2018 Ford Ranger: What to expect?
The Ford Ranger has been trending for quite some time. Ever since Detroit decided that it has to build a burlier version of the Ranger, there has been all the noise that it is coming to Malaysia. The Ford Ranger that we currently have in the market has been around since 2015. It is an accepted fact that we get most of the updated products, erm a tad late.
Now there are talks that the updated Ford Ranger will be made available here before the year ends. That’s nice to know, isn’t it? Here is then what you stand to get from the 2018 Ford Ranger.
Fresh design
Truth be told, the Ford Ranger design will remain timeless. Even when you look at it, you will not feel shortchanged. However, Ford has decided to make the model even more aggressive looking. So, there is a new grille with the Ranger written in small letters. Perhaps the bold writing may be reserved for the new Raptor model.
The bumper of the updated Ford Ranger is new too. These have a much more pronounced look now and feature smaller fog lights than before. Did we mention that these are projector units? Wider tyres on 18-inch rims too are available now. The tailgate now has a new mechanism that lowers the effort to mount and dismount it by 70 per cent. Neat!
Bump in power
“With a big body comes bigger power.” Okay, we sure made that one up but here is the deal. Not only has Ford updated the Ranger T6 they have also got a new engine under the hood. This motor is shared with the leviathan, the Ranger. This 2.0-litre bi-turbo diesel engine makes 215 PS of power and a gut-wrenching 500 Nm of torque. Ford has mated this engine to a new 10-speed transmission. The transmission renders the pick up very efficient and is said to favour a higher gear lower speed configuration. Ford says that this motor not only has the lightest weight in its class but it also has a belt-in-oil primary drive and an integrated intake manifold. Emissions too are on the lower side, and this engine is Euro-VI compliant.
Ford continues with the other oil burners in the form of the four-cylinder 2.2-litre diesel and the bigger 3.2-litre diesel motors. There are no changes to the power outputs of 160 PS/385 Nm as well as the 200 PS/470 Nm configurations respectively. One can order these engines with a 6-speed manual or an automatic.
Tech savvy
A pick up should be rudimentary, isn’t it? No, says the Ford Ranger in loud and clear words. Apart from the safety kit on offer from the pre-facelift model, this one will also bring in Active Park Assist. This one will scout a parking spot for you, and then all you have to do is modulate the throttle and brakes while the car will slot itself into the allotted space. This is not all. Ford also offers Active Emergency Braking or AEB. This one detects a stationary vehicle or even a pedestrian in the line of the vehicle’s intended path of motion. If there was no action taken by the driver, the pick up would automatically come to a stop. Lane Keeping Assist, Forward Collision Warning, Traffic Detection and Adaptive Cruise Control are part of the package as well.
Inside story
Ford hasn’t tinkered much with the interior of the car. Perhaps a trim or two being updated here and there. Android Auto, as well as Apple CarPlay, are standard with the Sync3 system. The latter is available across the range now. Emergency Assistance, as well as breadcrumbs, feature too is added. If you haven’t heard about the latter, then it is a simple feature. The on-board navigation function is used, and if the driver is going off-roading, the system will trace his steps back to where he began. This will ensure that the driver doesn’t get lost in the hinterland.
Final words
There is a price to pay, especially given that the Ford Ranger has been updated thoroughly. There are also a couple of new paint schemes too. Expect the 2018 Ford Ranger price to be increased by RM 35,000. This will be quite a steep proposition but given the tech on offer, will be worth it as well.
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