Ford has shared some key specs of its first Ranger plug-in hybrid (PHEV) because it nears its native launch.
Unveiled a yr in the past, Ford has saved many of the Ranger PHEV’s particulars near its chest, nevertheless with Australian deliveries due someday in 2025, it has now supplied larger perception into the cleaner ute.
On the IAA Transportation Present in Germany, Ford introduced the PHEV drivetrain shall be obtainable throughout the prevailing Ranger XLT, Sport and Wildtrak grades, in addition to a brand new limited-edition Stormtrak variant that may function the flagship of the electrified lineup.
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Powering the Ranger PHEV is a turbocharged 2.3-litre four-cylinder petrol engine, not obtainable within the common Ranger lineup in Australia however offered within the Ford’s twin-under-the-skin, the Volkswagen Amarok.
Between the engine and the 10-speed automated transmission is a 75kW electrical motor, fed by an 11.8kWh battery sitting beneath the bathtub and on PHEV-specific chassis rails.
Ford hasn’t introduced mixed outputs, although it’s anticipated to enhance on the 222kW and 452Nm figures of the petrol-powered Amarok.
The carmaker is focusing on 45km of electric-only driving vary from the electrical motor and battery, which will be switched between 4 drive modes: Auto EV, EV Now, EV Later and EV Cost.
Ranger PHEVs retain the turbo-diesel mannequin’s four-wheel drive switch case with high- and low-range and a locking rear differential.
Along with Eco and Sport modes, there’s additionally a spread of Terrain Administration System modes that embody Slippery, Tow/Haul, Mud/Ruts and Sand.
The Ranger PHEV additionally doesn’t sacrifice the 3500kg towing capability of its diesel-powered siblings, permitting it to maintain up with the pulling capability of most utes on sale in Australia.
Different Ranger PHEV-specific options embody as much as 6.9kW of obtainable exterior energy, courtesy of a 2.3kW (2300W) outlet within the cabin and two 3.45kW (3450W) shops within the mattress.
These shops cannot solely be utilized by tradies on job websites for energy instruments, but additionally whereas tenting for home equipment.
Ford is but to announce pricing for the Ranger PHEV, although it’s anticipated to return at a premium in comparison with the V6 turbo-diesel variations of equal dual-cab pickup variants.
For context, the Ranger XLT tops out at $68,840 earlier than on-road prices, the Sport V6 begins from $71,340 earlier than on-road prices and the most costly Wildtrak is $74,840 earlier than on-road prices.
All examples of the Ranger PHEV shall be inbuilt South Africa as a result of tooling constraints in Thailand, which means it’ll incur a 5 per cent import responsibility as we don’t have a free-trade settlement with South Africa.
Australian deliveries are due in 2025, although Ford has not but introduced a extra particular timeline.
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