Ford is going hybrid in its quest to take down the all-conquering Toyota HiLux.
Confidential plans about the 2022 Ford Ranger and Everest have leaked ahead of a drip-feed of information about the new models, which kicks off later this year.
The plans, exclusively obtained by CarExpert, detail the range of drivetrains and offer a breakdown of next-generation Ranger and Everest models to be offered by Ford, including plug-in hybrid variants of both the dual-cab ute and off-road SUV.
What we know about the 2022 Ford Ranger and Ford Everest
- Three engines will be offered: two diesels and a petrol plug-in hybrid (more below)
- The 3.2-litre five-cylinder diesel engine will be discontinued
- The Everest will be available in six trim levels, including an off-road focused Wildtrak X variant
- Everest pricing will stretch from around $50,000 before on-road costs to $76,000 before on-road costs
- The Ranger Raptor will gain a V6 turbo-diesel engine to replace its twin-turbocharged 2.0-litre diesel
- Our computer generated images are based off a final clay model of the Ranger and Everest
- Interior on high-spec models will get a 12.8-inch portrait infotainment screen and wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
- The addition of plug-in hybrid variants to both Ranger and Everest ranges comes on the back of Ford allocating US$11 billion of investment into electric vehicles, with plans to roll out six fully-electric products (including the F-150 truck) starting with the Mach-E.
The information below is a mix of what we already know, along with information from our confidential sources and logical speculation.
The 2022 Ford Ranger and Ford Everest engine range
Ford will kick the 2022 Ford Ranger and Ford Everest off by deleting the ability to purchase either model with its ageing 3.2-litre five-cylinder turbo-diesel engine.
The default engine will be a 2.0-litre twin-turbocharged four-cylinder diesel producing 157kW of power and 500Nm of torque.
Buyers will be able to step up to a six-cylinder turbo-diesel engine as an option on the top model grades. That engine will be a 3.0-litre turbocharged six-cylinder diesel making 186kW of power and 600Nm of torque.
What’s coming for the Everest?
The 2022 Ford Everest will be offered in six trim levels with a mix of two- and four-wheel drive models, and prices starting around $50,000 before on-road costs and climbing to around $76,000 before on-roads.
- Ambiente (prices starting around $50,000 before on-road costs)
Available with 4×2 and optional 4×4
2.0-litre four-cylinder turbo-diesel standard engine
Plug-in hybrid available as a cost option
Available with seven seats as an option
Trend (prices starting around $57,000 before on-road costs)
Available with 4×2 and optional 4×4
2.0-litre four-cylinder turbo-diesel standard engine
Plug-in hybrid available as a cost option
Available with seven seats as an option
Trend Sport (prices starting around $65,000 before on-road costs)
Available with 4×4 only
Offered with 2.0-litre four-cylinder turbo-diesel engine as standard
3.0-litre V6 turbo-diesel available as an option
Plug-in hybrid available as a cost option
Leather seats standard, plus an increase in infotainment specification
Available with seven seats as an option
Wildtrak X (prices starting around $69,000 before on-road costs)
Available with 4×4 only
Offered with 3.0-litre V6 turbo-diesel as standard
Plug-in hybrid available as a cost option
A leather/fabric mix seat material fitted for rugged appeal
This model is a Ranger Raptor-esque equivalent of the Everest range
It picks up Bilstein shock absorbers, BF Goodrich all-terrain tyres similar to the Ranger Raptor, and rock sliders along the sides of the car
Titanium (prices starting around $73,000 before on-road costs)
Available with 4×4 only
Offered with 3.0-litre V6 turbo-diesel as standard
Plug-in hybrid available as a cost option
Leather seats standard, plus high-end infotainment specification
Comes standard with seven seats that feature electric actuation for third row (up and down)
Platinum (prices starting at around $76,000 before on-road costs)
Available with 4×4 only
Offered with plug-in hybrid as standard equipment
3.0-litre V6 turbo-diesel available as an option
High-end Windsor leather seats and more leather throughout the cabin
Seven seats are standard equipment with electric actuation for third row (up and down)
Trend Sport, Titanium and Platinum models can be optioned with an “Extreme Off-Road Package”, which adds similar off-road equipment to the Wildtrak X model.
What about technology for the 2022 Ford Ranger and Ford Everest?
In addition to investing in electric vehicles, Ford is spending big on infotainment and connected car technology. Both the Ranger and Everest are expected to be offered with the brand’s SYNC4 infotainment system, which is delivered to a new 12.8-inch vertical infotainment screen in the centre of the cabin.
It’ll be joined by a 10.25-inch screen ahead of the driver showing speed and trip computer information.
A similar infotainment system has been developed for the upcoming Ford Mustang Mach E electric vehicle. It features wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, along with remote connectivity – which will shortly be rolled out on Ranger and Everest through their older infotainment systems.
Source:
https://www.carexpert.com.au/news/20...-need-to-know/