Ford unveils the 2015 Ranger: the diesel pickup you can't have gets even ... - Equipment World Magazine
At the Bangkok Auto Show, Ford has unveiled the latest model of its midsize pickup, boasting better fuel economy and an updated look. But the big sell for the Ranger reminds the fact that it’s offered with three engine options, two of which are diesel. The remaining options are a 2. 2-liter diesel and a 2. 5-liter gas engine which produce 158 hp/284 lb-ft. When equipped with the 3. 2-liter diesel, the truck sees a fuel economy improvement of up to 18 percent with this latest model. Ford discontinued the Ranger in the U. S. in 2012 citing a lack of demand for midsize pickups. In the time since, the manufacturer has worked to make its full-size F-150 more fuel efficient, shedding 700 pounds with an aluminum body and equipping it with a fuel-sipping 2. 7-liter EcoBoost V6. The work has paid off: the 2. 7-liter F-150 has... Ford’s vision for the F-150 seems pretty set in stone but it’s not too much wishful thinking to believe GM’s resurgent midsize trucks might put enough pressure on Ford to bring a new Ranger back to the U. S. At least,. Source: www.equipmentworld.com
