It's winter time. That is why.
When you go XLT+Lux (in AWD) you might as well go Lariat.
My worst MPG so far in Vermont at 6800 miles on my 25 lariat hybrid is 34 and that includes 50 miles of towing my 2800 pound enclosed snowmobile trailer and winter tires.
Not to lecture, but buyer beware. When I ordered my 25 Lariat in August 24, I had been leaning towards the XLT Lux. My salesman took the time to crunch not only the numbers but the comparison chart as to what's included and what isn't. I went with the Lariat and no regrets at all. Yes, I wish the plastic interior didn't scratch so easily, the paint didn't chip do easily (had PPF and ceramic coat applied 8 months in and wish I would have done it earlier, as in drove it to the detailer tge day I took possession of it). It is very good value for $$$ and the hybrid fuel mileage is outstanding. Paid $50k CAD and am approaching my 1 year anniversary (in 4 days) and have a little over 31k kms on the odometer (19300 miles). Changed out the tires at 20k for Michelin CrossClimate 2's and got $350 for the old ones.
2026 xlt awd hybrid lux, copilot 360 and tow package….along with Kali (Kaylee).
My retirement vehicle. I pretty much wanted a loaded maverick but no leather. Hence, i didnt order a lariat. Thought an xlt lux, copilot 360 and tow package would be a Lariat equal without the leather. Silly me.
- Wow, I didnt know they still made manual rearview mirrors. I've got one now! A loaded xlt is not self-dimming mirror worthy? WTF. My 2013 F150 has one.
- love the self dimming headlights
- I've got the ford connectivity service.
- After much touch screen exploring and online researching I was surprised ford doesn't have their own navaction system. I guess I use Android auto to accomplish that. I question what benifits their $15/mth "connectivity" brings to the vehicle.
- cruise control. No adaptive but I don't care for the feature. My wife's 2021 Tesla .model Y has it. She loves it.
- lane keeping "alert". I discovered that it's a spin of Lane keeping "assist". Scared the heck out of my wife (and me). It definitely doesn't keep you in the lane. "Alert" happens when you're halfway into the breakdown lane. Geesuz, I had a first model year 2015 acura tlx which had lane assist. Wow, it worked great and was helpful. Silly me again, 10 years later I thought a loaded xlt would have it, a no brainer. 5 year old tesla has it as well. Another wtf moment for me.
- heated seats work super.
- wish you only needed the phone app and not a fob too (sorry a tesla thing) No big deal. I typically leave the fob in the car. I use the Ford App or door keypad to enter. I loved the door keypad in my former 2013 F150 so I ordered it on the Maverick.
- Spent $750? on copilot 360. Yup, discovered no birdseye view on a xlt. I still haven't experienced anything copilot . At least it don't think so.
- not a fan of the CVT transmission or it's sound but I'll get used to it.
- I'm adjusting from the size of the f150. much easier to park and fits in my garage. I like the full 4 doors compared to the extended cab half doors requiring opening the front doors.
- for skiers - snow skis fit but barely. My one pair of 186s even fit but elevated. Diagonally resting on top of the wheel well and on top of the bed door sill. Close the bed door and they don't budge. My 177s fit diagonally though I doubt my classic nordic skis will. I have tonneau cover.
- I like my Maverick so far! Rides nicely and has handed well coming up and going down my snow covered hill. Slows itself down as I coast down our hill. I passed my first vehicle today (a Tacoma). It made some noise but the mav has some geddie up.
- this one word says it all! lovetheheatedsteeringwheel.
- Kali my golden retriver loves it too. She doesn't have to jump as high getting in. That should work well as she ages. - Well, it's all about the dog!
Finally, thanks to the Maverick forum and all the information and ideas. Everyone has been helpful. Enjoy your Mavericks!
Oh, and BTW. Go Parriots!
Might be a British TV fan....What/who are these Parriots you refer to?
Is it a derivative from Jimmy Buffet's Parrotheads?
That's hilarious! Poor eyesight, small phone and spell check. Go Patriot's!! ...though I've been a parriot head for nearly 50 years .What/who are these Parriots you refer to?
Is it a derivative from Jimmy Buffet's Parrotheads?
Your better off with Android Auto than a native nav. Updated real-time. Five years from now you have the latest navigation. Use your own data, no point in buying the extra data package.
2026 xlt awd hybrid lux, copilot 360 and tow package….along with Kali (Kaylee).
My retirement vehicle. I pretty much wanted a loaded maverick but no leather. Hence, i didnt order a lariat. Thought an xlt lux, copilot 360 and tow package would be a Lariat equal without the leather. Silly me.
- Wow, I didnt know they still made manual rearview mirrors. I've got one now! A loaded xlt is not self-dimming mirror worthy? WTF. My 2013 F150 has one.
- love the self dimming headlights
- I've got the ford connectivity service.
- After much touch screen exploring and online researching I was surprised ford doesn't have their own navaction system. I guess I use Android auto to accomplish that. I question what benifits their $15/mth "connectivity" brings to the vehicle.
- cruise control. No adaptive but I don't care for the feature. My wife's 2021 Tesla .model Y has it. She loves it.
- lane keeping "alert". I discovered that it's a spin of Lane keeping "assist". Scared the heck out of my wife (and me). It definitely doesn't keep you in the lane. "Alert" happens when you're halfway into the breakdown lane. Geesuz, I had a first model year 2015 acura tlx which had lane assist. Wow, it worked great and was helpful. Silly me again, 10 years later I thought a loaded xlt would have it, a no brainer. 5 year old tesla has it as well. Another wtf moment for me.
- heated seats work super.
- wish you only needed the phone app and not a fob too (sorry a tesla thing) No big deal. I typically leave the fob in the car. I use the Ford App or door keypad to enter. I loved the door keypad in my former 2013 F150 so I ordered it on the Maverick.
- Spent $750? on copilot 360. Yup, discovered no birdseye view on a xlt. I still haven't experienced anything copilot . At least it don't think so.
- not a fan of the CVT transmission or it's sound but I'll get used to it.
- I'm adjusting from the size of the f150. much easier to park and fits in my garage. I like the full 4 doors compared to the extended cab half doors requiring opening the front doors.
- for skiers - snow skis fit but barely. My one pair of 186s even fit but elevated. Diagonally resting on top of the wheel well and on top of the bed door sill. Close the bed door and they don't budge. My 177s fit diagonally though I doubt my classic nordic skis will. I have tonneau cover.
- I like my Maverick so far! Rides nicely and has handed well coming up and going down my snow covered hill. Slows itself down as I coast down our hill. I passed my first vehicle today (a Tacoma). It made some noise but the mav has some geddie up.
- this one word says it all! lovetheheatedsteeringwheel.
- Kali my golden retriver loves it too. She doesn't have to jump as high getting in. That should work well as she ages. - Well, it's all about the dog!
Finally, thanks to the Maverick forum and all the information and ideas. Everyone has been helpful. Enjoy your Mavericks!
Oh, and BTW. Go Parriots!
Parriot head? Is that what they call a Jimmy Buffett fan in Boston???
