The Compact Truck That Beat Them All. MotorTrend's 2026 Truck of the Year: The 2026 Ford Maverick

Опубликовано 9 декабря 2025, 12:02

The keyboard warriors said it wasn’t a “real truck” and they were wrong.
Meet the 2026 MotorTrend Truck of the Year: the Ford Maverick, a compact pickup that just outperformed bigger, more powerful, and far more expensive competitors.

After two weeks of intense testing, including highway drives, city commuting, off-roading, towing, payload hauling, and deep dives into technology and safety, the Maverick proved why it deserves the crown.

Whether you're here for the specs, the design, or to see why this compact pickup is shaking up the entire truck segment, this deep dive explains exactly how the Maverick earned its title.

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0:00 Intro
0:20 Truck of the Year Win
0:45 How It Was Tested
1:30 2025 Updates & Powertrains
2:30 Performance & Efficiency
3:30 Capability: Bed, Payload, Towing
5:00 Design & Interior Upgrades
6:30 Final Verdict

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