2016 Ford Ranger pick-up revealed
Ford is giving the Ranger pick-up a comprehensive update. Changes announced include refreshed styling, a revised suspension set-up and upgraded engines.
A front-end facelift is the most obvious difference. Successfully implemented, its main elements are a new trapezoidal grille, slimmer projector headlights and a redesigned bonnet.
%2BFront%2BSide.jpg "Ford Ranger XLT 4x4 Double Cab (2016) Front Side")
In an effort to make the ambience more car-like, the interior has also received attention. There's additional sound insulation, plus the dashboard now incorporates a TFT instrument cluster and a centrally-mounted 8” colour touchscreen. Furthermore, technologies such as a driver impairment monitor, adaptive cruise control and a lane-keeping aid will be offered on the Ranger for the first time.
One general criticism often aimed at pick-ups is their ride quality. For the latest Ranger this should be less of an issue, because the springs and dampers have been recalibrated.
%2BDashboard.jpg "Ford Ranger XLT 4x4 Double Cab (2016) Dashboard")
%2BRear%2BSide.jpg "Ford Ranger XLT 4x4 Double Cab (2016) Rear Side")
Power is provided by a selection of four engines: a 2.2 litre Duratorq TDCi four-cylinder diesel in either 128 bhp (96 kW / 130 PS) or 158 bhp (118 kW / 160 PS) guises, a 197 bhp (147 kW / 200 PS) 3.2 litre Duratorq TDCi five-cylinder diesel and a 163 bhp (122 kW / 165 PS) 2.5 litre Duratec petrol.
Crucially, Ford is saying that efficiency has been improved by up to 22% thanks to a longer final drive ratio, the introduction of electric power-assisted steering and the availability of a start-stop system.
%2BInterior.jpg "Ford Ranger XLT 4x4 Double Cab (2016) Interior")
Ford intends to build the 2016 Ranger at three sites. Those vehicles destined for African and European markets are going to be manufactured in South Africa, while plants in Thailand and Argentina will take care of production for the Asia Pacific and Latin America regions respectively.
Sales are due to begin later this year.
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A front-end facelift is the most obvious difference. Successfully implemented, its main elements are a new trapezoidal grille, slimmer projector headlights and a redesigned bonnet.
In an effort to make the ambience more car-like, the interior has also received attention. There's additional sound insulation, plus the dashboard now incorporates a TFT instrument cluster and a centrally-mounted 8” colour touchscreen. Furthermore, technologies such as a driver impairment monitor, adaptive cruise control and a lane-keeping aid will be offered on the Ranger for the first time.
One general criticism often aimed at pick-ups is their ride quality. For the latest Ranger this should be less of an issue, because the springs and dampers have been recalibrated.
Power is provided by a selection of four engines: a 2.2 litre Duratorq TDCi four-cylinder diesel in either 128 bhp (96 kW / 130 PS) or 158 bhp (118 kW / 160 PS) guises, a 197 bhp (147 kW / 200 PS) 3.2 litre Duratorq TDCi five-cylinder diesel and a 163 bhp (122 kW / 165 PS) 2.5 litre Duratec petrol.
Crucially, Ford is saying that efficiency has been improved by up to 22% thanks to a longer final drive ratio, the introduction of electric power-assisted steering and the availability of a start-stop system.
Ford intends to build the 2016 Ranger at three sites. Those vehicles destined for African and European markets are going to be manufactured in South Africa, while plants in Thailand and Argentina will take care of production for the Asia Pacific and Latin America regions respectively.
Sales are due to begin later this year.
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2015 Mitsubishi L200 pick-up revealed
Navara Salomon limited edition launched
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