Ford Ranger

Ford Ranger 2019

From 25.743 euros
  • Bodywork pickup
  • Puertas 2 - 4
  • Plazas 2 - 5
  • Power 170 - 213 hp
  • Consumer goods 8,3 - 10,8l/100km
  • Assessment 4,6

It is estimated that one in four vehicles circulating around the world is a pick-up. Although its use is not very common in Europe, in recent times the demand for this type of product has increased, and with it the supply of units. The Ford Ranger 2019 It is the option that the American brand presents in Europe, it is the smallest of its pick-ups, but for our market it is more than enough.

It is a model with many years of experience behind him. The first generation of Ranger was presented in 1983. Since then there have been six editions that we have seen go through the dealers, although Europe could not have it until the third of its generations, the one presented in 1997. The previous units did not set foot on the old continent due to the low demand for this type of products.

As we already say, the Ranger is currently in its sixth generation, the third in Europe. Presented to the market in 2012, there have been three phases and renovations that the model has undergone. The last one exhibited in 2018. An important, and successful, facelift that has made the Ranger one of the best-selling and most popular models in its category.

Technical characteristics of the Ford Ranger 2019

Ford Ranger Raptor

Ford has extensive and extensive experience in the development and production of pick-ups. Under its muscular body hides a chassis of crossbars and stringers old school ideal to withstand offroad driving and loads greater than a ton of weight. It is marketed in three possible formats; single cab, super cab and double cab. This causes an alteration in the measurements.

The shortest unit is single cab for two passengers. 5,28 meters long, 1,87 meters wide and 1,8 meters high. The Super Cab version, for four passengers, grows slightly to 5,36 meters in length. Finally, the bodywork double cabin It can accommodate up to five occupants, and has exterior measurements of 5,36 meters long, 1,87 meters wide and 1,82 meters high. The cargo boxes have a length of between 2.32 and 1.55 meters, and a maximum capacity of up to 1.265 kilograms.

All Ranger units arrive with a 4×4 drive system which allows you to enjoy excellent off-road capabilities. To this characteristic we must add some outstanding offroad dimensions. 29,4 degree approach angle, 21 degree exit angle, and 22 degree breakover angle, with a free height of 23,7 centimeters and a wading height of 80 centimeters.

Mechanical range and gearboxes of the Ford Ranger 2019

Ford Ranger Raptor

The Ford Raptor is designed for a wide range of uses and possibilities. From an industrial use to a more playful and recreational use. The range with which it is offered is short but correct in terms of power and performance. It comes without petrol options or hybrid solutions. Your bet is purely diesel, and as we have said before, it is always offered as a 4×4. Gearboxes can be six-speed manual or eight-speed automatic.

If we focus on the most industrial offer, the Ranger makes use of a 2.0 TDCi with 170 horsepower and 420 Nm of torque between 1.500 and 2.500 revolutions. Designed to withstand heavy loads, its set-up focuses on offering a lot of thrust and strength. For a more focused use as a tourism, the same 2.0 TDCi adapts its configuration to offer more power and performance.

The most extreme level of performance is offered with the Ford Ranger Raptor. A specific preparation with a set of longer-travel suspensions, an oversized brake system, and a sportier touch. use the block 2.0 TDCi in its most performance format, offering 213 horses with 500 Nm of torque. The ultimate 4×4 weapon, and one of the wildest pick-ups on the old continent.

2019 Ford Ranger Equipment

Ford Ranger Raptor

Once again we must distinguish between the industrial Ford Ranger and tourism. Although both are based on the same scheme, the main difference lies in the quality of finishes and the level of equipment that may be available. The range is segmented into XL, XLT, Limited, Wildtrack and Raptor finishes..

While the XL level can be associated with any cabin scheme, the rest of the versions are only accessible to the double cab body. As we already say, the main difference is in the finishes, where the industrial models are designed for aggressive use, and also in the technological load. Where all the units falter the most is in the load of assistance elements, where it is shown that they have not been conceived for this.

Regarding the equipment, it is worth mentioning that the Ranger can access most of thes state-of-the-art systems developed by Ford, and that we see in other models such as the Ford Edge or Ford Kuga. Technologies such as keyless entry and start, navigation, SYNC3 multimedia system with eight-inch panel, connectivity for mobile devices, climate control, rear camera, remote parking, heated seats and much more.

Test of the Ford Ranger 2019 in video

The Ford Ranger 2019 according to EuroNCAP

On the occasion of the commercial launch of the sixth generation of the Ranger in 2012, Euro NCAP put the safety of the model to the test. Despite being a pick up and being aimed at professionals, The Ford Ranger has passed the EuroNCAP crash tests with 5 stars.. The protection achieved for adult and child passengers was a remarkable 96% and 86%. In the case of running over pedestrians, it obtained 81% and finally, in the case of driving aids, it deserved 71%. Thanks to these results, it is one of the safest pick-ups on the market.

The Ford Ranger 2019 of Km 0 and second hand

El Ford Ranger It has been selling in Spain for 18 years, but in all of them its sales have never represented a high percentage for the firm. This fact derives from the little success that these models have had in our country. Although currently the demand is growing. Thus, there are not many units in the second-hand markets or kilometer zero.

La Ranger average depreciation (39%) it is higher because it is an industrial vehicle and because of the use for which it is intended. Therefore, we can find first generation units with 300 thousand kilometers with a minimum price of 3.000 euros. In the case of the current generation we can find units with the maximum equipment and special preparations for 36.000 euros. Higher if we look for Raptor models.

2019 Ford Ranger Rivals

Ford Ranger Raptor

Although they are not the most practical, economical or economical models on the market, the reality is that globally there is fierce competition in the pick-up segment. The Ranger has before him a tough and competitive pack of rivals, some of them with illustrious names. Toyota Hilux, Nissan Navara, Mitsubishi L200, FIAT Fullback o Isuzu D-Max are some names that we can find in the Spanish market. All of them are rivals by concept, size, versions and price, although the Ford stands out above the rest in some issues such as finishes and offroad capabilities.

Highlight

  • Robustness
  • off-road capabilities
  • Finishes and equipment

To improve

  • Unrefined mechanics
  • dry suspensions
  • urban use

2019 Ford Ranger Prices

Different options for bodywork, mechanics, equipment and uses make the Ranger's price catalog very uneven, although it should be mentioned that it has one of the best price/product ratios in the segment. In the cheapest of cases the starting price of the Ford Ranger stands at 25.743 euros for the single body version. The Ranger Super Cab starts at 26.292 euros. And from there we find the double cabin versions. The most expensive unit of all is the Ranger Raptor, whose starting price is 58.098 euros.

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