg
Highway Range: 470 mi

EPA FUEL ECONOMY
Combined/City/Highway: 25/22/29 mpg

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