Ford launches the next-gen Ranger in Nepal
Ford has launched a new-generation Ranger in Nepal. The new double-cabin pickup is offered in three variants: the XL, the XLT, and the Wildtrak–at a starting price of Rs 1.05 crore. The next-gen Ranger comes with minor design updates and new safety features; and it is offered in two engine configurations: a 2.0-litre single-turbo diesel and a 2.0-litre bi-turbo diesel.
Design:
The Ranger’s front fascia features a new open grille with an embedded brand’s logo at the centre; the grille further extends to matrix headlamps with C-shaped LED DRLs. At the rear, the pickup gets LED tail lamps and the brand’s logo at the centre.
The Ranger’s cabin comes with premium finishing and ambient lighting. The seats are leather-upholstered; and among the seats, the front seats are four-way adjustable. The dashboard features a leather-wrapped steering wheel with audio control buttons and a 10.1-inch or 12-inch infotainment system (compatible with wireless Apple Carplay and Android Auto), depending on the variants..
The next-gen Ranger comes with notable features such as wireless charger, eight-inch colored instrument console, bluetooth connectivity (with SYNC 4), FordPass Connect, remote key, power window, USB ports, rear and front parking sensors, airbags, ABS with EBD, ESP with traction control system, hill descent control, and ISOFIX, among others.
Powertrain
The new Ranger comes in two diesel engine configurations: the 2.0-litre single-turbo and the 2.0-litre bi-turbo.
The single-turbo engine generates a maximum power of 168 bhp at 3500 rpm and a maximum torque of 405 Nm at 1750-2000 rpm. The engine is mated to a six-speed automatic transmission .
And the bi-turbo diesel engine generates a maximum power of 207 bhp at 3750 rpm and a maximum torque of 500 Nm at 1750-2000 rpm. The engine is mated to a ten-speed automatic transmission.
Specification
| Engine | 2.0-litre single-turbo | 2.0-litre bi-turbo |
| Engine displacement | 1996 cc | 1996 cc |
| Maximum power | 168 bhp at 3500 rpm | 207 bhp at 3750 rpm |
| Maximum torque | 405 Nm at 1750-2000 rpm | 500 Nm at 1750-2000 rpm |
| Transmission | 6-speed automatic | 10-speed automatic |
| Cargo box (Width x Length x Height) | 1584 x 1564 x 540 |
| Water wading | 750-800 mm |
| Fuel tank capacity | 80 L |
| Ground clearance | 180-235 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3270 mm |
Ford Ranger 2022 price in Nepal
G.O Automobiles Pvt.Ltd, the authorised distributor of Ford automobiles, has launched the next-gen Ranger in three variants: the XL, the XLT, and the Wildtrak–at a starting price of Rs 1.05 crore.
| Ranger models | Price in Nepal |
| XL | Rs 1,05,90,000 |
| XLT | Rs 1,19,90,000 |
| Wildtrak | Rs 1,45,90,000 |
