Photo: MZCrazyCars on Facebook
Thai automotive publication MZCrazyCars posted on its official Facebook account six revealing spy photos of the 2015 Ford Ranger facelift in Wildtrak format. While the exterior of the mid-size pickup wasn’t that much of a mystery, its updated interior was and we’re happy to announce that the updated Ranger is boasting with the same cabin layout as the Everest.
Toned, tout and boasting with muscly wheel arches, the white-painted Wildtrak spied by the previously mentioned publication doesn’t look that tough and ready to take it off the beaten path. Despite the uninspired exterior finish, the black hexagonal front grille gives the 2015 Ranger a rather butch appearance, though we have a sneaking suspicion that’s just painted plastic/polyurethane/whatever.
As expected from a Wildtrak model, the front is further beautified by a bash plate, while the sides are adorned with Wildtrak and 4x4 stickers and black-painted mirror caps. The double cab ute’s cabin design is miles better than what we were given on the pre-facelift Ford Ranger. See that instrument cluster comprised of a single analogue gauge plus two digital TFT displays? That’s lifted from the US-spec Ford Fusion sedan, also marketed as the 2015 Ford Mondeo in places like Europe and Australia.
Moving on to the infotainment system, the main menu’s layout is a tell-tale sign we’re dealing with SYNC Gen II here, which is a huge improvement over Ford’s former-gen multi media unit. Sat nav, Bluetooth audio streaming, voice recognition and more, the SYNC II can do them all. Both the HVAC and center console are a carbon copy to what we’ve seen on the Everest, gear shifter, traction management system switch and all.
In terms of firepower, don’t expect any considerable change over the pre-facelift Ranger. Alas, the 2015 Ford Ranger will be offered with a choice of two turbo diesels: a 3.2 TDCi with 147 kW (197 horsepower) and 470 Nm (346 lb-ft) of torque or a 2.2 oil burner with 110 kW (134 horsepower) and 375 Nm (276 lb-ft).
As expected from a Wildtrak model, the front is further beautified by a bash plate, while the sides are adorned with Wildtrak and 4x4 stickers and black-painted mirror caps. The double cab ute’s cabin design is miles better than what we were given on the pre-facelift Ford Ranger. See that instrument cluster comprised of a single analogue gauge plus two digital TFT displays? That’s lifted from the US-spec Ford Fusion sedan, also marketed as the 2015 Ford Mondeo in places like Europe and Australia.
Moving on to the infotainment system, the main menu’s layout is a tell-tale sign we’re dealing with SYNC Gen II here, which is a huge improvement over Ford’s former-gen multi media unit. Sat nav, Bluetooth audio streaming, voice recognition and more, the SYNC II can do them all. Both the HVAC and center console are a carbon copy to what we’ve seen on the Everest, gear shifter, traction management system switch and all.
In terms of firepower, don’t expect any considerable change over the pre-facelift Ranger. Alas, the 2015 Ford Ranger will be offered with a choice of two turbo diesels: a 3.2 TDCi with 147 kW (197 horsepower) and 470 Nm (346 lb-ft) of torque or a 2.2 oil burner with 110 kW (134 horsepower) and 375 Nm (276 lb-ft).
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