Ford Australia has confirmed more details about the forthcoming new generation Ranger, including power and torque figures. Local pricing for the line-up is still to be confirmed.
The Ranger’s new Power Stroke 3.0-litre V6 diesel, which will feature in the Sport and Wildtrak, is set to produce 184kW of power and 600Nm of torque. A healthy step up from the former flagship bi-turbo 2.0-litre’s 157kW/500Nm.
Ford has also confirmed the power outputs for its other engines; the revised bi-turbo 2.0-litre and the entry-level single-turbo 2.0-litre.
The former drops a few kilowatts, now rated at 154kW/500Nm. The latter, meanwhile, is rated at 125kW/405Nm. The Wildtrak will be available with either the 2.0-litre bi-turbo or the 3.0-litre V6 diesel.
The now confirmed engine trio complement the Ranger Raptor’s flagship 3.0-litre twin-turbo EcoBoost petrol V6, making 292kW and 583Nm. A touch less torque than the 3.0-litre diesel, which Ranger and Everest program manager Pritika Maharaj says is going to be a towing master.
Interestingly, in spite of the 100Nm bump in torque, the Ranger’s towing rating hasn’t changed. Even with the 600Nm 3.0-litre selected, most models are still rated to tow 3500kg braked. The Raptor is the exception, being rated to tow 2500kg braked.
“We’re offering [the 3.0-litre engine] specifically because some customers told us they wanted more power and torque for towing and extreme off-roading,” says Maharaj.
“We did a lot of application calibration and validation work in both the US and Australia to make sure it would meet the needs of Ranger and Everest customers.
“The 3.0-litre V6 turbodiesel delivers. When you drive a Ranger with the V6 turbodiesel, it feels like a much bigger truck. And it feels strong in the sense that it’s got plenty of power and torque, which is exactly what our customers told us they wanted.”
Along with these power-plant details, Ford has also confirmed individual spec for each trim level.
The entry-level XL comes with either the single- or bi-turbo 2.0-litre; the former only available with two-wheel drive models and the latter only available with four-wheel drive models. It will be sold in single cab chassis, super cab chassis, double cab chassis, super cab pick-up, and double cab pick-up formats.
Standard kit in the XL includes halogen headlamps with LED day-time running lights, drum rear brakes, climate control, 10.1-inch touchscreen with Sync 4A, an 8-inch digital cluster, nine airbags, adaptive cruise control, traffic sign recognition, and more.
The XLT adds features like disc brakes all round, an electronic parking brake, body coloured wing mirrors and door handles, side steps, a power-locking tailgate, dual-zone climate control, Sync 4.0 Hi with satnav, a six-speaker sound system, rain-sensing wipers, and more.
The Sport, which is relatively close to the XLT on detailed specs, adds in wireless phone charging, the 3.0-litre 600Nm engine, a power driver seat, and numerous aesthetic changes.
Finally the Wildtrak gets all-terrain tyres, puddle lamps, sports hoop, power roller shutter, ambient lighting, USB ports for second-row passengers, a 12-inch touchscreen, power passenger seat, 360-degree camera, parking assist, heated seats, and more.
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