The all-new Ranger, the latest in a drift of global automobiles, has recently made its world debut at the 2012 Australia International Engine Show. The new pickup truck has a greatly effective existence and guarantees to offer all its users more positive functionality and a revised vehicle possession encounter. Here are further details on the latest pickup, read through.
Basic Information
The present Ranger is currently supposed to end its production in 2012, and the automaker has absolutely no plans to carry the latest Ranger to the American market for the upcoming 2013 model year. The new pickup is more likely to be developed based on the company’s global design platform, thereby assisting the carmaker to lower costs and also improve overall quality.
Design Cues
Gone are the times of the standard cane brake and pass the Spartan interior cabin with truck felling. The new model is a charge-quality car that brings ultimate comfort and luxury to a regular denominator.
It has been developed based on the new kinetic design, which has made it more sophisticated as compared to its earlier versions. The interior cabin is largely benefitted from a new stylish design along with many new advanced standard luxury and convenient features.
Technical Specifications
The consumers could probably be seeing a new turbo charged Eco-boost 4-cylinder engine in 2013 Ranger. The company is more likely to introduce 3 new engine choices to its compact pickup truck series globally.
A new 2.2-liter Duratorq 4-cylinder TDCi diesel engine, which is estimated to produce decent 150 PS and peak torque of around 375 Nm, will be equipped on the base model. It may also get a highly reactive and efficient latest 3.2-liter TDCi inline-5 cylinder diesel power-train with a strong 200 PS and maximum torque of 470 Nm.
It will also receive a 2.5-liter 4-cylinder Duratec petrol engine with more power at 166 PS. This engine can also be configured for standard E100 flexible fuel competence or to operate on LPG or CNG.
Power-Trains
The vehicle is equipped with a 1.6 liter turbo direct–injected Eco-Boost engine that has the ability to generate an output power of 180 horsepower and torque of 220 pf, mated to a 6-speed manual transmission or automatic transmission.
Dimensions
Speaking about dimensions, Ranger for 2013 will come with a length of 190 inches, width of 70 inches, and height of 66 inches in addition to a wheelbase measuring 113 inches.
Trim
Ford Ranger 2012 is available in three trim levels. The base model comes equipped with a 2.3 liter 4-cylinder engine that produces power in the range of 135 – 143 horsepower.
The next model is housed with 3.0 liter V6 engine that generates 148 – 154 horsepower. The top end is highly powered and comes with a 4.0 liter V6 engine that exhales out 207 horsepower.
Pricing
The 2013 Ford Ranger’s base model is predicted to come out with a starting price of around $19,000.
Spotlight on Ranger Diesel
The American-based Ford Motors-built trucks have been in existence for several decades now, bringing in decent business to its manufacturer.
The new Ranger pickup trucks developed from the automaker boast of an amazing 800-mm wading depth, especially high-riding models, greater leg-room space inside, and are really big on safety. Here are more details about the Ranger diesel models.
The Ranger line of trucks stay very modern, when it comes to both inside out styling, and they are quite good performers. They are known for providing satisfying ride, combining pleasant handling attributes with superior comfort.
The most recent Ranger XLT truck is really hard to overlook as it has come equipped with lots of treats, and it is probably the most practical truck that money can purchase on the present market, and it is one of the plushest models as well in its class.
Basic Design Cues
The latest Ranger is greatly a work pickup truck that can easily challenge the tough yards in its regular stride. It is one such model that is highly capable of dealing with the worst on-road and off-road conditions, with its rugged and solid design traits.
The agreeable exterior offers a determined and sporty appearance, which will plea to most tastes. Jagged and yet highly sophisticated, the latest model seats maximum of up to 5-adult passengers in relative luxury and comfort.
Power-Train Specifications
The new diesel Ford Ranger has been provided with 3-engine choices. Firstly, it is equipped with a standard 2.2-liter common-rail, high-pressure turbo-diesel modern design engine. The latest 2.5-liter diesel power-train returns exceptional fuel mileage of around 7.5-liters/100-kilometers, yet you will still be provided with nearly 375-Nm of peak torque.
The largest of the 3-engines is the all-new 3.2-liter intercooled diesel turbo-diesel engine that is good for delivering an appealing output of around 147-kW at 3000 RPM, and peak torque of around 475-Nm at a maximum of 2750 RPM.
It is expected to provide a combined fuel efficiency of around 9.5-liters/100-km.