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20鈥�21 January 2027, NEC, Birmingham

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On Test: Ford Ranger PHEV 2-Seat 鈥� More space, fewer seats, lower emissions, less tax

HMRC's double-cab tax changes have forced manufacturers to rethink the traditional pick-up. Ford's new Ranger PHEV 2-Seat combines commercial vehicle tax advantages with an innovative second load area, but does it make more sense than the standard five-seat model?

Toby Whatley
Head of Machinery and Farm Technology
clock 鈥� 10 min read
On Test: Ford Ranger PHEV 2-Seat 鈥� More space, fewer seats, lower emissions, less tax

With the changes introduced by farming's favourite Chancellor regarding double-cab pick-ups (DCPUs) in April 2025, manufacturers have been on a bit of an unexpected and bumpy journey as they address the...

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