FORD RANGER HYBRID REVIEW 2026 AUSTRALIA - PHEV STORMTRAK DUAL CAB UTE (INC EV RANGE TEST)

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The Ford Ranger Plug-in Hybrid (PHEV) is reviewed, with the presenter expressing a mixed verdict. While acknowledging the Ranger's status as a highly liveable ute and praising its interior usability, physical controls, and practical features like the Pro Power Onboard system, significant drawbacks are highlighted. The primary criticisms revolve around its limited EV driving range (achieving only 37km in testing, far short of the 49km claim) and its considerably higher price point compared to rivals, including other Ranger variants and particularly Chinese alternatives like the BYD Shark and GWM Cannon Alpha. The presenter suggests these alternatives offer better EV range and value for money. Despite its strengths in towing capacity and off-road potential, the Ranger PHEV is deemed not to be the optimal choice for most buyers due to these shortcomings, with a preference leaning towards the diesel models or more affordable PHEV competitors.