Ford Releases Details for New Thai Ford Ranger

Ford released photos and details about the all-new Ranger pickup set to go on sale later this year in the ASEAN region. Among other news, it will be outfitted with one of two new Duratorq TDCi engines.

A new 2.5-liter engine provides 141 horsepower at 3,500 rpm and 243 pound-feet of torque at 1,800 rpm. Ford said it delivers 22 percent better fuel economy than the previous Ranger with a 2.5-liter turbo engine.

The new 3.0-liter engine delivers 154 hp at 3,200 rpm and 280 lb-ft of torque. Ford said this engine delivers 15 percent better fuel economy than the previous Ranger. The turbodiesel powertrain is mated to a new five-speed manual transmission.

The Thai Ranger was redesigned inside and out. The new Ranger has a new ladder-frame chassis and is fitted with 16-inch alloy wheels and all-terrain tires, along with a three-bar front grille.

The interior now comes in either gray or camel and is accented with bright chrome details. The new Ranger has a working tray table that pulls out from the instrument panel, along with five cupholders and two one-liter-bottle holders.

The pickup box has been raised 2.4 inches and has a shelving system for cargo management. It also offers front side airbags, which Ford describes as an industry first.

Ford officials say the Thai Ranger will not be exported to the American market.

The Ford Ranger and Ford Everest are produced in Thailand for export to more than 100 international countries across the globe.

Production of the global Ford Everest was commenced at AutoAlliance designated as the central production base for this 7-seater SUV for distribution to over 50 countries worldwide.