The 2025 Ford Maverick has been unveiled today, but ongoing production constraints mean Aussies shouldn’t get their hopes up
America’s popular but painfully hard to get a hold of Ford Maverick has been revealed its 2025 form, marking its first big update since launching in 2021.
For the new model year, the 2025 Ford Maverick debuts revised headlights for an edgier look, replacing last year’s boxy units with a new hooked design.
Styling is otherwise unchanged, although high-grade models now see the outboard ports in the lower bumper section given a silver frame for a sportier appearance, while new wheel designs also feature. The Tremor grade is now also a permanent model in the range.
Inside, all Maverick variants now get a much bigger 12.3-inch main display in place of the 8.0-inch unit previously offered, along with Apple Carplay and Android Auto – features that archnemesis GM has declared it will remove from all future models.
Importantly, the enhanced digital landscape doesn’t come at the expense of any physical switches, with the usual HVAC dials and buttons still arrayed below the central vents.
Safety is also upgraded, with the addition of a 360-degree camera, and Ford’s Pro Trailer Hitch Assist and Pro Trailer Backup Assist features.
Perhaps the most important change for the 2025 Ford Maverick is the addition of all-wheel drive on the 2.5-litre four-cylinder hybrid model – along with the option of a 4000lb (1814kg) tow pack, up from just 907kg in its standard form. The regular turbo-petrol model could previously be optioned with that upgraded tow capability, at a cost of US$745 (AU$613), but the hybrid was made to make do.
Powertrains are otherwise unchanged, with the Atkinson-cycle 2.5L hybrid delivering 142kW/210Nm through a CVT automatic to either the front- or all-wheel drive system, depending on the trim grade and options. Fuel consumption is still listed at the equivalent of 5.8L/100km.
The 2.0-litre EcoBoost turbo petrol engine, the pick for buyers seeking power over savings, again offers 186kW and 376Nm. This powertrain gets an eight-speed auto, along with the choice of front- or all-wheel drive.
Refresher: The Maverick is 5072mm long and 1745mm tall, making it 298mm shorter and 139mm lower than the Ranger.
Will the 2025 Ford Maverick come to Australia?
Alas, no. As before, production capacity for the Maverick is restrained, which has left Ford with more North American orders than it can fulfil. An Australian launch is therefore unlikely.
MORE: 2022 Ford Maverick review
