The Brazilian Ford Courier from 1998 was a 'proper' ute based on the small Fiesta. Ford’s upcoming small ute, to be called Maverick, is reportedly in line to receive a hybrid powertrain. Specific details aren’t clear but the Escape Hybrid uses a 2.5-litre petrol inline-four combustion engine paired with two electric motors for a combined output of 149kW. READ MORE:* Ford begins early production of not-yet-announced small pickup truck* Is Ford planning Bronco-based ute? * Ford unleashes reborn BroncoThere’s a plug-in hybrid Escape coming too, but it’s unlikely the Maverick will get this, in order to keep the price down.

Source: Stuff March 17, 2021 19:21 UTC