With a wide range of advanced diesel and gasoline engines, with performance from 170 to 292 hp, which ensure high performance and fuel economy for every professional
The new generation Ford Ranger is the pick-up with the most complete range of versions on the Greek market, both in relation to the body types with which it is available, as well as to the advanced performance diesel and gasoline engines that are responsible for moving it. Simply put, for every family or business need, there is always the right Ranger available!
In addition, Ford’s heavyweight champion in the pick-up vehicle category, which a few months ago won the “International Pick-Up 2024” award, is available in our country in a number of equipment versions (XL, XLT, Limited, Wildtrak , Wildtrak X, Platinum and Raptor), all with extensive standard equipment, so all customers can easily choose the Ranger that best suits their needs. Both at work and for leisure.
A body type for every requirement
Based both on its many years of expertise in pick-up vehicles, and on its deep knowledge regarding the needs of the owners of cars in this category, Ford today offers the new Ranger in three different body types.
More specifically, the Regular Cab version of the new Ranger is aimed at professional drivers who require for their work the maximum possible load space in the rear, which is 2,332 mm long (on the floor, without lining).
For those for whom passenger transport requirements play an equally important role, Ford offers the new Ranger in Rap Cab version, with an extended cabin length, also in 2-door body style and a load space length that is configured to 1,862 mm.
The third-in-line body option in the range of the top pick-up model, with four doors and an even more spacious cabin, is the Double Cab, which ensures a loading space of 1,564 mm in length and even greater possibilities for transporting passengers, who enjoy unique comforts found today in passenger cars.
Safety and driver assistance systems that make the difference
The new Ford Ranger is equipped with a number of intelligent and advanced driver assistance systems, which contribute decisively to the newest generation of the top pick-up model of the European market deservedly obtaining from Euro NCAP the superior rating of 5 stars in its sector safety and protection of passengers. One of these systems is the Intelligent Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop & Go, which allows the car driver to maintain a predetermined speed and distance from the vehicle in front. In fact, in the event that the flow of traffic slows down, the vehicle will automatically reduce its speed and eventually stop, while it will return to the set speed once the flow of traffic is restored. In addition, the Lane Centering system helps the driver keep the new Ranger in the center of the lane, with Traffic Sign Recognition automatically adjusting to the posted speed limit.
With the Pre-Collision Assist system with Autonomous Emergency Braking, the new Ford Ranger is able to alert its driver of a possible collision with a vehicle, cyclist or pedestrian in front, and now, while the vehicle is turning at intersections. If the driver does not take the necessary corrective actions, then the system will automatically activate the vehicle’s brakes for safety reasons.
Another innovative system of the new Ford Ranger is Blind Spot Monitoring with Cross Traffic Alert, which helps the driver to change lanes safely and receive alerts when a vehicle enters the blind spot zone. For its part, Cross-Traffic Alert warns of traffic approaching from the sides when the vehicle is in reverse.
With an advanced range of engines
In addition to the three different body types and the rich palette of equipment versions, the Ford Ranger comes to ideally fulfill the expectations of professionals with the advanced and rich version range of powertrains.
Its starting point is defined by the acclaimed 2.0L EcoBlue diesel engine, which delivers 170 horsepower and 405 Nm of torque. This single turbocharged engine is famous for its “workmanlike” character, which makes it ideal for hauling and towing loads, while at the same time not lacking in features such as excellent performance and reduced fuel consumption.
A step up, customers can opt for the advanced bi-turbo 2.0L EcoBlue diesel engine. With a power of 205 hp and a torque of 500 Nm, this 4-cylinder diamond from Ford ensures ease in everyday life and work, but also sporty performance when the circumstances demand it.
With the primary goal of delivering best-in-class towing and cargo-carrying capabilities, combined with unmatched performance on and off the tarmac, the top choice in the range of available diesel engines for the new Ford Ranger is the all-new 3.0L EcoBlue V6, which delivers maximum power of 240 hp and torque of 600 Nm.
For the new Ranger Raptor, the flagship model of the Ranger family, Ford has developed the 2.0L EcoBlue diesel engine, which delivers a maximum power of 210 PS. At the same time, the version of the model with the powerful 3.0L EcoBoost V6 292 PS petrol engine, signed by Ford Performance in terms of technology and performance, is also available.
With top drive systems
The new Ranger’s 2.0L EcoBlue 170 PS engine is available with a 6-speed manual transmission, while the bi-turbo 2.0L EcoBlue, the 3.0L EcoBlue V6, and the also new 3.0L EcoBoost V6 exclusively with Ford’s advanced 10-speed automatic transmission.
In versions of the new Ranger with the 2.0L EcoBlue 170 PS engine, Ford uses an electronic all-wheel drive system, with which the driver can choose between two and four-wheel drive via a convenient rotary selector located on the center console. of the vehicle. In the default position, the drive is transmitted to the rear wheels (RWD).
All other engine versions of the new Ranger are equipped with an intelligent four-wheel drive system, so that they deliver the required pulling power in a flash even in the most extreme terrain conditions. This powertrain uses a 2-speed electromechanical transfer case with electronically controlled on-demand torque, which monitors the vehicle’s behavior to provide an increased level of performance. The system offers the driver the options of 2H, 4A, 4H and 4L.
With limousine comforts and next-generation connectivity
Whichever version of the new Ranger the customer chooses, build quality, spaciousness and top-notch connectivity are guaranteed. At the heart of the driving experience in Ford’s new pick-up model is the 10.1- or 12-inch center console touch screen, which completes the fully digital instrument panel including Ford’s latest SYNC 4 system.
The new Ford Ranger is also offered with an integrated FordPass Connect modem. This enables on-the-go connectivity when connected to the FordPass App, which enhances the ownership experience with features such as Remote Start, Vehicle Status and mobile phone lock/unlock functions.
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Source: Skai
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