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2011 Ford T6 Ranger at the Australian International Motor Show 2010
Overview
Also calledMazda BT-50
Production2011-present
AssemblyRayong, Thailand (AutoAlliance)
Body and chassis
Classmid-size pickup
Body style2-door single cab
2-door open cab
4-door double cab/crew cab
Layoutfront engine, rear wheel drive
front engine, four-wheel drive
Powertrain
Engine2.5L Duratec 25 I4 petrol
2.2L Duratorq I4 diesel
3.2L Duratorq I5 diesel
Transmission5-speed manual
6-speed manual
6-speed automatic
Dimensions
Wheelbase3,226 mm (127.0 in)
Length5,359 mm (211.0 in)
Width1,849 mm (72.8 in)
Chronology
PredecessorFord Ranger (Argentina)
Ford Ranger (Mazda BT-50)



The Ford Ranger, code named T6, was unveiled at the Australian International Motor Show in Sydney. The T6 replaces two regional Ranger platforms: the Mazda BT-50-derived model sold in the Latin America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific regions and the North American model sold in select Latin American markets.[1]

Although the T6 Ranger will be offered in 180 markets, it will not be sold in the United States or Canada. This is due to the new global platform being too close in size and price to the F-150 and overall declining sales of compact pickups in North America. Ford initially planned a mid-size truck based on a modified F-150 chassis for the North American market named the F-100; however, this was shelved in favour of offering the EcoBoost V6 engine on the F-150. Additionally, American and Canadian safety and emissions standards as well as the long-standing 25% import tariff imposed on non-American built light trucks prevent the T6 Ranger from being imported to North America. Safety and emissions standards in ECE-compliant nations, the need for right-hand drive in certain international markets, and possible import tariffs prevent the F-150 from being exported from North America.[2][3]

Production is expected to commence in Summer 2011, starting with Thailand's Rayong plant with production in South Africa and Argentina to follow.[4] Additionally, Mazda will build a badge engineered version of the T6 as the second generation BT-50, making it the second Ford-based pickup for Mazda, the first being the North American Ranger-based B-Series sold from 1994 to 2010.

Engines & Transmissions

The new Ranger will be available in 4x2 and 4x4 with three engines:

  • 2.5L Duratec petrol engine (122kW & 226Nm) mated with 5-speed manual transmission
  • 2.2L Duratorq diesel engine (88kW & 285Nm; 92kW & 330Nm or 110kW & 375Nm) consumes as little as 7.6 L/100 km (37.2 mpg)[citation needed] with choices of 6-speed manual or automatic transmission
  • 3.2L Duratorq diesel engine (147kW & 470 Nm) at 8.4 L/100 km (33.6mpg) [citation needed] with choices of 6-speed manual or automatic transmission
  • double cab; cargo capacity of 1.21 cubic metres
  • open cab/rear access panel; cargo capacity of 1.82 cubic metres
  • single cab; cargo capacity of 1.82 cubic metres

Features

Main features includes:

  1. Unrivalled water wading tolerance of 800mm (600mm for standard 2WD models)
  2. Electronic Stability Program (ESP) that gives greater control and safety, on-road and off, with features like Trailer Sway Control, Hill Launch Assist, Hill Descent Control, Roll Over Mitigation, Limited Slip Differential and Adaptive Load Traction Control
  3. 20 built-in storage spaces, glovebox, and a handy 12V power point in the centre console
  4. Dual zone climate control, centre console that becomes a mini cooler, power adjustable seats, an on-board computer, SatNav, cruise control and audio controls on the steering wheel.
  5. Rear Park Assist sensors and Rear-View Camera
  6. Satelite Navigation and Cruise Control, Voice control and Bluetooth audio streaming, USB and iPod connectivity
  7. Curtain airbags, side airbags, driver knee airbag (in European models) and dual front airbags
  8. For stopping power there's Emergency Brake Assist, ABS and Electronic Brake-force Distribution are complemented by Gravel Road Logic. The new Ranger features the largest brakes in its class, with 302x32mm rotors up front clamped by twin-piston calipers. Two-wheel-drive vehicles use a 270x55mm rear drum, while the Hi-Rider and 4x4 vehicles use a 295x55mm rear drum
  9. Towing capacity ranging up to a best-in-class 3350 kg
  10. Models with the 2.2-litre diesel have an outstanding payload capacity of up to 1333 kg
  11. 80-litre fuel tank

In Thailand , specifications are same as on top , but some equipment are cutting to keep low pricing , specfications levels are XLT and Wildtrak , with 2.2-liter or 3.2-liter diesel , standard features are :

  1. ABS , driver and front passenger airbags , Immobilized key are standard
  2. Audio system with colour display , USB port connectivity
  3. Power windows , air conditioner , power adjustable mirrors

In Wildtrak added :

  1. Off-road style decoration package (Roof rails , bed liner , etc.)
  2. Audio steering wheel control , Bluetooth connectivity and voice command system
  3. Cruise control
  4. Driver power seat , Front heated seat , Dual-zone climate control , center front console box cooler , Alarm system , Side and curtain airbags and Electric stability programme (ESP) , Traction control , Hill launch assist and hill descent control (in 3.2-liter diesel models)

Size comparison

This chart compares the size of the T6 Ranger to the previous Mazda BT-50-based Ranger as well as the North American Ranger, the F-150, and the Explorer Sport Trac.[5]

Model Wheelbase Overall Length Width Engine Horsepower Torque Fuel Economy
Global Models
2011 Ranger XLT 4x4 Crew Cab (T6) 3,226 mm (127.0 in) 5,359 mm (211.0 in) 1,849 mm (72.8 in) 3.2 L I5 Duratorq diesel 150.0 kW (201 hp) 470.0 N⋅m (347 lb⋅ft) 8.5 L/100 km (28 mpg‑US)
2011 Ranger XLT 4x4 Crew Cab (Mazda BT-50-based) 3,000 mm (118.1 in) 5,179 mm (203.9 in) 1,788 mm (70.4 in) 3.0 L I4 Mazda WEC diesel 115.0 kW (154 hp) 380.0 N⋅m (280 lb⋅ft) 9.5 L/100 km (25 mpg‑US)
North American Models
2011 F-150 FX4 4x4 Crew Cab 3,683 mm (145.0 in) 5,890 mm (231.9 in) 2,012 mm (79.2 in) 5.0 L V8 Coyote petrol 268.5 kW (360 hp) 515.2 N⋅m (380 lb⋅ft) 14.7 L/100 km (16 mpg‑US)
2011 Ranger Sport 4x4 Extended Cab 3,198 mm (125.9 in) 5,171 mm (203.6 in) 1,763 mm (69.4 in) 4.0 L V6 Cologne petrol 154.4 kW (207 hp) 322.7 N⋅m (238 lb⋅ft) 12.8 L/100 km (18 mpg‑US)
2010 Explorer Sport Trac XLT 4x4 3,315 mm (130.5 in) 5,339 mm (210.2 in) 1,872 mm (73.7 in) 4.0 L V6 Cologne petrol 156.6 kW (210 hp) 344.4 N⋅m (254 lb⋅ft) 14.7 L/100 km (16 mpg‑US)

Safety

The safety of all-new Ford Ranger are better than other competitors in Europe , the latest Euro NCAP results [6] are better than luxury cars and passenger cars (Audi Q3 , BMW 1 series , Toyota Yaris , etc.) , with 96% points of adult safety , archived 5 stars for the first time of Euro NCAP crash tests for pickup truck [7]

References

  1. ^ Levine, Mike. "First Look: All-New 2011 Ford Ranger "T6" Global Pickup Truck". PickupTrucks.com. Retrieved 7 August 2011.
  2. ^ Bowman, Zach. "U.S.-spec Ford Ranger to officially end production in 2011, Ford explains why". Autoblog. Retrieved 7 August 2011.
  3. ^ Harley, Michael. "Ford F-100 put on hold". Autoblog. Retrieved 8 November 2011.
  4. ^ Kong, Benson. "New Global Ford Ranger Unveiled, Still Not Planned for U.S." Truck Trend. Retrieved 7 August 2011.
  5. ^ Levine, Mike. "Grown Ranger: Measuring the All-New Global Ford Ranger". PickupTrucks.com. Retrieved 7 August 2011.
  6. ^ "http://www.euroncap.com/latest.aspx". Euro NCAP. {{cite web}}: |access-date= requires |url= (help); External link in |title= (help); Missing or empty |url= (help)
  7. ^ "http://www.euroncap.com/results/ford/ranger/2011/450.aspx". Euro NCAP. {{cite web}}: |access-date= requires |url= (help); External link in |title= (help); Missing or empty |url= (help)
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