Ford has unveiled the Ranger with an all-new plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) powertrain. This is said to be the brand’s significant step towards its initiative to expand the powertrain options in the midsize pickup segment.
Ford Ranger PHEV
The full specifications have yet to be disclosed. However, the Blue Oval company did share the powertrain setup consisting of a 2.3-liter Ford EcoBoost turbo gasoline engine paired with an electric motor and a rechargeable battery system.
In pure electric mode, the PHEV would allow the pickup truck to run 45 km on a single charge. This can help reduce carbon emissions, and save owners some gas money via enhanced fuel efficiency. According to Ford, once the battery charge runs out, the combustion engine will take over the propulsion.
The PHEV powertrain boasts a 45 km pure electric mode range
The new Ranger PHEV will also feature the Pro Power Onboard. It enables customers to power their tools and appliances on the go. With the Pro Power Onboard, future owners can just leave heavy generators at home and use the pickup as a mobile power source instead.
Other features on the equipment list include four-wheel-drive capability, selectable drive modes, and advanced driver safety and driver assist features.
“The Ranger plug-in hybrid will help our customers move into an electrified future, with the confidence and capability that only Ranger can provide,” said Ford Australia and New Zealand President and CEO Andrew Birkic.
Pro Power Onboard
Ford aims to launch the Ranger PHEV in early 2025. As of this writing, Ford Philippines has no word whether it has plans to bring the greener pickup to the local market.
The Ford Ranger PHEV will answer Toyota’s initiative to go hybrid with the Hilux. The latter will be equipped with a new 48-volt mild-hybrid system called Toyota Kinetic Assist, which combines the 2.8-liter turbodiesel with a 48-volt motor/generator, a DC-DC converter, and a 48-volt battery.
Coming in early 2025
Meanwhile, some brands competing in the midsize pickup truck segment are reportedly interested in going hybrid as well. For one, the next-gen Mitsubishi Triton, formerly known as the Strada, could also adopt a PHEV powertrain, with rumors to go all-electric later. Mitsubishi is no stranger to this technology as the Outlander uses a PHEV powertrain.
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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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