The Ford Ranger - Versatile and Capable

The All-New Ford Ranger Bakkie has been re-engineered to combine the model’s traditional strength and durability and at the same time providing increased loading capability, improved performance and economy, enhanced comfort and safety, smarter technology and that ‘Tough ‘new look.

Built under the ‘One Ford’ strategy as part of a global product programme, bringing together the full engineering expertise of Ford around the world.

Developed in Australia and produced in Thailand, South Africa and Argentina and distributed for sale in more than 180 markets worldwide

Versatile and Capable

New Ranger will be offered with a choice of three cab body styles – Single Cab, RAP (Rear Access Panel) Cab and Double Cab – along with the option of 4×2 and 4×4 drivetrains, two ride heights and up to five series choices to suit every pocket and market.

European customers will have a choice of two new state-of-the-art Ford Duratorq TDCi diesels which deliver improved power, torque and fuel efficiency: 2.2-litre (150PS and 375Nm) and 3.2-litre (200PS and 470Nm).

Building on Ranger’s long-standing reputation for strength and dependability:

·         A larger load box offers increased carrying volume with all cab styles;

·         Generous towing capacity ranging up to a best-in-class 3350 kg;

·         And models with the 2.2-litre diesel have an outstanding payload capacity of up to 1333 kg.

The Ford Ranger 4x4 South Africa

Improved Comfort & Technology

A re-designed cabin offers generous space and superb craftsmanship, and is packed with the kind of smart technologies which are more commonly found on contemporary passenger cars.

These range from features like satellite navigation, Bluetooth connectivity and Voice Control, to the Rear View Camera System with a display integrated in the rear view mirror which is unique in the pick-up class.

Safety Features

The all-new Ranger has been engineered to deliver class-leading safety performance.

·         Incredibly strong high-strength steel passenger cell structure.

·         Advanced restraint systems – including new side curtain airbags and thorax-protecting front-seat side airbags fitted as standard across all cab styles in Europe.

·         The new model also utilises an array of technologies - Hill Launch Assist, Hill Descent Control, and Electronic Stability Program (ESP) system to help the vehicle keep its wheels sturdily planted on the road under all conditions.

Tough and Dependable

The all-new Ranger has undergone one of the toughest development and testing regimes ever undertaken for a vehicle of this type. Subjected to severe heat, cold, monsoon rains, high altitudes, rushing rivers, arid deserts and potholed roads.

Tough Styling

·         Bold new exterior style.

·         The Wildtrak version takes Ranger’s sporty appearance even further, with a unique colour split on the front.

·         Sitting high on 18-in alloy wheels, the Wildtrak also comes with a roof rack and a sports hoop which enhance its profile.

·         Exclusive Wildtrak badging and graphics help to set it apart from other lifestyle vehicles.

Three spacious and versatile cabs

Offered in a choice of three cab body styles – Single Cab, RAP Cab and Double Cab – to suit the diverse needs of pick-up customers. All three cab styles are among the roomiest in the segment.

The two-door Single Cab is a two-seater that provides exceptional load space. For additional storage and space to seat four people, the innovative RAP Cab – first introduced on the Ranger in 2002 – has a unique four-door system that provides unobstructed access to the cabin via two forward-hinged doors and two rear-hinged access panels. The four-door Double Cab has plenty of room for five adults, providing flexibility for both leisure and business.

More Economy

Ranger customers will have a choice of two new state-of-the-art common-rail Ford Duratorq TDCi diesels which serve up exceptional performance with more power and torque, while also delivering outstanding fuel efficiency.

The 150PS 2.2-litre four-cylinder diesel engine replaces the previous 2.5-litre unit in the Ranger line up, and with a substantial 375Nm of torque offers over 13 per cent more pulling power. When fitted to a 4×2 model, it consumes as little as 7.6 L/100 km (37.2 mpg)* in the combined cycle – a reduction in fuel consumption of over 10 per cent compared to the previous model – making it one of the most fuel-efficient pick-ups in the segment.

The formidable new 200PS 3.2-litre five-cylinder diesel engine delivers a stump-pulling
470Nm of torque, over 23 per cent more than the 3.0-litre engine it replaces. Its fuel consumption in a combined cycle is among the leaders in this area, ranging from 8.4 L/100 km (33.6mpg)* on a 4×2 variant to 9.6 L/100 km (29.4mpg)* on a full-option 4×4 model.

With a generous 80-litre fuel tank, new Ford Ranger 4x4 South Africa also offers one of the longest ranges in its segment, with as much as 1,000km (620 miles) possible between fill-ups.

New Six-Speed Transmissions

The all-new Ranger with an advanced new six-speed transmissions, with both manual and automatic gearboxes being offered - these new six-speed transmissions offer significant benefits over the more traditional four and five speed alternatives, delivering increased fuel economy, greater responsiveness and enhanced refinement.

Enhanced Fuel Efficiency                 

         

Fuel economy was a key priority for the Ranger engineering team, and the new bakkie features a host of measures to eliminate any waste or inefficiency.

·         The aerodynamics was optimised using cutting-edge simulation technology- performing more than 1,000 full-vehicle aerodynamic simulations to minimise drag and deliver the most streamlined shape.

·         An optimised A-pillar shape and a small spoiler added to the top of the tailgate.

·         The shape of the front air dam also plays a significant role in controlling the airflow underneath the vehicle, and was optimised to achieve a significant reduction in drag.

General Comments

The all-new Ranger is a very capable and composed vehicle both on and off-road, and has been designed as a global vehicle combining the best of all worlds.

Exceptional safety features, outstanding fuel economy, modern-day styling, interior comfort, cutting edge technologies, and class-leading towing and payload capabilities – in a one-tonne vehicle that fits in perfectly with the needs of most bakkie customers.

Comments from a selection of International Motoring Websites:

Auto Express (UK)

 “Ford’s Ranger is a big step forwards from its predecessor in terms of driveability and comfort. The larger truck soaks up the worst of the bumps, even when un-laden”

Parker's (UK)

  “The Ranger has been comprehensively and exhaustively tested, in conditions ranging from desert heat to arctic cold, to ensure its durability.”

What Car?

 “The Ford Ranger is too compromised to compete with SUVs, but if you need a pick-up, it’s one of the better choices.”