Thread: VFacts Feb 2024
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Old 13-03-2024, 01:47 PM   #34
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Default Re: VFacts Feb 2024

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Originally Posted by Sprintey View Post
Sort of related question: how does the Ranger fare if the new Govco fuel efficiency standards bill passes? Does Ford cop a fine for every one sold? Do they pack up shop being so reliant on one model? Or have Ford got a really good PHEV version on the way that will keep them on top past 2029?
They've got a hybrid version and they've had the 2.3L Ecoboost version since the last model that they used for the USDM Ranger. They've already done the background work it's just not offered to us to buy.

They'd just need to change up the offering for the Australian market, no more slapping a tiny diesel engine in it and calling it a day, they need to put a bit of effort in if those laws make it through parliament.

Because they've already done the background work it's not a threat to Ford, it's just a kick in the *** that they need to do better than put all their eggs in the Ranger's tub.

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