Ford is showing attendees of the Geneva Motor Show a fresh new Ranger pickup model in stark contrast to the long-lived model available to us North Americans.
Distinctively European in its style and execution, the new Ranger boasts a fresh new look, turbo diesel engines, two or four wheel drive and exciting driving characteristics. Available in three body configurations, Ford says the new Ranger is set to play as hard as it works--both on the road and off.
"The Ford Ranger nameplate is already established in more than 100 markets around the world," said Henrik Nenzen, Ford of Europe's Director of Commercial Vehicle Marketing and Sales. "The new model delivers even more style, comfort and features, making it an ideal choice for a family activity weekend, or a working week."
The Thailand-built model will appear in European Ford showrooms in April, maxing out as the loaded 'Wildtrak' model. Shoppers will appreciate the new three-bar grille with RANGER badging, integrated fog-lamps, fender vents and a sleeker, more dynamic look. Engineers have worked overtime to neutralize Nose, Vibration and Harshness (NVH), and all models will offer a CD/MP3 player with digital display.
Under the hood, Ford's Duratorq turbo-diesel engine lineup gives shoppers the choice between a 2.5-litre or 3.0-litre unit, with 143 or 145 horsepower, respectively. Fuel economy is rated as low as 8.3 L/100 km according to European measurement standards, and towing is rated as high as 6,600 lbs.
"Importantly for all of our customers both TDCi engines produce their maximum torque from just 1,800 rpm," explains Nenzen. "This makes Ranger ideal for great on-road performance or for hauling and towing with its class leading 3,000-kg braked trailer loads."
No word yet on whether this new Ranger will make it to our shores, though.
The Geneva show opens next month.
photo:Ford
Distinctively European in its style and execution, the new Ranger boasts a fresh new look, turbo diesel engines, two or four wheel drive and exciting driving characteristics. Available in three body configurations, Ford says the new Ranger is set to play as hard as it works--both on the road and off.
"The Ford Ranger nameplate is already established in more than 100 markets around the world," said Henrik Nenzen, Ford of Europe's Director of Commercial Vehicle Marketing and Sales. "The new model delivers even more style, comfort and features, making it an ideal choice for a family activity weekend, or a working week."
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The Thailand-built model will appear in European Ford showrooms in April, maxing out as the loaded 'Wildtrak' model. Shoppers will appreciate the new three-bar grille with RANGER badging, integrated fog-lamps, fender vents and a sleeker, more dynamic look. Engineers have worked overtime to neutralize Nose, Vibration and Harshness (NVH), and all models will offer a CD/MP3 player with digital display.
Under the hood, Ford's Duratorq turbo-diesel engine lineup gives shoppers the choice between a 2.5-litre or 3.0-litre unit, with 143 or 145 horsepower, respectively. Fuel economy is rated as low as 8.3 L/100 km according to European measurement standards, and towing is rated as high as 6,600 lbs.
"Importantly for all of our customers both TDCi engines produce their maximum torque from just 1,800 rpm," explains Nenzen. "This makes Ranger ideal for great on-road performance or for hauling and towing with its class leading 3,000-kg braked trailer loads."
No word yet on whether this new Ranger will make it to our shores, though.
The Geneva show opens next month.
photo:Ford
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