Ford Ranger - Features we love

Yes, we know that the Ford Ranger Raptor will soon arrive in the local market, but there are still many aspects in the current Ranger that we love. The Ford Ranger arrived in the Philippines market way back in 2002. Over the span of 15 years, it has become one of the best-sellers for Ford and remains a pickup truck that is loved by people across the nation. The current variant of the Ranger is the third generation and the latest updated model. It received major updates in 2015 with Ford introducing a whole range of changes. Let us look at some of the fantastic features that we love in the latest Ford Ranger.

The stunning exteriors

The Ranger always boasted of stunning exteriors and the story is no different for the current generation of the Ford Ranger. The front comprises sleek gray grille with three chrome slats giving it a muscular look. The bumper with large air intakes and slim headlights only takes the look a step further. The two circular fog lamps complete the stylish front look. The Ranger looks most astounding from the sides with the sporty design. You get a wheel fender, aluminium side step, athletic roof rails, chrome black mirrors, and chrome door handles. The Ford emblem and the Ranger nameplate on the tailgate appear iconic.

Spacious interior

The feeling once you step inside the Ford Ranger does not change in the latest model. It has ample legroom for not just the front seats, but for the passengers on the rear seat too. The design of the interior ensures that the long trips are comfortable. The fabric and leather combination will vary depending on the variant selected.

Infotainment system

One of the most significant changes in the latest Ford came in the infotainment system. The infotainment system has been upgraded to Sync 3 from the earlier Sync 2 infotainment system. The Sync 3 comes with an 8-inch touchscreen and voice command features. The design of the dashboard has also changed. Using the main menu becomes more convenient with this changed design. The new infotainment system also gets support for Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. The more ergonomically designed Sync 3 will improve the experience of the users.

Performance

The Ford Ranger is powered by a 2.2-litre turbocharged Duratorq TDCi diesel engine which is mated with a 5/6-speed MT or 6-speed AT. The top variant Ranger Wildtrak comes with a 3.2-litre turbocharged engine which is capable of delivering 198 hp of maximum power and 470 Nm of peak torque. The Ford Ranger is capable of 280 mm ground clearance with a 28-degree approach and 25-degree departure angles.

The new Ranger 2018 is capable of offering a smooth and comfortable ride. The upgraded steering system enables a great performance on rough terrains. This change results in better off-road performance and experience. The reversible camera and additional sensors also improve the overall performance of the Ford Ranger. The wide-face mirrors ensure better visibility for the driver. The fuel economy of the Ranger comes to 8.7 kmpl at 16 kmph and 14 kmpl at 90 kmph. It comes with a payload capacity of 1,300 kilograms. All these features make Ford Ranger one of the best pickup trucks available in the Philippine market.

Safety Features

The all-new Ford Ranger is equipped with a range of safety features. It comes with features such as Hill Climb Assist and Hill Descent Control for safely navigating hilly terrains. You also get Lane Keeping Alert and Lane Departure Warning along with Adaptive Cruise Control as well as Adaptive Load Control. The complete safety is assured with additional features such as Parking Assist, Electronic Stability Program, and Emergency Brake Assistance.

The price of Ford Ranger starts with Php  720,000 for the base variant and goes all the way up to Php 1,769,000 Php for the top-most variant. The Ford Ranger remains one of the best vehicles in the segment. We hope that with this information you would also end up loving the Ranger as much as we do.