When Ford launched the 2025 Maverick yesterday, it lastly gave individuals what they wished: A hybrid AWD model. Because it seems, the Blue Oval is increasing the lineup additional with the launch of the Lobo. Spanish for “Wolf” (additionally the F-150’s identify in Mexico), the brand new taste is a street-oriented efficiency truck.
In comparison with an everyday trim degree of the favored compact truck, Lobo sits 0.5 inches decrease on the entrance axle and 1.12 inches on the again. This stiffened suspension comes together with monotube rear dampers from the Maverick Tremor however with particular tuning. The roof top is down by 0.8 inches and people 19-inch black “turbofan” wheels appear like they have been taken from an Escort RS Cosworth.
On the entrance axle, the Maverick Lobo borrows the dual-piston brake calipers of the Focus ST. As well as, the faster steering rack comes from the Kuga, the European model of the Escape. From the Mustang Mach-E, it will get the higher strut mounts and steering rack bushings. Different adjustments embrace upgraded cooling by inheriting the goodies from the 4K Tow Pack with a bigger radiator and fan, together with a transmission oil cooler.
Ford is gifting its smallest pickup a devoted Lobo mode you are not supposed to make use of on public roads. It activates torque vectoring by means of a twin-clutch rear drive unit and loosens up the steadiness management system. That ought to make it simpler for the driving force to have a little bit of enjoyable by going sideways. Ford claims the Lobo mode serves because the Maverick’s equal of the observe mode discovered within the Mustang pony automobile.
Put together to be upset should you’re on the lookout for extra energy beneath the hood. The Maverick Lobo sticks with the identical turbocharged 2.0-liter gasoline engine that now makes 238 horsepower for 2025, down by 12 horsepower in comparison with final 12 months. Torque stays unchanged, at 277 pound-feet.
The engine is not linked to the identical eight-speed automated or constantly variable transmission discovered within the different Maverick fashions. As a substitute, it is hooked as much as a seven-speed auto with paddle shifters derived from the European-focused (get it?) scorching hatch we talked about earlier.
Past the mechanical revisions, there are some beauty adjustments as nicely. Other than the nifty retro-flavored wheels, the Maverick Lobo has a black roof. As well as, the rear bumper and rocker moldings now have the identical colour because the physique. The entrance fascia is unique to the sports activities truck, as are the Grabber Blue and Electrical Lime accents inside.
Pricing kicks off at $36,595 (together with vacation spot) for the usual specification. Step as much as the better-equipped mannequin and you will be paying $42,090. Solely the latter can already be ordered. The bottom Lobo will observe earlier than the top of the 12 months. Deliveries of each begin at the start of 2025.
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