The Ford Maverick gains a new sporty version focused on style and driving dynamics.
The 2025 Ford Maverick still smells like fresh donuts but that didn’t stop the company from introducing a new trim. The new Ford Maverick Lobo is the sportiest version of the compact truck yet, benefiting from several visual and chassis upgrades.
Ford says that the Maverick Lobo was inspired by the street truck builds from the mid-80s to the early 00s. The idea started in 2019 from Ford designer Josh Blundo, later evolving into a one-off SEMA build by Tucci Hot Rods in 2021.
The production Maverick Lobo looks wild, largely thanks to the black 19-inch Turbofan alloy wheels. Other Lobo-specific features include a sportier front fascia, body-colored side skirts, and a matching rear bumper. The only thing missing is a set of wide fenders like the ones in the Ford Ranger MS-RT. The truck is available in Velocity Blue, Carbonized Gray Metallic, Oxford White, and Shadow Black shades.
Inside, the theme was inspired by streetwear. The leather-wrapped seats feature a graffiti-inspired overprint, Lobo lettering embossed on the seatbacks, and contrasting stitching in Grabber Blue and Electric Lime.
Under the hood of the Ford Maverick Lobo lies the stock turbocharged 2.0-liter EcoBoost powertrain, producing the same 238 hp (177 kW / 241 PS) and 275 lb-ft (373 Nm) of torque as in the rest of the ICE-powered lineup for the 2025 MY. The mill is mated to a seven-speed automatic gearbox, sending power to all four wheels via a 4WD system. Ford added a larger radiator and fan for improved cooling, plus a transmission oil cooler.
Despite the lack of extra power, the Maverick Lobo features a tweaked chassis, promising an “authentic on-road performance truck”. Compared to the standard Maverick, the suspension has been lowered by 0.5 inches (13 mm) at the front and by 1.12 inches (29 mm) at the rear, while featuring specially tuned shocks. As a result, the overall height has been reduced by 0.8 inches (20 mm).
The steering setup has been retuned, and a torque vectoring system is added through a twin-clutch rear drive unit to sharpen the driving character of the small Ford truck. Stopping power has also been enhanced with bigger brakes and dual-piston calipers at the front, sourced from the European-spec Ford Focus ST hot hatch.
Finally, there is a new Lobo drive mode, which is said to “improve cornering performance, grip, and stability, helping to minimize understeer”. However, this mode should be reserved for closed courses according to Ford, as it unlocks the full torque potential and reduces stability control intervention (similar to the track mode in the Ford Mustang).
Ford has already started accepting orders for the Maverick Lobo, with the first deliveries expected in early 2025. Pricing in the official configurator starts from $42,090, including destination charges. However, this appears to be the high configuration, which adds more equipment compared to the standard.
