The new Ford Ranger facelift can already be seen at Ford Thailand’s website, so its only about time before the Thai-sourced pickup truck makes its way onto Malaysian soils. The styling for the Ranger facelift is of course derived from the Ranger Max show truck at the Thai Motor Expo last year. In Thailand, its powered by either a 2.5 litre or a 3.0 litre unit, putting out 143PS/330Nm and 156PS/380Nm respectively. Towing capacity is rated at 2,250kg and 3,000kg respectively. Both are DuraTORQ TDCi units with common rail direct injection and variable geometry turbocharger technology, mated to a 5-speed automatic transmission or a 5-speed manual transmission with dual-mass flywheel. Have a look after the jump for more detailed shots of the new Ranger.
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.
1st.. Cool Look
the headlight looks like the one in hilux
Looks sleek and suits for young adventurers. A bit too 'chromy' for my liking. The eyelid is a new auto trend since BMW E60 and Merc C. Eh… the first picture in the gallery (Facelift 5.jpg) is obviously wrong..
really 80% look alike Toyota Hilux. Might mistaken it by Hilux facelift if the FORD brand was't attach..
agree~
hilux-ish and too "chromy"
is this still based on the mazda fighter? blur….
its jus more accessories ….not much changed , triton and navaro stil most wanted…
Looks like Hilux wannabe in some angle.
Looks like Hilux
isnt this mazda?
yeah, hilux lookalike. but the engine and gearbox is defintely tons better than hilux. LOL.
Lost its' Ford looks. The 1st generation of Rangers with their big grilles n square lamps certainly look meaner n tougher, so does the Hurricane variants. It looks like Ford's going the way of the Japs' roundish n sissy looks which doesn't fit the pick-up image. Built Ford Tough? Time to change the tagline too. Should have taken at least the design cue from the F450. Furthermore, engines' outputs are not that impressive. Torque should be increased to abt 400Nm(2.5L) n 460Nm(3.0L) kicking in at around 1600rpm. Steering-wheel should have stuck with the 3-spoke design. This one looks more at home in family sedans, but the grab-type door handles are an improvement.
looks ok only…hilux is way better…its the king of pick ups…a 2nd hand hilux can survive fire,sea and 40 feet over drop from a building [top gear]…stunning..whatmore clarkson drove hilux to the north pole..what a strong car
agree with NutzeyWagen, but i don't concern much about the steering wheel though….
"its powered by either a 2.5 liter or a 3.0 liter unit, putting out 143PS/330Nm and 156PS/380Nm respectively"
still can't compete with my dad's nissan navara…hehehe
hey, no offense k?
I saw two of these in white colour in shah alam. Exact location from the previous model spy shot. the rear looks awesome.
i got one new in 2007 ,prefered the original grille but like the bit behind the cab.15000$ less than a hilux 10000$ less than a navara and a damn sight better looking than a triton yeah im happy