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Look, but don’t touch! Ford reveals 2015 Ranger facelift for foreign markets

The Ford Ranger has not been sold in the U.S. since 2011, and that likely won’t change any time soon. Unfortunately, that might make the following information all the more painful to process.

Ford has revealed the facelifted 2015 Ranger ahead of its debut at the 36th Bangkok Motor Show, and we happen to think the truck looks pretty good. And it’s a shame.

With modern styling and tech options like the voice-controlled ‘Sync 2’ infotainment system, this Ranger could prove a stout competitor to the Chevrolet Colorado/GMC Canyon if brought here. It will be manufactured in Thailand, South Africa, and Argentina, and will eventually arrive in 180 markets besides the U.S.

Power comes from an updated 3.2-liter diesel five-cylinder that makes 200 horsepower and 347 pound-feet of torque, channeled through either a six-speed manual or six-speed automatic. There will also be a 2.2-liter diesel mill that makes 160 hp/284 lb-ft, and a high-efficiency version with 130 hp. A 2.5-liter gasoline engine will be available as well, which produces 166 hp and 166 lb-ft.

Tech-wise, the Ranger could stand up to the Colorado/Canyon quite well. The Sync 2 infotainment allows drivers to communicate with the truck via natural voice commands like “temperature 20 degrees,” “play AC/DC,” or “I’m hungry.” If they’re not the chatty type, drivers can adjust the vehicle’s settings with the 8-inch touchscreen.

The Ranger also boasts a load of modern safety features, including Lane Keep Aid, Adaptive Cruise Control, a Driver Impairment Monitor, and a Bluetooth-paired Emergency Assistance function that automatically alerts authorities in the event of a collision.

Sadly, as we reported last year, the current Ranger is simply too big for Ford America’s liking. The brand’s marketing director for trucks, Dave Scott, noted that a U.S. market model should be roughly the same size as the 200-inch Ranger from 2011. The current overseas model is about a foot longer.

It also must be built in the States to avoid the ‘chicken tax,’ which institutes a 25-percent tariff on certain foreign products.

So while the new Ranger may be good, anticipating its arrival on our shores would be a fruitless endeavor. The new model goes on sale in the third quarter of 2015.

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Ford Ranger 2015 Review

It might miss out on some of the niceties, but the mid-spec Ranger still offers hearty performance

Ford Ranger XLS 4WD Dual-Cab
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The updated 2015 Ford Ranger is drawing near but there’s little to criticise about the current-generation – which is why Ford posted sales growth of over 22 per cent for the 4×4 Ranger in 2014. The XLS is available only as a dual-cab pickup with either of two turbo-diesel engines: a 2.2-litre four-cylinder or a 3.2-litre five-cylinder. Reviewed here with the latter, good for 147kW and 470Nm, the Ranger has a 3500kg towing capacity and a 1136kg payload limit. It’s priced from $50,090 plus on-roads.

While the flipside to the tag ‘Jack of all trades’ is the caveat ‘master of none’, Ford’s 4×4 Ranger makes a very good fist of being all things to all people – or at least many things to many people.

Weekday workhorse, tow tug, offroad explorer, family transport – the Ranger can be all these things. Granted, it’s a bit of a handful in tighter car parks and the second-row seating won’t suit basketballers, but the 4×4 Ranger is a veritable chameleon of the LCV world.

That’s why Ford’s 4WD Ranger is on a roll. The Blue Oval shifted 20,674 examples last year, up 22.2 per cent on 2013, which in turn saw an increase of 32.7 per cent from 2012. After Toyota’s HiLux, the 4×4 Ranger is now the second-best-selling vehicle in the segment.

A facelifted Ranger is due soon. Ford released a teaser clip for the new model late last year, while spy pics recently emerged from Thailand – presumably taken at Ford’s Rayong production facility, where the bulk of the globe’s Rangers are made.

In the Ranger’s five trim grades, the XLS reviewed here lies ahead of the XL but below the XLT and flagship Wildtrak. Also in the mix is an XL Plus – a harder-edged workhorse aimed at mining and remote-area applications.

Only available as Double Cab (Dual-Cab) Pickup, our XLS test vehicle has Ford’s 3.2-litre Duratorq TDCi five-cylinder turbo-diesel and a six-speed automatic transmission. A six-speed manual is also available, as is a 2.2-litre four-cylinder turbo-diesel.

The XLS misses out on goodies like a towbar, bed liner, 5.0-inch touchscreen, dual-zone climate control, rain-sensing wipers, sports bar, rear-view camera and tinted windows, among others, but it still gets all the benefits of its gusty engine and an array of offroad features, like hill descent control, a locking rear differential, and switch-actuated transfer case. The XLS spec also convers auto headlights and foglights.

We covered around 750 kilometres over the space of a week, negotiating highway running, city traffic, and some offroad recreation. And, after assessing its strengths across those wide-ranging environs, it’s the Ranger’s engine that truly stands out.

With 147kW and 470Nm it’s not the king in this class – Holden quotes the same power and 500Nm for its Colorado – but the Ranger delivers a strong hit off the bottom and proceeds to pull hard from below 2000rpm to around 3750. The six-speed auto offers a choice of fully automatic or manual sequential modes; it shifts smoothly and generally performs well.

Unladen the Ranger is capable of surprisingly swift acceleration, with dependable offroad pulling power to claw its way up steep inclines and churn through sloppy going.

Ford quotes a combined fuel economy figure of 9.2L/100km for the auto XLS but we recorded 10.0 at the pump. That was achieved unladen and over a mix of on-road driving conditions. With an 80-litre tank it spells a working range of over 700km.

The engine is notably refined for a diesel, with a variable geometry turbo providing responsive and virtually lag-free progress. However, the Ranger still can’t hide its ladder-frame roots and those used to passenger cars will find the Ranger’s handling a little ponderous on the road.

While the leaf-spring rear and wishbone front suspension do a decent job of keeping body roll in check, there’s still a truck-like edge to its road manners. The springs transmit smaller road imperfections when unladen but we know the ride smooths out with some weight. Still, the Ranger certainly isn’t as harsh as some LCVs in this respect.

The six-speed automatic transmission takes a considered approach to shifting but it’s smooth and decisive enough and it’s resolute when it comes to holding a gear. The brakes – front disc, rear drum – do a superb job, wiping off speed with confidence.

The Ranger is entirely competent on the dirt. Once again, that torquey engine is a real asset, but so is its class-leading 237mm ground clearance and 800mm wading depth. It also has healthy approach and departure angles, as we discovered first hand at a Ranger offroad day held by Ford Australia last year.

The Ranger happily treks up hill and down dale in the bush, where its Bridgestone Dueler highway tyres claw their way over rocky going with surprising grip. There’s a front recovery point but nothing at the rear.

Tradies will appreciate the hefty 1136kg payload limit and 3500kg towing limit (at least they will once they’ve fitted the optional towbar). The latter opens up countless work and recreational pursuits.

The XLS has a painted steel bed with six tie-down anchor points and six external lashing points. It has a locking tailgate and a light trellis steel bulkhead, in lieu of the dress-only sports bar found on higher-spec models.

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Энциклопедия Ford Ranger 4 дв. пикап (2012 — 2015) (Форд Рейнджер)

Отзывы Ford Ranger 4 дв. пикап (2012 – 2015) (Форд Рейнджер), советы, технические характеристики, цены, тесты, обсуждения, рейтинги, статьи, объявления и многое другое про Ford Ranger 4 дв. пикап (2012 – 2015) (Форд Рейнджер).

Достоинства / Недостатки

Возраст Модификация Ford Ranger 4 дв. пикап (2012 – 2015) была запущена в производство 11 лет назад в 2012 году. Средний возраст этих автомобилей составляет 9.5 года. Престиж Ford Ranger 4 дв. пикап (2012 – 2015) считается престижным автомобилем.

Иногда нам не хватает данных для вычисления рейтинга редких модификаций, а также новинок в силу их малой распространенности и, как следствие, малого количества отзывов, необходимых для расчета рейтинга. Если у Вас есть опыт эксплуатация данного автомобиля, пожалуйста, оставьте о нем отзыв. Вы всем нам очень поможете!

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Тест-драйвы Ford Ranger

Ford Ranger, Nissan Navara, Toyota Hilux, Volkswagen Amarok

Легко ли продать?

Автомобили старше 6 лет теряют около 5% процентов стоимости в год.

Ford Ranger 4 дв. пикап (2012 – 2015) считается престижным автомобилем. Покупательская аудитория ограничена относительно высокой стоимостью автомобиля. Сами же покупатели, как правило, ждут от такого автомобиля безупречного внешнего вида, технического состояния и прозрачной истории.

В прошлом, Ford Ranger 4 дв. пикап (2012 – 2015) считался престижным автомобилем, однако с возрастом стал более доступен и сравнялся в цене с автомобилями массового производства. Тем не менее стоимость обслуживания и запасных частей может оставаться достаточно высокой и настораживать потенциальных покупателей.

В любом случае, каждый автомобиль находит своего покупателя.

Сколько стоит?

Цены на Ford Ranger 4 дв. пикап (2012 – 2015), в среднем, варьируются около 1 240 000 р.

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