A new generation of the Ford Ranger may have been announced but it’s not going to be available in Malaysia for a while and in the meantime, for those who want to get a proven pick-up truck, Sime Darby Auto ConneXion (SDAC) offers a Ford Ranger XLT Plus Special Edition. Priced from RM136,888 (excluding insurance), the Special Edition is now open for booking.
Bold Ford grille
The Ranger XLT Plus Special Edition gets enhanced exterior and interior features that not only differentiate it but also provide extra convenience. The front end features the Ford Block-Letter Front Grille design that gives a bolder appearance, while more pronounced fender flares add to the muscular image. The sports bar has also been redesigned to freshen the aesthetics.
On the door sills are new illuminated front scuff plates with the Ranger logo. Installed at no extra charge is a digital video recorder (DVR) which is neatly mounted on the top of the windscreen. This high-quality unit has high-definition (HD) recording, wide-angle viewing, night view recording, and a built-in polarised filter (to reduce reflections).
A 32GB memory card is provided for recording and besides capturing videos of journeys, the recordings will prove useful as evidence in the event of an incident to show what actually happened, and who may have been responsible. The DVR can be connected to a smartphone via a Mobile App which is compatible with both Apple iOS and Android.
Proven turbodiesel with 10-speed transmission
As with most of the Ranger variants, this Special Edition uses the 2-litre Single-Turbo diesel engine mated to a 10-speed automatic transmission. The 180 ps/420 Nm output of the engine can go to either the rear wheels or all four wheels with the robust 4×4 system which can be operated while the vehicle is moving.
Colours available are Absolute Black, Aluminium Metallic, Arctic White, Lightning Blue and Meteor Grey. As with the entire Ranger line-up, the vehicle warranty is for 5 years, or a maximum of 160,000 kms after registration.
“The Ford Ranger XLT Plus Special Edition is the ideal work-family-play vehicle for a special breed of drivers – men and women who are business owners and entrepreneurs with a burning drive to defy all odds in life, every day. They pursue success with a passion for life and are constantly pushing boundaries. With this new special edition, they can enjoy more exclusivity while celebrating their achievements,” said Turse Zuhair, Managing Director of Sime Darby Auto ConneXion-Ford.
The Ranger’s tailgate is very easy to close as it has an Easy-Lift mechanism to reduce the effort.
Should you get one now?
Some may feel that getting a model at the end of its life cycle is pointless when a new one is just round the corner. But that’s not always true and there are some benefits too. Some may prefer the current design, and that’s a personal preference. A model in its final years may also have just about everything the engineers and product planners can put in, and the cumulative improvements made over the life of the model. So, in a way, it could be the best of the generation and often, there may also be a reduced price as an incentive.
The public will be able to get a first look at the Ranger XLT Plus Special Edition at Queensbay Mall in Penang where one unit will be on display from today until February 27, 2022. Display units will be in all Ford showrooms nationwide from March 10. To locate a showroom, visit www.sdacford.com.my.
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