Unveiled across
Europe today, the new Ranger pick-up has more style, practicality,
durability and comfort. It features a modern exterior design,
a redesigned interior and increased loading and towing capacity.
Power comes
from a new 2.5-litre Duratorq TDCi diesel engine, with a
new common-rail fuel injection system. The engine provides
increased power (143PS) and torque, as well as improved
fuel economy. The transmission is the proven Durashift 5-speed
manual transmission.
On the inside, the
new model has improving seats and a fascia that includes an information
centre. There are numerous stowage areas, including an industry-first
instrument panel pull-out tray to keep paperwork in place. All models
feature an integrated radio with an in-dash CD player and MP3 compatibility.
The new Ranger has undergone
one of the toughest testing regimes ever undertaken for a vehicle of this
type. Proving grounds in Arizona , Japan , Australia , and South Africa
were used, in temperatures ranging from -25 to 57 degrees Celsius.
Peter Fleet, commercial vehicle
director, Marketing, Sales and Service, Ford of Europe, said: "Ford Ranger
has a growing body of loyal customers across Europe . Over the past two
years our Ranger sales are up over 50%. We have every confidence that the
all-new Ranger will attract even more new customers who will certainly feel
the difference!"
The all-new Ford Ranger will
be progressively introduced across European markets from late summer.
