Ford is finally bringing the Ranger back to North
America and new details are starting to emerge about the upcoming model. Set to
arrive in 2019, the Ranger will slot below the F-150 and tackle the popular
Chevrolet Colorado, GMC Canyon, and Toyota Tacoma.
Ford has already confirmed the truck will ride on a
body-on-frame platform but the company has been tight-lipped on further
specifics.
Motor Trend is reporting the model could be
offered with a variety of different engines including a naturally aspirated
2.5-liter four-cylinder that develops more than 175 hp and 237 Nm of torque. There are also rumors about a 3.3-liter V6 engine sourced
from the 2018 F-150 where it develops 290 hp and 358 Nm of
torque. The report also suggests the possibly of a third engine which may be a
diesel or an EcoBoost variant.
Nothing is official as of yet but the report says
the Ranger will likely be available in both SuperCab and SuperCrew configurations
with prices starting in the low US$ 20,000 range. Higher-end variants could come
equipped with an assortment of luxury-oriented features including LED
headlights, heated/ventilated front seats, and an 8-inch touchscreen
infotainment system.
