KoLiKoV Posted December 13, 2018 Posted December 13, 2018 (edited) Even if its underpinnings are similar to what the hatchback model has, Ford will want to give this model its own visual identity to try to make it seem related to its other pickup models (which get different styling compared to its non-pickup range). Essentially, we believe the Focus-based pickup will not really look like a Focus, but maybe a combination of Focus and current Ford pickup design, like the vehicle in our exclusive rendering. Ford could increase the Ranchero pickup’s wheelbase too, in order for it to have enough space for passengers and a bed that’s a usable size. We feel that our artist’s interpretation is a very accurate representation of what it could realistically be like. 2022 FORD RANCHERO INTERIOR Ford could go in many directions with the Ranchero’s interior, but it probably won’t be all that different to what you see in the Focus or the Kuga/Escape crossover. However, its interior design could have a more rugged feel and some different pieces of trim and buttons, to reflect its tougher pickup nature. 2022 FORD RANCHERO DRIVETRAIN Ford has a wide range of engines that could end up powering the Ranchero (if it is indeed what they’ll end up calling it). Anything is possible under the hood of this model, from the new 1.5-liter EcoBoost turbo to the larger 2.0-liter EcoBoost turbo and maybe, why not, the 2.3-liter turbo from the Mustang and Focus RS to power the hot Ranchero Raptor model. There is no all-wheel-drive version of the Focus available, not even for the crossover sized Focus Active (essentially just a raised Focus wagon with body cladding and minimal styling changes), but we imagine Ford would offer at least optional all-wheel drive for the Ranchero. Even a diesel engine is possible and would make a lot of sense from an efficiency standpoint because, even with the bad press oil burners have been receiving recently, you still cannot match the extreme level of fuel-sipping you can achieve with one. Even a hybrid or plug-in variant is not out of the question, although it’s probably less likely to happen since Ford doesn’t seem that eager to electrify its pickup range. 2022 FORD RANCHERO PRICES If Ford were to make this new Focus-based Ranchero pickup, it’d probably have to cost under $20,000 for the basic version and probably around double that if they decide to make a hot Ranchero Raptor out of it. Edited December 13, 2018 by KoLiKoV
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