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That would be great if they did, and it would be a logical next step after the success of the F-series transition to aluminum. My F150 has the aluminum body, and I think it's great. Substantially better driving than the previous generation.
I think it may depend on how much is shared with the Bronco also. I'd think for a vehicle built specifically for off roading they will be careful not to make it all aluminum to keep repairs less complicated and less costly. The hood and door panels maybe but not the entire body.
I just found this picture on Google Images. My phone doesn't allow me to view the website for a picture, so I don't know where it came from. I don't know if it was taken in the US or Europe, but these mules have the same Everest grill/front bumper that the American mule has. Pretty interesting.
I think it may depend on how much is shared with the Bronco also. I'd think for a vehicle built specifically for offroading they will be careful not to make it all aluminum to keep repairsless complicated and less costly. The hood and door panels maybe but not the entire body.
For the new Ranger, I have a real bad feeling that Ford is going wimp out on this one and go after fuel economy more than power and capability. That will be their way of steering real truck buyers more towards the F-Series; those who really need a truck for hauling and towing, vs. those who simply want a truck as a fashion statement. I hope I'm wrong
Hope you're wrong, too, but that could be exactly what Ford does.
It's possible that Ford will have hybrid and fuel economy-specific variations, along with tough towing/off-roading packages.
Just look at the competition. Chevy/GMC and Toyota are marketing their respective small trucks in the off-road market, and it's working. Ford could also do the same thing, but use the 2.7 or 3.5 EBs for better towing in a small truck than anyone else.
What about a diesel??.
I was in Costa Rica a few months ago and got to ride in a diesel Ranger over some pretty rough roads and river crossings. It handled everything without any issues. The torque of the diesel just let it roll over obstacles in the road and was very impressive.
If it comes here I will buy one.
No but I've already signed up for updates on the Ranger as more details come available. If Ford does it right and builds it like a real truck I will very much consider buying one next. I won't be in the market for quite a few years yet so that'll give enough time for Ford to work out the bugs and start offering some good incentives. I'd like to see a small V6 and 4wd wrapped in an aluminum body.
I'm guessing it will be every bit of a truck as the F150 (factoring in proportions, of course... )
It should be a facelifted current generation Ranger (probably following the more trucklike F-Series styling), and adding stronger, more American engines. I can't wait!!
The heck with the diesel. I want to see a RANGER RAPTOR!
That may very well be a possibility. I've looked up Ford's Australian Market website as an example, and in Australia they do offer a WildTrak model that is the off-road special in the global market.
Incidentally I read somewhere else that Australia is where Ford is doing all of the development for the American Ranger, so that they can prevent too many details from leaking out to the media. If Ford is going to that much trouble to keep it under wraps, it tells me that they're cookin' up something good for us!
I could see a few special editions coming our way, namely in the off-road segment.
A baby Raptor may be one of those things Ford would be scared to do, since buyers are so quick to ****** up a truck as expensive as the Raptor, and Raptor sales could be threatened by a Raptger. (He he, get it, Raptor? Ranger? Rapture? Heh... )
They might create a trail-blazing, light off-road truck that would be provided as somewhat of a pickup version of the Bronco.
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