Automaker Ford celebrates its 100th anniversary in South Africa this month. On a celebratory occasion at the Silverton plant in Pretoria, the company announced that it will begin production of a new type of Ranger in 2024: a plug-in hybrid. .
Since production hasn’t started yet, Ford hasn’t provided any pricing, but expects them to be a bit more expensive than an original Ranger. It will have a 2. 3-liter EcoBoost engine along with its EV components, but the company believes it will be able to drive it in full EV mode. This deserves to be convenient for traffic.
Ford’s Silverton plant will feature a new battery assembly facility and the company will invest a total of R5. 2 billion in the new project.
The PHEV Ranger will also be exported to Europe, Australia and New Zealand. This will be the first time in two decades that exports will take place.
Also on the cards for the country in the coming months and years are the new Mustang GT Fastback and anything called the Mustang Dark Horse that will make true gas enthusiasts salivate. It’s worth checking in for the sound of the engine. The fact that Ford says it will feature its toughest 5. 0-liter naturally aspirated engine is also a draw.
The Puma has just been launched, a sleek little sedan with attractive technical features. We’ll review it for a verification template as soon as possible. Ford will bring two new minivans to South Africa.
The Tourneo is a family van with configurable seats and a low roof height. The Transit is the business version, intended for logistics and basic transportation. The Ford Territory will return to South Africa in mid-2024. A giant SUV that will arrive with a new look and a stronger engine.
The Ranger doesn’t go unnoticed. Two new finishing features are coming. The Ranger Tremor is aimed at more active riders, with an upgraded suspension and interior that will more smoothly remove dirt and grime. The Ranger Platinum, like other models with the same trim, is synonymous with luxury.
Finally, the automaker will also unveil the Ford Mustang Mach-E EV in South Africa in 2025. As with everything else (aside from the Puma), the price will seem closer to launch.
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South Africa Consumer Technology News Centre