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Does the 2023 Ford Maverick need premium gas?

Yes. Premium.

$195extra a year

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12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Premium $0.60 more.

Coupes97%Convertibles93%Sedans65%SUVs54%Hatchbacks36%Trucks20%Minivans0%
296 models (2023). One trim per model: the cheapest with a grade.
2023 Ford Maverick: fuel grade by trim
TrimEngineGradeMpgRegular, a yearPremium, a year
XL AWD SuperCrew2.0LPremium24$1,600$1,900
XL FWD SuperCrew2.5LPremium37$1,038$1,232
XLT Advanced AWD SuperCrew2.0LPremium24$1,600$1,900
XLT AWD SuperCrew2.0LPremium24$1,600$1,900
XLT FWD SuperCrew2.5LPremium37$1,038$1,232
Lariat Advanced AWD SuperCrew2.0LPremium24$1,600$1,900
Lariat AWD SuperCrew2.0LPremium24$1,600$1,900
Lariat FWD SuperCrew2.5LPremium37$1,038$1,232
Lariat 4 1/2 ft FWD2.5L 4cylRegular37$1,038$1,232
XL 4 1/2 ft FWD2.5L 4cylRegular37$1,038$1,232
XLT 4 1/2 ft FWD2.5L 4cylRegular37$1,038$1,232

Rivals

2023 Ford Maverick and rivals: grade of the cheapest trim
CarCheapest trimGrade
2023 Ford MaverickXL FWD SuperCrewPremium
2023 Ford RangerXL SuperCab RWDRegular
2023 Honda RidgelineSport AWDRegular
2023 Toyota TacomaSR Access Cab 6' Bed I4 AT RWDRegular
2023 Hyundai Santa CruzSE FWDRegular
2023 Ford F-150XL Regular Cab RWDRegular
2023 Chevrolet ColoradoWork Truck Crew Cab RWDPremium

What this cannot tell you

Check the fuel door or manual before you fill.

Gas prices and the premium gap change by state.

How values are checked