The Ford Motor Company says the next-generation Ranger has been developed to be the most versatile yet.
It says the Next-Gen Ranger offers a wider cargo box to secure cargo, fit accessories and provide owners with DIY customisation.
According to the manufacturer, Next-Gen Ranger owners will be able to create segmented DIY storage spaces by sliding pieces of wood into slots moulded into the bedliner, or build things such as a bike rack.
There are tie-downs mounted in the bed, and on the Wildtrak variant there are external tie-down rails and sliding cleats that can be adjusted into nine positions to help secure odd-shaped cargo.
Adding six structural attachment points in the protective load box capping, make it easy to fit a canopy, cross bars or a tent.
There’s room under the bonnet for a second battery, and the Wildtrak variant can be fitted with an optional auxiliary switch bank making it easier to install accessories such as driving lights, or a winch.
A rear access step makes climbing up into the cargo box much easier. Attached directly to the load box via two steel supports, the box step means people no longer need to climb onto the wheel to access the back of Ranger.
The tailgate, which can be raised and lowered with one hand, doubles as a mobile workbench. Two clamp pockets concealed by spring-loaded caps in the tail gate are designed to help secure timber or other project materials, while a built-in ruler with 10mm increments (on models not fitted with a drop-in bedliner) makes measuring convenient. Power to the box comes in the form of a 12V socket.
At 1,233-litres, the cargo box has best-in-class volume says the manufacturer. Because the Ranger is now 50mm wider, the cargo box can accommodate a standard European pallet (1,200mm x 800mm) in the bed, while the load box length runs from 1,544mm to 2,305mm depending on the variant.
The Wildtrak models are fitted with aluminium extrusions that double as tie-down rails that run the full length of the cargo box.
Durable plastic box top and tail gate capping protect the load box edges and tailgate upper edge from damage. That means owners can load equipment into the cargo box without fear of damaging the paint on the top surface of the load box or tail gate.
Removable load box plastic access caps cover structural attachment points for aftermarket accessories such as canopies and equipment crossbars for camping and other equipment. Roof top platform mounts allow for the easy fitment of roof accessories. The Next-gen Ranger’s roof load limits are up to 350kg (static) and 85kg (dynamic).
The available powered roller shutter allows customers to open and close the box cover using their key fob or from a switch inside the cargo box or from the instrument panel.
Special accessories channels run down the sides of the roller shutter allowing customers to easily fit accessory mounts for bikes, snow boards/skis, kayaks or camping gear. The powered roller shutter boasts features including an ice breaker and anti-pinch, which automatically stops the shutter when it detects an obstruction.
Customers can personalise their Next-Gen Ranger with a range of as many as 600 factory-backed accessories, depending on the market. These accessories include those developed in collaboration with ARB 4×4 Accessories and will initially roll out in select markets.
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