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Ford Pro: Pick-ups’ More Win Awards

This recognition comes after extensive testing in Bulgaria, where Ford outperformed competitors such as INEOS, Foton, and Maxus.

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Ford Pro to the fore! Wins fourth International Pick-up Award title in fifteen years.
Ford Pro to the fore! Wins fourth International Pick-up Award title in fifteen years.

The Ford Pro Pick-up has secured its fourth International Pick-up Award (IPUA), marking a significant milestone as it’s the first time a hybrid vehicle, the new Ranger PHEV, has won. This recognition follows extensive testing in Bulgaria, where Ford outperformed competitors like INEOS, Foton, and Maxus.

Ford Pro has won its fourth International Pick-up Award in the fifteen-year history of the award with its newly developed Ranger PHEV.
Ford Pro has won its fourth International Pick-up Award in the fifteen-year history of the award with its newly developed Ranger PHEV.

Jarlath Sweeney, Chairman of IVOTY and IPUA, praised the Ranger PHEV for its blend of efficiency and performance, featuring a 2.3-litre EcoBoost engine paired with a 75 kW battery, offering 281 PS and 697 Nm of torque with a towing capacity of up to 3,500 kg.

The award was presented at the Solutrans 2025 Gala Dinner in Lyon, France, on November 19. Hans Schep, General Manager of Ford Pro Europe, expressed pride in the recognition, emphasizing the vehicle’s performance and productivity features, including its Pro Power Onboard capability. Notably, the Ranger has previously won in 2013, 2020, and shared the honor with Volkswagen Amarok in 2024, making Ford the leader in IPUA awards.

Key Points…

  • Ford Pro Ranger PHEV Wins Fourth IPUA: The Ford Pro Pick-up has achieved its fourth International Pick-up Award, notably the first hybrid vehicle, with the new Ranger PHEV, recognized for its performance and efficiency.
  • Recognition Based on Extensive Testing: The Ranger PHEV was tested in Bulgaria, where it outperformed competitors such as INEOS, Foton, and Maxus, leading to its award win.
  • Vehicle Specifications and Capabilities: The Ranger PHEV features a 2.3-litre EcoBoost engine with a 75 kW battery, delivering 281 PS, 697 Nm torque, and a towing capacity of 3,500 kg.
  • Event and Industry Praise: The award was presented at the Solutrans 2025 Gala Dinner in Lyon, with Ford’s General Manager highlighting its performance and productivity features like Pro Power Onboard.
  • Ford’s Award History and Leadership: Having previously won in 2013, 2020, and sharing an award in 2024, Ford now leads the IPUA with four wins, reinforcing its industry prominence.

For more, you can visit the awards website here: http://www.van-of-the-year.com/.,

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