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Ford Ranger PHEV set to join range in 2025

With a long overdue plug-in hybrid Ranger on the horizon, here are all the details we know so far

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19 Sep 2023

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2.3-litre plug-in hybrid powertrain
28 miles of pure-electric range estimated
Minor exterior and interior changes

Ford will further its best-selling Ranger pickup truck lineup with a plug-in hybrid (PHEV) model, and is preparing it for a release at some point in 2025 – meaning there is still plenty of time for refinement.

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While the majority of details are being kept under wraps, the first set of images has started to surface and showcase minor tweaks to set it apart from its combustion engine-powered alternatives. Exterior changes include a new set of 18-inch alloys and a charging port beside the fuel filler cap.

At the heart of the Ranger PHEV will be a turbocharged 2.3-litre EcoBoost petrol engine, which will work in tandem with an electric motor and battery pack to provide an estimated WLTP-rated electric-only range of around 28 miles.

The current Ranger can be had with a number of petrol and diesel engines, mated to either a six-speed manual gearbox or a 10-speed automatic. They offer anywhere from 168bhp in entry-level diesel models or as much as 288bhp in full-bore Ford Ranger Raptor trim.

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Though we expect the PHEV to sit somewhere in the middle of the power band, it should boast the highest torque output of any UK Ranger model. Its maximum towing capacity is also estimated at 3,500kg – which is similar to the current diesel Ranger.

The plug-in-hybrid system will also allow Ford to add its ‘Pro Power Onboard’ technology, enabling vehicle-to-load charging of electrical appliances.

Inside, the infotainment unit should also see a slight revamp, with the most notable change being the inclusion of Ford’s latest SYNC4 system and a displayed figure for the electric-only range alongside its respective petrol figure.

Pricing is also being kept under wraps, but we expect the arrival of the new Ford Ranger PHEV to continue to solidify its standing as one of the UK’s best pickup trucks as buyers make the switch to low emissions models.

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