Now is the best time to start shopping for new compact pickup trucks. The 2025 Ford Maverick continues to stand out as one of the most practical and affordable trucks on the road. Choosing the right model in this lineup of five can make all the difference in your daily comfort, capability, and long-term value.
Whether you're after smart towing and safety tech, a smooth ride, or work-ready power, we have the breakdown to help you pick your perfect Ford Maverick. Keep reading our comparison of the 2025 Ford Maverick XLT and Lariat to see which compact pickup truck offers the best features, performance, and value for you in Florida.
Key Takeaways
- The 2025 Ford Maverick compact truck lineup features five trims including the XLT and Lariat.
- Fuel-efficient and packed with incredible safety features and more, the 2025 Ford Maverick XLT and Lariat are excellent pickup trucks.
- The 2025 Ford Maverick XLT and Lariat come with more standard features and available options to enhance appearance and performance, building on the base model.
How is the 2025 Ford Maverick XLT different from the Lariat?
The 2025 Ford Maverick XLT differs slightly from the Lariat, particularly in wheel size and drivetrain. The XLT has a 2.5L Hybrid and front-wheel drive (FWD), while the Lariat features an all-wheel-drive (AWD) system with the same hybrid engine. Both trims can also be equipped with the available 2.0L EcoBoost engine with AWD and come standard with the Automatic Continuously Variable transmission.
Other differences between the 2025 Ford Maverick XLT and the Lariat include tire and wheel size, available interior color themes, standard features like heated, power-adjustable seats, and added convenience. The 2025 Ford Maverick Lariat offers more standard premium features, such as Bluetooth, the B&O sound system by Bang & Olufsen with HD Radio, upscale comfort, and advanced driver assistance and safety technology.
Which 2025 Ford Maverick model offers the best gas mileage: the XLT or Lariat?
The 2025 Ford Maverick offers incredible gas mileage whether you’re driving around the city or commuting on Florida’s highways, toll roads, and interstates. While both the 2025 Ford Maverick XLT and Lariat are part of the same lineup of compact pickup trucks, the different drivetrain options, whether hybrid or gas-powered engines, can affect EPA fuel economy.
The 2025 Ford Maverick XLT is FWD and comes standard with a hybrid engine that can get around 35 MPG on the highway and 42 MPG in city driving conditions. With a driving range of over 524 miles, it’s hard to believe you’re even driving a truck with the power to tow up to 4,000 pounds with the available 4K Tow Package. The 2025 Ford Maverick Lariat is AWD, which offers slightly lower fuel efficiency, but the difference is only 1-2 MPG
The 2025 Ford Maverick is rated as the best compact pickup truck by Car and Driver, so choosing between the XLT and the Lariat can be challenging since both trims offer impressive capability. Choose the 2025 Ford Maverick XLT for a compact pickup truck with front-wheel drive and a hybrid powertrain that delivers excellent fuel efficiency and the ability to tow either 2,000 lb or 4,000 lb, depending on the equipment and available 4K Tow Package. Features like the large digital dashboard, 13.2-inch touchscreen display, Bluetooth connectivity, FordPass Connect system, remote keyless entry, and more make the 2025 Ford Maverick XLT a strong choice among this lineup of five.
If you prefer a compact pickup truck with more interior luxury, upscale materials, more convenience, and more standard features, including heated seats in both the front and second rows, large displays, the 13.2-inch touchscreen, Bluetooth connectivity, FordPass Connect system, and more standard features included in the Co-Pilot360 technology such as Lane Departure Warning, Lane Keeping Aid, Lane Centering, Hill Descent Control, and BLIS (Blind Spot Information System) with Cross-Traffic Alert, then choose the 2025 Ford Maverick Lariat with the 2.5L Hybrid AWD or the option to choose the 2.0L EcoBoost AWD setup.
Make Way for the Ford Maverick
Let the competition step aside to make way for the best compact pickup truck on the road, the 2025 Ford Maverick. Choose from the 2025 lineup of five trims, including the Ford Maverick XLT and Lariat with the powerful hybrid powertrain, available at Jarrett-Gordon Ford Winter Haven. Visit our showroom today for the best buying experience and selection of new and used vehicles, along with the assistance of our friendly Jarrett-Gordon sales, finance, and service professionals.