Ford Maverick 2026 became the king of motor trend; The victory of the cheap pickup over the electric giants

The prestigious Motor Trend magazine finally announced the final winner, and the 2026 Ford Maverick was able to win the valuable title of “Van of the Year” by beating powerful and expensive competitors.

The world of cargo vehicles has always been dominated by gigantic giants, but this year it was a different story. The jury of Motor Trend, who published the list of 2026 van candidates yesterday, in a brave decision “Ford Maverick 2026″ was chosen as the best track of the year. This facelifted compact pickup showed that performance and great value can overcome horsepower and astronomical prices. In this breathtaking competition, Maverick was able to beat popular models such as the electric GMC Sierra and the new Ram 1500.

What is the secret of the success of Ford Maverick 2026?

The most important winning card of this car is the addition of the four-wheel drive system (AWD) to the hybrid version, which was a direct response to several years of customer requests. Now buyers can enjoy low fuel consumption and light off-road capabilities at the same time. In addition, the presence of a large 13.2-inch screen in the cabin and intelligent towing systems have made this best van of the year feel more modern than ever.

The choice of Maverick has a clear message for the automotive industry. People and experts are more thirsty for practical and affordable cars than looking for $100,000 pickups. Ford’s smart engineering in making the most of the interior space and providing convenient amenities in an economical package made this small pickup once again rest on the throne and prove that the smoke rises from the trunk.