Ford has launched the Ford Ranger Black Edition at
the 2017 Frankfurt Motor Show. The production run will be limited to 2,500
units. The Ford Ranger Black Edition is based on the
Limited series and features a de-chromed body in Absolute Black with a black
finish for the radiator grille, alloy wheels, sports bar and exterior
detailing.
The pickup is available in Double Cab body style only. The double
cab pickup truck is 5,362 mm long, 2,163 mm wide (with mirrors); and 1,848 mm tall
(unladen). The wheelbase is 3,220 mm. The pickup truck gets a 229 mm ground
clearance.
Standard equipment in the Black Edition includes
satellite navigation, front parking sensors and rear view camera, Ford SYNC 3
multimedia system with 8-inch touchscreen, dual-zone electronic climate
control, leather seat trim, and power-folding + heated door mirrors.
There are two engine options for the Double Cab
Limited variant- a 2.2 litre Duratorq TDCI, and a 3.2 litre Duratorq TDCI. The
former produces 160 PS of power and 385 Nm of torque at 1,500-2,500 rpm. The
latter punches out 200 PS of power, and 470 Nm of torque at 1,500-2,750 rpm.
The drive unit is a 4×4, and the transmission options are 6-speed manual and a
6-speed automatic.
On the safety front, the Double Cab Limited features
Electronic Stability Control (ESC); Emergency Brake Assist (EBA); Load Adaptive
Control (LAC); Hill Descent Control; Hill Start Assist; Trailer Sway Control
and Roll Over Mitigation. Side Impact door beams and steel safety cage are standard
as well apart from tyre pressure monitoring system (TPMS). Bookings for the
Ranger Black Edition have commenced.
