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Ford Ranger PHEV

Ford celebrates 1000th locally-built prototype

A Ranger PHEV became the 1000th Ford prototype vehicle to roll out of the New Model Programs facility (NMP), formerly known as Plant 2,  located in Campbellfield, Melbourne. The NMP facility is near the International Markets Group (IMG) product development and design centre.

Ford confirms electrified Ranger in 2025

The Ford Motor Company has confirmed the brand is developing a plug-in hybrid version of the Ranger Ute for the Australian and New Zealand markets.  Deliveries aren’t expected to begin until late 2024 or early 2025 according to the local distribution company, and more specific details remain under wraps for now.