Ford is offering up a special edition Ford Ranger bakkie to coincide with the Odyssey offroad Challenge 2014. The Ranger has been beefed up for the more rugged off-roader who might want to attempt the testing terrain in Namibia thrown up by the Odyssey Challenge. The event tests drivers over 12 days, with 13 stages, and 2500 kilometres of rough terrain.

Ford Ranger Odyssey

The Locally built Ford Ranger Odyssey will be limited to sale during mid-August through the end of September. Odyssey editions are only available in double cab and is bolstered by a snorkel, allowing drivers to cross deeper bodies of water without endangering the engine, as well as a steel bullbar to protect the front end of the vehicle, and a diff guard to protect its running gear.

Gavin Golightly, marketing manager at FMCSA said, ‘This year the general public will get a chance to drive their own Odyssey Ranger, we’ve taken the toughest Ranger on offer – the XL-Plus, built to withstand punishing mining environments – and given it a bushveld makeover.’

The Ford Ranger Odyssey also limited edition also offers a rubberised load box, black 17-inch wheels and the XL-Plus’ updated componentry that help it tow a load of 3500kg.

The Ford Ranger Oddysey will make use of the 2.2-litre Duratorq turbodiesel engine that delivers 110 kW and 375 Nm. Pricing for the limited edition is R415750.