Netherlands is not the Promised Land for the pick-up - before you cross the Atlantic - but Ford has decided nevertheless to the new Ranger also on the European shores to land. The Ranger may differ in size in America than the entry model in terms of pick-ups on our roads you see him with his 5,359 mm hard to overlook. Ford Ranger has tried to give a modern look that makes him well suited for a construction site when the door of a fancy restaurant. The wide wheel arches and large headlights must emphasize the sporty character on the other hand, says Ford.
Safe
One of the priorities in the development of the new Ranger was security for both occupants and pedestrians. Ford is there largely succeeded was evident after a visit to where the highest EuroNCAP score of 5 stars was noted, even in the field of pedestrian safety. This may present them as the safest Ranger pickup.
Robust
all these safety measures have not ensured that its potential has fallen off the beaten path. New differentials and an electronic transfer case ensure that the Ranger can go when Mother Nature shows that you can better times. Water up to 800 mm deep can be easily forded, even if the maximum load capacity of 1,250 kg is fully utilized.
Models
on the Dutch market, Ford Ranger and Super Cab with two seats and so-called suicide-doors and as a Double Cab with five seats and four regular doors. The implementation includes palette then four trim levels: XL, XLT, Limited and Wildlife Trail. The XL with 2.2 TDCI 150 bhp and is the slip and already has air conditioning, seven airbags and ESP. Choose the XLT, also only available with the 2.2-diesel, then you get on top of the basic equipment including heated windscreen, Bluetooth connectivity and cruise control. Above it is still the Limited features dual-zone air conditioning plus an extensive audio system, and the absolute top model called Wildtrak. A navigation system, leather seats and rearview camera are also standard on this model. The Limited and Wildtrak are also with the 2.2 and 200 bhp 3.2 TDCI.
Price
The Ford Ranger pickup as particularly attractive to the entrepreneur also from significantly lower prices because of not having to pay VAT and BPM. Despite Ford fends the private buyer and not mention so we both prices (in brackets apply to the private buyer).
The Ranger is from € 22.500, - (€ 35.517, -) in the case of the XL Super Cab and Double Cab XL costs a minimum of € 23.600, - (€ 53.343). Choose the XLT, tap respectively 24,000, - (€ 37.868, -) and € 25.100, - (€ 55.295, -) poorer. The Ford Ranger Super Cab Limited 2.2 TDCi costs € 26,000, - (€ 41.002, -) and Double Cab versions, the price of this model from € 27.500, - (€ 58.417, -).
Finally, the prices of the Ranger with 3.2 liter TDCI. In the case of the Super Cab Limited before you pay at least € 30.500, - (€ 48.053, -). The Double Cab Limited is from € 28.750, - (€ 74.700, -). The Double Cab Wildtrak you even bound by the strongest engine. His starting price? For € 32,000, - (€ 78.928, -), he is yours.