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The first months of 2019 will see Ford’s newest pickup truck arrive at dealerships across America, and already the hype surrounding the newest addition to the segment has reached record levels.
With the Michigan Assembly Plant producing the pickup round-the-clock, all Ford has to do is keep the mentioned hype going. And what better way to do that than have a government-sanctioned organization vouch for it?
The numbers pertaining to the truck’s fuel economy are in, and judging by how they look all competition in the segment trails behind: 21 mpg city, 26 mpg highway and 23 mpg combined. Those numbers are less good when talking about the 4x4 version (20 mpg city, 24 mpg highway and 22 mpg), but still remain impressive.
The achievement is made possible thanks to the 2.3-liter EcoBoost engine fitted onto the Ranger. Fuel efficient as it is, the unit still packs a punch, as it develops 270 horsepower and 310 lb.-ft. of torque.
In addition to the gasoline engine mentioned above, the Ranger will also be on sale with a 2.0-liter EcoBlue bi-turbo diesel (packing 210 horsepower), but only on the European market.
“Midsize truck customers have been asking for a pickup that’s Built Ford Tough,” said in a statement Todd Eckert, Ford truck group marketing manager.
“And Ranger will deliver with durability, capability and fuel efficiency, while also providing in-city maneuverability and the freedom desired by many midsize pickup truck buyers to go off the grid.”
Prices for the Ranger start at $25,395 including shipping. When it becomes available, the pickup will be sold for whose willing to pay extra with outdoor vehicle accessories branded Yakima.
To be offered through Ford dealerships, these accessories include kayak racks, bike racks, truck-bed storage solutions, truck-bed tents and much more. All will be covered by a 3-year or 36,000-mile warranty.
The numbers pertaining to the truck’s fuel economy are in, and judging by how they look all competition in the segment trails behind: 21 mpg city, 26 mpg highway and 23 mpg combined. Those numbers are less good when talking about the 4x4 version (20 mpg city, 24 mpg highway and 22 mpg), but still remain impressive.
The achievement is made possible thanks to the 2.3-liter EcoBoost engine fitted onto the Ranger. Fuel efficient as it is, the unit still packs a punch, as it develops 270 horsepower and 310 lb.-ft. of torque.
In addition to the gasoline engine mentioned above, the Ranger will also be on sale with a 2.0-liter EcoBlue bi-turbo diesel (packing 210 horsepower), but only on the European market.
“Midsize truck customers have been asking for a pickup that’s Built Ford Tough,” said in a statement Todd Eckert, Ford truck group marketing manager.
“And Ranger will deliver with durability, capability and fuel efficiency, while also providing in-city maneuverability and the freedom desired by many midsize pickup truck buyers to go off the grid.”
Prices for the Ranger start at $25,395 including shipping. When it becomes available, the pickup will be sold for whose willing to pay extra with outdoor vehicle accessories branded Yakima.
To be offered through Ford dealerships, these accessories include kayak racks, bike racks, truck-bed storage solutions, truck-bed tents and much more. All will be covered by a 3-year or 36,000-mile warranty.
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