Earlier this week, Ford Authority spotted a 2025 Ford Maverick Lariat completely uncovered and wearing a host of truly unique and interesting features. However, while it’s unclear if this prototype is some sort of one-off, a sport-focused trim, or some kind of special package, thus far, quite a few people have voiced their distaste for the front end design, specifically. And that has us wondering – how do our readers really feel about the front end design on this 2025 Ford Maverick prototype?
This new front end design is certainly a big departure from the existing Ford Maverick in a number of ways, if nothing else. For starters, the headlights feature a design that’s more in line with other new pickups like the redesigned 2024 Ford Ranger. However, in this case, a portion of the bumper extends upward into the headlights, making for a rather interesting look.
In between those new headlights lies a brand new grille design as well, one that features vertical slats rather than the ovals present on the current Maverick, as we can see here. The grille extends outward toward the bottom where it meets the bumper, which itself has been reworked in a number of ways.
Aside from a more defined air intake front and center in the lower portion of the bumper, the entire bumper itself is painted body color and features a black piece in the center, visually separating the upper and lower portions. There are also fog lamps present at each end, capping off a pretty big styling update that may or may not make its way to the 2025 Ford Maverick in some capacity.
With the 2025 Ford Maverick set to receive a mid-cycle refresh, it’s unclear if this unique new look will be reserved for some sort of special model or package, or perhaps make its way to the entire lineup in some form. In the meantime, with all of the controversy swirling around regarding this styling update, we’re curious to know – do you like it or hate it? Let us know in the poll below!
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A nice example of the performance sedan.
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Fugly!!
No. The new front end was designed by someone who watched too much Spongebob.
Have a 2023 SLT. Like it MUCH better. New one looks cheap.. Would not trade for it.
Looks fine to me. The less "C-clampy," the better.
Not a fan of the grill.
But it's ugly and tacky
Drama, it looks like from a museum, not like a new model
Love Love Love it !
Replace the 60's look of the previous model !
I do like the bottom of the bumper redesign with the fog/driving lights but the upper looks like it is just glued on to support the Lincoln style grill. (or am I thinking of the late 70's/early 80's Oldsmobile Cutlass grill)
I like the New look. The front actually looks like a Ford Explorer Sport Trac Adrenalin. It's a more Sports look, where the current is more is a older person look (less aggressive). Hopefully they will offer multiple front looks so everyone can be Happy.
The "filler" under the grille looks like a really cheap afterthought. It appears like someone slapped a cover over the lower, inboard section of the headlights. Its Like they spent all the R&D money on the rest of the truck, put it together and realized no one accounted for the difference between the new grille and front bumper, so they just slapped a cheap cut-out panel in there and called it done.
Agree with MP. No protection for the front bumper opening from stones or other debris for the bottom of the radiator parts.
Negative. Prefer original.