The 2026 Ford Maverick Lobo is a well-rounded, practical pickup that handles daily chores with ease and shines on long trips.
Ford’s smallest pickup, the Maverick, just got a serious boost in the form of the new 300T package.
Debuting at this year’s SEMA show in Las Vegas, the 300T is the most powerful version of the Maverick lineup so far. Rather than replacing the sporty Lobo edition, it’s designed to complement it — catering to drivers who’ve been asking Ford for more power straight from the factory.
The compact Maverick, at least by American standards, made its debut in 2021. After a refresh in 2024, the lineup expanded with the Maverick Lobo — a road-focused performance model rather than an off-road rig. Built on Ford’s C2 platform (shared with the latest-generation European Focus), the Maverick features a unibody design — something pickup buyers in the U.S. have traditionally been skeptical about. Yet the Maverick has proven to be an exception, with sales continuing to climb: Ford moved 120,904 units in the first three quarters of this year, up 10.9% year-over-year.
Its success comes down to smart design, attainable pricing, plenty of clever touches, and a fun-to-drive chassis. The Lobo version pushed that formula further with a lowered suspension and several mechanical upgrades.
The new 300T package takes a slightly different route. It’s Ford’s official response to Maverick owners who wanted more power under the hood. The upgrade will be available for 2025 Maverick models equipped with the 2.0-liter EcoBoost turbo-four (241 hp, 275 lb-ft) paired with an eight-speed automatic transmission. Since the 2024 update, all Mavericks with this engine feature standard all-wheel drive.
The 300T pack adds a higher-flow turbocharger with a larger 59 mm compressor wheel (up from 53 mm), a bigger Mishimoto intercooler (58.8% larger than stock), a Borla performance exhaust with reduced backpressure, and updated engine software. Combined, these tweaks push output to 304 horsepower and 317 lb-ft of torque.
It doesn’t stop there. The 300T rides on intricate 20-inch wheels borrowed from the Mustang Mach-E GT, wrapped in Pirelli P Zero Elect tires — though the show truck wears Michelin Pilot Sport 4S rubber “because they just look better,” as Ford cheekily put it. The suspension sits lower — 10 mm up front and 30 mm in the rear — and features single-tube dampers and a thicker rear stabilizer bar sourced from the Maverick Lobo.
Visually, the 300T stands out with an aggressive front spoiler, Ford Performance badging, 300T decals on the hood and doors, and custom floor mats with embroidered Ford Performance logos. Buyers will be able to choose between a bronze or black appearance package. Pricing hasn’t been announced yet, but Ford says the kit will hit the market in 2026.
Naturally, some enthusiasts are wondering why the 300T kit won’t fit the Maverick Lobo. Ford hasn’t addressed this directly, but the likely reason lies in the Lobo’s different drivetrain setup — it uses a seven-speed dual-clutch transmission and twin rear clutches instead of the eight-speed automatic. That configuration makes integrating the 300T’s extra power more complex. Still, it wouldn’t be surprising if a higher-output version of the Lobo eventually arrives straight from the factory.