Ford Ranger

O.K, where are all the guys who wear denim jeans, shave every 3 or 4 days, and have hairy chests? This one's for you. The Ford Ranger is very much a work truck that can tackle the hard yards in its stride. Crash through weather-beaten terrain and eroded forestry tracks, and you'll find that this baby can take the rough with the smooth. There is nothing more necessary then running gear that has the "don't mess with me" attitude when a hard working bloke needs the best that a ute can offer to get out of a tight and often steep or slippery situation. The Ford Ranger is one of those vehicles that is capable of tackling the worst of road conditions the average bloke has to deal with. And when scrubbed up, the Ford Ranger looks as good as a "Mills and Boon" millionaire sheik.

The Ford Ranger looks rugged and well built and ready for work. But the styling is pleasant and the exterior trimming gives does give an overall purposeful and sporty look which will appeal to most tastes. Rugged and yet sophisticated, the new Ford Ranger can seat up to five in relative comfort.

With motors that pack ample amounts of grunt, the Ford Ranger is an enjoyable drive. Two engines are available. Firstly, the 2.5L High pressure common-rail turbo diesel is a modern double overhead-cam design with four valves per cylinder. The new 2.5L diesel engine gives excellent fuel economy at just 8.3L/100km, yet you'll still have 330Nm of torque to play with at 1,800 rpm.   The 3.0L 16 valve intercooled Direct Injection Turbo-diesel manual is the other option.  It delivers 115kW of power at 3,200rpm and a thumping 380Nm of torque at only 1,800rpm!  Combined fuel economy comes in at 9.2L/100km.  The 3.0L leaps off the line and guns quickly up to motorway speeds with ease and refinement. A new 5-speed manual transmission is standard on all Ranger models, providing smooth shifts  Selected Ranger 3.0L models are available with an optional 5-speed automatic transmission. The automatic transmission features closely spaced gear ratios to help produce better acceleration under full throttle, and optimising the all important fuel economy figures. The gear ratios offer superb throttle response when accelerating, towing a trailer or caravan, or driving in testing off-road conditions.

The Ford Ranger handles rugged terrain with confidence. Even on the rough stuff, the occupants still have a commendably smooth ride. This said, the Ford Ranger offers powerful performance off road. The high ground clearance enables the Ford Ranger 4x4 to clear ruts and obstacles easily. And when it doesn't, skid plates shield the under body from what otherwise would be serious damage. Four-wheel-drive can be engaged even when travelling at 80 mph. Low ratio gearing is standard on the 4x4 and, when engaged, grip levels become limpet-like.

The Ford Ranger line up is diverse and offers a wide range of options. There is a Regular Single Cab, Crew Cab and two- and four-door SuperCab configurations. Two-wheel drive and four-wheel drive are available for each body shape. The interior, whether a little muddy from work use or clean, is a pleasant place to spend the time. All engines are well muted, leaving the cabin with a level of refinement other work vehicles could only dream of. The Ford Ranger XLT adds chrome trim, interior luxuries (including a CD player, tilt wheel and full carpeting) and useful truck accessories (rear step bumper, sliding rear window, mud flaps). The Ford Ranger XLT 4WD models get step bars and fog lights, and it looks fantastic sitting on 16-inch aluminium wheels. More luxurious items are available at a price, depending on which Ford Ranger model is purchased. The Ford Ranger FX4 package is for serious off-roading and is based on the four-door SuperCab design. For the guys who love to get way outback the Ford Ranger can be equipped with heavy-duty shocks, skid plates, limited-slip rear differential, and eight-hole Alcoa forged aluminium wheels. The bucket seats are an added bonus for the serious offroading man and woman!  Enjoy!

Current model series include:

• Ford Ranger XL Crew Cab Chassis Four Wheel Drive TDi
• Ford Ranger XL Crew Cab Pickup Two Wheel Drive TDi
• Ford Ranger XL Crew Cab Pickup Four Wheel Drive TDi
• Ford Ranger XL Single Cab Chassis Two Wheel Drive TDi
• Ford Ranger XL Single Cab Chassis Four Wheel Drive TDi
• Ford Ranger XL Single Cab Pickup Two Wheel Drive TDi
• Ford Ranger XL Super Cab Chassis Two Wheel Drive TDi
• Ford Ranger XL Super Cab Chassis Four Wheel Drive TDi
• Ford Ranger XL Super Cab Pickup Two Wheel Drive TDi
• Ford Ranger XL Super Cab Pickup Four Wheel Drive TDi
• Ford Ranger XLT Crew Cab Pickup Four Wheel Drive TDi
• Ford Ranger XLT Super Cab Pickup Four Wheel Drive TDi

For anymore information on the Ford Ranger, or for that matter any other new car, contact one of our friendly consultants on 1300 303 181. If you'd like some fleet discount pricing (yes even for private buyers!), we can submit vehicle quotes requests out to our national network of Ford dealers and come back with pricing within 24 hours. Private Fleet - car buying made easy!

 

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