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The Irish Sun
4 days ago
- Automotive
- The Irish Sun
Legendary car brand is axing ‘beast' 4×4 in Europe despite increasing popularity
A LEGENDARY car brand has axed its "beast" 4x4 in Europe despite its increasing popularity. This move represents a significant transition for Advertisement 1 Legendary car brand is axing 'beast' 4×4 in Europe next year despite its increasing popularity Credit: YouTube The 2.0-litre EcoBlue engine, often described as a beast of machine, will be removed from the Ranger in early 2026. What does this mean? A Ford spokesperson confirmed the decision to , leaving the pickup relying on the 3.0-litre V6 EcoBlue engine and the new 2.3-litre EcoBoost plug-in hybrid . Advertisement Motor News This move represents a significant transition for The shift to a PHEV powerplant will raise entry costs, with the plug-in model commanding a premium of around £2,500 over the existing 2.0-litre diesel models . power output that exceeds the current four-cylinder and even V6 diesel models. Advertisement Most read in Motors Crucially, the PHEV will retain the Ranger's full one-tonne payload limit and 3,500kg towing capacity — a key requirement for many business users. Why did they make the decision? New tax changes have created headaches for company pickup drivers, but Ford is forced to immediately shut down factories and halt car production as CEO admits 'day to day' struggle for brand Instead, With diesel variants like the Advertisement The Ranger PHEV nets 68 grams of carbon dioxide for every kilometer in WLTP testing, whereas the high-output version of the 2.0-liter EcoBlue is listed with 230 grams. By comparison, the Available in single- and bi-turbo flavors, the 2.0-liter EcoBlue made its debut in February 2018 with the unveiling of the original Ranger Raptor. When is this going to happen? The 3.0-litre V6 diesel, currently used in high-spec models such as the Wildtrak and Platinum, will continue for the foreseeable future . Advertisement With 240hp and 600Nm of torque, it offers strong performance for operators needing extra muscle, and is likely to remain a core part of the range until at least the end of the decade. The Ranger Plug-in Hybrid arriving with dealers now, with customer deliveries expected to begin shortly. Production of the 2.0-litre models will cease in early 2026. The Sun has approached Ford for comment. Meanwhile, a major recall issued by Ford over concerns for passenger safety Advertisement cars . And Britain's best-selling car brands have been revealed with the 'devastatingly handsome' Ford STILL topping the charts – Plus, Ford is forced to immediately shut down factories and halt car production as
The Advertiser
4 days ago
- Automotive
- The Advertiser
Ford Ranger's entry-level engines appear safe in Australia
Ford Australia says it has "no news" on changes to the Ranger lineup after the entry-level turbo-diesel was dropped from Ford showrooms in the United Kingdom (UK). The 2.0-litre 'Panther' turbo-diesel four-cylinder was first fitted to the Australian Ranger in 2020 as a replacement for the previous 2.2-litre 'Puma' turbo-diesel, which was finally dropped when the new-generation Ranger was launched in 2022. Ford UK announced earlier this month the automaker would be dropping the newer 2.0-litre engine – where it's fitted in the Ranger and a lower-output Ranger Raptor not sold here – from early 2026. It's the same year the engine – which emits 199g/km of carbon dioxide according to Ford Australia – will not meet the new target of 180g/km under the newly introduced New Vehicle Efficiency Standard (NVES) in Australia. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. Yet the local arm of the car giant couldn't confirm – or deny – whether the engine will be offered in Australia next year, with penalties for exceeding NVES emissions due to be enforced from July 1, 2025. "To align with future EU [European Union] emissions regulations, Ford of Europe is introducing a number of changes to its Ranger and Ranger Raptor product lineups," a statement provided by Ford Australia to CarExpert said. "There is no news to share about changes to the Australian lineup." As confirmed by Ford Australia's comment, Ford UK's decision was based on reducing the automakers average fleet emissions there, after regulations were introduced in the UK in 2024 with hefty fines of £15,000 ($31,510) per vehicle exceeding the limits. The Ranger will continue to be offered in the UK and Europe with the 3.0-litre turbo-diesel V6 and the new plug-in hybrid petrol four. The 2.0-litre turbo-diesel's UK axing comes as the Ford Ranger PHEV (plug-in hybrid electric vehicle) was launched in Great Britain and Australia, potentially lowering the automaker's average emissions considerably. In both countries, the Ranger PHEV 4×4 uses a 2.3-litre turbocharged petrol four-cylinder engine and electric motor/lithium-ion battery combination, sourced from the same South Africa factory. All other versions of the Ranger sold in Australia are made in Thailand, in contrast with the UK and Europe where Ford sells only South African-built Rangers. The Ranger PHEV has a carbon dioxide rating of 66g/km in Australian spec, compared to the 2.0-litre turbo-diesel's 199g/km rating in base XL cab chassis models to a high of 211g/km in Ranger XL 4×4 double-cab pickup. Across the Ranger's local lineup, the more powerful 2.0-litre Bi-Turbo – effectively the same engine with an additional turbocharger – is rated at 189g/km, with the 3.0-litre turbo-diesel V6 at 222g/km and the Ranger Raptor's 3.0-litre twin-turbo petrol V6 at 262g/km. For the Ranger, all model grades must meet 210g/kg in 2025, but by 2029 that lowers to 110g/km – again, with the Ranger PHEV easily within future limits. The Ranger Super Duty, due in Australia in early 2026, uses a detuned version of the 3.0-litre turbo-diesel V6 to meet Euro 6 emissions regulations, making it the only Ranger needing AdBlue. The European Union emissions laws were recently amended and permit the sale of hybrid vehicles until 2035, when it will ban the sale of all internal combustion engine cars (technically, any vehicle that emits carbon dioxide). The Ranger PHEV's lower carbon dioxide figure also means it already meets the toughest targets under the NVES which gradually tightens emissions targets annually. At the launch of Ranger PHEV, Ford told CarExpert the introduction of the plug-in hybrid version was not a 'compliance play' designed to meet stricter emissions standards. The 2.0-litre turbo-diesel engine axed in the UK is also fitted in the local Ford Transit Custom and Transit. The Transit is already offered here with an available electric powertrain, while the Transit Custom is gaining both electric and plug-in hybrid powertrains. MORE: Explore the Ford Ranger showroom Content originally sourced from: Ford Australia says it has "no news" on changes to the Ranger lineup after the entry-level turbo-diesel was dropped from Ford showrooms in the United Kingdom (UK). The 2.0-litre 'Panther' turbo-diesel four-cylinder was first fitted to the Australian Ranger in 2020 as a replacement for the previous 2.2-litre 'Puma' turbo-diesel, which was finally dropped when the new-generation Ranger was launched in 2022. Ford UK announced earlier this month the automaker would be dropping the newer 2.0-litre engine – where it's fitted in the Ranger and a lower-output Ranger Raptor not sold here – from early 2026. It's the same year the engine – which emits 199g/km of carbon dioxide according to Ford Australia – will not meet the new target of 180g/km under the newly introduced New Vehicle Efficiency Standard (NVES) in Australia. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. Yet the local arm of the car giant couldn't confirm – or deny – whether the engine will be offered in Australia next year, with penalties for exceeding NVES emissions due to be enforced from July 1, 2025. "To align with future EU [European Union] emissions regulations, Ford of Europe is introducing a number of changes to its Ranger and Ranger Raptor product lineups," a statement provided by Ford Australia to CarExpert said. "There is no news to share about changes to the Australian lineup." As confirmed by Ford Australia's comment, Ford UK's decision was based on reducing the automakers average fleet emissions there, after regulations were introduced in the UK in 2024 with hefty fines of £15,000 ($31,510) per vehicle exceeding the limits. The Ranger will continue to be offered in the UK and Europe with the 3.0-litre turbo-diesel V6 and the new plug-in hybrid petrol four. The 2.0-litre turbo-diesel's UK axing comes as the Ford Ranger PHEV (plug-in hybrid electric vehicle) was launched in Great Britain and Australia, potentially lowering the automaker's average emissions considerably. In both countries, the Ranger PHEV 4×4 uses a 2.3-litre turbocharged petrol four-cylinder engine and electric motor/lithium-ion battery combination, sourced from the same South Africa factory. All other versions of the Ranger sold in Australia are made in Thailand, in contrast with the UK and Europe where Ford sells only South African-built Rangers. The Ranger PHEV has a carbon dioxide rating of 66g/km in Australian spec, compared to the 2.0-litre turbo-diesel's 199g/km rating in base XL cab chassis models to a high of 211g/km in Ranger XL 4×4 double-cab pickup. Across the Ranger's local lineup, the more powerful 2.0-litre Bi-Turbo – effectively the same engine with an additional turbocharger – is rated at 189g/km, with the 3.0-litre turbo-diesel V6 at 222g/km and the Ranger Raptor's 3.0-litre twin-turbo petrol V6 at 262g/km. For the Ranger, all model grades must meet 210g/kg in 2025, but by 2029 that lowers to 110g/km – again, with the Ranger PHEV easily within future limits. The Ranger Super Duty, due in Australia in early 2026, uses a detuned version of the 3.0-litre turbo-diesel V6 to meet Euro 6 emissions regulations, making it the only Ranger needing AdBlue. The European Union emissions laws were recently amended and permit the sale of hybrid vehicles until 2035, when it will ban the sale of all internal combustion engine cars (technically, any vehicle that emits carbon dioxide). The Ranger PHEV's lower carbon dioxide figure also means it already meets the toughest targets under the NVES which gradually tightens emissions targets annually. At the launch of Ranger PHEV, Ford told CarExpert the introduction of the plug-in hybrid version was not a 'compliance play' designed to meet stricter emissions standards. The 2.0-litre turbo-diesel engine axed in the UK is also fitted in the local Ford Transit Custom and Transit. The Transit is already offered here with an available electric powertrain, while the Transit Custom is gaining both electric and plug-in hybrid powertrains. MORE: Explore the Ford Ranger showroom Content originally sourced from: Ford Australia says it has "no news" on changes to the Ranger lineup after the entry-level turbo-diesel was dropped from Ford showrooms in the United Kingdom (UK). The 2.0-litre 'Panther' turbo-diesel four-cylinder was first fitted to the Australian Ranger in 2020 as a replacement for the previous 2.2-litre 'Puma' turbo-diesel, which was finally dropped when the new-generation Ranger was launched in 2022. Ford UK announced earlier this month the automaker would be dropping the newer 2.0-litre engine – where it's fitted in the Ranger and a lower-output Ranger Raptor not sold here – from early 2026. It's the same year the engine – which emits 199g/km of carbon dioxide according to Ford Australia – will not meet the new target of 180g/km under the newly introduced New Vehicle Efficiency Standard (NVES) in Australia. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. Yet the local arm of the car giant couldn't confirm – or deny – whether the engine will be offered in Australia next year, with penalties for exceeding NVES emissions due to be enforced from July 1, 2025. "To align with future EU [European Union] emissions regulations, Ford of Europe is introducing a number of changes to its Ranger and Ranger Raptor product lineups," a statement provided by Ford Australia to CarExpert said. "There is no news to share about changes to the Australian lineup." As confirmed by Ford Australia's comment, Ford UK's decision was based on reducing the automakers average fleet emissions there, after regulations were introduced in the UK in 2024 with hefty fines of £15,000 ($31,510) per vehicle exceeding the limits. The Ranger will continue to be offered in the UK and Europe with the 3.0-litre turbo-diesel V6 and the new plug-in hybrid petrol four. The 2.0-litre turbo-diesel's UK axing comes as the Ford Ranger PHEV (plug-in hybrid electric vehicle) was launched in Great Britain and Australia, potentially lowering the automaker's average emissions considerably. In both countries, the Ranger PHEV 4×4 uses a 2.3-litre turbocharged petrol four-cylinder engine and electric motor/lithium-ion battery combination, sourced from the same South Africa factory. All other versions of the Ranger sold in Australia are made in Thailand, in contrast with the UK and Europe where Ford sells only South African-built Rangers. The Ranger PHEV has a carbon dioxide rating of 66g/km in Australian spec, compared to the 2.0-litre turbo-diesel's 199g/km rating in base XL cab chassis models to a high of 211g/km in Ranger XL 4×4 double-cab pickup. Across the Ranger's local lineup, the more powerful 2.0-litre Bi-Turbo – effectively the same engine with an additional turbocharger – is rated at 189g/km, with the 3.0-litre turbo-diesel V6 at 222g/km and the Ranger Raptor's 3.0-litre twin-turbo petrol V6 at 262g/km. For the Ranger, all model grades must meet 210g/kg in 2025, but by 2029 that lowers to 110g/km – again, with the Ranger PHEV easily within future limits. The Ranger Super Duty, due in Australia in early 2026, uses a detuned version of the 3.0-litre turbo-diesel V6 to meet Euro 6 emissions regulations, making it the only Ranger needing AdBlue. The European Union emissions laws were recently amended and permit the sale of hybrid vehicles until 2035, when it will ban the sale of all internal combustion engine cars (technically, any vehicle that emits carbon dioxide). The Ranger PHEV's lower carbon dioxide figure also means it already meets the toughest targets under the NVES which gradually tightens emissions targets annually. At the launch of Ranger PHEV, Ford told CarExpert the introduction of the plug-in hybrid version was not a 'compliance play' designed to meet stricter emissions standards. The 2.0-litre turbo-diesel engine axed in the UK is also fitted in the local Ford Transit Custom and Transit. The Transit is already offered here with an available electric powertrain, while the Transit Custom is gaining both electric and plug-in hybrid powertrains. MORE: Explore the Ford Ranger showroom Content originally sourced from: Ford Australia says it has "no news" on changes to the Ranger lineup after the entry-level turbo-diesel was dropped from Ford showrooms in the United Kingdom (UK). The 2.0-litre 'Panther' turbo-diesel four-cylinder was first fitted to the Australian Ranger in 2020 as a replacement for the previous 2.2-litre 'Puma' turbo-diesel, which was finally dropped when the new-generation Ranger was launched in 2022. Ford UK announced earlier this month the automaker would be dropping the newer 2.0-litre engine – where it's fitted in the Ranger and a lower-output Ranger Raptor not sold here – from early 2026. It's the same year the engine – which emits 199g/km of carbon dioxide according to Ford Australia – will not meet the new target of 180g/km under the newly introduced New Vehicle Efficiency Standard (NVES) in Australia. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. Yet the local arm of the car giant couldn't confirm – or deny – whether the engine will be offered in Australia next year, with penalties for exceeding NVES emissions due to be enforced from July 1, 2025. "To align with future EU [European Union] emissions regulations, Ford of Europe is introducing a number of changes to its Ranger and Ranger Raptor product lineups," a statement provided by Ford Australia to CarExpert said. "There is no news to share about changes to the Australian lineup." As confirmed by Ford Australia's comment, Ford UK's decision was based on reducing the automakers average fleet emissions there, after regulations were introduced in the UK in 2024 with hefty fines of £15,000 ($31,510) per vehicle exceeding the limits. The Ranger will continue to be offered in the UK and Europe with the 3.0-litre turbo-diesel V6 and the new plug-in hybrid petrol four. The 2.0-litre turbo-diesel's UK axing comes as the Ford Ranger PHEV (plug-in hybrid electric vehicle) was launched in Great Britain and Australia, potentially lowering the automaker's average emissions considerably. In both countries, the Ranger PHEV 4×4 uses a 2.3-litre turbocharged petrol four-cylinder engine and electric motor/lithium-ion battery combination, sourced from the same South Africa factory. All other versions of the Ranger sold in Australia are made in Thailand, in contrast with the UK and Europe where Ford sells only South African-built Rangers. The Ranger PHEV has a carbon dioxide rating of 66g/km in Australian spec, compared to the 2.0-litre turbo-diesel's 199g/km rating in base XL cab chassis models to a high of 211g/km in Ranger XL 4×4 double-cab pickup. Across the Ranger's local lineup, the more powerful 2.0-litre Bi-Turbo – effectively the same engine with an additional turbocharger – is rated at 189g/km, with the 3.0-litre turbo-diesel V6 at 222g/km and the Ranger Raptor's 3.0-litre twin-turbo petrol V6 at 262g/km. For the Ranger, all model grades must meet 210g/kg in 2025, but by 2029 that lowers to 110g/km – again, with the Ranger PHEV easily within future limits. The Ranger Super Duty, due in Australia in early 2026, uses a detuned version of the 3.0-litre turbo-diesel V6 to meet Euro 6 emissions regulations, making it the only Ranger needing AdBlue. The European Union emissions laws were recently amended and permit the sale of hybrid vehicles until 2035, when it will ban the sale of all internal combustion engine cars (technically, any vehicle that emits carbon dioxide). The Ranger PHEV's lower carbon dioxide figure also means it already meets the toughest targets under the NVES which gradually tightens emissions targets annually. At the launch of Ranger PHEV, Ford told CarExpert the introduction of the plug-in hybrid version was not a 'compliance play' designed to meet stricter emissions standards. The 2.0-litre turbo-diesel engine axed in the UK is also fitted in the local Ford Transit Custom and Transit. The Transit is already offered here with an available electric powertrain, while the Transit Custom is gaining both electric and plug-in hybrid powertrains. MORE: Explore the Ford Ranger showroom Content originally sourced from:
The Advertiser
22-06-2025
- Automotive
- The Advertiser
Ford Ranger PHEV built for choice not compliance, says exec
Ford Australia has launched the Ranger PHEV to broaden customer choice, not meet emissions regulations, according to senior global product executive Jim Baumbick. The Ranger PHEV joins a growing collection of electrified Ford models in Australia that includes the all-electric Mustang Mach-E SUV and E-Transit and E-Transit Custom vans, as well as a plug-in hybrid version of the Transit Custom. All will serve as key pillars of Ford's initial response to the New Vehicle Emissions Standard (NVES) in Australia, with sales of the greener vehicles set to help offset fines accrued by dirtier models in the lineup such as diesel versions of the Ranger and the Everest SUV, as well as the petrol-powered Mustang sports car. However, Mr Baumbick says that Ford was working on diversifying its Ranger lineup well before the strict new emissions regulations were announced, and that the Ranger PHEV complements its other ute offerings. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. "This is not a compliance play, it's a portfolio of options," Mr Baumbick told Australian media at the international launch of the Ranger PHEV. "At Ford, we want to let the customers choose so they can pick the right tool for the job. "The regulatory requirements in Australia have changed very rapidly, faster than normal process. But we already had this in development, and we'll continue to enhance the portfolio. "We're launching it now, but we didn't do this because of the new requirements. It's part of our overall mission to offer a portfolio of options." Despite his insistence that the plug-in hybrid version of the Ranger wasn't an emissions-led project, Mr Baumbick admitted that Ford was caught on the back foot by tightening regulations across the globe. The ink officially dried on the Australian Government's New Vehicle Efficiency Standard (NVES) at the start of this year, bringing with it regulations designed to reduce the carbon footprint of the Australian car market. While the NVES came into effect on January 1, 2025, penalties won't start being accrued until July 1. "Going electric isn't a light switch," explained Mr Baumbick. "We're trying to move as fast as we can, and when things change quickly there are development lead times, so stay tuned. As for the other measures Ford is set to take to survive in the Australian market, the brand is committed to shielding consumers from the financial burden of NVES fines. "We're not jacking up prices due to our regulatory status," Mr Baumbick asserted. MORE: Explore the Ford Ranger showroom Content originally sourced from: Ford Australia has launched the Ranger PHEV to broaden customer choice, not meet emissions regulations, according to senior global product executive Jim Baumbick. The Ranger PHEV joins a growing collection of electrified Ford models in Australia that includes the all-electric Mustang Mach-E SUV and E-Transit and E-Transit Custom vans, as well as a plug-in hybrid version of the Transit Custom. All will serve as key pillars of Ford's initial response to the New Vehicle Emissions Standard (NVES) in Australia, with sales of the greener vehicles set to help offset fines accrued by dirtier models in the lineup such as diesel versions of the Ranger and the Everest SUV, as well as the petrol-powered Mustang sports car. However, Mr Baumbick says that Ford was working on diversifying its Ranger lineup well before the strict new emissions regulations were announced, and that the Ranger PHEV complements its other ute offerings. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. "This is not a compliance play, it's a portfolio of options," Mr Baumbick told Australian media at the international launch of the Ranger PHEV. "At Ford, we want to let the customers choose so they can pick the right tool for the job. "The regulatory requirements in Australia have changed very rapidly, faster than normal process. But we already had this in development, and we'll continue to enhance the portfolio. "We're launching it now, but we didn't do this because of the new requirements. It's part of our overall mission to offer a portfolio of options." Despite his insistence that the plug-in hybrid version of the Ranger wasn't an emissions-led project, Mr Baumbick admitted that Ford was caught on the back foot by tightening regulations across the globe. The ink officially dried on the Australian Government's New Vehicle Efficiency Standard (NVES) at the start of this year, bringing with it regulations designed to reduce the carbon footprint of the Australian car market. While the NVES came into effect on January 1, 2025, penalties won't start being accrued until July 1. "Going electric isn't a light switch," explained Mr Baumbick. "We're trying to move as fast as we can, and when things change quickly there are development lead times, so stay tuned. As for the other measures Ford is set to take to survive in the Australian market, the brand is committed to shielding consumers from the financial burden of NVES fines. "We're not jacking up prices due to our regulatory status," Mr Baumbick asserted. MORE: Explore the Ford Ranger showroom Content originally sourced from: Ford Australia has launched the Ranger PHEV to broaden customer choice, not meet emissions regulations, according to senior global product executive Jim Baumbick. The Ranger PHEV joins a growing collection of electrified Ford models in Australia that includes the all-electric Mustang Mach-E SUV and E-Transit and E-Transit Custom vans, as well as a plug-in hybrid version of the Transit Custom. All will serve as key pillars of Ford's initial response to the New Vehicle Emissions Standard (NVES) in Australia, with sales of the greener vehicles set to help offset fines accrued by dirtier models in the lineup such as diesel versions of the Ranger and the Everest SUV, as well as the petrol-powered Mustang sports car. However, Mr Baumbick says that Ford was working on diversifying its Ranger lineup well before the strict new emissions regulations were announced, and that the Ranger PHEV complements its other ute offerings. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. "This is not a compliance play, it's a portfolio of options," Mr Baumbick told Australian media at the international launch of the Ranger PHEV. "At Ford, we want to let the customers choose so they can pick the right tool for the job. "The regulatory requirements in Australia have changed very rapidly, faster than normal process. But we already had this in development, and we'll continue to enhance the portfolio. "We're launching it now, but we didn't do this because of the new requirements. It's part of our overall mission to offer a portfolio of options." Despite his insistence that the plug-in hybrid version of the Ranger wasn't an emissions-led project, Mr Baumbick admitted that Ford was caught on the back foot by tightening regulations across the globe. The ink officially dried on the Australian Government's New Vehicle Efficiency Standard (NVES) at the start of this year, bringing with it regulations designed to reduce the carbon footprint of the Australian car market. While the NVES came into effect on January 1, 2025, penalties won't start being accrued until July 1. "Going electric isn't a light switch," explained Mr Baumbick. "We're trying to move as fast as we can, and when things change quickly there are development lead times, so stay tuned. As for the other measures Ford is set to take to survive in the Australian market, the brand is committed to shielding consumers from the financial burden of NVES fines. "We're not jacking up prices due to our regulatory status," Mr Baumbick asserted. MORE: Explore the Ford Ranger showroom Content originally sourced from: Ford Australia has launched the Ranger PHEV to broaden customer choice, not meet emissions regulations, according to senior global product executive Jim Baumbick. The Ranger PHEV joins a growing collection of electrified Ford models in Australia that includes the all-electric Mustang Mach-E SUV and E-Transit and E-Transit Custom vans, as well as a plug-in hybrid version of the Transit Custom. All will serve as key pillars of Ford's initial response to the New Vehicle Emissions Standard (NVES) in Australia, with sales of the greener vehicles set to help offset fines accrued by dirtier models in the lineup such as diesel versions of the Ranger and the Everest SUV, as well as the petrol-powered Mustang sports car. However, Mr Baumbick says that Ford was working on diversifying its Ranger lineup well before the strict new emissions regulations were announced, and that the Ranger PHEV complements its other ute offerings. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. "This is not a compliance play, it's a portfolio of options," Mr Baumbick told Australian media at the international launch of the Ranger PHEV. "At Ford, we want to let the customers choose so they can pick the right tool for the job. "The regulatory requirements in Australia have changed very rapidly, faster than normal process. But we already had this in development, and we'll continue to enhance the portfolio. "We're launching it now, but we didn't do this because of the new requirements. It's part of our overall mission to offer a portfolio of options." Despite his insistence that the plug-in hybrid version of the Ranger wasn't an emissions-led project, Mr Baumbick admitted that Ford was caught on the back foot by tightening regulations across the globe. The ink officially dried on the Australian Government's New Vehicle Efficiency Standard (NVES) at the start of this year, bringing with it regulations designed to reduce the carbon footprint of the Australian car market. While the NVES came into effect on January 1, 2025, penalties won't start being accrued until July 1. "Going electric isn't a light switch," explained Mr Baumbick. "We're trying to move as fast as we can, and when things change quickly there are development lead times, so stay tuned. As for the other measures Ford is set to take to survive in the Australian market, the brand is committed to shielding consumers from the financial burden of NVES fines. "We're not jacking up prices due to our regulatory status," Mr Baumbick asserted. MORE: Explore the Ford Ranger showroom Content originally sourced from:
Perth Now
21-06-2025
- Automotive
- Perth Now
Ford Ranger PHEV built for choice not compliance, says exec
Ford Australia has launched the Ranger PHEV to broaden customer choice, not meet emissions regulations, according to senior global product executive Jim Baumbick. The Ranger PHEV joins a growing collection of electrified Ford models in Australia that includes the all-electric Mustang Mach-E SUV and E-Transit and E-Transit Custom vans, as well as a plug-in hybrid version of the Transit Custom. All will serve as key pillars of Ford's initial response to the New Vehicle Emissions Standard (NVES) in Australia, with sales of the greener vehicles set to help offset fines accrued by dirtier models in the lineup such as diesel versions of the Ranger and the Everest SUV, as well as the petrol-powered Mustang sports car. However, Mr Baumbick says that Ford was working on diversifying its Ranger lineup well before the strict new emissions regulations were announced, and that the Ranger PHEV complements its other ute offerings. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. Supplied Credit: CarExpert 'This is not a compliance play, it's a portfolio of options,' Mr Baumbick told Australian media at the international launch of the Ranger PHEV. 'At Ford, we want to let the customers choose so they can pick the right tool for the job. 'The regulatory requirements in Australia have changed very rapidly, faster than normal process. But we already had this in development, and we'll continue to enhance the portfolio. 'We're launching it now, but we didn't do this because of the new requirements. It's part of our overall mission to offer a portfolio of options.' Despite his insistence that the plug-in hybrid version of the Ranger wasn't an emissions-led project, Mr Baumbick admitted that Ford was caught on the back foot by tightening regulations across the globe. Supplied Credit: CarExpert The ink officially dried on the Australian Government's New Vehicle Efficiency Standard (NVES) at the start of this year, bringing with it regulations designed to reduce the carbon footprint of the Australian car market. While the NVES came into effect on January 1, 2025, penalties won't start being accrued until July 1. 'Going electric isn't a light switch,' explained Mr Baumbick. 'We're trying to move as fast as we can, and when things change quickly there are development lead times, so stay tuned. 'It's going to be a portfolio of solutions over a longer arch of time. We're going to continue to improve the efficiency and emissions of our systems and a migration to hybrids over time will make a big contribution to the challenge of reducing emissions. EV will play a significant role, but it's got to be the right tool for the job.' Supplied Credit: CarExpert As for the other measures Ford is set to take to survive in the Australian market, the brand is committed to shielding consumers from the financial burden of NVES fines. 'We're not jacking up prices due to our regulatory status,' Mr Baumbick asserted. 'As we always have, we continue to work on our broader mission to improve year over year. Every model is going to continue to improve.' MORE: Explore the Ford Ranger showroom
7NEWS
21-06-2025
- Automotive
- 7NEWS
Ford Ranger PHEV built for choice not compliance, says exec
Ford Australia has launched the Ranger PHEV to broaden customer choice, not meet emissions regulations, according to senior global product executive Jim Baumbick. The Ranger PHEV joins a growing collection of electrified Ford models in Australia that includes the all-electric Mustang Mach-E SUV and E-Transit and E-Transit Custom vans, as well as a plug-in hybrid version of the Transit Custom. All will serve as key pillars of Ford's initial response to the New Vehicle Emissions Standard (NVES) in Australia, with sales of the greener vehicles set to help offset fines accrued by dirtier models in the lineup such as diesel versions of the Ranger and the Everest SUV, as well as the petrol-powered Mustang sports car. However, Mr Baumbick says that Ford was working on diversifying its Ranger lineup well before the strict new emissions regulations were announced, and that the Ranger PHEV complements its other ute offerings. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. 'This is not a compliance play, it's a portfolio of options,' Mr Baumbick told Australian media at the international launch of the Ranger PHEV. 'At Ford, we want to let the customers choose so they can pick the right tool for the job. 'The regulatory requirements in Australia have changed very rapidly, faster than normal process. But we already had this in development, and we'll continue to enhance the portfolio. 'We're launching it now, but we didn't do this because of the new requirements. It's part of our overall mission to offer a portfolio of options.' Despite his insistence that the plug-in hybrid version of the Ranger wasn't an emissions-led project, Mr Baumbick admitted that Ford was caught on the back foot by tightening regulations across the globe. The ink officially dried on the Australian Government's New Vehicle Efficiency Standard (NVES) at the start of this year, bringing with it regulations designed to reduce the carbon footprint of the Australian car market. While the NVES came into effect on January 1, 2025, penalties won't start being accrued until July 1. 'Going electric isn't a light switch,' explained Mr Baumbick. 'We're trying to move as fast as we can, and when things change quickly there are development lead times, so stay tuned. 'It's going to be a portfolio of solutions over a longer arch of time. We're going to continue to improve the efficiency and emissions of our systems and a migration to hybrids over time will make a big contribution to the challenge of reducing emissions. EV will play a significant role, but it's got to be the right tool for the job.' As for the other measures Ford is set to take to survive in the Australian market, the brand is committed to shielding consumers from the financial burden of NVES fines. 'We're not jacking up prices due to our regulatory status,' Mr Baumbick asserted. 'As we always have, we continue to work on our broader mission to improve year over year. Every model is going to continue to improve.'
