2015 Ford Ranger tech comes at a price - Cars Guide
The new Ford Ranger is the most advanced ute on sale in Australia, but most models are missing one basic ingredient. The world's most hi-tech ute — the new Ford Ranger — goes on sale in Australia today, but there is just one spanner in the works. The technology that automatically steers the ute to stay in its own lane and keeps a safe distance with the car in front is only available as an optional extra on the two most expensive versions of the new Ford Ranger, which cost close to $60,000.... A rear camera which displays an image with guiding lines on the large screen on the dashboard is an $1100 accessory on the popular $55,000 Ford Ranger XLT model. More affordable versions of the new Ford Ranger have the option of dealer-fitted rear view cameras — providing buyers can make do with a tiny display inside the mirror. Nevertheless, the Ford Ranger will likely lead the technology race as the first workhorse on sale in Australia available with radar cruise control, lane keeping assistance and forward crash alert for an extra $600 to $1100, depending on the model. Source: www.carsguide.com.au
