Ford Fiesta mHEV, Puma

Ford Fiesta mHEV, Puma are mild-hybrid Ford models for drivers who want a small hatchback or a compact crossover with lower fuel use than a plain petrol version and a bit of electric assist at low speeds. By our assessment, the useful part is the mild-hybrid setup: it smooths starts, helps the engine in stop-and-go traffic, and fits everyday commuting better than it promises drama. The trade-off is that this is still not a full hybrid, so electric-only driving is not the point and the gain is incremental rather than magical. In practice these cars are about easy urban movement, compact size, and familiar Ford road manners, especially in the Fiesta and Puma shapes. They sit between ordinary petrol cars and more complex hybrid systems, which makes them less ambitious than a full self-charging hybrid but simpler than plug-in ownership. People looking for a sensible small Ford can read it that way; people wanting real electric running should not.