Ford Ranger PHEV first drive: rough summary

Ford claims PHEV offers the same 4x4 ability as other Rangers, so let's find out. (All images: Supplied/Driven)

Sun, 15 Jun 2025

Meet the much-anticipated plug-in version of the best-selling Ford Ranger. The specifications have been known for a while now, but to recap: there’s a 2.3-litre petrol engine tuned for just 138kW/411Nm, matched to a 75kW electric motor that’s integrated into the 10-speed transmission and fed by an 11.8kWh battery. No, you wouldn't really pick it from any other Wildtrak (but the wheels are different).Combined power is 207kW and torque is 697Nm - the latter higher than any other Ranger, Raptor included. The PHE...

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