2026 Ford Maverick Lariat HEV AWD

The CarCody take

The 2026 Ford Maverick Lariat HEV AWD is a gasoline hybrid small pickup with part-time 4-wheel drive. Its EPA rating is 36 MPG combined, with 39 MPG in city driving and 32 MPG on the highway. EPA estimates annual fuel cost at $1,850. The 2.5-liter four-cylinder uses an automatic transmission with variable gear ratios.

Who it suits. Drivers wanting a hybrid small pickup Urban drivers who value the 39 MPG city figure Buyers needing part-time 4-wheel drive

What it is

This 2026 Maverick is a small pickup in the EPA’s Small Pickup Trucks 4WD class. It uses a 2.5-liter four-cylinder gasoline engine with hybrid power and an automatic transmission with variable gear ratios.

Drive is part-time 4-wheel drive. Its defining EPA figure is 36 MPG combined, which blends city and highway driving into one number for everyday comparison.

The numbers

The EPA rates it at 39 MPG in city driving and 32 MPG on the highway. That spread means stop-and-go trips score higher than sustained highway travel under the EPA test cycles.

Its tailpipe output is 248 grams of CO2 per mile.

What it costs to run

EPA’s estimated annual fuel cost is $1,850. This is a gasoline vehicle, so fuel spending depends on how much you drive and the price at the pump; the supplied facts give no purchase price or other ownership costs.

How it compares

A 36 MPG combined rating gives you a clear figure to place beside other pickups in the fuel-efficient pickup truck list. You can also compare it with other Ford models in Ford’s car list or with hybrids in the hybrid MPG list.

Its 39 city and 32 highway ratings show where its fuel economy changes, while part-time 4-wheel drive identifies the drivetrain to match against similar trucks.

Who it suits

This Maverick suits a buyer who wants a pickup body, hybrid gasoline power and part-time 4-wheel drive in one vehicle. Its city rating may appeal to drivers whose routine includes more urban or stop-and-go miles.

It also fits shoppers who compare vehicles by annual fuel spending and want one combined MPG number for quick side-by-side checks.

Trade-offs

The hybrid system and 39 MPG city rating come with a 32 MPG highway rating, so extended highway driving will not match its combined figure. The truck’s part-time 4-wheel-drive system is another key choice to weigh against other drivetrains.

With 248 grams of CO2 per mile and an EPA annual fuel-cost estimate of $1,850, it remains a gasoline-powered pickup rather than a zero-tailpipe-emission vehicle.

Verdict

The Maverick Lariat HEV AWD centers its case on 36 MPG combined while keeping a small-pickup body and part-time 4-wheel drive. It makes the most sense for someone who needs those truck and drivetrain choices but still wants a clearly stated hybrid fuel-economy figure. Check the 39 city and 32 highway numbers against your own routes, then use the $1,850 annual estimate as a fuel-budget starting point.