The influence of electrification keeps on rapidly growing, and it seems like the Ford Ranger is next on the list.
The Ford Ranger could get a PHEV powertrain
In a report by Drive, the next-generation Ford Ranger will be made available with a plug-in hybrid (PHEV) powertrain for the 2024 model. While the Blue Oval company hasn’t confirmed the speculation, the Australia-based media outlet said that the Ranger PHEV could be offered as early as next year.
The engine rumored to be paired with PHEV technology is a 2.3-liter turbocharged four-cylinder gasoline engine. This engine is found on the Volkswagen Amarok, a pickup truck based on the current Ford Ranger platform.
The towing capability is something to look forward to
On its own, the said turbocharged engine is capable of generating 298 horsepower and 452 Nm of torque. We can expect higher performance figures once one or more electric motors are fitted.
Considering the use of the PHEV powertrain, the Ranger should be able to run in pure electric mode. But as of this writing, the range and charging capabilities are yet to be known. The technology is also expected to arrive in the Ranger’s midsize SUV sibling, the Everest.
If Ford Philippines has plans to bring the rumored Ranger PHEV into its lineup, the electrified pickup should benefit from Republic Act 11697, also known as the Electric Vehicle Industry Development Act (EVIDA) law. It will also be interesting to see whether the company will even consider a Ranger PHEV as the ASEAN region tends to favor a diesel powertrain for Pickup Platform Vehicles (PPVs).
The PHEV version of the Ranger is expected to come out next year
But, Ford isn’t closing any doors when it comes to offering the Ranger with a hybrid or electric powertrain. Philkotse spoke with Ford T6 Global Program Manager Dan Ciccocioppo during the next-gen Ranger media drive held last November 2022.
Ciccocioppo neither confirm nor deny when asked about the possibility of offering the next-gen Ranger with a hybrid or fully electric version. He only shared that the current Ranger is designed to have the capability to accommodate future powertrains.
The PHEV variant is expected to be offered on the flagship models of the Ranger and Everest. With the addition of PHEV components such as the electric motor and battery, the price tags are expected to increase. Currently, the top-of-the-line PH-spec 2023 Ranger and Everest are priced at Php 1,910,000 and Php 2,525,000, respectively.
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Know more about Ford Ranger 2024
The 2023 Ford Ranger is a 4x4 or 4x2 pickup truck. It is the latest version of the said model, and as of its launch in the Philippine market, it has a total of eight different variants.
These are the top-spec Wildtrak 4x4, Wildtrak 4x2, Sport 4x4, Sport 4x2, XLT 4x2, XLS 4x2 AT, XLS 4x2 MT, and the entry-level XL 4x4. As of 2023, prices for these trims ranges from php 1,213,000 to Php 1,910,000.
Under the hood of the new Ranger are two-different diesel mills. For the Wildtrak 4x4, it uses a 2.0-liter biturbo that can churn out 210 horsepower and 500 Nm of torque. It is also the sole trim that uses a 10-speed automatic tranny.
The rest of the all-new Ranger then gets a 2.0-liter turbodiesel that can produce up to 170 horsepower and 405 Nm of torque. Only the XLS 4x2 and the XL 4x4 may come with a six-speed manual. The other non-biturbo trims then use a six-speed automatic.
Size-wise, the all-new 2023 Ranger is 5,370mm long, 1,918mm wide, and 1,884mm in height. They also offer a wheelbase length of 3,270mm, and a ground clearance of 235mm.
Locally, the 2023 Ford Ranger faces the Toyota Hilux, Nissan Navara, Mitsubishi Strada, Isuzu D-Max, Mazda BT-50, etc.
₱ 1,213,000 - ₱ 1,910,000
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