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Toyota have a dual injector setup on some of their engines, both port and direct injected so they don't build up the carbon on the valves, so as to be cleaner and not gunk up.
But yeah more moving parts and stuff bolted on, more to go wrong. Makes an electric motor seem so simple, even if the batteries are not.
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and then wondering why their vehicles fail pematurely, maybe a little too greedy wanting more power.. |
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EB2.3 should be very good. Put hybrid in the Prado in a Fortuner or Hilux and it should go pretty hard.
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so they should know who will want them. So rather than a diesel replacement, it could be offered alongside of them as something different, especially with the funny games the oil companies play with petrol and diesel prices… |
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https://www.carsguide.com.au/toyota/rav4/boot-space The ZH Escape with a EB2.0 does 0 to 100kph in 6.5 seconds. Maximum power is 183kw and torque is 380nm. https://www.carsguide.com.au/ford/escape/speed The EB2.3 would more than have a RAV4 covered.
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It goes much better than i thought it would!
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Agree. It's very good. Rolling start is rapid and the 8sp works very well with the engine under full throttle.
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You'd say the same concept applied to DCT's. Again, they had legitimate issues, but a high degree of customer driving habit played a part too.
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Back to the thread topic about Ford maximising the Ranger platform, what models are likely to get the hybrid option, or will it be sold as a stand alone model?
Pics on the website have wildtrak badges on the side so one has to assume it will be offered in a range of trim levels. Given the propensity to target the top end of buyers, and looking at escape, I'm guessing it will be overpriced, or at least priced at a fair premium. I'm not convinced it will work but then again, I didn't think people would buy luxury themed Rangers either but platinum seems to find buyers.
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Jeep has marketed their PHEV as top of the range on Grand Cherokee, unavailable in lower models, wonder if Ford will follow this pattern
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I think they will
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Sure if you are just Joe consumer driving your Everest Ranger diesel 250 Km a week most times you are only filling every fortnight But if you are a delivery driver with say a Vw Transporter doing 250 km a day and coy policy is to fill daily it does get unpleasant Stepping into small puddles of ground diesel round the pump getting that shit all over the footwear sole then transferred to the vehicle mats Getting diesel from a grimy diesel pump handle all over your hand the shit stays on your hands ages and stinks And I ve always had a suspicion that diesels if poorly maintained ie filters etc can pump fumes through the hvac system I don’t think diesel is pretty to fuel |
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US gets the Rav4 “Prime” hybrid (more motors) which is a lot quicker.. 5.5, 0-100 and a flat 14.0 1/4 mile Been for a spin in a 2021 Prime in Costa Rica and it was surprisingly zippy.
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Or wear gloves like many HV drivers do. And watch wear you fill and walk
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Same with the Ecoboost engines except circa 4500 RPM
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I reckon it should be offered as an option on the Ranger, it's Raptor money In the Amarok. Last edited by Franco Cozzo; Yesterday at 10:29 PM. |
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In relation to the actual Ranger topic, I'm looking at the Ranger Sport, optioned to near the Wildtrak. My wife tells me we are doing the lap of Oz, so okay! I'm also told we are towing a caravan. Raptor looks awesome, but lower levels are better for towing.
I'm yet to buy a caravan or Ranger, but that's in coming months it seems. I know nothing... I was looking at the Ranger in 2011, but bought a Triton instead. After 5 years I bought the FG/X ute, and now am looking to supplement it with a Ranger. The Ranger options give buyers many options to get in at, look at how many Air Jordan shoes were released.. Ford has nothing to compare!
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Sport is probably a good choice.
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Horses for courses. Just because you aren't a diesel fan, it doesn't mean it doesn't suit others. And that is coming from a petrol owner. |
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Its not whether it suits me or not, its just diesel engines are trash in 2024. Last edited by Franco Cozzo; Yesterday at 11:32 PM. |
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![]() Like I said, horses for courses. |
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