2016 Ford Ranger hits the market more redesigned compared with the older model. The previous model had problems related to the weight and size. The 2016 Ranger is a redesigned model with a new light aluminum body, as well as reduced weight and special unique features. For example, the redesign will include a changed grille, headlights, and bumpers. While the older model closely resembles of F-series F-150, the new Ranger will hit the market with more performance to deliver. But, the decision on whether to enter the market under the name Ranger has not been decided yet. There are some rumors that say that the new model might be given a brand new name, the F-100, and become a part of the F series.
2016 Ford Ranger Engine
Under the hood there will be a 2.0 l EcoBoost engine, which generates up to 240hp and 270 lb feet torque. The Ford Edge model is already using this engine. Fuel economy performances are rated at 21 mpg for city and 30 mpg for superhighways and highway use. The second engine option is the newest brand 2.3-l EcoBoost turbocharged engine, with direct injection for powerful driving force to deliver high speeds, and capable of producing up to 285-horsepower, and 305 lb feet torque. The 2016 Ford Ranger will also feature excellent ecological characteristics.
2016 Ford Ranger Exterior
The development of 2016 Ford Ranger will be based on the popular Ford Atlas platforms. High quality aluminum and high-resistance steel will be used on the vehicle. The materials will very much contribute to the less weight of the entire car, but will also be highly reliable and extremely durable. The new Ranger will also have its front and rear bumpers redesigned with modern design and lines, giving it a more attractive look. Further on, it will have a redesigned grill that fits just fine with the new attractive style. Headlights will have sharper line, resulting with a much more aggressive overall look.
Interior of Ford Ranger 2016
The inside of the 2016 Ford Ranger will have more features than before, new materials, and comfortable seats. The safety of the new 2016 Ranger is now on a much higher level. With a luggage capacity of 1000 pounds, it is a very spacious and highly functional. The Ranger’s interior will not be as luxurious as the cabin of F-150, but its higher trims will still offer leather upholstery and a few soft-touch options. On the other hand, the base models will come with good old standard cloth seats, and everything else will be made of modern affordable materials. A 4.2-inch touch screen will be standard in all but the base model, while optional 8-inch with navigation will be available just for the high end models. It will also have all connectivity options. In addition to all mandatory airbags, anti-lock brakes, stability control and trailer sway control, the new Ranger will get an optional rearview camera with blind-spot monitors.
2016 Ford Ranger Price
The 2016 Ford Ranger is expected to be some $5,000 cheaper than its bigger cousin the F150 and the price range should be from $20,000 to $40,000, depending on the trim and the equipment and this range seems fair enough, considering the performances it has to offer.
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CHEVY AND GMC HAS IT ALREADY
An essential component of the new PXII Ranger line is a Tech Load that is optional on the upper spec XLT as well as Wildtrak versions. The pack consists of flexible trip control with crash alert; lane departure alerting with street maintain aid; a driver disability monitor that maintains tabs on the vehicle driver’s activities as well as provides a warning if the car thinks the vehicle driver is tiring; and a turning around camera which is common on Wildtrak.
While it’s good information that these attributes are filtering system though to light trucks from traveler automobiles, not so great right here is that the turning around camera is only optional on the Ranger XLT as well as not readily available whatsoever for the lower qualities. Rear park assist is typical on XLT and also on the Wildtrak, which likewise gets front auto parking sensors.
UPDATE February 2016
Ford’s facelifted Ranger pick-up array readied to show up in very early 2016, with style adjustments, energetic safety and security technology as well as raised effectiveness
Much from simply a small nip-and-tuck at the front, the VW Amarok competitor has actually been completely upgraded so it currently sporting activities the family members face shown to the remainder of Ford’s array. Gone are the straight-edged grille as well as bent headlamps, changed with the company’s trapezoidal grille and also sharper-looking light devices. The adjustments are even more refined at the side as well as back, where just brand-new tail-lights define the facelifted variations.
Ford’s following Ranger has actually been revealed at the Frankfurt Motor Show in advance of its UK launch in very early 2016, and also the facelifted version obtains a totally brand-new front-end to bring it right into line with the remainder of the Ford variety. The pick-up additionally obtains a boating of brand-new cabin and also security technology, while the engine variety is upgraded to improve performance.
The Ford Ranger engine array obtains a couple of tweaks, with the 198bhp 3.2-litre Duratorq five-cylinder diesel motor getting performance adjustments to reduce gas usage by 18 per-cent. The lower 158bhp 2.2-litre system obtains comparable tweaks, while the base 128bhp version enhances its mpg number by 22 percent.
Partially, the effectiveness renovations come thanks to a brand-new electrical power guiding tract, basic start/stop and also longer equipment proportions. Ford has actually likewise retuned the suspension for far better handling as well as trip, while much more sound-deadening functions are likewise gone down in.
There’s additionally a clever brand-new tool style with twin info displays either side of the dials. New safety and security as well as aid tracts, such as flexible trip control, street maintaining aid, back as well as front park help, hill-descent as well as onward sharp control, stand for the very first time. It also obtains an useful 240-volt power outlet for billing laptop computers and so on.
The Ranger is a preferred version for Ford worldwide, and also remains in deal in 180 globe markets. Europeans typically aren’t commonly large adopters of huge pick-ups for non-commercial usage, yet the existing Ranger enhanced in appeal by 40 percent in 2014 compared to 2013.
This hasn’t already effected on the Ranger’s fabulous off-road as well as towing capability, as the vehicle still obtains a correct low-range transmission, switchable 4×4 as well as a securing rear-differential. It could learn 800mm of water, while it can lugging a 3,500 kg tons.
The majority of Ford’s initiative has actually taken place upgrading the Ranger’s cabin to develop an “a lot more comfy, car-like as well as modern atmosphere” compared to previously. Alongside much better top quality products, there’s currently technology galore as the company’s most recent ‘Sync 2’ eight-inch touchscreen nav as well as infomercial tract makes its method right into the Ranger.