Ford Ranger: masculine cabin

The cabin of the Ford Ranger is probably one of the best automotive interiors that display design continuity. The stout and boxy body of the Blue Oval brand’s iconic pickup truck is perfectly embodied by the abundance of straight lines and hard angles one will find inside the vehicle.

To help our readers better understand this point, we take a quick look at what one will find inside the masculine cabin of the Ford Ranger.

An abundance of leather

The interior of the Ford Ranger is swathed in leather upholstery.

Resting one’s buttocks on the leather-covered seats not only ensures comfortable rides but also lets one experience some level of luxury. The leather-wrapped steering wheel and the leather-coated armrest feel supple and overall good to the touch.

Meanwhile, the leather trims found on the dashboard and the door cards add a touch of opulence to the cabin atmosphere of the Ford Ranger.

To note, these leather appointments are only available on the Sport, Wildtrak, and Raptor variants of the pickup truck.

As a recap, one can find leather materials applied on these surfaces:

• Seats
• Steering wheel
• Arm rests
• Dashboard
• Door cards

Modern screens

Some of the eye-catching features of the Ford Ranger are its modern screens. Compared to other vehicles in the segment, the displays found on the pickup truck offer great graphics, informative data, and crisp detail.

Past the aforementioned multi-functional leather steering wheel is an eight-inch digital instrument panel. Upon starting the vehicle, the instrument cluster will wow with its boot-up display, before proceeding to show relevant driving data.

Here are some of the information one can view from the screen:

• Speed
• Fuel consumption
• Fuel level 
• Range
• Engine temperature
• Selected or engaged gear

Even in broad daylight, the information fed by the small monitor is easy to see and understand.

It is complemented by either a 10- or a 12-inch colored portrait touchscreen infotainment system, depending on the variant. This orientation, which is somehow becoming a trend on other models in the segment, is wireless Apple Carplay- and Android Auto-ready.

The convenience of seamlessly pairing one’s smartphone and flawlessly using applications like Spotify and Google Maps is something you can’t live without after trying.

Multiple storage options

Despite the limited space offered by the Ford Ranger’s cabin, it still offers various storage spaces for the driver and the passengers to keep their everyday carry items.

To begin with, the Ford Ranger comes with two large cup holders on the center console. These cubbies can accommodate things like medium-sized Stanley water bottles to Venti-sized to-go coffee cups.

Should you find yourself snacking on some soda and fries, there’s also a dedicated slot for that.

Wallets and pouches can be stored on the dashboard cubby or inside the glove compartment. Larger items, like a mirrorless digital camera, can be stowed underneath the center armrest.

Those sitting at the back will have their own pull-down center armrest with cupholders. Documents can be stashed in the back pockets located behind the front seats.

Second-row door cards also have dedicated pockets for drinks and other items.

Charging ports

And because smartphones are hard to put down now, occupants can keep their devices juiced up using the multiple charging ports inside the Ford Ranger.

There are USB ports at the front. A wireless charger is also available in most variants. The rear occupants get their own share of ports, so they will never run out of battery when on long or short trips.

While it is not located inside the Ford Ranger’s cabin, it is worth noting that the pickup truck has electric outlets on the truck bed.

Final thoughts

The Ford Ranger’s cabin will have almost all the necessities one might need on a journey, making it a Swiss army knife of sorts. The interior not only looks and feels dependable, but the number of appointments in it will make its occupants feel they are riding a reliable vehicle.

For our full review of the range-topping Ford Ranger Wildtrak 4X4, you can check out our article here.

 

The Ford Ranger is offered in seven different variants (including the Raptor range) and is priced from P1.259 million to P2.739 million.

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