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new Ford Ranger Defines 'TouGh Style' “100% truck” dna reinforced
Ford designers deliver a distinctive, muscular Tough Style look for new Ranger with clear inspiration from high-impact Ranger MAX show truckAvailable in Standard Cab, Open Cab and Double Cab body styles with choice of class-leading 2.5- and 3.0-litre Duratorq TDCi commonrail enginesThe New Ranger is offered special price during the introduction. The Open Cab Hi-Rider 2.5 XLS, which comes with full package of Duratorq TDCi commonrail 2.5L that is very fuel economy but powerful and limited slip differential, comes in the best-in-class price of only Bt599,000 during the introduction period.New Ranger arrives in Ford dealer showrooms from February 11
Ford gave the compact pickup segment an exciting new look today with the reveal of the new Ranger defined by its distinctive, muscular Tough Style exterior, building on its reputation of versatility and toughness of 100% Truck.
Inspired by the outstanding public reaction to the Ranger MAX show truck revealed at the 2008 Thailand International Motor Expo in November, Ford designers have put into production the show truck's horizontal three-bar grille, distinctive wraparound headlamps and sculpted surfaces united with precise execution.
"Reinforcing new Ranger's Tough Style is genuine class-leading strength and power that have made Ford Ranger one of the most respected pickups on the market," says Saroj Kiatfuengfoo, Senior Vice President, Ford Thailand. "Add to that improved refinement and comfort, and there is no other compact pickup that matches Ranger's all-around qualities. It has instant credibility as an urban vehicle. It's the modern muscular look that today’s truck owner wants."
New Ford Ranger travels everywhere in style. Its tough styling is enhanced by the new three-bar grille, stylish headlamp, new design front bumper, power-dome design hood, which is directly inspired by the Ranger MAX show truck, LED turning light mounted on the side mirrors, Ranger signs on the body side, new sporty rear lights and refined surface.
Its interior is decorated in style and continues to accentuate the power of the 100% truck. The gray and black color scheme in the passenger cabin enhances sporty look and feel while the ergonomically moulded seats and door panel come in new sporty design and made of high-quality materials. The soft red light on the control panel enables driver to clearly see all the important information. The three gauge cluster in round setting that sits on the chrome trimmed panel enhances the trendy design of the round air vents. High quality materials and full equipment make drivers and passengers feel like they are sitting in a luxury passenger car.
The new Ranger offers greater comfort thanks toMP3-compatible audio which can also shows the artist name and song title, specially design air conditioning system that keeps the temperature in the passenger cabin cool for the entire journey despite strong sun and high temperature outside, and a body shell engineered to isolate the cabin from road noise.
The new Ranger is as tough as ever. Powered by Ford's impressive Duratorq TDCi commonrail engines, new Ranger offers class-leading torque for excellent off-the-line acceleration and quick response. No other compact pickup matches Ranger's ability to deliver excellent low-rev torque. Its 3.0-litre TDCi engine produces peak torque of 380Nm at only 1800rpm. The 2.5-litre TDCi engine also packs a potent punch, developing 330Nm at 1800rpm.
The new Ford Ranger is available in Standard Cab, Open Cab and Double Cab body style configurations in both 4x2 and 4x4. The Ranger range continues to offer customers exciting choices with the versatile Ranger Hi-Rider and Ranger Wildtrak.
The new Ford Ranger is built in Thailand and exported to approximately 130 global markets.
To celebrate its leadership in pickup innovation, especially the launch of the market-first Open Cab design, Ford Thailand will offer the Open Cab Hi-Rider 2.5 XLS at only Bt599,000 during the introduction period. Other models are also have special price offers, starting with Bt487,000 (STD 2.5 XL model) up to Bt912,000 (DBL 4x4 3.0 XLT AT WildTrak) during the introduction period.
An integrated marketing campaign will be kicked off from February 11 to excite the market about the launch of the new Tough Style pickup. The 100% Truck will remain the core message in the new TV commercials, print ads in newspapers and leading magazines, and showroom point of purchase materials.
