2026 Ford Maverick
Specs & Configurations (AWD-Forward)
If you’re shopping a 2026 Ford Maverick in South Dakota, the smartest first step is getting clear on drivetrain, payload, and towing hardware—before you get attached to a trim badge. This guide covers what’s offered for 2026 and what to confirm when comparing real builds.
- Drivetrain choices and how AWD changes the build
- Payload and configuration differences that affect real usability
- 4K Tow Package hardware: what it adds and why it matters
Towing & Payload (4K Tow Explained)
Maverick capability is hardware-dependent. This guide explains standard towing vs the available 4K Tow Package, what equipment is typically involved, and how payload and tongue weight affect real-world towing.
- Standard towing vs available 4,000-lb towing (what to verify)
- What the 4K Tow Package changes in real use
- How payload and tongue weight influence towing stability
Trims & Packages (What’s Worth Paying For)
Trim choice affects features and package access more than capability by itself. This guide breaks down how Maverick trims are typically shopped and which packages improve day-to-day usability—especially if AWD and towing are priorities.
- How XL, XLT, and Lariat are typically positioned
- Packages that improve daily use (not just appearance)
- What to confirm when AWD and towing equipment matter
AWD & Winter Driving Confidence
In South Dakota, AWD matters because winter roads and crosswinds punish light trucks. This guide explains where AWD helps most, why tires still matter, and what to look for if you want a Maverick that feels planted on snow-packed streets, gravel, and open highway.
- Where AWD helps most in real winter driving
- Tires vs drivetrain: what actually improves traction
- What to check on an AWD build before you commit
Hybrid vs 2.0L EcoBoost (What Actually Changes)
Hybrid is worth understanding even if you’re shopping AWD. The hybrid choice can change drivetrain availability, towing setup, and how the truck feels day-to-day. This guide focuses on when hybrid makes sense—and when the AWD EcoBoost build is the better tool.
- How hybrid vs EcoBoost affects drivability and winter use
- Where towing and drivetrain availability become the deciding factor
- How to decide based on your routes, loads, and priorities