Legendary car brand is axing ‘beast' 4×4 in Europe despite increasing popularity
This move represents a significant transition for
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Legendary car brand is axing 'beast' 4×4 in Europe next year despite its increasing popularity
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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
.
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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.
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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
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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
.
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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
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