Ford has taken a huge step forward with the all-new Ranger. It’s bigger and beefier — much more American-style — than the earlier models, and is equipped with a new 2.5-litre common rail TDCi engine under the (hood ~ bonnet}. Ford Ranger is offered in three distinct configurations — Regular, Super and Double Cab — and all bar the latter have a choice of two- or four-wheel drive. The Double Cab can only be had with 4WD and there’s a Tipper model of the Regular Cab 4×4.

Apart of models , the engine is the same and produces maximum power of 143horse power , but more outstandingly it is capable of developing top torque of 330Nm at 1,800rpm. It is smooth and receptive , and is well away from the cab.

Servicing is needed every 12,500 miles. The steering is power assisted, of course, and all Rangers have Advance Braking System as standard. Regular Cab is Ford-speak for Single Cab (two doors, two seats), Super Cab has two full size doors and two rear-hinged half doors (occasional rear seating for two) and Double Cab is a full blown four-door with accommodation for five. Carrying capacity width and height are the similar for all derivatives — 1,456mm and 457mm — but length varies. It is 2,280mm for the Regular, 1,753mm for Super and 1,530mm on the Double. Gross payload varies from 1,175kg (DC) to 1,235kg for the Regular 4×4. The cabin is very car-like with a good driving position and sufficient storage facilities, but the handbrake lever is an ergonomic failure; it sticks out of the facia rather than being in between the seats where it should be.

CONCLUSION

The belligerent front styling may not be to everyone’s flavor , but the engine is a gem , performing well beyond its on-paper specification.

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