What Makes The Maverick MotorTrend’s 2026 Truck Of The Year?

In only four years, the Ford Maverick is rewriting all the rules and records for compact trucks. And the staff at Ford and the team at Geaux Ford are excited to learn that MotorTrend appreciates all the hard work that has gone into creating this impressive, very capable compact truck. Being named the 2026 Truck of the Year by MotorTrend is a testament to the attention to detail and careful engineering that went into this truck and will continue to improve its features and function as the years pass and new models continue to be offered in Gulfport and Biloxi. It is also worth noting that, along with the pros at MotorTrend, consumers agree that the Ford Maverick is the truck to choose. Buyers have eagerly purchased half a million Maverick models, which is triple the number of the runner-up for truck sales in this category.

One of the major perks of a truck is its ability to tow and haul. The team at Ford made sure the maverick was ready to get down to truck business and do it with ease. While smaller than the F-150, the Maverick includes some of the great truck tools offered by its Big Brother, like Pro Trailer Hitch Assist and Pro Trailer Backup Assist. While the standard towing capacity of the Maverick is 2,000 pounds, that amount can be doubled by adding the very affordable towing package.

The hybrid Maverick won the fuel economy challenge hands down. This mighty combination of a gas engine and an electric motor puts out around 200 horsepower and delivers close to 40 miles per gallon on combined city and highway driving. If you are looking for more raw power and a little more pep from the accelerator, the turbo EcoBoost model will provide that added speed and still deliver 30 miles per gallon on the highway. Finally, the Maverick is priced very well, below its competitors and the average cost of a new vehicle. After some fancy math, the team at MotorTrend determined that the cost for fuel and maintenance over the course of a year was more affordable for the Maverick than the competition, with the numbers coming in at twelve cents per mile for the fuel and only two cents per mile for the routine maintenance.

When you want to gain a better understanding of all the accolades and compliments that are being bestowed on the 2026 Maverick, the team at Geaux Ford asks that you stop by our full-service dealership and take a test drive to experience this small but mighty truck. We are sure you will be impressed by the behind the wheel experience and the exceptional new and used vehicle sales team that will help you pick out your favorite new 2026 Maverick. Then it is just a short stop in the finance center to get a great loan rate and term for your purchase, so you can head home to Slidell and Kiln in your new 2026 Truck of the Year, the Maverick. And when it is time for routine maintenance, check out our service specials and then swing back by our service center for the highest level of customer service, professionalism, and automotive care in the region.