The Ford Ranger has
resumed production in the United States following a nearly seven year long
absence. Set to go on sale early next, the 2019 Ranger will be available in
SuperCab and SuperCrew configurations. Pricing starts at US$ 24,300 but the
entry-level Ranger XL comes sparely equipped. However, the range-topping Ranger
Lariat features LED lighting units and 18-inch aluminum wheels with stealth
gray accents.
The Ranger Lariat
also has an upscale interior with a leather-wrapped steering wheel, an 8-inch
infotainment system and 8-way power heated leather front seats. Other niceties
include an ambient lighting system, a dual-zone automatic climate control
system and the Ford Co-Pilot360 suite of driver assistance systems.
All US-spec Rangers
are powered by a 2.3-liter EcoBoost four-cylinder engine that develops 270 hp and 419 Nm of torque. It is connected to a
ten-speed automatic transmission which can be paired to an optional four-wheel
drive system. This setup enables the truck to tow up to 3,401 kg.
The 2019 Ranger is
being built at the Michigan Assembly Plant in Wayne and Ford has invested US$ 850 million into the facility to build the new pickup as well as the
2020 Bronco. It’s a fitting home for the models as the plant started building
the Bronco in 1966 and continued to produce the SUV for the next 30 years.
