The 4-Trac concept more than delivers in the looks department: show goers should be pleased. The truck is far more aggressive than any previous compact truck, yet also family friendly with a proper crew cab and four doors. The 4-Trac has grown in size significantly: it's taller, wider and
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| The 4-Trac Concept rides on off-road ready 17-inch 'Turbine' wheels and Bridgestone Dueler tires. (Photo: Ford Motor Company of Canada) |
longer than the previous Ranger, making it more of a midsize truck like the Dodge Dakota or Toyota Tacoma. It also features much more ground clearance than current 4x4 Rangers, and rides on off-road ready 17-inch 'Turbine' wheels and Bridgestone Dueler tires - a wheel and tire package that most Thai-built Rangers don't include.
The small, plain grille and nondescript headlamps have given way to Ford's new horizontal-slat chromed corporate face, similar to the mild facelift made to the 2006 production Ranger, while a bulging hood and cyber-like LED lighting completes the concept's forward thinking package. Bright blue LEDs fitted within brushed-metal housings on the
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| A bulging hood and cyber-like LED lighting completes the concept's forward thinking package. (Photo: Ford Motor Company of Canada) |
mirrors and sport-bar provide additional lighting. Interestingly, additional turn signal indicator lights are located on the fender arches, providing better visibility.
In sync with its off-road image, the 4-Trac comes equipped with the kind of goodies that workhorse truck owners desire. Dual rope hooks are standard, but they're also made of brushed aluminum and fold away into the front valance where a winch is also located. Around back, the bed of the truck features an electronically operated dual folding tailgate, with three-step access for easier access. The rear of the cab also incorporates a liftgate for direct bed access, as well as six covered storage boxes to protect such items as tools and equipment from thieves and the elements.
