The 2015 Ford Ranger has been officially revealed at the Bangkok Motor Show. The new Ranger combines new interior and exterior styling with a host of technology features and upgraded diesel powertrains, making it better than ever before.

“The new Ford Ranger brings a new level of comfort and refinement to its segment without compromising on the rugged capability that our customers demand. It represents a smarter kind of tough, and will help our customers to achieve more, whether at work or with their families” said Brett Wheatley, vice president, Marketing, Sales & Service, Ford Asia Pacific.

New Styling for 2015 Ford Ranger

The exterior design of the new Ranger has taken on a bolder, more modern character. The new look incorporates a muscular hood emphasized by a new trapezoidal grille flanked by prominent projector headlamps.

The interior has emphasis placed on comfort, offering a car-like environment for the driver and passengers. The new Ranger comes fitted with a central 8-inch touchscreen and dual-TFT instrument cluster which displays vehicle information, navigation entertainment and climate control.

Technical Capability

The2015 Ford Ranger is geared to tackle tough terrain and can wade through water 800mm deep with a ground clearance of 230 mm. An electronic transfer case allows the driver to shift from 4×2 to 4×4 via a knob on the centre console and an electronic rear differential lock further improves traction. Towing capacity is rated at 3500kg.

Suspension has been tuned to further improve ride and handling. The Ranger also comes kitted with an electrically power-assisted steering which contributes fuel efficiency by about three percent. NVH has also been improved with advanced sound-deadening materials and insulation.

Engine Power

Four engines are available for the 2015 Ford Ranger. The first is the powerful 147 kW / 470 Nm 3.2-liter Duratorq TDCi engine with 18% improvement on efficiency. A 2.2-litre Duratorq four-cylinder TDCi diesel engine is also on offer with either 118 KW or 96 kW and 385 Nm of torque depending on the market, with 22% improvement in efficiency. There will also be a 2.5-litre Duratec petrol engine which will pump out 122 kW and 225 Nm of torque. Automatic Start/Stop Technology helps maximise efficiency even further by switching off the engine while idling.

The 2015 Ranger will feature Ford’s SYNC 2 in-car connectivity system as well as a number of driver assist features which include:

Lane Keeping Alert and Lane Keeping Aid

Adaptive Cruise Control

Forward Alert

Front and Rear Park Assist

Tyre Pressure Monitoring System

Emergency Assistance

Electronic Stability Program

Driver Impairment Monitor

Hill Launch Assist

Hill Descent Control

Adaptive Load Control

Emergency Brake Assistance

The new Ranger will be built at Ford’s Silverton Assembly Plant in Pretoria along with other plants in Thailand and Argentina.

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