Since the truck's debut in the 2022 model year, the Ford Maverick has been wildly popular among customers who want both the capability of a truck and the convenience of an SUV. For nearly as long, Maverick owners have been customizing their vehicles for style and performance. Now, Ford is building the new Maverick Lobo, a street-performance modified version of the original Maverick. The Lobo, which was inspired by the lowered trucks popular in the mid-1980s to early 2000s, will make it possible for even more people to enjoy the value and adaptability that a Maverick can offer.
Maverick designer Josh Blundo was motivated by a clay model of the Maverick to start altering the vehicle as if it were his own when he joined Ford in 2019. He added a widebody, wings, a front splitter, and new wheels. His concept served as the impetus for Tucci Hot Rods' unique creation, which attracted attention at the 2021 Special Equipment Manufacturers Association trade exhibition. Blundo and the team at Ford started working on the Maverick Lobo's design shortly afterwards. In order to build a genuine on-road performance truck, Ford team engineers like Keith Daugherty worked to modify the Maverick's springs and suspension by evaluating parts from previous Ford performance cars.
The Maverick Lobo features a 2.0-liter EcoBoost engine, as well as an on-road suspension system with tuned shocks and a lowered ride height. Compared to a conventional Maverick, the Maverick Lobo has a roof height that is 0.8 inches lower and a ride height that is half an inch lower in the front and 1.12 inches lower in the back. The Lobo is easy for customers to customize thanks to two available configurations: standard and high.
The truck has upgraded brakes with dual-piston front brake calipers, which were also used on the Focus ST sold in Europe, and performance-tuned steering with torque vectoring through a twin-clutch rear drive unit, like the one on the Bronco Sport. Additionally, the truck has a new Lobo drive mode that draws inspiration from autocross and drifting. It is exclusively intended for use on closed courses and enhances stability, grip, and cornering performance while reducing understeer.
Equipped with a distinctive front fascia, painted rear bumper, rocker moldings, black-painted roof, and 19-inch black wheels, the Maverick Lobo redefines the style of the compact truck. Designer Kristen Keenan drew inspiration for the interior's design from street art she encountered while traveling; electric lime and grabber blue accent stitches, a graffiti-style overprint on the seats, and the Lobo name engraved into the driver's and passenger's seats are just a few examples.
Preorders for the Maverick Lobo are already being accepted, and delivery will begin in early 2025! For more information on the new Maverick Lobo, you can contact us here at Haldeman Ford.
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