2025 Ford Maverick Hybrid AWD

There seems to be some rumors floating around that the 2025 Ford Maverick Hybrid will offer AWD. For those of you who purchased a previous hybrid FWD model; I’m curious if any of you will be looking at selling it for the AWD if those rumors come to fruition? I live in Canada and purchased my XLT hybrid in 2021 at a great price and find the FWD okay in the winter, but I usually drive my Subaru during that season. I do love this truck all around though.

https://www.autoblog.com/2024/05/29/ford-maverick-hybrid-awd-spy-shots-for-refresh/

Remember when the entire initial appeal of this truck was that it started at $19,995? Everything’s gotten so much more expensive since then.

I’ll stick with my EcoBoost AWD. The MSRP for the AWD hybrid will likely be so high that it negates any gas savings.

I love that it will have AWD, but I’m torn between waiting for the 2025 model or going for a discounted 2024. Either way, it’ll depend on the pricing and what tow package is available.

I’m not rushing to upgrade. My 2024 FWD hybrid works fine with snow tires in New England winters. I’d need to see a significant MPG gain or towing capacity increase to make it worth it.

I’ve driven my FWD hybrid in tough conditions on a ranch and never needed AWD. Unless you’re in extreme weather or terrain, you’re likely fine without it.

FWD trucks shouldn’t even be a thing anymore. If you’re using a truck for actual work—hauling, off-roading, or driving on muddy construction sites—AWD is a must. For people who don’t need that, just get a CR-V with a bike rack.

It really depends on the pricing and tow rating. If Ford makes the AWD hybrid with 4K towing and doesn’t price it ridiculously high, I’d consider trading my current hybrid.

Ford is smart to expand the lineup with AWD hybrid. Competition is heating up in this segment, so adding AWD to the hybrid is a good move to stay ahead.

Driving in northern Quebec during two-day snowstorms, I can tell you that FWD doesn’t cut it. AWD and ground clearance are non-negotiable for some of us.

For me, the AWD hybrid with 4K towing is what I’ve been waiting for. If it delivers on those features, I’m in.

I’ll stick with my FWD hybrid for now. It handles fine in the snow with good tires, and the cost to trade up wouldn’t be worth it for me.

If they add a PHEV version with AWD, that’d be a game-changer for me. But just adding AWD alone isn’t enough to justify upgrading.

FWD with snow tires is enough for 99% of conditions. I lived in Vermont for years and never had an issue. AWD hybrid might be overkill for most people.

The AWD hybrid sounds cool, but I don’t drive enough to justify the potential savings. I’m happy with my 2024.

If Toyota made a competitive truck with the RAV4 Prime’s PHEV system, it would wipe the floor with the Maverick. A 302HP AWD hybrid truck with Toyota reliability? Yes, please.

Yeah… I probably will upgrade to the AWD hybrid, especially if it comes with the 4K tow package. I need something with more capability.