2026 Ford Maverick Performance: Turbocharged Power Meets Hybrid Efficiency

The 2026 Ford Maverick’s biggest performance story is the debut of the Lobo trim, a genuinely street-tuned Maverick with its own torque-vectoring drivetrain, alongside a newly available front-wheel-drive EcoBoost configuration for buyers who want more power without stepping up to AWD. Whether you’re merging onto I-70 near Saint Charles or navigating stop-and-go traffic downtown, this Maverick lineup covers a wider performance range than any before it.

Pundmann Ford is where St. Charles drivers can actually feel the difference between the two engines rather than just reading spec sheets. Here’s what the 2026 Maverick’s performance lineup looks like from the ground up.

2.5L Hybrid: Up to 42 MPG Without Sacrificing Daily Drivability

The standard 2.5L Hybrid produces 191 horsepower and 155 lb-ft of torque through a PowerSplit continuously variable transmission, paired with front-wheel drive standard or all-wheel drive available. The electric motor delivers immediate torque off the line, which means no turbo lag waiting for boost to build when you’re pulling away from a light on West Clay Street. Standard towing capacity is 2,000 lbs, and the Hybrid can reach the full 4,000-lb rating with AWD and the available 4K Tow Package. EPA-estimated fuel economy tops out at 42 MPG city, a real advantage for anyone commuting daily around Saint Charles and O’Fallon.

2.0L EcoBoost: 250 Horsepower and 280 lb-ft of Torque

Step up to the turbocharged 2.0L EcoBoost and output jumps to 250 horsepower and 280 lb-ft of torque, backed by an 8-speed automatic transmission on most trims (a 7-speed quick-shift transmission on Lobo). It’s standard on the Lobo and Tremor and available on XL, XLT, and Lariat, now with the option of front-wheel drive if you want the extra power without paying for AWD. Paired with the available 4K Tow Package on XL, XLT, and Lariat, towing capacity climbs to 4,000 lbs, enough for a boat trip to Lake of the Ozarks or hauling a utility trailer around town.

Lobo and Tremor: Two Very Different Kinds of Advanced 4WD

Both the Lobo and Tremor use the same torque-vectoring twin-clutch rear drive unit, but they’re tuned for opposite purposes.

Lobo pairs it with a lowered, performance-tuned suspension, enhanced steering and brakes, and an exclusive Lobo Mode that sharpens throttle response and shift points for cornering, plus paddle shifters for that 7-speed transmission.

Tremor tunes the same hardware for traction instead, adding an off-road suspension, electronic-locking rear differential, elevated ride height, and Trail Control with Trail 1-Pedal Drive, built for the gravel roads and rougher terrain you’ll find outside the metro on a weekend trip.

Towing Capacity: Up to 4,000 lbs When Properly Equipped

Every 2026 Maverick carries a standard towing capacity of 2,000 lbs. Add the available 4K Tow Package on XL, XLT, or Lariat and that number doubles to 4,000 lbs. Lobo and Tremor top out around 2,000 lbs instead, since their Advanced 4WD system is tuned for handling and traction rather than trailer weight.

Experience the 2026 Maverick’s Performance at Pundmann Ford

Specs on a page can only tell you so much about how a truck actually feels on the road. Stop by Pundmann Ford on West Clay Street in Saint Charles and get behind the wheel of the Hybrid, the EcoBoost, or the all-new Lobo to feel the difference yourself.