Not only the toughest, now also the smartest

Featuring a new-look front end, and a stylish, smart and functional new interior, the new Ranger builds upon a reputation of capability, innovation and comfort that has helped the Ranger to stand apart from traditional pickup trucks.

It also boasts an array of new cutting-edge technologies that enable new and more practical solutions to everyday challenges.
“When we set out to improve upon the Ford Ranger, we knew we had our work cut out for us: The current Ranger is one of the toughest, most capable trucks out there,” said Richard Tilley, vehicle line director, Ford Asia Pacific. “But thanks to our proud truck heritage and global expertise in the utility segment, we’ve made what was great even better, with a bold new look, improved efficiency and a new level of refinement.”
Behind the steering wheel, a new dual-TFT instrument cluster provides drivers with information about the vehicle, as well as entertainment, navigation and climate control details at a glance. The interior may look more car-like, but it’s as practical as ever.

Capability and refinement

The Ford Ranger remains one of the most capable trucks in its class. With a class-leading ability to wade through water up to 800mm deep, and with 230mm ground clearance, it is designed and engineered to handle the most extreme terrains with ease.

Thanks to a 28-degree approach angle and 25-degree departure angle, drivers in the new Ranger can feel confident when taking onsteep obstacles. A robust electronically controlled transfer case allows drivers in 4×4 models to shift on the fly from 4×2 to 4×4 high with a knob on the centre console. For low-speed torque or additional downhill braking, drivers can also engage low-range 4×4 gearing, while an electronic locking rear differential helps to improve traction in difficult conditions.

These off-road strengths are matched by towing capability of up to 3 500kg and exceptional payload capacity.  The driving experience is further enhanced by an electric power-assisted steering (EPAS) system, which provides precise steering with a natural and confident feel.

With EPAS, steering is light and manageable for low-speed manoeuvring, such as parking, and precise at higher speeds – with assistance varying as necessary based on speed, steering wheel angle, cornering forces and acceleration or deceleration. By eliminating the power-steering pump used in a traditional power-steering system, EPAS also results in a quieter vehicle and improves fuel efficiency by about three per cent.

Advanced Technology

SYNC 2, the latest generation of Ford’s in-car connectivity system, gives drivers smarter and safer ways to stay connected. Using natural voice commands, like “temperature 20 degrees”, “play AC/DC” or “I’m hungry”, the driver can control the car’s climate controls, entertainment system and navigation system more easily than ever before. An eight-inch touch screen places more controls at the driver’s fingertips, with colour-coded corners for easy menu navigation.

There is also an array of driver assist technologies that help to make your drive more convenient. Lane keeping alert and lane keeping aid, adaptive cruise control, forward alert, front and rear park assist, tire pressure monitoring system, electronic stability programme, driver impairment monitor, emergency assistance, hill launch assist, hill descent control, adaptive load control and emergency brake assistance.

Efficient Power

For maximum power and torque for heavy-duty towing, Ford is offering the latest generation of its globally proven 3.2-liter Duratorq five-cylinder TDCi diesel engine – 147kW and 470Nm torque. Also there is the latest generation of Ford’s 2.2-liter Duratorq four-cylinder TDCi diesel engine. The new Ranger is also available with Ford’s dependable 2.5-liter Duratec petrol engine, providing 122kW of power and 225Nm.
The new Ranger will be launched in South Africa in the fourth quarter of 2015. SA specs and pricing will be confirmed closer to the launch.