5 Features and Specs in the European Ford Ranger
Ford has announced that the Ranger will indeed make a comeback, so let's shine some light on the European Ranger so we can build up more excitement.
1. Engine Options
The European Ford Ranger is not shy in the performance department, and with two engine options, it speaks to almost everyone. The 2.2-Liter TDCI Duratorq produces 160 PS, which is roughly 157 horsepower. This engine comes with a 6-speed manual or automatic transmission. If you need more power, then the 3.2-Liter TDCI would be a better fit for you, developing close to 200 horsepower.
2. Advanced Technology
The European Ford Ranger is equipped with the latest SYNC 3 system, which is the most advanced infotainment system made by Ford. The system is extremely easy to use, tremendously fast, and it offers various impressive convenient and comfort features, from an eight-inch touchscreen to AppleLink and Android Auto, making it possible to go completely hands-free.
3. Safety Features
The European Ford Ranger is quite impressive when it comes to safety, and if you think trucks are not as safe as sedans, you may want to rethink that. The new and improved Ranger comes with a trailer sway assist, which detects trailer snaking and reduces the speed to solve the issue. Another impressive safety feature is the ESC, which monitors the road conditions, and automatically helps with changing the road positioning of your truck. If you don't think this is impressive enough, the roll-over mitigation will blow your mind. It is a feature that identifies dangerous driving conditions that could result in rolling over, and it controls the speed to restore stability.
Check out all of the safety features HERE.
4. Capabilities
When it comes to capabilities, the Ranger is capable of more than it ever had. This vicious machine is capable of towing up to 3,500kg, which is close to 7,800 pounds. The off-road package offered with some of these Rangers offer underbody protection, which means you never have to worry what you run over on the road. Finally, the bed of the Ranger comes equipped with various options to complement all of your hauling needs, from numerous tie-downs to a cargo management system with two adjustable rails.
Check out the full capabilities HERE.
5. The Facelift
The European Ranger has received a major facelift, in fact, there is barely any resemblance from the original Ford Ranger that we are familiar with. The Ranger Wildtrak features a liquid metallic finish on its grille, and dark gray accents on the side mirrors, door handles, and the bed-rails, making the truck flow smoothly. With the right trim package, you can get orange accents in your cabin, from the stitching to the doors trim, not to mention the 8-inch screen in the center, making the cabin flow perfectly with the exterior of this futuristic pickup truck.
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