Euro-Spec Ford Ranger Spied, Could Have A Plug-In Hybrid Powertrain

Spy photographers have caught the 2023 Ford Ranger on multiple occasions and now we’re getting a glimpse of the Euro-spec variant.

Caught undergoing testing in southern Europe, the right hand drive prototypes are UK plated and dressed in heavy camouflage.

However, they look virtually identical to the US-spec pickup as they feature vertical headlights and a single bar grille with a prominent Ford logo. We can also see a flatter hood, streamlined bodywork and an evolutionary greenhouse.

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Other notable highlights include vertical taillights, a redesigned tailgate and a familiar bumper. Both models also have a rear sport bar with two separate designs.

More interestingly, spy photographers noted both trucks have a yellow sticker that is usually found on plug-in hybrid prototypes. That raises a few eyebrows, but it’s hard to be certain these are in fact plug-in hybrids.

However, it wouldn’t be surprising as the automaker has previously said 100% of their passenger vehicle range in Europe will be zero-emissions capable – electric or plug-in hybrid – by mid 2026. Ford Europe will then transition to fully electric vehicles by 2030.

The company has been tight-lipped about the redesigned Ranger, but it’s slated to arrive next year. This was confirmed as part of their tie-up with Volkswagen, which will see Ford engineer and build the next-generation Amarok.

As a refresher, the Ranger is slated to ride on an upgraded version of the T6 platform and be offered with an assortment of different engines. Information on the European model is limited, but the US-spec variant could have a 2.3-liter EcoBoost four-cylinder with 300 hp (224 kW / 304 PS) and 325 lb-ft (441 Nm) of torque. We can also expect a 2.7-liter EcoBoost V6 with 330 hp (246 kW / 335 PS) and 415 lb-ft (563 Nm) of torque. Ford is also working on a new Ranger Raptor, which could use a 3.0-liter EcoBoost V6 that produces up to 400 hp (298 kW / 406 PS).