The 2025 Ford Maverick has generated plenty of buzz with its mid-cycle refresh, bringing bold new styling and tech upgrades to the compact pickup segment. But while most of the attention has focused on its updated looks, one major improvement has gone almost unnoticed—and it’s a game-changer for hands-free driving: the addition of native voice recognition across all trims.

Thanks to the inclusion of Ford’s advanced Sync 4 infotainment system, every 2025 Maverick now supports native voice recognition. This means drivers can issue natural, spoken commands to control various vehicle functions—like adjusting the climate, making phone calls, or tuning the radio—without touching a screen or smartphone. In previous years, only the 2024 Maverick Lariat with Sync 3 included this feature, while XL and XLT trims relied on basic Bluetooth pairing for phone voice commands.

Now, this premium-level tech is standard across the entire 2025 Maverick lineup. Coupled with a brand-new 13.2-inch touchscreen, replacing the outgoing 8-inch display, the enhanced system offers a significantly more intuitive and connected experience behind the wheel. It’s a leap forward in convenience, safety, and technology—especially impressive for a compact pickup in this price range.

The 2025 Ford Maverick continues to be built at Ford’s Hermosillo plant in Mexico, though the company has hinted that it’s open to shifting production to the U.S. if needed. Either way, the Maverick remains a standout in the segment, and this overlooked voice tech upgrade is one more reason it’s worth a closer look.