TRUCKED UP Ford Shows Off New Ranger and You Can’t Have It!
Who doesn’t love the Ford Ranger? If you’re reading this article right now, you probably are a fan of Ford’s midsize truck offering.
Modernized with the latest Ford technology, the new Ranger is surely to be a popular seller around the globe. Except the United States. No, we still can’t have it.
The global-minus-U.S. Ranger gets its power from either a gasoline or diesel engine. If you want the most hauling, you want the Duratorq 5-cylinder with 147 kW and 470 Nm (197 hp and 347 lb-ft).
Ford also has a 2.2L diesel available, along with a 2.3L petrol engine. All of the engine offerings on the new Ford Ranger feature Start / Stop technology.
Ford is including Sync 2 (that’s MyFord Touch to us) for the first time in the Ranger, and advanced features like lane keep assist and radar cruise control are available.
Ford has ditched the hydraulic power steering for an electrical unit, which they claim is more efficient. Four wheel drive is still available, along with a low-range transfer case and an electronic locking rear differential.
Pricing hasn’t been announced, but it’ll vary depending on the market its in. Just remember, you won’t see it priced in U.S. dollars because Ford is denying us the Ranger forbidden fruit yet again.
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