Early this year, Ford announced that it would be bringing the Ranger to the United States in 2019, and our spy photographers have now spotted it being tested in the Rocky Mountains. The made-for-America pick-up truck can be seen wearing a few specific tweaks over the current T6 model sold in the rest of the world.
Most notable is the new front bumper, which is longer and lower and carries a similar design to that of the larger F-150. Also visible is a double-bar grille that differs from our split three-bar version, as well as a side-exit exhaust. Expect changes to the interior, too, in order to cater to North American tastes.
We also received photos of the rear suspension, but as far as we can see, the US Ranger will retain leaf springs rather than adopting the coil-sprung setup from the Everest SUV.
The engine lineup remains unclear for now, but expect range-topping models to feature an EcoBoost petrol V6 from the F-150, either in 325 hp/540 Nm 2.7 litre or 375 hp/640 Nm 3.5 litre form. On the diesel side, the Ranger could receive the new 2.0 litre EcoBlue four-cylinder turbodiesel, which is currently offered on the Transit and Transit Custom in three outputs (105 PS, 130 PS and 170 PS).
However, Ford has said that the mill can be pushed as high as 240 PS for high-output applications, making it a likely replacement for the outgoing Puma 3.2 litre five-pot. The new Getrag 10R80 10-speed automatic transmission is also expected to replace the current six-speeder.
The Ranger is returning to America for the first time since the unrelated 19-year-old second-generation model was discontinued in 2012. It will spawn a Bronco SUV in 2020, which is said to be a separate model from the Everest.
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In US, the EcoBoost petrol V6 from the F-150, either in 325 hp/540 Nm 2.7 litre or 375 hp/640 Nm 3.5 litre form is SO CHEAP.
SO affordable even to a mere waiter working in McDonalds can buy it with cash and no need loan.
But in Malaysia, with lower spec engines, the price is so exorbitant, even a lawyer or a doctor has to take loan to buy the car.
When will our car prices come down by 30%?? Malaysians have been waiting 4 years now.
Not in anyone side but even if it’s 30% lower, it still cost roughly rm67k for base spec to rm98k for full 3.2 spec. And McDonald’s worker still cannot afford this. Brother, wake up la. We live in Malaysia, not in US. Our per capita is much lower than US, so don’t compare the prices between US. Reading all these ‘in US’ comments everyday made me laugh, it’s like you’re living in denial, Mr.
MSSR, you contradict yourself. You say our per capita is much lower than US. So, if that is the case, all the more, car prices in Malaysia should be cheaper than US.
You just contradicted yourself. How do you expect a low capita country to pay expensive prices?
Only a dumb person will want Malaysian to pay high car prices.
MSSR, Malaysians are still waiting for 30% lower. It is still something.
People got no integrity if they cannot keep to their promise to lower car prices
So am I dude, but to suggest a mcD cashier earning min wage can afford this, is just disingenuous.
$15 an hour. 10 hours $150. 1 month $4500
If do OT, then double that. Camry USD22k
Yeah Steve, but you’re forgetting their cost of living and that only 19 states have that min wage.
And another thing Steve, if you really believe in that fantasy, why don’t you actually find out how many McD staff on min wage really own and maintain a USD22K Camry or truck. Reality stings you know….
Plus Steve, over there that work 10hr/day, 4days/week (40 hour/week limit) So your calculation is a bit off – it should be around 2400/month. Sorry, since the new min wage is in effect, employers are cutting down on employees and overtime.
At $15/hour minimum wage? In the US? what have you been smoking?
Car prices are highest in the world in Malaysia but our GDP is so low
Very-very! Cool auto!
Guess whose idea to initially jack up the car prices in favor for local car brand to be competitive? Now the strategy backlash and even local car brand still not competitive.
Absolutely will probably surpass the shot itself in the head Toyota Tacoma. About time thanks Ford