Transfer over BYD and look out GWM: it’s Ford’s flip to play with the plug-in hybrid (PHEV) ute.
The previous 12 months has seen two PHEV utes take centre stage in Australia, each produced by Chinese language producers. These automobiles are, after all, the BYD Shark 6 and GWM Cannon Alpha PHEV – two segment-shakers in their very own proper.
BYD was first, bringing the big Shark 6 to Australian showrooms within the latter months of 2024. It arrived amidst BYD’s spectacular ongoing product offensive, and instantly backed it up with a pointy sticker value underneath $60,000.
Cracks within the façade started to indicate early although, first evidenced in CarExpert’s pre-production drive and later confirmed by a second review, which highlighted off-road torque supply and towing limitations. Consideration then turned to GWM and its Cannon Alpha PHEV, which additionally now begins under $60,000.
In contrast to the all-new Shark 6, GWM was in a position to match a PHEV powertrain to the already-established Cannon Alpha whereas sustaining low-range gearing and locking differentials. That gave it an edge off-road and the next towing capability, although each proceed to impress on sealed surfaces.
Lastly got here Ford. The Ranger has been Australia’s best-selling ute for a while, and final 12 months was our nation’s favorite new automobile, interval. A PHEV powertrain to accompany its two turbo-diesel engines was confirmed as way back as 2021 – although it’s now particularly well timed as penalties from Australian emissions laws loom.
The Blue Oval already had a leg up with an Australian-developed, well-established ute platform, however eyebrows have been raised when pricing was introduced. Opening the vary is the XLT PHEV, priced from $71,990 earlier than on-roads – properly above the Chinese language competitors have managed with bigger, better-equipped automobiles.
Nonetheless, the model guarantees so much for the South African-built 2025 Ford Ranger PHEV, because it’s supposedly simply as succesful as its diesel counterparts. As such, Ford invited media to drive the Ranger PHEV throughout Victoria to check its on- and off-road capabilities, in addition to tow heavy trailers on public roads as a part of its native launch.
We’ve now had the chance to drive all three PHEV utes in Australia, which begs the query: has Ford justified the steep price ticket, or has China carried out it higher?
How a lot does the Ford Ranger price?
The Ranger PHEV begins at $71,990 earlier than on-roads for the ‘base’ XLT – a middling variant within the mannequin’s diesel lineup. It extends to $86,990 earlier than on-roads for the PHEV-only Stormtrak, whereas the beforehand diesel-only Sport and Wildtrak trims at the moment are out there as PHEVs too.
Ranger XL
| Mannequin | Value earlier than on-roads |
|---|---|
| 2025 Ford Ranger XL 4×2 single-cab/chassis | $36,880 |
| 2025 Ford Ranger XL 4×2 Tremendous-cab/chassis | $39,380 |
| 2025 Ford Ranger XL 4×2 double-cab pickup | $43,280 |
| 2025 Ford Ranger XL 4×4 bi-turbo single cab/chassis | $47,980 |
| 2025 Ford Ranger XL 4×4 double-cab/chassis | $48,980 |
| 2025 Ford Ranger XL 4×4 bi-turbo Tremendous-cab/chassis | $50,480 |
| 2025 Ford Ranger XL 4×4 double-cab pickup | $50,880 |
| 2025 Ford Ranger XL 4×4 bi-turbo double-cab/chassis | $52,480 |
| 2025 Ford Ranger XL 4×4 bi-turbo double-cab pickup | $54,380 |
Ranger XLS
| Mannequin | Value earlier than on-roads |
|---|---|
| 2025 Ford Ranger XLS 4×4 bi-turbo double-cab pickup | $57,630 |
Ranger XLT
| Mannequin | Value earlier than on-roads |
|---|---|
| 2025 Ford Ranger XLT 4×2 bi-turbo double-cab pickup | $56,440 |
| 2025 Ford Ranger XLT 4×4 bi-turbo Tremendous-cab pickup | $61,640 |
| 2025 Ford Ranger XLT 4×4 bi-turbo double-cab pickup | $63,640 |
| 2025 Ford Ranger XLT 4×4 V6 double-cab/chassis | $66,940 |
| 2025 Ford Ranger XLT 4×4 V6 double-cab pickup | $68,840 |
| 2025 Ford Ranger XLT 4×4 PHEV double-cab pickup | $71,990 |
Ranger Sport
| Mannequin | Value earlier than on-roads |
|---|---|
| 2025 Ford Ranger Sport 4×4 bi-turbo double-cab pickup | $66,140 |
| 2025 Ford Ranger Sport 4×4 V6 double-cab pickup | $71,340 |
| 2025 Ford Ranger Sport 4×4 PHEV double-cab pickup | $75,990 |
Ranger Wildtrak
| Mannequin | Value earlier than on-roads |
|---|---|
| 2025 Ford Ranger Wildtrak 4×4 bi-turbo double-cab pickup | $69,640 |
| 2025 Ford Ranger Wildtrak 4×4 V6 double-cab pickup | $74,840 |
| 2025 Ford Ranger Wildtrak 4×4 PHEV double-cab pickup | $79,990 |
Ranger Platinum
| Mannequin | Value earlier than on-roads |
|---|---|
| 2025 Ford Ranger Platinum 4×4 V6 double-cab pickup | $80,640 |
Ranger Stormtrak
| Mannequin | Value earlier than on-roads |
|---|---|
| 2025 Ford Ranger Stormtrak 4×4 PHEV double-cab pickup | $86,990 |
Ranger Raptor
| Mannequin | Value earlier than on-roads |
|---|---|
| 2025 Ford Ranger Raptor 4×4 3.0TT V6 double-cab pickup | $90,440 |
Its two rivals are each considerably cheaper. The only BYD Shark 6 Premium variant, prices $57,900 earlier than on-roads; whereas the GWM Cannon Alpha PHEV Lux is priced from $59,990 earlier than on-roads, and the flagship Extremely prices $66,990 plus on-roads.
Cannon Alpha PHEV drive-away pricing varies between every state and territory, in addition to between non-public patrons and ABN holders.
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What’s the Ford Ranger like on the within?
Virtually similar to some other Ranger, which is to say it’s well-presented and comfy.
A key distinction throughout the PHEV vary in comparison with the diesels is that each one 4 variants share lots of the identical tech. For instance, you’ll nonetheless discover a monolithic vertical touchscreen up entrance, besides all PHEVs get the bigger 12-inch unit as an alternative of the cheaper 10.1-inch various.
Equally, all PHEVs get the identical 8.0-inch digital instrument show as seen throughout the vast majority of the Ranger lineup – although the combustion-powered Platinum and Raptor get a extra subtle 12.3-inch unit.
The primary objects separating every PHEV grade boil all the way down to upholstery and comfort options, which really feel extra thought out as you climb by way of the ranks.
The XLT will get fabric upholstery, whereas the Sport and Wildtrak get leather-based. The Stormtrak will get leather-based that’s accented with gentle gray parts – additionally seen on the steering wheel and air vents – matching the distinctive new Chill Gray paint choice exterior.
Granted, the Shark and Cannon Alpha are robust competitors by way of inside presentation, and in truth the Shark feels essentially the most premium of the three. The Ranger continues to be a lower above the Toyota HiLux and Isuzu D-Max although, whereas nonetheless retaining the impression of sturdiness.
As for the infotainment display, it retains many of the typical menus and graphical parts, but it surely’s no much less convoluted to dive by way of. It doesn’t assist that there are further PHEV-specific menus both, particularly the charging and Professional Energy Onboard shows we’ll element later.
Elsewhere, you’ll discover an always-on local weather panel on the backside, which works at the side of the few bodily controls under to keep away from full display reliance. It’ll proceed to indicate when the outside cameras are engaged and in different apps too, however doesn’t get in the best way.
Beneath you’ll discover the Ranger’s typical hardy plastic bits, characterised by the big handle-like items on both aspect. They’re nonetheless slightly flimsy for our liking, and look low-cost in opposition to the value of the ute – even with the sunshine gray Stormtrak accents.
Contained in the cubby is a wi-fi charging pad and particular person USB-A and USB-C ports. The scratchy but sturdy plastic continues alongside the centre console, which is the place you’ll discover two cupholders, the chunky gear selector, and a set of straightforward buttons and dials.
These are all associated to drive settings, and are practically similar to a diesel Ranger. The dial continues to be used to modify between off-road gearing and to function Professional Trailer Backup Help, neither of which has modified for PHEV fashions.
The small array of buttons is accountable for controlling drive modes, although PHEV fashions have gained an ‘EV’ button right here. This toggles between the 4 electrical driving settings, which change how cost is managed and delivered – we’ll delve into this within the driving part under.
Every little thing right here is as sensible as potential. You get a properly sized central field for storage and a typical glovebox, although the Sport PHEV and up get a second dashboard storage compartment and the Ranger’s signature fold-out cupholders.
The Ranger’s utilitarian leanings don’t imply that Ford has compromised on consolation, both. The seats in all PHEV grades are supportive and comfy for long-haul drives, whereas the seating place is robust with an excellent vary of adjustment.
Powered adjustment is obtainable for the driving force’s seat from the Sport up, whereas entrance passengers don’t get it till the Wildtrak. That is in step with diesel variants.
Equally, the steering wheel feels good in hand and provides good tilt and attain adjustment. It’s leather-wrapped throughout all PHEV grades, which is one thing you don’t get on many cheaper diesel Rangers.
All of it makes for a nice place to be, one thing the Ranger has at all times carried out properly. Including to it’s a financial institution of auxiliary switches fitted to the ceiling, a Stormtrak-standard merchandise supposed to unlock additional versatility from the manufacturing facility.
Within the padded outboard armrests are the Ranger’s discreet inside door handles, that are a neat answer if not slightly complicated for brand new passengers. They a minimum of make for a second of leisure to look at them attempt to determine it out.
Facet steps and the inclusion of handles on the A- and B-pillars make it simpler to drag your self in. That is additionally the case for the second row, which provides a good quantity of area.
The excessive roof provides robust head room, and leg room is appropriate no matter the place the entrance seats are positioned. With the driving force’s seat in my average-height place, I had loads of area from behind.
The seats listed here are flat however nonetheless snug sufficient, they usually’re upholstered in the identical leather-accented trim as discovered within the entrance – or fabric within the XLT.
There’s a fold-down centre rear armrest with cupholders, plus twin air vents ar the again of the centre console, although there’s no devoted local weather management panel. You’ll additionally discover USB-A and -C ports, in addition to a PHEV-specific 230V energy outlet.
It’d be remiss of us to not point out the bathtub, and at a look there’s not so much totally different right here. All PHEV trims get tailgate raise help and a drop-in bedliner; whereas the Wildtrak positive factors a powered curler cowl and the Stormtrak will get the in any other case optionally available Versatile Rack System as customary.
The large addition is a pair of 15A energy shops, which permit homeowners to plug electrical objects into the automobile to make use of it as a generator. Ford dubs this ‘Professional Energy Onboard’ and it provides a complete capability of 6900W, which vastly exceeds the 3000W capability of many conventional tenting turbines.
Moreover, this method can run on battery energy alone with the automobile off and locked, making for quiet campsite operation if want be. If battery cost depletes utterly, the petrol engine will routinely begin to hold all the pieces operating, and it may be used whereas charging.
Although the Ranger PHEV doesn’t help DC quick charging, it may be left locked with the engine operating when in ‘EV Cost’ mode to idly cost its personal battery. That’s a useful function for those who run out of battery within the sticks, but it surely could possibly be thought of a pollutant if left operating in a single day.
These with a eager eye will discover there’s a bump behind the bathtub ground, which has been softened to nonetheless enable objects to be slid in.
This bump is a results of the Ranger PHEV’s battery, which sits underneath the bathtub however is built-in into PHEV-specific chassis rails. Regardless of this packaging, Ford says homeowners shouldn’t attempt to match a extra tradie-oriented metal tray lest they face guarantee points, making the automobile rather less hardy.
Nonetheless, you get a usually giant Ranger tub, which is similar to the Shark and Cannon Alpha regardless of being a smaller automobile.
For context, a diesel Ranger Sport provides a bathtub that’s 1464mm lengthy on the ground, as much as 1520mm large, and 525mm deep – shorter and narrower than the PHEV. The distinction in depth is because of the aforementioned battery packaging, however Ford says it has maintained total quantity by way of the elevated size and width.
| Dimensions | Ford Ranger PHEV |
|---|---|
| Size | 5350mm |
| Width | 2207mm |
| Top | 1871mm – 1883mm |
| Wheelbase | 3270mm |
| Tub size | 1638mm at ground, 1471mm at prime |
| Tub width | 1584mm (1233mm between arches) |
| Tub depth | 498mm |
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What’s underneath the bonnet?
Alongside the V6 and bi-turbo diesels is now a 2.3-litre four-cylinder turbocharged petrol engine mated with a 75kW electrical motor. The EcoBoost-branded unit associated to that present in a number of Ford merchandise, together with earlier scorching Focus fashions and the Ford Mustang pony automotive – albeit considerably detuned.
| Specs | Ford Ranger PHEV |
|---|---|
| Engine | 2.3L 4cyl turbo-petrol |
| Engine outputs | 138kW / 411Nm |
| Peak electrical motor outputs | 75kW |
| Peak system outputs | 207kW / 697Nm |
| Battery | 11.8kWh NMC li-ion – usable |
| Transmission | 10-speed Hybrid Transmission |
| Drive kind | Full-time 4WD with low-range |
| Gasoline financial system (claimed) | 2.9L/100km |
| Electrical vitality consumption (claimed) | 18.7kWh/100km |
| Electrical driving vary (NEDC) | 49km |
| Gasoline tank capability | 70L |
| Gasoline requirement | 91 octane unleaded |
| CO2 emissions (claimed) | 66g/km |
| Braked tow capability | 3500kg |
| Gross automobile mass (GVM) | 3500kg |
| Gross mixture mass (GCM) | 6580kg |
| Kerb weight | 2527kg – 2692kg |
| Payload | 973kg – 808kg |
| Max. AC cost charge | 3.5kW |
Whereas we didn’t get sufficient time in anyone automobile to file consultant gas financial system figures, we did see numbers hovering round 5.5L/100km after an hour or two on the street. That makes it essentially the most economical Ranger at the moment on sale by some margin.
Vitality consumption was properly into the low 20kWh/100km vary, made worse when driving in devoted electrical automobile (EV) modes. Gasoline financial system skyrocketed to round 15L/100km on a quick towing loop.
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How does the Ford Ranger drive?
The Ranger PHEV is genuinely very attention-grabbing – a lot in order that it’s nearly troublesome to know the place to begin.
For one, everybody is aware of the Ranger as a sturdy, work-ready diesel or a raucous turbocharged petrol Raptor, relying in your tax bracket.
It’s subsequently odd to set off in a Ranger and listen to nothing however a faint electrical whirr, however that’s precisely the expertise you get with the PHEV. Even having a small petrol motor in a Ranger feels unusual, and it’s slightly too loud underneath onerous acceleration.
The powertrain’s behaviour differs vastly between every of the 4 EV modes, and there’s little overlap between them. The primary – and certain the one used most – is Auto EV, which works to stability electrical and petrol energy relying on issues like throttle enter and cargo calls for.
It appears this mode prioritises electrical energy, but it surely’s not afraid to begin the engine both. We nonetheless assume 10 gears is much too many even for this Ranger, as a result of accelerating can have it shifting continually.
Then there’s EV Now, which turns the Ranger PHEV right into a pure EV. It’s fairly spectacular in its operate, as it’s going to by no means fireplace up the engine until instructed to take action or the battery runs out of energy, after all.
Even with the throttle planted on this mode, you’ll keep on pure electrical energy. You’re going to get a pop-up on the sprint asking if you wish to flip the engine on, however that is simply ignored.
Granted, the Ranger PHEV is under no circumstances fast on this mode, however it’s going to rise up to the posted pace restrict finally.
Auto EV is undoubtedly best if pace is what you’re after, and the ute is able to respectable kick when all the pieces’s working collectively.
Subsequent is EV Later, which prioritises the engine to take care of the battery’s state of cost. That is best for those who’re travelling and intend to make use of the ute to energy home equipment or instruments at your vacation spot, as you received’t waste any battery driving.
Lastly, there’s EV Cost, which once more utilises the engine, however this time to cost the battery whereas nonetheless powering the automotive.
This mode is especially spectacular, as we didn’t discover any significant drop in energy and managed to cost from round 75 to 95 per cent over roughly 70km.
There’s additionally a point of regenerative braking to assist, but it surely doesn’t gradual the Ranger down when coasting. As a substitute, it subtly prompts underneath braking, and after coming to a cease you’ll get a ‘rating’ reflecting how a lot of the automobile’s potential vitality you recovered.
Ford itself says this EV Coach system could make for an energy-saving recreation on the street, and we agree – it’s satisfying to see 100 per cent pop up, and it encourages extra environment friendly driving.
All collectively these settings are well-calibrated, which implies the Ranger PHEV is simple to drive no matter whether or not you’re prioritising the engine or the battery. Its assured and compliant experience can also be a reminder of the prowess of the Ranger’s Australian-developed platform beneath.
That implies that regardless of the tweaked experience and chassis calls for that include a PHEV – notably the heavy battery on the rear – this nonetheless rides as confidently as ever.
It manages small bump jitters properly, and its steering is direct and properly weighted. Equally, its on-road security techniques are all well-calibrated, however the usual all-terrain tyres fitted to some variants are understandably vulnerable to understeer.
A limitation for the Ranger PHEV in comparison with diesel variations, nonetheless, is towing. It nonetheless boasts a segment-standard 3.5-tonne capability, however the engine feels notably strained when attempting to haul something above 2.0 tonnes.
Whereas it’s definitely nonetheless succesful, it’s under no circumstances snug. Towing can even require each the engine and motor to be lively, consuming aggressively into gas financial system. Nevertheless it a minimum of retains driver help and cruise management capabilities alongside Ford’s lighter-touch reversing assistant.
That apart, the Ranger PHEV’s off-road functionality is particularly spectacular. Ford boasts that it retains all the techniques fitted to the diesel Ranger, and in observe all of them appear to work in addition to they ever did.
4-wheel drive and low-range gearing are nonetheless customary, although the latter can’t be utilized in any of the EV drive modes.
Its rear differential lock, nonetheless, might be engaged whereas driving as an EV, and the Ranger does surprisingly properly on this mode as soon as the paved street ends.
The e-motor’s instantaneous torque supply means it could climb most steep, rocky hills whereas retaining the engine asleep – even when the balanced Auto EV mode is chosen. You’re unlikely to get correctly caught too, as all of the off-road modes available provide you with loads to work with.
As a profit, the battery is protected by its place above the rear axle, whereas the automobile nonetheless will get underbody plating that protects its steering elements, sump, and transmission.
All that, and you continue to get a floor clearance of greater than 215mm, and a wading depth of 800mm. That makes it a flexible ute, and one which’s not restricted by sure environments or underdone tech.
| Off-road dimensions | Ford Ranger PHEV |
|---|---|
| Monitor entrance and rear | 1630mm |
| Floor clearance | 215mm – 228mm |
| Method angle | 28.9º – 30.2º |
| Departure angle | 23.9º – 24.7º |
| Ramp breakover angle | 19.6º – 20.6º |
| Wading depth | 800mm |
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What do you get?
There at the moment are eight variants of Ranger out there in Australia. XLT, Sport, and Wildtrak might be had with each diesel and PHEV powertrains, whereas Stormtrak is PHEV-only.
2025 Ford Ranger XL customary tools highlights:
- Acoustic windscreen
- 16-inch metal wheels
- All-season tyres
- 16-inch metal spare wheel
- Entrance disc and rear drum brakes
- Heavy-duty suspension
- Black grille
- Halogen headlights
- Halogen daytime operating lights
- LED central high-mounted tail gentle
- LED tail lights (pickup solely)
- Tailgate with raise help (pickup solely)
- Built-in tailgate step (pickup solely)
- 10.1-inch Sync4 portrait touchscreen infotainment system
- Wi-fi Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
- Embedded modem
- Distant begin through FordPass app
- 8.0-inch digital instrument cluster
- Tilt and telescopic steering column adjustment
- Ebony fabric upholstery
- Eight-way handbook driver seat
- 4-way handbook entrance passenger seat
- Vinyl ground protecting
- Energy rear home windows (double cab solely)
- Single-zone local weather management
- Electronically locking rear differential (4×4 fashions solely)
- Typical gear selector
- Mechanical handbrake
Ranger XLS:
- 400-watt energy inverter
- 16-inch Darkish Sparkle Silver alloy wheels
- Black aspect steps
- Halogen entrance fog lights
- Black grille with silver accents
- Carpet flooring
- Driver ground mat
- Drive mode choice
- Tow bar
- Trailer gentle examine
- Built-in trailer brake controller
- Physique-colour door handles
- Six-speaker sound system
- Proximity entry with push-button begin
- Twin-zone local weather management
- Rear seat air vents
- Satellite tv for pc navigation
- DAB+ digital radio
Ranger XLT provides:
- 17-inch alloy wheels with all-season tyres
- 17-inch metal spare wheel (customary on diesel, no-cost choice for PHEV)
- Rear disc brakes
- Digital handbrake
- Leather-based-wrapped ‘e-Shifter’ gear selector
- PHEV-specific drive modes:
- Auto EV, EV Now, EV Later and EV Cost
- 2300W inside outlet
- 4×2 locking rear axle
- Entrance grille with chrome central bar
- LED headlights with C-shaped LED daytime operating lights (diesel solely, halogen for PHEV)
- Entrance-mounted tow hook
- Black sports activities bar (pickup solely)
- Rear tub illumination (pickup solely)
- Bedliner with 12V socket (diesel pickups solely)
- Spray-in bedliner with 12V socket (tremendous cab solely)
- 2x 3450W mattress shops (PHEV solely)
- 12-inch touchscreen infotainment system (PHEV solely)
- Leather-based-wrapped steering wheel
- Electrochromatic mirror
- Rain-sensing wipers
Word: Acoustic windscreen doesn’t function on XLT and above.
Ranger Sport provides:
- 18-inch alloy wheels
- 18-inch spare wheel
- Darkish accent grille
- Darkish exterior accents
- Two front-mounted tow hooks
- Skid plate
- LED headlights with C-shaped LED daytime operating lights (PHEV solely)
- Entrance ground mats
- Rotary drive mode selector
- Wi-fi cellphone charging
- Off-road display
- 12-inch touchscreen infotainment system (PHEV solely)
- Ebony leather-based upholstery with ‘SPORT’ embossing
- Eight-way power-adjustable driver seat
- Six-way handbook entrance passenger seat
Ranger Wildtrak provides:
- Goodyear Wrangler all-terrain tyres
- Distinctive Wildtrak sports activities bar
- Energy tub curler shutter
- Cargo administration system
- Distinctive Wildtrak entrance grille with mesh sample and Boulder Gray accents
- Exterior aspect mirrors with puddle lamps and zone lighting
- Roof rails
- Aluminium load field tie-down rails
- 12-inch touchscreen infotainment system
- Ambient lighting
- Pull-out dash-mounted cupholders
- Distinctive Wildtrak leather-accented upholstery
- Heated entrance seats
- Eight-way power-adjustable entrance seats
Ranger Platinum provides (over Wildtrak):
- 20-inch alloy wheels
- Goodyear Territory HT tyres
- Silk Chrome exterior trim highlights
- Distinctive grille
- ‘Platinum’ badging on the bonnet, entrance doorways and tailgate
- Matrix LED headlights
- Auto-levelling LED daytime operating lights
- Full LED tail lights
- Damped (gas-strut) tailgate
- Black paint roof (no-cost choice to revert to body-coloured roof)
- Versatile Rack System (FRS)
- Energy curler shutter
- 12.4-inch digital instrument cluster
- B&O premium sound system
- Auxiliary change financial institution
- Premium ground mats
- Heated steering wheel
- Premium quilted, perforated leather-accented upholstery
- Heated and ventilated entrance seats
- 10-way electrically adjustable entrance seats
- Driver reminiscence seat
- ‘Platinum’ badging on entrance seats, mats and higher glovebox
- Accent stitching and ornamental finishes
Ranger Stormtrak provides (over Wildtrak):
- Chill Gray wheel highlights
- Physique-colour trim
- Thick roof racks
- Matrix LED headlights
- Stormtrak decals
- B&O premium sound system
- Versatile rack system
- Auxiliary change financial institution
Ranger Raptor provides (over Wildtrak):
- 17-inch alloy wheels in BF Goodrich K02 all-terrain tyres
- 17-inch alloy spare wheel
- Distinctive grille with ‘F-O-R-D’ lettering
- LED entrance fog lights
- Full LED tail lights
- 2.3mm metal entrance bash plate
- Distinctive Raptor twin tow hooks
- Spray-in bedliner
- Lively exhaust
- Fox racing 2.5-inch stay valve suspension
- Electronically locking entrance and rear differentials
- 12.4-inch digital instrument cluster
- 10-speaker B&O premium sound system
- Ambient lighting
- Auxiliary change financial institution
- Heated and 10-way power-adjustable Ford Efficiency seats with embossed Raptor emblem and Code Orange accented stitching
- Seven drive modes
- Regular
- Slippery
- Mud/Ruts
- Sand
- Sport
- Baja
- Rock Crawl
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Choices
Quite a lot of packages and single-item choices can be found throughout the vary, relying on variant.
The 17-inch Metal Wheel Pack (for XL 4×4 fashions, $900) provides:
- 17-inch metal wheels
- 17-inch metal spare wheel
- All-terrain tyres (incl. spare wheel)
The Towing Pack (XL, $1900) provides:
- Built-in trailer brake controller
- Tow bar
The Wildtrak Premium Pack ($2000) provides:
- Six overhead auxiliary switches
- Matrix LED headlights
- Full LED tail lights
- 10-speaker Bang & Olufsen premium sound system
The 20-inch Wildtrak Wheel Pack ($750) provides:
- 20-inch machined-face alloy wheels
- All-season tyres
The Touring Pack (XLT and Sport 4×4 pickup solely, $1650) provides:
- Built-in trailer braking controller
- Professional Trailer Backup Help
- Encompass-view digicam
- Exterior aspect mirror puddle lamps
- Zone lighting
- Cargo administration system
- Auxiliary change financial institution
The Expertise pack (Sport PHEV solely, $950) provides:
- Professional Trailer Backup Help
- Encompass-view digicam
The Journey pack (XLT, Sport and Wildtrak PHEV, $500) provides:
- Auxiliary change financial institution
- Cargo administration system
Different choices embody:
- 20-inch machined-face alloy wheels in all-season tyres ($750; Wildtrak solely)
- 4×4 XLT/Sport Wheel Pack ($700)
- Auxiliary switches ($350; XLT cab-chassis solely)
- Versatile Rack System ($2800; Sport and Wildtrak)
- Manufacturing unit-fit raise and slide cover ($4500)
- Manufacturing unit-fit Twin Carry Cover ($4700)
- Manufacturing unit-fit Industrial Cover ($4700)
- Manufacturing unit-fit handbook curler shutter ($3000)
- Manufacturing unit-fit energy curler shutter ($3800, Raptor solely)
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Is the Ford Ranger secure?
Whereas the diesel Ranger lineup boasts a five-star ANCAP security score, that doesn’t at the moment apply to PHEV variants. That is additionally the case with the flagship Raptor.
2025 Ford Ranger security tools highlights:
- 9 airbags
- incl. driver, passenger knee airbags
- incl. front-centre airbag
- Autonomous emergency braking (AEB)
- Automotive, pedestrian, bike owner detection
- Junction help
- Adaptive cruise management
- Blind-spot help
- Rear cross-traffic alert (pickup)
- Lane departure warning
- Lane-keep help
- Reversing digicam (pickup)
- Rear parking sensors (pickup)
- Trailer Protection (with optionally available Tow Pack)
Ranger XLS provides:
- Entrance parking sensors
- Prolonged blind-spot monitoring with trailer protection
Ranger XLT provides:
- Adaptive cruise management incl. cease/go (excl. PHEV)
- Blind-spot monitoring incl. Trailer Protection
- Lane centring help (excl. PHEV)
- Site visitors signal recognition
- Tyre stress monitoring
Ranger Sport PHEV provides (over XLT PHEV):
- Clever adaptive cruise management incl. cease/go, site visitors signal recognition
- Lane centring help
Ranger Wildtrak PHEV provides (over Sport PHEV):
- Encompass-view digicam
- Professional trailer back-up help
The optionally available Touring Pack provides a surround-view digicam, whereas the Expertise Pack provides a surround-view digicam and professional trailer back-up help for Sport PHEV solely.
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How a lot does the Ford Ranger price to run?
Ford Australia backs the Ranger with a five-year, unlimited-kilometre guarantee, and the PHEV’s high-voltage battery is moreover coated for eight years or 160,000km.
| Servicing and Guarantee | Ford Ranger PHEV |
|---|---|
| Guarantee | 5 years, limitless kilometres |
| Excessive-voltage battery guarantee | 8 years, 160,000km |
| Roadside help | 12 months, then service-activated as much as 7 years |
| Service intervals | 12 months or 15,000km |
| Capped-price servicing | 5 years, $399 every |
| Whole capped-price service price | $1995 |
For context, a Ranger 4×4 V6 diesel will set you again $2700 over 5 years, whereas a 4×4 bi-turbo diesel will price $2565.
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CarExpert’s Tackle the Ford Ranger PHEV
For such a daring reimagining of the Ranger system, Ford has carried out properly to seize the very best of its ute and mix it with extra environment friendly electrified driveline tech – it received’t be for everybody although.
Strive as Ford will, however the Ranger PHEV isn’t a automotive for tradies. The suggestions in opposition to a metal tray will likely be a turn-off for these utilizing the ute in tough environments like development websites, to not point out the truth that it prices much more than many will be capable to afford.
Additional, even with the power to cost itself, it’s unreasonable to anticipate a tradie to at all times take the time to cost it, particularly when time is cash. Its total vary is a good workaround, however it could’t beat the senseless ease of a diesel.
The shortage of DC quick charging additionally appears a turn-off in opposition to the competitors, however Ford desires homeowners to consider it as charging their cellphone each evening – unlikely to be an choice for those who’re parking it at a job web site or someplace distant.
Then there’s the battle with the diesel vary, which is complicated with mismatched customary tools and pricing – seemingly on account of variations between South African Rangers and Thai-sourced diesel fashions, in addition to added prices like import tariffs that include the PHEV’s South African manufacturing.
All informed, the plug-in Ranger is the very best of a small bunch in terms of all-rounder PHEV utes.
It comfortably outdoes the Shark for off-road efficiency, even when its cabin feels arguably cheaper. The Cannon Alpha can also be robust off-road, but it surely lacks the identical on-road finesse and tech refinement that Ford has honed into the Ranger.
A value premium over diesel alternate options is to be anticipated, and the Ranger was already pretty costly for XLT dual-cabs and up. The usual options fitted to the $70,000+ XLT PHEV, like halogen headlights and fabric seats do bitter the style; suggesting the Sport PHEV is perhaps the choose of the bunch.
That’s regardless of the Sport occupying a gray space between XLT and Wildtrak within the diesel vary, which once more factors to these misaligned trim stage placements.
If a single-cab-chassis Ranger PHEV could possibly be concocted, it could do wonders to open up the powertrain to budget-minded patrons eager to department away from diesel, and create an entire new style of PHEV ute under bigger and extra lifestyle-focused Chinese language rivals.
Because it stands, the Ranger PHEV avoids true ‘life-style ute’ standing, presenting a well-considered and considerate effort from Ford to provide a brand new automobile that ought to meet the expectations of efficiency-minded dual-cab patrons with out undermining diesel alternate options.
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