Home | News | Road Tests New Ford Ranger specs and prices announced Home > News > Ford Other stories: Toyota HiLux update due in September 13th July, 2011 GM's new Colorado in show truck form 23rd June, 2011 Nissan Navara & Pathfinder to get more power 17th October, 2010 6th September, 2011 All-new model range: three cab styles, two body styles, four model variants; three engine and three transmission choices 4x2, 4x2 Hi-Rider and 4x4 available First models in Australian showrooms in October Ford Australia have announced the Manufacturer’s List Pricing* (MLP*) and specifications for its all-new Ranger model range. "Designed from the ground up, this highly anticipated all-new model range, available in both 4x2 and 4x4, has been comprehensively developed to meet the specific needs of Australian ute and light truck customers," Bob Graziano, President and CEO of Ford Australia said. "Achieving this meant an Australian-based four-year development programme involving almost 500 engineers from around the Ford world. It also involved exhaustive testing in some of the world's harshest operating environments." "The result: the all-new Ford Ranger is capable, comfortable, powerful, fuel-efficient and includes outstanding safety features." "It has been designed, engineered and produced to be a leader in its segment and I am certain our customers will agree the moment they get behind the wheel," he said. Australia will be the first of 180 international markets to release the all-new Ford Ranger when the first models go on sale locally in October. Australian model range Australian customers will be able to select from a variety of engines, cab styles, body styles and drive configurations. Cab styles Three cab styles will be available: Double cab (four doors): offering comfort and a cabin large enough to seat up to five people Super cab (two conventional doors; two rear panel doors): a spacious interior optimised by two conventional doors partnered with the convenience of two opening rear panel doors and no B-pillar, giving easy access behind the front seats Single cab (two doors): technology, comfort and load space capability in a well-appointed 'workhorse' Body styles Two body styles will be available: Utility Cab-chassis Engines An all-new range of one petrol and two diesel engines will power the all-new Ranger model line-up. 2.2 litre Duratorq TDCi four-cylinder turbo-diesel engine with a peak torque output of 375 Nm and maximum power output of 110 kW 2.5 litre Duratec four-cylinder petrol engine producing 226 Nm of torque and 122kW of power 3.2 litre Duratorq TDCi five-cylinder turbo-diesel engine with a maximum torque of 470 Nm and power rated at 147 kW Transmissions For the first time, turbo-diesel Ranger models will be available with either a six-speed manual or six-speed automatic transmission to provide reduced engine rpm and extend driving range on long highway trips or in city traffic. Petrol models will have a standard-fitment five-speed manual transmission. Self-Catering Holiday Accommodation in Denmark, WA ..... more Driveline configurations The all-new Ranger will be available in 4x2 and 4x4 drive configurations. Added to this will be a 4x2 Hi-Rider variant, which offers 4x2 drive with the same height and ground clearance as the 4x4 model. Convenient electronic shift "on-the-fly" (ESOF) is fitted to all 4x4 models and allows the driver to move between high-range two-wheel drive, high-range four-wheel drive and low-range four-wheel drive using only a centre console-mounted switch. For maximum traction in off-road conditions, an electronic locking rear differential is fitted to all Wildtrak and XLT 4x4 models as standard equipment. This feature will also be available for the XL 4x4 manual as a factory-fitted option with an MLP* of $500. This easy-to-use feature is activated by a simple dashboard-mounted button. Safety All models in the all-new Ranger line-up come fitted with a raft of active and passive safety features, including: Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) with Roll-over Mitigation (ROM); Hill Launch Assist (HLA);  traction control; load adaptive control; and trailer sway control Anti-lock brakes (ABS) Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD) Emergency Brake Assist (EBA) Emergency brake lights (that flash during an emergency braking manoeuvre) Driver and front passenger airbags will be standard equipment on all models. Front seat side airbags and curtain airbags will be standard equipment on all models except the XL single cab chassis, where it will be optionally available for vehicles fitted with front bucket seats. Driver and passenger Beltminder will be standard on all models, except XL single cab chassis which has a standard driver Beltminder and optional passenger Beltminder. Model variants The all-new Ranger's model series is designed to offer customers great value and the right vehicle for their needs. Three trim levels are on offer: XL (base model), XLT (mid spec) and Wildtrak (excuse the spelling) which is the top-of-the-line variant. XL Features include: 16-inch steel wheels Bluetooth with voice control MP3 and iPod2 connectivity 4.2-inch multi-function dashboard-mounted colour screen Cruise control with steering wheel-mounted buttons Power front windows and exterior rear-vision mirrors Remote keyless entry XLT Outstanding truck credentials in a refined and feature-rich package. Features over the XL include: 17-inch alloy wheels Locking rear differential Rain-sensing windscreen wipers Dual-zone climate control Electrochromatic rear-vision mirror Rear parking sensors Tray bed-liner with integrated 12V socket (double cab only) Polished rear roll bar Tow bar Privacy glass Cooled centre console Wildtrak A sporty double-cab utility packed with the latest in-car comfort, convenience and technology. Features over the XLT include: 18-inch alloy wheels Satellite navigation with 5-inch multi-function dashboard-mounted colour display Rear-view camera with an interior rear-view mirror display Combined leather and fabric upholstery Eight-way power front seats, heated Unique sports bar and roof rails The 4x2 Hi-Rider pick-up models will be available in all three body styles and XL specification. In XLT specification it will only be available with a super cab body. Opting for the 4x2 hi-rider version in XL specification gives customers the following features: Higher ride height for improved ground clearance Volumetric alarm Front seat side airbags and curtain airbags for both outer occupant seating rows (super- and double-cab models) Hi-Rider decal (super cab only) Australian Manufacturer’s List Pricing* 4x2 model range Cab Style Model Series Engine Transmission MLP* Single Cab-chassis XL 2.5 petrol 5-sp manual only $19,740* Single Cab-chassis XL 2.2 diesel 6-sp manual only $23,740* Single Cab-chassis Hi-Rider XL 2.2 diesel 6-sp manual (auto. op) $28,740* Single Utility XL 2.2 diesel 6-sp manual only $24,740* Super Cab-chassis Hi-Rider XL 2.2 diesel 6-sp auto only $33,240* Super Utility Hi-Rider XLT 3.2 diesel 6-sp auto only $43,240* Double Utility XL 2.5 petrol 5-sp manual only $30,240* Double Cab-chassis Hi-Rider XL 2.2 diesel 6-sp auto only $35,990* Double Utility Hi-Rider XL 2.2 diesel 6-sp manual (auto. op) $34,990* Double Utility Hi-Rider XLT 3.2 diesel 6-sp manual (auto. op) $44,490* 4x4 model range Cab Style Model Series Engine Transmission MLP* Single Cab-chassis XL 2.2 diesel 6-sp manual only $38,390* Single Cab-chassis XL 3.2 diesel 6-sp manual (auto. op) $40,890* Super Cab-chassis XL 3.2 diesel 6-sp manual only $43,390* Super Utility XL 3.2 diesel 6-sp manual only $44,390* Super Utility XLT 3.2 diesel 6-sp manual (auto. op) $50,890* Double Cab-chassis XL 2.2 diesel 6-sp manual (auto. op) $42,890* Double Utility XL 2.2 diesel 6-sp manual (auto. op) $43,890* Double Utility XL 3.2 diesel 6-sp manual (auto. op) $46,390* Double Utility XLT 3.2 diesel 6-sp manual (auto. op) $53,390* Double Utility Wildtrak 3.2 diesel 6-sp manual (auto. op) $57,390* Where noted as an available option, the six-speed automatic transmission has an MLP* of $2,000* for both 4x2 and 4x4 models. Cab-chassis models do not include a rear tray. Customers are advised to check with a Ford dealer for tray pricing closer to the all-new Ranger's release date. Australian model release timing The first models to be released in Australia this October will be the 3.2-litre turbo-diesel powered double cab 4x4 in both XL and XLT specification. All other models will be introduced between October 2011 and quarter one 2012. NOTE: * Manufacturer's List Price (MLP) excludes dealer delivery fees and the numerous statutory charges (commonly known as on-road costs). Additionally, please note that all prices, fees and charges are subject to change without notice, as are the specifications. Hear Chris Goodsell Talk Motoring On Radio & Internet ..... more More Ford News ..... here Top of page About | Car Clubs | Home | News | Road Ramblings | Road Tests | Subscribe | Top Drive ©   2011   All rights reserved.   Next Car Pty. Ltd.