Previously, Ford officially released the official picture of the new Ford Ranger plug-in hybrid model, the new car will be equipped with a plug-in hybrid system composed of a 2.3T engine + electric motor, with a pure electric range of 45 kilometers. A few days ago, the car has obtained a set of overseas real pictures of the new Ford Ranger plug-in hybrid model, which is also the first exposure of the actual car, it is reported that the new car is expected to be officially produced this year, and will be the first to be listed in the European market in 2025, and it is also expected to be localized in the future.
In terms of appearance, the actual car is basically the same as the official picture released earlier, the front face is blackened in a large area, and the thick trim shows a strong tough guy atmosphere. The C-shaped daytime running lights are instantly recognisable, and the nearby area is accented with yellow trim for a touch of style. The chrome trim underneath is full of power and will also give the vehicle good off-road ability.
The design of the body side is relatively decent, and it is worth mentioning that the vehicle does not currently have an obvious PHEV logo, but it can be clearly seen that there is an additional charging cover above the rear wheels, indicating the identity of the car. The mirrors and five-spoke wheels are also blackened to give it a sense of heaviness.
The rear tail light clusters have a vertical design and a blackened finish, giving them a good look. The trunk is equipped with 2 power outlets, and there is 1 in the car, and the three sockets can supply power to various power equipment, such as circular saws, electric drills, TVs, stereos, refrigerators and lighting systems, etc., which can be regarded as a car generator, instead of pulling a gasoline generator in the car. As for the interior, it has not yet been revealed.
In terms of power, the new Ford Ranger plug-in hybrid version is equipped with a plug-in hybrid system composed of a 2.3T engine + electric motor, and the specific parameters have not yet been announced. For reference, the 2.3-liter Ecoboost four-cylinder gasoline engine in the Volkswagen Amarok, jointly developed with the Ford Ranger, produces 222 kW/452 Nm. However, Ford officially claims that the new Ford Ranger plug-in hybrid will have more torque than any other Ranger, so it is expected to exceed 600Nm. The all-electric range is expected to be 45 km. In addition, Ford says the plug-in hybrid will have the same 3,500-kilogram braking towing capacity as the other models, and it will also have the same off-road capability despite the increased weight of the battery pack and electric motor. However, the 3,500 kg braking towing capacity is not available in all drive modes, and Ford confirmed that it will not tow 3,500 kg in EV mode.
The pricing is unclear, but plug-in hybrid models are usually more expensive than the petrol version. For reference, the current manufacturer's guide price for the 2023 Ford Ranger is 145,800-268,800. Automobile culture believes that if it is localized in the future, the price of the high-end model of the new Ford Ranger plug-in hybrid version may be about 280,000 yuan. So, would you consider the new Ford Ranger plug-in hybrid? How much do you think is the right price? (Cars have culture, Fei Lian/text)