2022 to 2025 Maverick. Thoughts/comparisons..

[Packer Bill]

I had a '22 Cyber Orange XLT Hybrid, put 40k+ miles on it, and sold it for a '25 Oxford White XLT Hybrid with almost identical options; so mine is more of an apples to apples comparison.

The 2022 Pros
1) It had more immediate response to pressing the gas. Pressing the gas on the '22 got an immediate response. Pressing the gas in the '25 is a little sluggish. It's a little better with the recent upgrade, but it's not like the '22 was.

2) Physical buttons/knobs controls for radio and climate control. I hate hate HATE the controls being on the screen! I can't say how many times I've veered left or right while trying to change something like fan speed or turning off the AC.

3) Orange accents inside. I just liked the orange more than the blue. I know I can change it; but that would take time & money.

The 2025 Pros
1) The 13.2" screen and Sync4! This is almost worth the price increase alone.

2) Resetting the odometer & warranty to 0 miles.

3) Heated steering wheel. Not sure it was available on the '22 XLT, but it's worth every penny. My hands have always had poor circulation, and the vent placements made it hard to get the heat on my right hand. The heated steering wheel makes it unnecessary.

4) Gas mileage. I was getting about 43mpg (41 when I calculated it by hand) on the '22 and am now averaging about 47 (45 by hand). I'm averaging 50mpg on my current tank. When I first got the '25, I was getting around 35mpg and was afraid I had gotten a dud. Not sure if it was due to the cold (got it in January) or a break in period. I'll know once the cold weather returns.

5) The color. I really wanted orange, but Ford did a bait & switch with cyber orange on the Maverick. I've seen Rangers & F-150s that look exactly as Ford said cyber orange looked on their website. The Maverick did not. I liked the school bus yellow orange at first but eventually got tired of it. I love brilliant white and have had multiple vehicles this color, so I know it won't "get old".

The noise, comfort, quality, and ride all seem the same.

I paid $27k out the door (otd) for the '22 and $36k otd for the '25. When you adjust for inflation, the price difference was probably closer to $6k. Was resetting the mileage & warranty to 0, a bigger & better screen, a heated steering wheel, slightly better gas mileage, and a better color worth an extra $6k? 5 years ago, I'd have said no, because money was a lot tighter at home. Now? Absolutely!!

My 22 Maverick Lariat AWD EcoBoost costed me $33,500 at Granger Ford and my $35,900. Both had the same options except the 25 Maverick had some upgrades, such as SYNC 4 with 13.2 inch screen and 360 degree camera system AND Trailer Backup Assist (game changer IMHO). For only a $2400 difference, the 25 Maverick was a better buy for me!!

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[imboden013]

My '25 is Oxford White (aka Brilliant White), and when it starts getting dirty, it resembles Space White (a little duller than OW); so it ALWAYS looks clean...just a different color! Contrary to what would seem intuitive, white doesn't show dirt as bad as dark colors do. My '22 Cyber Orange didn't show dirt much either.

I’ve not washed mine since buying it 18 months and 25K miles ago. I just tell them it’s bug juice yellow.

 

[Dad]

As mentioned in a past post, I sold my CG Lariat. I really loved the truck but decided it made financial sense to upgrade. My thoughts after 30k miles on the CG vs 1700 on the RR XLT.

Color.

I like both colors. The CG was more sedate, and the RR is flashier. Keeping them looking clean is two different worlds!!!! I have about 3/4 of a mile of gravel to get to paved roads. I could go months with the CG and only noted the dust on the black side trim. Also did not notice bugs as quickly. Could go two months without washing and it still looked good. RR not so much. Dust and bugs show quickly. I have my own well with hard water; RR must be quickly hand dried before ugly water spots show up.


Pros for 2022.

1. Controls much easier to use without distracting from driving. Controls on the screen in the 25 suck. I am just trying to get Alexa figured out on the RR so I can at least give some verbal commands.

2. Much Quieter both at initial startup and on the road. Could be both the acoustic windshield on the Lariat and the Michelin vs Continental tires. Startup noise per other threads is due to engine and exhaust system changes for emission control. Quiets down after gear is engaged. Road noise is more tires than windshield or differences in insulation, it seems to me.

3. Gas mileage. MSRP sticker says a difference of 1 mpg. So far, I am seeing about 2.5 mpg less with the 25 with same driving habits. My usual 500 miles per tank is no longer. 22 did not have AWD.


4. Paint was good on the 22. Only had one small chip when I sold it. Jury still out on the 25. With the metallic and clear coat on the RR, do I forgo clay bar, etc. for a while???

5. Tach scale was usable. 25 Tach is totally worthless.


Pros for 2025.

1. New warranty.
2. New heavier axles.
3. Synch 4 and radio is beyond just better!!
4. Larger screen is good.
5. New engine with some port injection.
6. Tailgate lock


General Comments.

2025 tailgate has the one cable longer than the other cable problem. This horse was beaten severely in 22. The cables on my 22 were good. Four production cycles and now I see the problem. Not a big deal, but disappointing that something this simple is still showing up.

Overall, I am happy with the switch, but mostly because I got the new one for 4500 dollars more than what I got for the 22. If the difference would have been 7 or 8k, I would still have the 22 and would still be happy. Both are nice trucks with some bang for the buck, IMHO.

Note I put the text before the pictures. This is because I remember that we all bought Playboy for the stories, not the pictures!!

RR would probably look better in the pictures if in full sun, but photography was never one of talents. After this post, I will now be changing my forum name from CG All the Way to RR All the Way................

Love the red! Thanks for posting the comparison. Many will find it helpful.

 

[DudeFast]

The Red looks Nice but I agree it's hard to keep clean and look clean. I have a Desert Sand 2025 Maverick XLT AWD with the 2.0 EB and Love the color and it never looks dirty or shows water spots like Your 22 CG Maverick.

All black murdered out is the way to go

 

[Cancunbadlands]

I can tell about Maverick, I only own one but, I think my 2023 Bronco Sport Badlands with the Premium Package, B&O sound system, Sunroof, Lane keeping assist, real leather interior, heated steering wheel and seats, key fob remote start... is way better than my 2024 Maverick Lariat Tremor, talking about technology if you know what I am saying

 

[nhbiker1961]

I had a friend of mine buy a 2024 model, and that is what got me interested. When I checked out the differences between the 24 and the 25, I liked the bigger screen and the look of the front end better on the 25. There were 24's left to buy, but I went with the 25.

 

[BLUEOVALRACER]

I had a friend of mine buy a 2024 model, and that is what got me interested. When I checked out the differences between the 24 and the 25, I liked the bigger screen and the look of the front end better on the 25. There were 24's left to buy, but I went with the 25.

When I got My Maverick in April they also had a Silver 2024 XLT AWD FX4 with the 2.0 EB but it had the Black Wheels that I didn't like. They also had the 2025 XLT AWD with the 2.0 EB but the Salesman did the deal on the 2025 which I liked better with the Gray 17" XLT wheels so i bought it. And I'm glad i got the 2025 as I really like the Desert Sand color and Love the Maverick. I had a 2023 BS BB that I had some issues with and got the Maverick and couldn't be Happier.

 

[RR - All the way]

When I got My Maverick in April they also had a Silver 2024 XLT AWD FX4 with the 2.0 EB but it had the Black Wheels that I didn't like. They also had the 2025 XLT AWD with the 2.0 EB but the Salesman did the deal on the 2025 which I liked better with the Gray 17" XLT wheels so i bought it. And I'm glad i got the 2025 as I really like the Desert Sand color and Love the Maverick. I had a 2023 BS BB that I had some issues with and got the Maverick and couldn't be Happier.

Love the Desert Sand. If I had not gotten a good deal on the RR, it would have been my choice. You might consider tinting the front windows, no darker than the rear, as, IMHO, they look really good with the desert sand. About $100, but understand you may not like them tinted. Stay Safe!

 

[Masi32]

I'm gonna look into trading my 22 HPR XLT LUX AWD ECO CP360 for almost exactly the same in a 2025. Dealer has a 2025 XLT AWD RR LUX CP360 with BAP that has been sitting on their lot for three months now. They're showing a $3,500 discount, and I qualify for the $500 military bonus.

Same financial logic here. If I can snag a 2025 for a reasonable upcharge - say $8,000 - I'll do it. If they throw out a number like $12,000, which is what I expect, my 2022 will do just fine until the new Ford electric small truck arrives in 2027.

Honestly, I think they're gonna offer me something nasty on my 34,500 mile Maverick - like $22,000. We'll see. It'll be entertaining either way, and I can take it or leave it. Zero emotional investment.

We traded our 2022 First Edition Lariat Hybrid w/27k miles that we loved for a 2025XLT Hybrid w/Luxury & Co-Pilot in RR and like it quite a bit. They gave us $28K for the '22 against a reduced Employee Pricing on '25 Model. That was around $5500 extra plus tax & Fees. The $5500 was about the same price as a 100k 10 year Warranty so we traded. In Florida you cannot buy a discounted warranty like Grainger or Flood Ford Warranty. Good Luck with your Trading Prospects. Be sure to get a Quote for your trade from Car Max & Carvana. That helped us Greatly in the negotiation process. T

 

[Thunderbruce]

As mentioned in a past post, I sold my CG Lariat. I really loved the truck but decided it made financial sense to upgrade. My thoughts after 30k miles on the CG vs 1700 on the RR XLT.

Color.

I like both colors. The CG was more sedate, and the RR is flashier. Keeping them looking clean is two different worlds!!!! I have about 3/4 of a mile of gravel to get to paved roads. I could go months with the CG and only noted the dust on the black side trim. Also did not notice bugs as quickly. Could go two months without washing and it still looked good. RR not so much. Dust and bugs show quickly. I have my own well with hard water; RR must be quickly hand dried before ugly water spots show up.


Pros for 2022.

1. Controls much easier to use without distracting from driving. Controls on the screen in the 25 suck. I am just trying to get Alexa figured out on the RR so I can at least give some verbal commands.

2. Much Quieter both at initial startup and on the road. Could be both the acoustic windshield on the Lariat and the Michelin vs Continental tires. Startup noise per other threads is due to engine and exhaust system changes for emission control. Quiets down after gear is engaged. Road noise is more tires than windshield or differences in insulation, it seems to me.

3. Gas mileage. MSRP sticker says a difference of 1 mpg. So far, I am seeing about 2.5 mpg less with the 25 with same driving habits. My usual 500 miles per tank is no longer. 22 did not have AWD.


4. Paint was good on the 22. Only had one small chip when I sold it. Jury still out on the 25. With the metallic and clear coat on the RR, do I forgo clay bar, etc. for a while???

5. Tach scale was usable. 25 Tach is totally worthless.


Pros for 2025.

1. New warranty.
2. New heavier axles.
3. Synch 4 and radio is beyond just better!!
4. Larger screen is good.
5. New engine with some port injection.
6. Tailgate lock


General Comments.

2025 tailgate has the one cable longer than the other cable problem. This horse was beaten severely in 22. The cables on my 22 were good. Four production cycles and now I see the problem. Not a big deal, but disappointing that something this simple is still showing up.

Overall, I am happy with the switch, but mostly because I got the new one for 4500 dollars more than what I got for the 22. If the difference would have been 7 or 8k, I would still have the 22 and would still be happy. Both are nice trucks with some bang for the buck, IMHO.

Note I put the text before the pictures. This is because I remember that we all bought Playboy for the stories, not the pictures!!

RR would probably look better in the pictures if in full sun, but photography was never one of talents. After this post, I will now be changing my forum name from CG All the Way to RR All the Way................

I have a 2024 XLT in red. Originally wanted Azure Gray, but the only one available at that time was a Tremor and out of my price range. Dealer said "We just got a red XLT in" and I jumped on it. (Ford is STILL having problems keeping Mavericks in stock). 14 months in and still loving it. Only cons for me: Radio SOUND is good but reception sucks (I'm old school and wish it had a CD player) and as MANY Maverick owners have noted, mine too has developed a mild but sometimes annoying dash rattle...

 

[VICKY]

Thanks! I almost posted the picture of myself with the dog that adopted me two weeks ago. However, I was afraid I might come in second if the two of us were compared!!

ALL DOGS ARE BEAUTIFUL AND PRECIOUS!!

 

[RR - All the way]

ALL DOGS ARE BEAUTIFUL AND PRECIOUS!!

I agree! That is why I "let" Lucky adopt me.... Hard to believe someone would just move and leave a dog. Hey, I like that RR Mav also!!

 

[sanpablo]

We traded our 2022 First Edition Lariat Hybrid w/27k miles that we loved for a 2025XLT Hybrid w/Luxury & Co-Pilot in RR and like it quite a bit. They gave us $28K for the '22 against a reduced Employee Pricing on '25 Model. That was around $5500 extra plus tax & Fees. The $5500 was about the same price as a 100k 10 year Warranty so we traded. In Florida you cannot buy a discounted warranty like Grainger or Flood Ford Warranty. Good Luck with your Trading Prospects. Be sure to get a Quote for your trade from Car Max & Carvana. That helped us Greatly in the negotiation process. T

What color was your 22 First Edition? I'm sure it was nice. Not a bad trade up all in all, enjoy!

 

[Masi32]

What color was your 22 First Edition? I'm sure it was nice. Not a bad trade up all in all, enjoy!

 

[Cancunbadlands]

2024 Lariat Tremor here...
I got it new this past July 2nd 2025
A dealer left over
I paid in the low 30's
It was a no brainer
I do like the 2025MY new front end, IDC for the big screen
I never see the front end while I'm driving so I'm happy
I'll wait to 2028 if there's an all new Maverick
IDC for an EV tho

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