Autoblog and Yahoo may earn commission from links in this article.How To Get A Maverick SV300TLast year, Ford announced a SEMA concept that teased a more powerful Maverick pickup truck. Now, you can actually buy one. The Ford Maverick SV300T is not a new trim level, but rather a combination of parts and tuning upgrades available through the Ford Custom Garage, a division of Ford Racing. Think of it as an in-house tuning division, like Mopar, that lets you bundle parts into your monthly payment when you order your car or after you take delivery.Ford Maverick SV300TFordView the 3 images of this gallery on the original articleAdvertisementAdvertisementThe SV300T is one of many Custom Garage packages currently available for Ford vehicles, and it's priced at just $5,000 (not including installation or tires). All of these packages are backed by Ford's three-year/36,000-mile warranty. You can order the SV300T package on any 2.0T Maverick from the XL up to the Lobo, though Ford recommends you add the 4K Towing Package for additional cooling.What Does $5,000 Get You?Ford Custom Garage is a cool concept because it combines parts you could theoretically buy from the aftermarket with ones Ford supplies from other models. The SV300T, for example, borrows a turbocharger from the EcoBoost Mustang, boosting the Maverick to 300 horsepower and 350 lb-ft of torque (increases of 50 hp and 70 lb-ft of torque). It also rides on 20-inch wheels from a Mustang Mach-E GT, finishes in black or bronze.Ford Maverick SV300TFordView the 3 images of this gallery on the original articleOther visual upgrades include lowering springs, black/bronze tailgate lettering, a front spoiler, graphics package, and Ford Performance badge. To handle the Mustang's turbo, the SV300T adds a high-performance Mishimoto intercooler, Lobo shocks (discounted if you build on a Lobo), a stabalizer bar and bushings, and upgraded brakes for XLT and Lariat models. A Borla cat-back exhaust and ProCal 4 tuning complete the package.What's It Like To Drive?Ford's engineers told us they did not have a 0-60 mph time for the Maverick SV300T package, so we found an open stretch of parking lot and mashed the throttle to record a number. The tuned pickup chirped all four tires on its way to 60 in 6.33 seconds, not the quickest time recorded for an EcoBoost Maverick, but we'd like to have another go to achieve a quicker run.Ford Maverick SV300TFordView the 3 images of this gallery on the original articleAdvertisementAdvertisementWe then got to hustle the Maverick around a short autocross course, where the tiny truck showed off its lowered suspension and upgraded brakes. This is far from a hot hatchback, but the Maverick is more agile than Ford's larger pickups. The small upgrades in the SV300T package give it a nimble feel that help it remain composed when you ask it to change directions quickly, though we wish Ford would have made changes to the steering rack to accompany the other improvements.Ford's Next MoveThe SV300T feels like a step towards the sporty Maverick enthusiasts have dreamed about for years, but it falls just short of a complete Maverick ST would be with a full suspension, brake, transmission, and steering calibrations. Perhaps if enough people buy the SV300T, Ford would consider offering something more widely available as a factory trim level.Ford Maverick SV300TFordView the 3 images of this gallery on the original articleBeing able to add the SV300T package on top of any Maverick, even a base XL, makes it a more affordable option for current and future owners who want a slight increase in performance that's backed by a warranty and a sportier appearance that looks OEM. There's nothing else like it on the market, and we are glad it exists.AdvertisementAdvertisementThis story was originally published by Autoblog on Jul 31, 2026, where it first appeared in the News section. Add Autoblog as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
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