Next-gen Ford Ranger touted most versatile road companion for work and play

MANILA: Whether the next-generation Ranger is used for work, family, or leisure, Ford understands that its customers expect a pickup that is utilitarian, practical, and long-lasting. The next-generation Ranger is designed with a larger cargo box that is loaded with features that will turn it into a total cargo management solution.

“Our intent was not to simply create a good truck. We wanted to deliver an exceptional one that people would want to own — one that customers around the world could trust to tackle anything,” Ford Trucks Global Enterprise Product Line Management Director Gary Boes stated.

The next-gen Ranger comes with various storage and organizing options to keep cargo secured, make fitting accessories a breeze, and even allow for DIY customization. For instance, owners can slide pieces of wood into gaps molded into the bedliner to form segmented DIY storage spaces.

The addition of six structural attachment points in the protective load box capping makes it easy for adventurers to fit accessories like canopy, cross bars, or a tent, proving that the next-gen Ranger is the most versatile ever.

The pickup is also designed with a rear load box access step for an easer climb into the cargo box.

The easy-lift tailgate, which can be raised and lowered with one hand, can also be used as a mobile workbench. Owners can use the tailgate work surface for both professional and DIY projects The tailgate’s two clamp pockets, which are concealed by spring-loaded caps, are designed to help hold wood or other project materials, and a built-in ruler with 10-mm increments makes measuring easy and convenient.

With the 400W and 12V sockets, owners can power various appliances by plugging directly into the Ranger. The 400W bed-mounted plug can power items like small oven, smartphone or laptop, rice cooker, and even a 24-inch LED TV and DVD combination.

The new drop-in bedliner also comes with functional divider locators, allowing owners to build their own compartments to store items that they might otherwise have to carry in the cabin.

The Ranger’s cargo box is the largest in its class, with a capacity of 1,233 liters, allowing customers to carry more.

The load box edges and tailgate upper edge are protected by a durable plastic box top and tailgate capping. With this, owners can put items into the cargo box without worrying about damaging the paint on the load box or tailgate’s top surface.

There is also more storage space on the next-gen Ranger’s cabin, with under-seat storage, retractable cup holders, and several cubby holes. Its new center console is also designed with storage compartment, to help owners keep their vehicle more organized than ever. The rear seat back also folds flat, allowing owners to store more items inside.

Buyers of the next-gen Ranger can also customize their vehicle with a variety of factory-backed work, urban, and adventure accessories.

Photos from Ford Philippines

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