Is hybrid performance coming to the mid-size market? Alberta critics are holding their collective breath, hoping that rumours (for once) prove true.
According to Motor One, Ford is considering a new hybrid vehicle: the 2022 Ranger. Recent spy-photos from the brand’s Australian testing grounds (along with a series of leaked spec publications) hint at the arrival of an electric pick-up option - one that could potentially make its way to North America. Details are scarce, but the few that have been gleaned by critics promise dynamic performance.
The 2022 Ranger will - if rumours are to be believed - boast a 2.3L turbocharged engine. While this four-cylinder option will deliver potent power on its own, critics are most intrigued by the possibility of a supplemental electric motor - which will raise the total performance output to 372 HP and 502 lb.-ft of torque (compare this to the models current 270 HP and 310 lb.-ft of torque). A plug-in port will anchor the side, enabling drivers to quickly charge the system; and a pure EV range of more than 16 kilometres is anticipated.
Ford has yet to officially add the 2022 Ranger hybrid to its production schedule - but Alberta critics are certain this platform will make an appearance in the coming years.
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Is hybrid performance coming to the mid-size market? Alberta critics are holding their collective breath, hoping that rumours (for once) prove true.
