Ford Australia released a new teaser for the all-new Ranger and announced that the new truck will make its debut on November 24. The pickup that has been thoroughly tested in various conditions off-road and on public roads with its special camouflage livery is said to be “the most versatile and most capable Ranger yet”.
The new teaser is focused on the front LED headlights showing a darkened Ranger against the sun going through water. Ford also published a video from the design process including sketches, 3D drawings, and clay modeling.
The new generation Ranger was designed by Ford Australia but it will be a global product, selling to more than 180 markets around the world. During development, the designers interviewed more than 5,000 people and observed hundreds of pickup owners in workshops so they could see what matters the most to them.
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Max Tran, Chief Designer of the Ranger, said: “As designers, we engaged with customers much earlier in the process, spent more time with them and got more insights than ever before. Interestingly, we found that no matter what market, our customers are doers. They like solving their own problems, and they like to feel confident in their truck… not just the way the vehicle functions but the way they feel when they’re driving it.”
The new Ranger should ride on an upgraded version of the T6 ladder-frame architecture similar to the one used by the Bronco, which will be shared with the 2023 Volkswagen Amarok. It is expected to get the 2.3-liter EcoBoost four-cylinder, the 2.7-liter EcoBoost V6, and possibly the 3.0-liter EcoBoost V6 for the flagship Ranger Raptor. Additionally, it will introduce a plug-in hybrid variant for the first time, while some markets will also get the 2.0 EcoBlue bi-turbo four-cylinder diesel.
The premiere of the new Ranger will be streamed live through Ford’s Facebook page and Ford Australia’s Youtube channel on November 24. In the U.S., it will likely arrive next year as a 2023 MY model.