The Ford Ranger plug-in hybrid (PHEV) will arrive in Australia next year with looks which almost mirror the turbo-diesel lineup, but those with trained eyes will be able to spot the difference between the two.
Ford has previously confirmed the PHEV powertrain will be available in the Ranger XLT, Sport and Wildtrak – all of which are currently available with both bi-turbo 2.0-litre and single-turbo 3.0-litre V6 diesel engines – as well as the new plug-in-only Stormtrak flagship.
Now it’s released images of the four variants, showing the difference between them and their diesel-powered counterparts.
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Ranger PHEV XLT
At the bottom end of the range, the Ranger XLT PHEV appears to have gained new-look and more aerodynamic wheels, ‘PHEV’ badging on its faux wheel-arch vents (instead of bi-turbo or V6), and a charge port to the aft of the rear wheel-arch.
Curiously, the XLT’s headlights appear to be halogen units, representing a step back from the turbo-diesel model’s LEDs. On the standard Ranger, halogen headlights are only found on the lower-spec XL and XLS.
Stepping up to the Sport, the mid-grade PHEV also gets a new wheel design, while mirroring the badging changes of the XLT.
Ranger PHEV Sport 
Ranger PHEV Wildtrak
This continues on the Wildtrak, which now has wheels with a striped design on half of its 12 spokes.
As previously reported, the Stormtrak – which will be available in limited but so far undisclosed numbers – gains unique Chill Grey paint, bespoke wheels with Chill Grey highlights, body-coloured trim, ‘RANGER’ bonnet lettering and thicker roof racks.
It also gets some features from the Wildtrak’s $2000 Premium Pack – such as matrix LED headlights and a 10-speaker Bang & Olufsen – plus the $2800 Flexible Rack System.
Ranger PHEVs will also be the only variants of the ute to include external power outlets, consisting of a 2.3kW (2300W) outlet in the cabin and two 3.45kW (3450W) outlets in the bed.
Ranger PHEV Stormtrak
The Ford Ranger PHEV is powered by a turbocharged 2.3-litre four-cylinder petrol engine, with a 75kW electric motor sandwiched between it and the 10-speed automatic transmission.
Ford is targeting 45km of electric-only driving range, allowing owners to complete short journeys without burning any fuel.
Drivers will be able to switch between four drivetrain modes for the best-suited engine and electric motor usage: Auto EV, EV Now, EV Later and EV Charge.
Ranger PHEV Stormtrak
All Ranger PHEVs retain the turbo-diesel model’s 3500kg towing capacity.
They will also all be built in South Africa due to tooling constraints in Thailand, incurring a five per cent import duty as we don’t have a free-trade agreement with the nation.
Ford is yet to announce pricing for the Ranger PHEV, though it’s expected to come at a premium compared to the V6 turbo-diesel versions of equivalent dual-cab pickup variants.
For context, the Ranger XLT is priced at $68,840 before on-road costs in V6 pickup guise, while the Sport V6 starts at $71,340 before on-road costs and the most expensive Wildtrak is $74,840 before on-road costs.
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