Teaser ad reveals Ford Maverick compact pickup is a hybrid
Will join F-150 PowerBoost in Ford's hybrid pickup lineup
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Ford's little pickup has a big surprise.
A commercial for the upcoming Maverick compact pickup teases that it will be available with a hybrid powertrain.
The new model will be fully revealed on June 8 through a social media campaign featuring actress Gabrielle Union, who appears in the 23 second clip opening the door to a garage to show the rear of the pickup.
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On the tailgate below the Maverick name is a small badge that clearly says "Hybrid" on it.
The Maverick is expected to share its basic underpinnings with the Ford Escape SUV, which is offered with a 200 hp hybrid powertrain that is rated at 41 mpg combined.
A Ford F-150 PowerBoost hybrid debuted for 2021 with a function that allows it to be used as a generator to provide on-site power for electrical equipment.
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The Maverick will slot into the Ford truck lineup under the Ranger and compete against the upcoming Hyundai Santa Cruz, which won't initially be available as a hybrid but will be electrified in future model years, according the automaker.