Ford Europe confirmed that the next-gen Ranger would feature a plug-in hybrid powertrain, but there is still no information regarding the US market.
It’s no secret that the current-gen global Ford Ranger needs a new redesign to stay relevant in the industry. As a result, we’ve seen a fair number of rumors related to the next generation Ranger since last year. One of the most prominent rumors was that the newly redesigned pickup truck would be available in a plug-in hybrid version.
And it looks like this rumor has turned out to be true. Namely, Car Expert’s recent report confirmed with Ford Europe that the next-gen Ranger would receive a PHEV variant. However, there’s no confirmation that this variant will be available in other parts of the world.
Last week, Ford Europe announced that all of its vehicles would be available in either PHEV and/or all-electric variants by 2024, as part of the automaker’s elaborate plan to reduce carbon emissions. A spokesperson told Car Expert that the Ranger would also be a part of this plan. So, this means that Europe will soon get a plug-in hybrid Ranger.
Notably, Ford US has declined to comment on this announcement. However, a PHEV Ranger isn’t far from reality in the US, considering how things are going.
Although Ford hasn’t released details about the plug-in Ranger, the report mentions an anonymous source that says the truck will feature an all-new hybrid powertrain. To be more precise, it will most likely be powered by a 2.3-liter turbocharged four-cylinder paired with an electric motor. As a result, the Ranger plug-in hybrid will produce 362 HP and 501 lb-ft of torque. It is also worth noting that these are just speculations, so take it with a grain of salt.
Meanwhile, Ford Australia did put out a statement by saying that the Australian customers are showing a lot of interest in sustainable vehicles like EVs and PHEVs. However, it did mention that it is unclear how Ford Europe’s announcement will impact other markets,s including Australia.
