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2023 Ford Maverick: What's New, Specs & Features
Last updated August 4, 2026
The 2023 Ford Maverick is a light-update year with no major model-wide changes. The most useful change is standard cruise control on the base XL trim.
About the 2023 Ford Maverick
1st generation (2022-2024 pre-refresh), second model year
Ford presents the Maverick as a compact, easy-to-drive pickup for people who need occasional hauling without the bulk of a traditional truck. Its four-door cabin seats five, while the 4.5-foot FLEXBED and under-seat storage support home projects, outdoor gear, and daily errands. Hybrid versions emphasize city efficiency, and the unibody structure gives the Maverick a smaller footprint and more carlike driving feel than body-on-frame pickups.
For 2023, the XL stays focused on everyday utility, with an 8-inch touchscreen, a flexible 4.5-foot bed, and newly standard cruise control. The XLT adds conveniences such as a power-locking tailgate and upgraded cloth seats, while the comfort-focused Lariat has synthetic leather-trimmed seats, dual-zone climate control, push-button start, and a power-sliding rear window.
What changed, by category
Tech
The XL gains standard steering-wheel-mounted cruise control.
Styling
The Lariat gains a soft-vinyl-wrapped steering wheel as standard equipment.
2023 Ford Maverick specs and features by trim
| Feature | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 4-Cyl, Hybrid, 2.5 Liter / 4-Cyl, EcoBoost, 2.0 Liter | 4-Cyl, Hybrid, 2.5 Liter / 4-Cyl, EcoBoost, 2.0 Liter | 4-Cyl, Hybrid, 2.5 Liter / 4-Cyl, EcoBoost, 2.0 Liter |
| Transmission | Automatic, eCVT / Automatic, 8-Spd | Automatic, eCVT / Automatic, 8-Spd | Automatic, eCVT / Automatic, 8-Spd |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| Fuel Type | Hybrid / Gas | Hybrid / Gas | Hybrid / Gas |
| MPG City | 23–40 mpg | 23–40 mpg | 23–40 mpg |
| MPG Highway | 30–33 mpg | 30–33 mpg | 30–33 mpg |
| Horsepower | 250 hp | 250 hp | 250 hp |
| Torque | 155–277 lb-ft | 155–277 lb-ft | 155–277 lb-ft |
| Max Towing | 2000 lb | 2000 lb | 2000 lb |
| Rear Legroom | 35.9 in | 35.9 in | 35.9 in |
| Seats | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Doors | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Adaptive Cruise Control | |||
| Alarm System | |||
| Automatic Emergency Braking | |||
| Automatic High Beams | |||
| Blindspot Sensors | |||
| Hill Descent Control | |||
| Lane Departure Warning | |||
| Rear View Camera | |||
| Alloy Wheels | |||
| Heated Mirrors | |||
| LED Headlights | |||
| Power Moonroof | |||
| Power Mirrors | |||
| Privacy Glass | |||
| Tow Hooks | |||
| Navigation System | |||
| Premium Audio | |||
| Smartphone Interface | |||
| Dual-Zone Climate Control | |||
| Heated Front Seats | |||
| Heated Steering Wheel | |||
| Interior Ambient Lighting | |||
| Power Driver Seat | |||
| Proximity Keyless Entry | |||
| Push-Button Engine Start | |||
| Remote Start | |||
Frequently asked questions
What is the biggest change to the 2023 Ford Maverick?
The biggest change is standard cruise control on the XL. It makes the base trim more convenient for commuting and highway driving.
Was the 2023 Ford Maverick redesigned?
No. The 2023 Maverick is the second year of the first generation, with no redesign or structural changes.
Did the 2023 Ford Maverick get any powertrain or safety changes?
No. The 2023 lineup has no model-wide powertrain revisions or safety-system upgrades compared with 2022.
What changed on the 2023 Ford Maverick Lariat?
The 2023 Lariat gains a soft-vinyl-wrapped steering wheel as standard. Its other distinguishing comfort features include synthetic leather-trimmed seats, dual-zone climate control, and push-button start.
Did the 2023 Ford Maverick trim names change?
Yes. Ford shortened XL SuperCrew, XLT SuperCrew, and Lariat SuperCrew to XL, XLT, and Lariat. These are renamed versions of the same continuing trims, not newly added models.
2023 Ford Maverick Reviews
What owners are saying about the 2023 Ford Maverick.
4.4
2023 Ford Maverick
(489 reviews)
“It's a great size truck for a woman! Hybrid electric is a BONUS for gas mileage!”
“Very nice hybrid truck. Fits 3 car seats in the back, but very tightly and no leg room. I wish it could have AWD, but it's just FWD and we got stuck on our fairly steep driveway the first time it snowed. Fits what we need, but a bit more room and AWD would be nice.”