2027 Ford Maverick: What’s Reported, MPG and Release Timing

Searches for the 2027 Ford Maverick mostly ask three things: what changes, what it costs, and whether to buy a 2026 now or wait. Ford has not issued a 2027 press release for the Maverick that we could locate, so this page separates what Ford itself publishes for the current truck from what trade outlets report about the 2027 order guide. Anything not in either category is marked as not announced.

Release date: Ford has not announced a 2027 Maverick on-sale date, and as of October 6, 2026 we found no Ford press release; reported changes come from trade coverage of the order guide.

When Is the 2027 Ford Maverick Release Date?

Ford has not announced a release or on-sale date for the 2027 Maverick, and Ford’s official Maverick page still shows the 2026 truck as of October 6, 2026. What exists is trade coverage of Ford’s dealer order guide, including Ford Authority and CarsDirect, which report the XL moving to hybrid-only power. Those are reports, not Ford confirmations. For context, the Maverick first went on sale in late 2021 as a 2022 model and was refreshed for 2025, an update Ford unveiled on July 31, 2024 (Wikipedia). No 2027 arrival date should be assumed until Ford publishes one.

What is new on the 2027 Ford Maverick?

No redesign is announced. Trade reports that cite Ford’s order guide describe a powertrain and equipment reshuffle on the existing compact pickup. The items below are reported, not confirmed by a Ford press release.

• XL goes hybrid-only. The entry XL is reported to drop the gas engine and use the 2.5L hybrid only (Ford Authority, CarsDirect).
• EcoBoost shrinks. The 2.0L EcoBoost is reported to be offered only on the XLT AWD, Lobo and Tremor, so the XL and Lariat lose it (Yahoo Autos roundup).
• Equipment and appearance. Reports list a new Bronze appearance package, a Lariat Luxury package with premium audio and wireless charging, new paint colors, revised FX4 packaging and an optional Ford security package.

Ford’s official Maverick page still shows the 2026 truck, so confirm every item above on Ford’s site or with a dealer before ordering.

How much will the 2027 Maverick cost?

Ford has not published official 2027 Maverick pricing that we could find, and Ford’s own Maverick page still shows the 2026 truck. Trade outlets have circulated order-guide prices, but none of them is confirmed by Ford, so this page does not repeat them as prices.

What can be said without a number: if the XL goes hybrid-only as reported, the cheapest 2027 Maverick would be a hybrid, and anyone who wants the 2.0L EcoBoost would have to pick a different trim. Check Ford’s Build and Price tool or a dealer for the exact figure on the truck you want, and we will add 2027 prices here once Ford publishes them.

What engines and fuel economy does the Maverick offer?

Ford’s 2026 page lists the 2.5L hybrid with a power-split electric CVT as standard on the XL, XLT and Lariat, with the 2.0L EcoBoost available on those trims and standard on the Lobo and Tremor. 2027 EPA ratings are not published yet, so the table shows the current 2026 EPA figures from FuelEconomy.gov, which the 2027 hybrid is not guaranteed to match.

On these numbers the front-drive hybrid leads the 2026 range on combined economy by 13 mpg over the EcoBoost AWD, which is why a hybrid-only XL matters for budget shoppers.

Which Maverick trims does Ford offer?

Ford’s current page lists five trims: XL, XLT, Lobo, Lariat and Tremor. The XL, XLT and Lariat come standard with the hybrid, with the EcoBoost optional, while the Lobo and Tremor use the 2.0L EcoBoost. Ford describes the Tremor as the off-road-focused trim with Advanced 4WD and a Twin Clutch Rear Drive Unit, and the FLEXBED storage system and Ford Co-Pilot360 driver-assistance technologies are listed for the truck line.

Nothing in the reported 2027 changes adds or removes a trim name. What shifts is which engine each trim can have, so the trim you pick now decides your powertrain more than it used to. Ford lists no 2027 trim lineup on its own site yet, and the 2025 Maverick was the year Ford added a hybrid all-wheel-drive model on XL, XLT and Lariat, so the hybrid AWD option has existed for more than one model year.

How much can the Maverick tow and haul?

Ford lists current towing at 2,000 lb standard and up to 4,000 lb with the available 4K Tow Package, and maximum payload up to 1,500 lb on available configurations (Ford Maverick page, 2026 model year). A trade outlet has reported a change to the 4K Tow Package requirements for 2027, but we could not confirm that on Ford’s own site, so no 2027 towing change is claimed here.

For a larger-truck comparison on official numbers, see our 2026 Tacoma vs Ranger comparison, since the Ranger tows 7,500 lb on Ford’s own figures.

2027 vs 2026: what changed on the Maverick?

Safety: NHTSA has rated the 2024 Maverick 4 stars overall, with 5 stars in frontal and side crash and 4 stars for rollover. For the 2026 model, NHTSA lists 5 stars for frontal crash and 4 stars for rollover but no overall or side rating yet, and it lists no 2025 ratings.

Should you buy a 2026 Maverick or wait for the 2027?

Based only on the sources above, the choice depends on the powertrain. If you want the hybrid, the reported 2027 changes leave it where it is, so waiting gains little for hybrid buyers on equipment or powertrain. If you want a turbocharged gas truck, the reported 2027 changes remove the EcoBoost from the XL and Lariat, so check which combination you actually need before deciding.

We cannot say when 2027 trucks reach dealers because Ford has not given a date. Use the car loan calculator to compare payments once real prices post, and read our 2026 Maverick hybrid family review for the current truck.

Morgan Reyes

Morgan Reyes is the founder and editor-in-chief of NextCarReview, which Morgan launched in August 2024. A 2022 graduate of Columbia University, Morgan is based in New York and writes and edits the site’s reviews, comparisons and buying guides. Morgan does not road-test vehicles. Every article is built from published primary data: EPA FuelEconomy.gov ratings, NHTSA crash ratings, recalls and owner complaints, IIHS results, and manufacturer specifications and pricing, with each figure cited and checked before publication. Contact: admin@nextcarreview.com

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