2026 Ford Maverick HEV AWD

The CarCody take

The 2026 Ford Maverick HEV AWD is a gasoline hybrid small pickup with part-time 4-wheel drive. Its EPA rating is 37 MPG combined, made up of 40 MPG city and 34 MPG highway. The EPA lists annual fuel cost at $1,800 and tailpipe emissions at 241 grams of CO2 per mile.

Who it suits. Drivers wanting a small pickup with hybrid fuel economy Mostly-city driving with a 40 MPG EPA rating Buyers who need part-time 4-wheel drive

What it is

This 2026 Maverick is a small pickup with a gasoline hybrid powertrain. It uses a 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine and an automatic transmission with variable gear ratios.

Drive is part-time 4-wheel drive. The EPA classifies it as a small 4WD pickup truck.

The numbers

The defining figure is 37 MPG combined. The EPA rates it at 40 MPG in city driving and 34 MPG on the highway.

That city number is higher than the highway figure, so stop-and-go driving is where this Maverick's rating is strongest.

What it costs to run

The EPA's estimated annual fuel cost is $1,800. The estimate is tied to the truck's 37 MPG combined rating and gasoline fuel type.

Tailpipe emissions are listed at 241 grams of CO2 per mile.

How it compares

Use the 37 MPG combined figure when placing this truck beside other pickups. The city and highway ratings show how its result changes with the type of driving you do.

For more pickup comparisons, see fuel-efficient pickup trucks. You can also browse Ford cars and hybrid cars by their listed figures.

Who it suits

This Maverick suits a buyer who wants a pickup body, gasoline-hybrid power, and part-time 4-wheel drive while keeping fuel use in view.

Its 40 MPG city rating is useful for drivers whose regular trips are mostly in town.

Trade-offs

The truck's 34 MPG highway rating is lower than its 40 MPG city rating, so highway trips will not match its city result.

Part-time 4-wheel drive is part of the powertrain choice. The EPA lists 241 grams of CO2 per mile alongside the 37 MPG combined rating.

Verdict

The 2026 Ford Maverick HEV AWD is a straightforward choice for someone who needs a small pickup and wants hybrid fuel economy. Its 37 MPG combined rating gives it a clear running-cost reference, while the 40 MPG city figure favors urban use. Part-time 4-wheel drive adds a specific drivetrain commitment, and the EPA's $1,800 annual fuel estimate puts the ownership fuel budget in plain terms.