A distinctive feature of the generation has become a bright appearance with a “licked” aerodynamic design – this gives the car a more modern look, at the same time increasing fuel economy. The Ford Ranger has also got new engines, is distinguished by improved safety and offers a higher level of comfort than ever before. The car is offered in four versions: XL, XLT, Limited and Wildtrak – and is completed with a manual or automatic transmission. A variety of accessories are offered, designed to improve the appearance of the pickup and make practical decisions (protection of bumpers, hardtop, hard awning, etc.).

The simplest equipment on the Ranger XL is a power steering, self-locking differential, steel wheels, body-coloured grille and front bumper, black door handles and mirrors, tilt-adjustable steering column, up to 4 speakers for the audio system (with a double and a half cabin) radio, combined with CD / MP3-player, electric windows, central locking, electric mirrors and heated front seats. With a complete set, XLT added aluminium alloy wheels 16 “, door handles, mirrors and lining in body colour, air conditioning, audio system with CD changer, velour upholstery, leather steering wheel and gear knob, door sills, plastic body coating. Ranger Limited is even higher level, with luxurious leather trim, chrome trim, rear parking sensor, arcs in the back. Ranger Wildtrak demonstrates the maximum level of equipment and exclusive body and interior parts: two-tone paint with unique Chilli Orange and Passion Red colours, original chrome-plated details, and a signature Wildtrak interior trim in leather and Alcantara, etc.

The model is equipped with a basic diesel engine Duratorq TDCi 2.5-liter capacity of 143 hp and torque of 330 Nm and boasts the best in class towing capacity. The engine is offered with a 5-speed manual or 6-speed automatic transmission. Fuel consumption is 7.8 litres per “hundred” in the city’s urban cycle and 10.9 litres. In addition, a 2.5-litre gasoline engine (160 hp) on the mechanics and a 200-horsepower diesel engine of 3.1 litres with a choice of “mechanics” or “automatic” were installed on the Ford Ranger.

Ford Ranger Engines

The Ford Ranger 2 is highly manageable with all-wheel drive, a long wheelbase, rigid body frame, limited-slip differential and ABS. The list of advantages of the model is also large corners of the terrain (front overhang angle – 34 degrees, rear – 20 degrees) and high ground clearance, which is 207 mm without load. The maximum ford depth is 750 mm. In normal mode, the car uses rear-wheel drive. To enable the four-wheel drive, you must stop and move the mode selector to the “4H” position; disabling is done at any speed. In heavy road conditions, to realize all the capabilities of all-wheel drive, the “4L” mode is used, enabling downshift.

Speaking about the safety of the Ford Ranger, first of all, it is worth noting that this pickup truck was awarded a 5-star Euro NCAP rating. The basic equipment includes driver and front passenger airbags, an ABS, pretensioners and seatbelt load limiters, height-adjustable head restraints, and a steering column that folds upon impact. Special built-in rollers in the base of the front seats serve to prevent diving under the seat belt in frontal collisions. The XLT, Limited, and Wildtrak trim levels to install the driver and passenger-side airbags.

Ford Ranger will not give up on the cross-country utility vehicle, but more utilitarian. However, the latter fact does not matter much because many of the owners of pickups do not have to carry any bags of potatoes or building materials in the back. The Ford Ranger is spectacular and beautiful on its own, especially in the top-of-the-range Wildtrak. In addition, it is smaller and sportier than many other more bulky pickups and SUVs and is quite convenient for urban use. All this, together with an interesting price, creates the basis for the popularity of the model.