In his DNA there are the adventure, the most extreme conditions and the challenges more difficult, but, in dealing with the new Ranger does not waive or style, or comfort or driving pleasure, and does so on all types of roads, the asphalt easier to off-road treacherous. The new Ford Ranger is in fact a vehicle that moves easily into any environment, thanks to an extraordinary adaptability to all types of conditions, supported by a wide range of driver assistance technologies that enable him to overcome every difficulty. Among the features of the new Ranger is disruptive at the forefront of security: it is the first pickup to be able to get 5 stars, the highest in the assessment of Euro NCAP, the independent body that checks the security of the European vehicles. But not only that the new Ranger has also achieved the highest ever given for the assessment of absolute safety and security of pedestrians, a fact that confirms the preparation of the new Ford pick-up for the urban context. In addition to safety, The new Ranger is best in class in its segment to feature, with a towing capacity of 3,350 kg and height of 800 mm wading; quality, with service intervals of 30.000km / 2 years for comfort and space Rear legs (in the Double Cab version) by level of noise (-5dB, ie 60% less than the previous model), size (the larger pickup category).
The excellence achieved by the new Ranger leads him to the top of its class for driving dynamics, thanks to the advanced ESP system also active for off-road to reach (over 1,000 kg) load capacity (1.8 cubic meters ) emissions (199 g / km CO2). The driving pleasure is the highest level thanks to the power (150hp and 200hp engines) and to the generous torque (up to 470nm), and the turning circle of 12.7 m The design
of the new Ranger Expressive shapes are the result of processing of Ford's kinetic design, which emphasizes the grandeur and charm. The faceplate has a grid that connects harmoniously with lights, creating an optically-line that reaches the wheel arches and a hood that emphasizes the dynamism of the windshield with the vehicle's safety.
The fog lights are integrated in depth for maximum protection during off-road, while modern mirrors with low air resistance are perfectly integrated with the aerodynamics of the Ranger General. The box was designed specifically for each body, so as to be perfectly integrated with the front cabin. This creates pleasing curves and continuous lines, which do not stop, from headlights to taillights.
The new Ranger is available in three bodies:
- Single Cabin 2 beds: two front doors and full length body. This model is also available in cab chassis for custom installations.
- Super Cab 4 places: two front and two rear doors opening brace, in a technologically advanced setup, and no B-pillar. This model is also available in the chassis.
- Double Cab 5 seat: four conventional doors and 5 seats.
The steel body (with anchor hooks and separators, standard on Limited and Wildtrak versions) is available in three lengths, depending on the body, ranging from 1.549 meter or Double Cab, Super Cab to the 1.847, 2.317 m up to the Single Cab version.
The interior: ergonomics and comfort. The interior of the new Ranger is distinguished by the refinement of materials and excellent ergonomics of the controls, positioned and sized to be easily achieved even during the toughest driving conditions. In particular, the measure of the steering wheel is more compact for easy grip off-road and at the same time ensure the comfort of driving, while the parking brake, the new design is positioned so that it can be operated with the utmost speed.
The new instrument panel with integrated audio system and steering wheel controls, is equipped with aux-in connector, Bluetooth with voice control and USB / iPod. The navigation system is equipped with a 5 inch screen. To complete the comfort, the dual-zone automatic air conditioning and new fabrics for the seats, also available with leather sports style.
The engines. The new Ranger is equipped with the new Euro 5 engines gliobali, both with a 2.2 cubic liter TDCi 150 bhp and 375Nm of torque, either manual or automatic 6-speed (for the Limited model) and with the exceptional 3.2-liter TDCi 5 cylinder 200hp and 470 Nm of torque well, 6-speed manual transmission (for the Limited model), or 6-speed automatic (for version Wildtrak). Both engines have 90% of peak torque available between 1700 and 3500 rpm, and consumption among the lower class, with low emissions, and can exceed 1000Km of battery life thanks to a full tank of 80 liters. The particulate filter is standard CDPF with the steam.
When the road ends and the adventure begins. The new Ranger is a pick-up pure with an angle of attack and release of only 28 °, an angle of 25 ° off, and ground clearance of 229mm and 800mm for ford, able to face any surface type and exceed the off-road features of its competitors. And 'the electronic device equipped with Electronic Shift On the Fly (ESOF): the new system can always switch from 2 to 4 × 4 × 4 mode in motion (under 120 km / h) without the need to stop. A stationary vehicle can switch to the 4 × 4 with a low ratio low: even the accelerator automatically adjusts its sensitivity for use with the small, and the vehicle, working with the system ESP offers maximum driving potential off-road.
ESP as standard, manages the traction applied on all four wheels and supports the following devices, which position the new Ranger class-leading for its dynamic qualities:
- Traction Control System (TCS)
- Electronic downhill speed (HDC)
- Hill Start Assist (HLA)
- Trailer Stability Control System (TSM)
- Load Adaptive Control (LAC)
- Emergency Brake Assist (EBA)
- Hazard lights when braking (EBL )
- Electronic anti-rollover (ROM).
The Electronic Stability Program (ESP) uses special sensors to monitor the behavior of the vehicle and assist the driver in maintaining control and vehicle stability. Control of Towing Skid Control (Trailer Sway Control) monitors the behavior of any trailer towed by the vehicle, and is able to recognize any abnormal movements, correcting behavior by applying braking force to a specific wheel. The adaptive control of the load (Load Adaptive Control) also allows you to maintain optimum stability even when the vehicle is carrying a particularly heavy load. When driving downhill, the control system down (Hill Descent Control) ensures the maintenance of the vehicle a specific speed, acting on the brakes and avoiding slippage and wheel locks. The Hill Launch Assist (Hill Launch Assist), also helps the driver to go at climbing safely and without risk of back, even with the vehicle fully loaded. The Ranger's ESP system includes a number of features specifications for off-road, and automatically recognizes when the road is rough and irregular, and adapts to the situation to ensure the best possible behavior of the vehicle.
In addition to the standard ESP system, the new Ranger is equipped with a full complement of passive safety devices as standard across the range:
- front and side airbags, driver and front passenger, curtain, driver's knees
- Seat belts with limiter holding force
- Seat belts with pretensioners
- Sensor connection front seatbelts
- Advanced protection for pedestrians
to use the family of all versions is the switch to disable the air bag passenger, and the version Double Cab is also equipped with ISOFIX attachments.
Versions and trim. The new Ranger Single Cab and Super Cab is only offered in the XL version, which includes the main following equipment as standard:
- ESP + TCS + EBA + EBD + ABS + LAC + HLA + + TSM + HDC ROM
- System Electronic Shift On The fly
- Airbags: Front and side driver and front passenger, curtain, driver's knees
- alloy wheels 16 " silver
- Front grille with chrome surround
- Power windows and mirrors electric and heated
- Central locking with remote control and flip second key
- Air conditioning Front
- AM/FM/CD/MP3 radio + aux-in
- Rear window
- Ford Easy Fuel
Double Cab model will be available in XLT versions, Limited and Wildtrak top with the staging.
The XLT version adds
alloy wheels 16 "
- Chrome interior and exterior lights
- Front fog Sportsbar
- Side Steps
- Polished steel protective coating
- Body
- Bluetooth with voice control and USB / IPOD
- Large multifunction display matrix
- Cruise Control
- Leather Steering Wheel
- Automatic headlights and windscreen wipers with rain sensor windshield defroster rapidly
The Limited model adds
alloy wheels 17 "
- electric folding mirrors
- Cargo area management system
- Dual-zone automatic climate control
- Leather interior
- 8-way driver seat with electroni
- The Wildtrak version adds
alloy wheels 18 "
- Sportsbar integrated aerodynamic roof rails
- Steel bars on the sides of the box
- Custom leather interior with orange impuntature
- Navigation system
- Rear view camera
