not for USA: new "global" Ford Ranger

[cwsqbm]

I call BS on the Ranger pulling a Bobcat on a trailer with no compression on the rear springs. That would be one heck of a truck if it had that much towing capacity.

+1. That looks like an Bobcat S750 (reading the side), and they weight (according to Bobcat website) 8730 lbs, and then there's the trailer. Most F150s won't tow that much.

According to the Ford UK website, its got a 3000kg (6600 lb) max tow rating.

 

[Regcabguy]

With the way fuel is climbing,Ford could sell a zillion of these suckers here. Another product not available in the USA. I like the non-Transformer(F-150) styling too.

My friend who formerly hated diesels rented a Toyota Hilux in Nicaraqua. Loved it.

Oh well.

 

[Allroader]

Thanks for the post.

The US car sales and builders should start to change their thinking or they will be left in the dust by Toyota & Co.

They have to start to build small trucks with diesel. Most people don't need a 2500/3500, they just want to be able to tow their boat/camper on the weekends and have a nice, fuel efficiant 4x4 truck. Which can transport 2 adults and 2 kids without losing the option to stretch (or for me 6'6" to get in and have kids sit behind me).

I have sat in the new VW AMAROK and really loved it:
- 2.0l Twin Turbo Diesel
- Rear diff lock as Option
- Can tow up to 3500kg (7700#'s) without elctr. brakes
- Can load in the bed 1130+kg (2500#'s)
- Has room for a Kid behind me (not possible in the Hilux)
- and use less than 8l on 100km (~30mpg)
- oh yeah price. The way I would order 28000€ (~39.000$) with tax and this would be full retail


Build a Truck for the normal Family dad with a Diesel.

I VOTE YES :victory:

 

[Greggk]

i'm loving the non-NA ranger. i would buy one immediately if they brought it here

 

[Cards81fan]

Build a Truck for the normal Family dad with a Diesel.

I VOTE YES :victory:

Yes please!!!

If Dodge put a 4bt or similar 4 cylinder Cummins in their Dakota, it'd be a huge hit! Or even in the Ram 1500.

My only big beef with my Dakota is the fuel mileage.

 

[r_w]

I don't think Ford would consider replacing the F-150 with an import.

I didn't mean import IT. Use the same design, import 90% of the parts (just like today), and assemble here.

 

[SLO_F-250]

Why cant we get any Mid-Size trucks in diesel here in the US! Dang! It looks alright though.