Ford says this Ford Ranger Max concept truck that’s being exhibited at the 2008 Thailand International Motor Expo explores future design possibilities for the Ranger, and the underlying meaning could actually be to look forward to a facelifted Ford Ranger that looks like this, which is actually less truck-ish and more Hilux-ish.
Apparently the design theme here is a power tool, think power drills, saws, the whole works. These tools usually have little lettering to label each button and dial and so does this concept. Even the grab handle in the side of the sportsbar has the lettering GRAB on it. The side door is labelled AXCESS, and the fuel inlet is labeled FUEL.
The bed is covered by a remote-controlled powered tonneau cover to protect and hide your cargo. Those large wheels are 18 inchers and have a deep-dish design and are wrapped with 285/60R18 tyres.
Look after the jump for a full photo gallery and a video of the concept.
PHOTO GALLERY: Ford Ranger Max Concept
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Video: Ford Ranger Max Concept
After dabbling for years in the IT industry, Paul Tan initially began this site as a general blog covering various topics of personal interest. With an increasing number of readers paying rapt attention to the motoring stories, one thing led to another and the rest, as they say, is history. An avid electronic gadget aficionado as well as big-time coffee lover, he's also the executive producer of the Driven motoring TV programme.
Wow… looks great! Loving the wheel arches and the cover… and the labeling idea. Wonder how much will make it into the production facelift =)
Ford says this Ford Ranger Max concept truck that’s being exhibited at the 2008 Thailand International Motor Expo explores future design possibilities for the Ranger
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Even this looks like a private jet!
Anyway are they using the Mazda BT-50 headlamps, looks the same.
But still not quite have the same impact as it’s big ‘ol badarse brother, Ford F-150 SVT Raptor. <- That is what i call tough.
why here dont have that???
wat new design language??
its not even a language…its just a new paint job and few accessories add on…pathetic
damn, this truck design is damn same with the hilux….is the ford engineer n designer dried out of idea?…..i think there is nothing special about this car accept the nice fog lamp!..btw, “THAILAND motor expo”? i think the ford company should change the design theme from those power tools to safety from the bullets & stones or anti-Somchai….that may make the car become more laris…i think…lol…
…future design possibilities for the Ranger, and the underlying meaning could actually be to look forward to a facelifted Ford Ranger that looks like this, which is actually less truck-ish and more Hilux-ish.
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I like your phare Mr. Paul.
Moral: Go buy Hilux! Hahaha!
nice design. Here don’t have that cause why do you need something so big and uses a lot of fuel. Parking spaces in town are small anyway
its’ head looks like hilux + land rover
stylish, simply STYLISH……
if the upcoming Ranger look like this and got enough torque to kill Navara, FUYOHHHH…… sure best…..
Hilux? hi what???
Well, first of all, if not because I read the title properly, I would have thought it was a Hilux facelift article !
Overall, any improvement for a ranger is always welcome. This sounds and looks like one. I hope the designer remember to add more cabin space and comfortable seats for the rear this time while there is still time in their drawing board.
Btw, to Mr. Mystvearn, Commonrail Diesel truck consumes less than a Civic despite its size and power. If properly driven, it can sip like a kancil.
besides the orange paintjob, there’s nothing else