17. Ford Maverick Lariat Hybrid
The 2025 Ford Maverick Lariat Hybrid is a compact pickup featuring a 2.5-liter hybrid engine producing a combined 191 horsepower with a continuously variable automatic transmission (CVT). It offers front-wheel drive (all-wheel drive available on some trims), a 13.8-gallon fuel tank, and an EPA-estimated 38 mpg combined (42 city / 35 highway). The Lariat trim starts around $38,885 and includes features like all-wheel drive, advanced safety tech, and a comfortable interior. It can tow up to 4,000 lbs and has a payload capacity of 1,500 lbs, making it a practical and efficient choice in the midsize truck segment.