With their no-nonsense attitude, tough design and civilized cabin environments,
Fords new generation of 4x4 pickups are gaining sales with both retail and business customers.
Fords latest New Ranger is already a top-seller in the sector, It has always provided a model to satisfy the needs of Commercial vehicle drivers and the new lifstlye consumers. Now, two new additions, featuring a powerful 3.0-litre turbo diesel engine, give the Ranger a powerful advantage.
The Ranger 3.0-litre Double Cab Thunder auto and 3.0-litre Double Cab Wildtrak, both have been accepted by the media and the public. The current model priced by Ford at £19,972 and £20,872 respectively although special offers can often be found on our site selling the vehicle for less. The Ranger now features high luxury levels of spec, tough and styling enhancements and of course the massively increased power, the dynamic duo are set to broaden Ranger's appeal in the 4x4 off road sector.
Already a popular choice the existing 143PS 2.5-litre turbo diesel engine powers the ranger forward, the
new Ford Ranger Thunder's new 156PS 3.0-litre engine is mated to a new smooth five-speed automatic transmission. Ford aims to attract new pickup drivers from the previously dominant Land Rover Market. This model stands out from the crowd with a bright tubular sports bar, chrome side sill bar and rear chrome bull bars.
Inside the thunder it has leather seats, electric windows, scuff plates, off-road gauges, six-CD player and air conditioning. The Wildtrak top of the 4x4 range edition features the same 156PS engine, a five-speed manual gearbox and key trim and equipment enhancements.
Combined with these stylish features are new 16 inch alloys wheels, The ranger has a a new sports front grille, side steps, aluminium roof rails, an integrated load bay liner and a rear protection bar with integrated park distance control.
Visually distinguished by the unique optional limited edition Chilli Orange or Passion Red combined with Titanium Grey on the lower part of the body, (its also available in Black!) the New Ranger Wildtrak adopts a sporting focus to the pickup theme.
Extra options and features include the rear box rail extensions, it has an sports bar, with lower sports cladding and tail lamp protectors, the integrated indicators and mirror clear repeaters, puddle lamps and unique badging.
The
Ranger Wildtraks upmarket, sporting design continues on the inside. The Rangers proven driving position is complemented by heated seats trimmed in leather and perforated alcantara with orange detailing. Floor mats with Wildtrak logo, sports steering wheel, dash-mounted off-road 'information centre', premium interior and footwell lighting and Wildtrak scuff plates add further sporty appeal.
Refined on road and highly capable off road, Ford's Ranger offers customers a host of bodystyle and drivetrain options priced from £12,372 (4x2 single cab) - £20,872 (Wildtrak double cab).
2008 Ford Ranger Highlights:
- Powerful 156PS 3.0-litre engine for Ranger pickup
- Double Cab Thunder auto and Wildtrak manual models
- £19,972 - £20,872 (excluding VAT) on the road
- In showrooms from July 27, 2007.