2024 Ford Maverick Lariat

The 2024 Maverick is Ford's compact unibody pickup, blending car-like manners with genuine truck utility. It squares off against the Hyundai Santa Cruz and the Honda Ridgeline, though it undercuts both on price. The Maverick drives like a car, with light steering and a tidy footprint that makes it easy to park in tight spots. Inside, the cabin is roomy for a small truck, with clever storage and a rear seat that flips up for cargo. Stepping up to the Lariat adds leather-trimmed seats, a B&O sound system, and adaptive cruise control with lane centering, plus the option of the hybrid powertrain. This Lariat pairs the 2.5L I4 hybrid with a continuously variable transmission and front-wheel drive, delivering 250 horsepower and an EPA-rated 25 mpg combined. The hybrid's electric motor smoothes out stop-and-go driving, and the bed's built-in 400W inverter lets you plug in tools or a tailgate speaker.